One iPhone app and you can start your Nissan while lying in bed. Running late? The iPhone will come to your rescue, thanks to a company called Delphi.

Using a Sony Reader, the company developed a link between Bluetooth and the iPhone through the key fob. The key fob has a security element that requires a PIN so that only the person in possession can use it. Program your iPhone to know your key fob PIN and you can remotely control your Nissan vehicle from up to a mile away.

That’s something to think about the next time you go shopping for an automobile. Have an iPhone? Prepare to finance a Nissan vehicle that you can control from a further distance.

The cool thing about this technology is that it can only get better. This is the first generation of iPhone technology that lets vehicle owners remote control their vehicles from a distance. Just imagine the improvements that are to come once the technology has been around for five years. Can you imagine financing a Nissan knowing that you might some day be able to program your car to pick you up at the door?

The drivetrain consists of a front wheel drive 6-speed manual transmission, however, you do have the option of having a 4-speed automatic transmission installed instead. The 6-speed manual and FWD coupled with an independent strut suspension and stabilizer bar on the front makes for a smooth ride. In the rear you get torsion beam suspension and integrated stabilizer bar. Perfect combination.

To add to the comfort, the ripple-control shock absorbers and vehicle speed sensitive electric power steering give you better control and handling.

The manual transmission delivers 24 mpg for city driving and 31 on the highway. If you opt for the automatic drive then the numbers are 26 and 32.

The hatchback comes with 60/40 split fold-down rear seat backs, which you don’t get with the sedan, but either way it’s a comfortable interior with suede/tricot cloth seat trim and 4-way manual seats for both the driver and the front passenger. The driver also has a tilt steering column and all the passengers have cup holders.

Both vehicles have a 13.2 gallon gas tank, but if you want added cargo space then the 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S hatchback is your car. The sedan has 13.8 cubic feet of space, but the hatchback has 17.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up and a whopping 50.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats down. It’s a great family travel vehicle as it looks good driving down the road and makes for a comfortable ride all around. If you plan to do a lot of vacationing then go for the automatic transmission with that extra gas mileage on the highway.

For security, both vehicles come with the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System. And both engines come with the Nissan Direct Ignition System.

The safety features for both the 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S hatchback and sedan version are right in line with contemporary auto manufacturing as well. You get Vehicle Dynamic Control and traction control. You also get a LATCH system for children and rear child safety door locks. Then there’s the Tire Pressure Monitoring System and the energy absorbing steering column.

Both front seats come with side impact air bags. There’s also a roof-mounted curtain side impact air bag for both front seaters and rear seat outboard occupant head protection. There’s also the standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors. These safety features come on both the sedan and the hatchback.

For more information on specs and individual options, check out the Nissan website.

The price is just as attractive as the vehicle itself. MSRP is just over $13,000. When you’re in the market for a good family car, try the 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S.

The 2009 model, the first after replacing the Nissan 350Z, featured a 7-speed automatic transmission and 2-door body style.

Both year models showcase the GAS V6 3.7 liter engine so you get power, comfortability and speed all rolled into one package. It also comes in a variety of colors from Pearl White to several shades of Metallic and even Monterrey Blue, just to name a few.

The Nissan 370Z Touring is available in several variations with options for automatic or manual transmission as well as Roadster or Coupe. Some of the features available include:

• Dual chrome-tipped exhaust tailpipes
• Double wishbone front suspension
• Micro-finished crankshaft & camshaft
• 18″ 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• Fender-mounted Z emblems & side markers
• 8-way manually adjustable driver seat
• Automatic climate control

Pricing starts at just over $34,000, which is a bargain price as sports cars go. With options like carpeted floor mats, 4-piece splash guards and illuminated kick plates, the price can up a little bit further. But the safety features are quite nice – anti-lock brakes, side impact airbags, energy absorbing steering column and even vehicle dynamic control.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring is a huge improvement over the 350Z coupe it replaced. The 2010 model is only slightly better than the 2009 model, but there are some noted differences. Even a slight improvement is still an improvement. But as sports cars go, Nissan has built a solid set of wheels with excellent torque and nice horsepower.

Look for Windshield Chips or Dings
Have you ever heard of something called “thermal stress”? It’s something that often occurs during the winter and it can destroy your windshield if it has any weakness in it at all. It starts with a small chip and the cold weather can turn it into a large crack that cannot be fixed without replacing the entire windshield. Pay a few bucks and get the small chips repaired before the cold weather arrives to avoid any further windshield damage.

