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Good news Altima fans! The 2019 Nissan Altima has been named as one of Automobile Magazine's 2019 All-Stars at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

The 2019 Nissan Altima has been completely redesigned and engineered from the ground. The vehicle sports a sleek design and outstanding powertrain options, all backed by smart driver-focused technology. Automobile Magazine evaluated the 2019 Altima SR, which was equipped with a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine, noting it was a serious underdog entering the competition. Its composed handling, strong powertrain and attractive design ultimately won over the editors.

Automobile Magazine prides itself in choosing the…

When it comes to the Nissan Rogue, it’s official; the vehicle not only ranks as the brand's top-selling new vehicle, it has also just been named as one of Autotrader's "10 Best Certified Pre-Owned" vehicles.

"As more features are added to today's vehicles, new car prices continue to rise, with even 'affordable' models costing as much as $35,000 or $40,000," said Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader. "Our list of 'good as new' vehicles can bring the car a consumer wants into the price range they want to pay. These CPO vehicles are thoroughly…

Nissan has unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, which further broadens the appeal of the world's best-selling electric car by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range.

The "e+" in the vehicle’s name refers to the increased energy density of the model's 62 kWh battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car's range by approximately 50 percent, with EPA-estimated range of up…

The red and green is all around us, which means that the busy holiday travel season is here. This year, AAA is forecasting that more than one-third of Americans will be traveling for the season, an increase of 4.4 percent over last year. This is the biggest increase in travel since AAA has been tracking the statistic, starting back in 2001. Due to the increased number of those who will be driving this year, it is estimated that travel could increase as much as four times as you would see on a normal day, especially in the busier cities…

The new 2019 Nissan Maxima has debuted and it is impressive. The vehicle features a captivating performance stance, 19-inch diamond-cut wheels, boomerang signature LED lighting framing the enlarged V-motion grille. The new Maxima also offers available Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of advanced driver-assist systems that supports the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision to redefine how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.

In the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Maxima was…

This month, we are happy to introduce the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima! The new Altima is bringing fresh style and excitement back to the mid-size sedan category. The all-new Altima sets new standard for Nissan sedan design. It not only offers ProPILOT Assist technology, but two new engines and first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S.

The 2019 Altima's expressive design is lower, longer and wider than the previous generation with a highly balanced, aggressive stance that includes available 19-inch wheels and tires. Moving to the inside, the all-new premium interior features a…

Fall is here and we know you have been putting off taking care of your vehicle. Summer was a busy time of the year, after all. But now that it’s here, you should still take care of your car for the autumn weather. (Yes, even though it’s Florida.)  Here are our top 5 tips for taking care of your car the best way possible for the season:

Wiper Blades: Florida rains are so…

The question of what the difference is between Conventional, Full, and Semi-Synthetic Oil is often comes up with our customers. We also hear the question of just what type of oil change is really necessary to get for my vehicle anyway? And cost wise, is that full synthetic really effective?  If you aren’t aware of the differences between synthetic blend oils and full synthetic oil, we can help.

The very first thing you know is that motor oils are not created equal. Typically, a synthetic oil is going to outperform a conventional oil.

Overall, full synthetic oil is far…

Oh no! Your dreaded “Check Engine” light just came on in your vehicle! You think, now I’m going to have to pay for diagnostics to be run just to figure out what issues my car’s experiencing.  Well, good news! Now at Courtesy Nissan of Tampa, that’s no longer the case! We invite you to visit our service department and receive a Complimentary Initial Vehicle Diagnosis. (Do keep in mind that the initial/preliminary diagnosis such as fault code read is complimentary. Additional charges may apply for further diagnostic work.)

Our goal js to give you peace of…

Did you know that August has been designated as National Brake Safety Awareness Month? Courtesy Nissan of Tampa would like to remind you of the importance of making sure you have your brakes inspected on a regular basis. While, tire rotations and oil changes are commonly done, you should also make sure that you have your brakes inspected because that task is often overlooked.

You use your brakes all the time, so it’s normal for them to wear and yes, eventually need to be replaced. There are several factors that affect the way your brakes wear, including your driving…