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Taking the family to see a movie can be a great activity during the summer. You can load up your 2008 Nissan Altima, drive to your local theater and enjoy a great show together. Here are some things to keep in mind to make your cinematic excursion as smooth and easy as it can be:

Save money with Matinees. The difference between a regular admission and matinee price is usually around $2 or more. For a family of 5, that can really add up. Watch out also for special feature pricing, as some theatres will have a free kids’ movie day or discount “twilight” pricing during the early evening.

Get the kids pack for the kids. Generally speaking, the concession stand should have a kids’ pack. The kids’ pack comes with everything they need: a beverage, popcorn and candy. Depending on how many kids you have, however, it might be less expensive to buy one huge bag or tub of popcorn and let them share it. By the time you add in the beverages, however, you may still be better off with the kids’ packs.

Be courteous to other viewers. The fact of the matter is that, sometimes, kids get fussy or loud. When your kids are being loud, correct them. If they can’t quiet down or if they’re making a fuss, take them out of the theater until they calm down. It’s better to miss part of a movie so that you can get the child to settle down than it is to miss the movie because the child is screaming.

Know what you’re watching. Finally, take a few minutes to check out some of the reviews at parent web sites or in parent magazines to make sure the movie is appropriate for your child. Even cartoons can, sometimes, contain scenes you might feel are offensive, so you’ll want to do your homework.

Long a smash hit in Japan, the Nissan Cube Super Mini is making its official United Kingdom debut. After more than a year of rumors that the super seller is going to launch in other markets, the Cube is finally ready to hit Europe. Along with the Cube, Nissan will be launching the Qashqai+2 and a smaller soft-roader that will fit below the Qashqai, although this new vehicle has yet to be named.

The Nissan Cube has become a cultural icon in Japan, and there’s a lot of buzz surrounding its global launch. Known for its high-roofed and asymmetric boxy design, the Cube will come to the UK sometime in 2009 and will feature either a 1.5 liter diesel engine or a 1.6 petrol engines.

Before the Cube shows up across the water, Nissan will be launching the Qashqai+2 this September. Also launching are a five seat Murano 4×4 with a V6 3.5 liter gas engine, and a likely four-cylinder 2.5 liter diesel version by the following year. The price point will be similar to the current £30,000 vehicle — about $60,000.

Nissan is clearly moving in a new direction with these product launches — away from the conventional hatchbacks, sedans and MPVs and in the direction of 4×4s, sports cars, smaller cars, and soft roaders. Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn’s announcement is likely to be well received by UK auto enthusiasts who will likely be thrilled to be presented with a whole new set of vehicle options.

While these new Nissan vehicles aren’t available yet stateside, you can still stop by our Nissan dealers in Philadelphia and test drive one of the great Nissan vehicles in the good old USA. Check out the new product offerings, find out about specials and discounts or just drool over the pictures on Classic Nissan’s website.

A recent article in Business Week showcased five big automaker’s plans in the hybrid and electric car markets and Nissan was on the list. They reported on the highlights of Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and of course the new Nissan cars.

One of the things mentioned in the article was that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn bought the rights to Toyota’s hybrid technology for the new Nissan Altima hybrid family, but Nissan plans to come out with its own “home-grown” version within the next two years. Plus, the company plans to start selling new Nissan electric cars worldwide by 2010.

It’s going to be a busy few years for Nissan. With stiff competition in the hybrid and electric car markets, auto makers around the world are racing to create hybrid and electric cars that give consumers what they want, keep costs low, and reduce the impact on the environment. What all of the major auto manufacturers are starting to understand is that people will buy hybrid or electric if their core car needs are being met — they want their cars to look good, feel good, and do good for the environment and their pocket book.

For several years now fuel efficiency has been on the top of people’s lists for what they want in a car. Some experts suggest that this was an inevitable market reaction to the environmentally friendly green movement. When you add the fact that fuel prices seem to be going up every day, it’s no surprise that consumers are demanding cars that meet all needs, personally, financially, and environmentally.

If you’re in the market for a new Nissan car in the New Jersey area, make sure to stop by our Nissan dealers – New Jersey to test drive a new Nissan car or take a look at the new inventory on the Classic Nissan website.