Check Your Fluids
Make sure your antifreeze is 50/50, meaning half water and half concentrated antifreeze. Pure antifreeze can freeze at low temperatures which is why it is important to mix it with water. Also, check other fluids, especially your windshield wiper fluid. If you live where it snows a lot, this is going to come in very handy.

These are just a few things to keep in mind to prepare your Nissan cars for the winter weather. A couple minutes of maintenance now can save hours of repairs in the cold weather.

The battery in an electric car is one of the most expensive components. It may also be one of the aspects that is keeping electric cars from becoming as popular as they could be in the mainstream auto industry. Consumers are concerned about the high bill of replacing the battery if it becomes damaged, stolen or if it simply wears out.

But with the 2010 Nissan Leaf on its way to auto dealers across the nation in the next couple years, Nissan-Renault wants to assure buyers that they are in store for an affordable car. At $30,000, it’s a great deal as long as consumers do not get stuck with the cost of replacing a battery for whatever reason. The reason Nissan can price the Leaf so low, however, is because the automaker may separate the price of the vehicle from the price of the battery.

Leasing batteries makes perfect sense. It gives the consumer more options when purchasing their vehicle and makes the battery aspect more affordable. But plans are not finalized as some officials are concerned that consumers want only one payment instead of two or three when buying a car.

We will keep an eye on this developing story in the months to come in case Nissan reaches a final decision on the matter.

The Nissan Sentra is popular for many reasons. One thing that most people notice when they first get into a Nissan Sentra is just how roomy this economy sedan really is. There is plenty of room for all of the vehicle’s occupants, and the ride is amazingly quiet, especially when driving on the highway.

In addition to all of this, buyers have a great number of choices and options when it comes to the Nissan Sentra. The base model has a 2.0 liter engine offering maximum economy while still maintaining decent performance. The SE-R model as well as the SE-R Spec V model have a 2.5 liter inline four cylinder, offering a little bit of psice to the mix.

The Nissan Sentra handles well, and provides an enjoyable ride overall. With the announcement that prices are dropping, it may be time for you to visit your local Nissan dealer today and see if this might be the right vehicle for you.

Nissan will reveal its new electric car, which will be mass produced, on August 2nd. The car is based on the Nissan Versa, but will have a different exterior design. The car will seat five people and will be able to go 100 miles between charges. It is expected that the vehicle’s battery could recharge in 8 hours on a standard outlet, and in about 30 minutes at a fast charge station.

Mass production is key to being able to get these cars to market. It is expected that Nissan will be able to produce as many as 200,000 electric vehicles in the United States, 100,000 in Europe and 50,000 in Japan.

If you are in need of a new vehicle, check out what Nissan has to offer today. Your local Nissan dealer can help you find just the right car for your needs.

These advances suggest that a new electric vehicle could go as far as 100 miles between charges, and would have a smaller, lighter battery. 100 miles is a significant leap over the 40-mile range of many early Electric Vehicles. that relied on nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

These newer batter advancements give the manufacturer the option of packaging them into the Nissan vehicle easier, and make it easier for Nissan to get an electric car to the mass market.

Over the next three years, Nissan will invest billions of dollars to introduce an electric car in the U.S., as well as other markets. A concept version of Nissan’s electric car will be shown in Japan in August. Nissan’s electric car will start selling in the U.s. some time in 2010.

One of the most noticeable things about the Cube EV is that it is quiet. It obviously doesn’t have the noise of pistons firing and other noises that you get from a gas engine, but it doesn’t have the high-pitched electrical whine that is so often the case with other Electric Vehicle prototypes.

The Nissan EV will be designed as a city vehicle, able to travel 70 miles on a single charge. It will serve very well as a second car for families who may rely on a gas-powered vehicle for longer trips and the EV for city driving.

The earliest that Nissan will release their Electric Vehicle will be in 2010. In the meantime, check out all of the amazing Nissan vehicles at your local Nissan dealer today.

One of the most recent marketing efforts from Nissan has focused on a new direction. This advertising campaign, which uses print, direct mail, online and broadcast media, focuses on third-party recommendations of Nissan vehicles.

One commercial, for example, talks about a competitor of the Nissan Altima. It is described in the words of auto magazines as “perfectly boring” and “dull as dishwater.” The announcer then says, “Quality doesn’t have to be boring,” and highlights the Nissan Altima.

The campaign uses the words of some of the leading authorities in the automotive world to get the point across that Nissan vehicles are some of the best vehicles on the road today.