Nissan teams up with Funny or Die
You’ve probably seen the Nissan commercial in which a Juke driver delivers donuts with some action-movie flair.
In that spirit, Funny or Die is partnering with the Nissan Juke to take real people’s missions – “Do my homework.” “Babysit my kids.” “Teach me origami!” – and transforms them from lame, everyday chores to the coolest, funniest, action adventure. You have to “like” Nissan Juke on Facebook, submit a mission to the “Mission Submission” application and then for a lucky few, the Juke Guy, his Juke and a Funny or Die film crew will show up at their door to complete their mission.
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Bullz-Eye heads to the GT Academy finals in Orlando
Every gamer dreams of somehow making a living from playing games. What if games could actually change your life, though, giving you the chance to fulfill a childhood dream? That’s exactly the situation Sony and Nissan devised when they came up with GT Academy, an online Gran Turismo tournament that gives players a chance to become a real race car driver.
Jeff Morgan went down to Orlando to witness the finals of the first GT Academy season to hit the US. Nissan set up the media event to mimic the experience the actual competitors were facing. The media went head to head in custom-built Gran Turismo sleds and followed up the experience with some real world driving lessons at the Disney Speedway.
To read about the experience and the tournament, head over to the Bullz-Eye Games channel.
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Bullz-Eye visits the Nissan Design Center
As part of his trip to test drive the 2011 Nissan Murano Cabriolet, our staff member paid a visit to the Nissan Design Center in San Diego. There he met the manager of color trim and design, Francois Farion. He snapped some more pics of the Murano Cabriolet, as well as a few shots of the Design Center. Head over to the Bullz-Eye Blog for a full gallery.
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Bullz-Eye reviews the 2011 Nissan Rogue
The 2011 Nissan Rogue is the latest vehicle Bullz-Eye has had the chance to test drive. The crossover SUV is one of the most crowded segments of the American auto industry, but Nissan was able to do a few things to make the Rogue stand out. The car definitely has the looks, but is there enough power to back up a pretty face?
Here’s an excerpt from our staff’s 2011 Nissan Rogue review:
Much like the exterior, the interior of the 2011 Rogue benefitted nicely from the 2011 refresh. The cabin sports a new dashboard, iPod connectivity, a new navigation system with a 5″ touch screen monitor and a very comfortable leather wrapped steering wheel. The cabin of the 2011 Nissan Rogue SV AWD has a decent amount of room for its segment; the leather appointed seats were wide enough to handle larger passengers. The new dashboard is clean and easy to navigate while also taking things up a few notches in comfort and styling. The heated seats in our model had two levels and were a welcome feature during this cold Ohio winter. The crystal clear, 7-speaker Bose sound system pumped out impressive, high quality sound. The system also included XM satellite radio, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, a rearview monitor and Nissan’s Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition. The Rogue manages adequate spacing in the back seats and sufficient cargo space as well.
For more about the car, and to find out if the engine held up to our staff’s standards, head over to the Bullz-Eye 2011 Nissan Rogue review.
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Bullz-Eye reviews the Nissan Altima coupe
Bullz-Eye recently had the chance to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Nissan Altima coupe for a review. The Altima has always been a well-received model, even if it has been a little boring at times. Nissan continues to refine the body, delivering a sleek and sporty coupe with a surprising amount of interior space.
Here’s an excerpt from our staff’s review:
As much as I liked the 2011 Altima Coupe, the performance was probably the most memorable aspect of the car as it performed handsomely. The 2.5-liter DOHC 16 valve 4-cyclinder engine had quick response and the 175 horsepower with 180 lb-ft torque had the power I desired. The power was also smooth considering the continuous variable transmission and sequential multi-point fuel injection system. The power rack and pinion steering played a key role in the above average handling of the 2011 Altima especially when taking tight turns at decent speeds. I dealt with a lot of snow during my time behind the Altima’s wheel and the traction control and anti-lock braking system worked like a charm. The Altima performed much better than larger vehicles I have driven in these conditions.
For the full 2011 Nissan Altima coupe review, head over to Bullz-Eye.com.
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