2015 Versa Note SR Concept Vehicle
With the Versa Note SR concept car, Nissan has put their focus on appearances. The redesigned front fascia features darkened headlights, chrome accents, and standard fog lights. The SR gets an exclusive grille, side sills, distinctive rear spoiler, and sport mirrors. Nissan has given the Versa Note SR an aggressive new look. Similar to the other Versas, the SR will come with Nissan’s 1.6 liter engine making 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. The Note SR is rated at 31 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. It will have seating for up to five passengers and will offer 112.9 cubic feet of interior space. Of that interior space 18.8 cubic feet of it is reserved for cargo.
The SR also gets new wheels. These wheels are limited edition 16-inch alloy wheels. The brushed aluminum is precisely machined and finished with dark graphite accents to add contrast and really make the wheels stand out. To help make the Versa Note SR sportier, Nissan has also added a unique rear spoiler.
Nissan has also taken the best in class roominess of the 2014 Versa Note and given it a much sportier look. The Versa Note SR has a Z-inspired steering wheel, charcoal suede like seats and door panels with contrasting orange stitching and accents. The Z-inspired steering wheel alone really gives the Versa Note SR that sporty feel that everyone desires! It also has a redesigned center dash which is in a glossy piano black and chrome.
The Versa Note SR will also offer a convenience package. This will offer SiriusXM satellite radio and a rear view monitor. This is all accessed through the 5” color display. You can stream audio through Bluetooth, use hands free text messaging and well as connect to entertainment though your USB. Another item that comes with the SR convenience package is the versatile Divide-N-Hide adjustable floor.
Also new for the 2015 model year of the Nissan Versa Note is the Bluetooth Hands-free phone system with mounted controls on the steering wheel. This is going to be standard among all trim levels of the Versa Note. This will allow you to be safer on the road. All your controls for radio and phone will be at your fingertips.
The Versa Note SR is expected to go on sale in the Spring of 2014. The SR trim will be a great addition to the Versa Note lineup! Watch for updates on when Preston Nissan might get the Versa Note SR in stock on our Facebook page!
Fun Facts about Ford Motor Company
There are many fun facts about Ford Motor Company you might not know about! Preston Ford is here to present these fun facts!
The first is that Ford Motor Company is the largest family owned business in the world! All of the company’s CEOs have been directly related to the company founder Henry Ford since he retired from the position.
Our next fun fact, Ford’s famous race car the GT40 won Le Mans 24 hour race 4 times in a row! It is now one of the world’s most recognized long distance cars and was named by the fact that it is only 40 inches high.
Ford invented the assembly line for making cars. Henry Ford’s assembly line has revolutionized the way car construction is and it is still the most popular way cars are built even today!
The first car released by Ford was actually a Model A however, it was the Model T that became Ford’s success story. In 1916 around 55% of all cars on the road were Model Ts. Part of the reason the Model T was so popular was because of its price, it was less than half the price of its rivals.
Ford also owns Lincoln Motor Company which it purchased in 1925. Lincoln is seen as the luxury side of Ford’s car production and is known for its Town Car.
The well-known Ford Blue Oval badge was first introduced in 1907 and the current emblem was introduced in 2003 to celebrate 100 years of Ford.
The very first Ford sold was to a Dr. Pfennig in 1903. The cost was $850! He bought the “Model A” which had a two cylinder engine and could reach a max speed of 30 mph!
In 1964, after the Mustang was first debuted, 94,000 pedal powered toy mustangs were bought for children the following Christmas season! That is a lot of pedal-powered toy mustangs!
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were lifelong friends! Henry Ford first worked for Thomas Edison and then they ended up becoming lifelong friends.
The Ford Thunderbird was first manufactured in 1955 and finished production in 2005. During this 50 year period 11 different models of the Thunderbird were released. Ford has produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds throughout its lifespan. The Thunderbird was also famously called the “T-Bird”.
Features that are no longer seen in vehicles
There are many features that used to be in vehicles that are no longer available. Some of these features are very interesting!
The first one we no longer see is bench seats! The last American production model car to offer a bench seat in the front was the Chevy Impala. Before seat belts were included in cars or even required to be worn by law three passengers could comfortably fit in the front of most cars. Some trucks are still equipped with bench seats but it is very rare that you find a car with bench seats anymore! Preston Ford currently has a few new F-150s which have a bench seat in the front!
Another feature not often found any more is an ashtray. They were commonly found in the dashboard along with an electric lighter. If you weren’t a smoker the ashtray was handy for storing loose coins. Now in vehicles you don’t see the ashtray most vehicles have storage devices or a more open looking center console.
Most vehicles also no longer come with a full-size spare tire. The advantage with a full-size spare tire is that you could put it on and not stress too much about getting the other tire fixed or replaced. You could have gotten it replaced at your convenience. Now most vehicles come with “donuts”, these tires are not meant to be driven on for very long so if you get a flat tire you should get to a service facility in a timely manner!
Vent windows are also an item of the past. Vent or “wing” windows were popular in the pre-air conditioning days. These windows were especially great for when it was to chilly for air condition and you didn’t want the windows all the way down. The vent windows wouldn’t blow or mess up your hair while driving.
Horn Rings were originally considered a safety feature as well as a huge convenience. Before Horn Rings the driver had to completely remove their hand from the steering wheel in order to beep the horn. When the Horn Ring came around you could hit the horn without removing your hand from the steering wheel. There are no longer horn rings so you must revert back to removing your hand from the steering wheel in order to beep the horn.
Control Knobs in vehicles are also slowly starting to not show up anymore. Many vehicles now have touch screens in order to control the radio station or the air conditioning. This could be a hassle if trying to be safe while driving. Although in today’s vehicles there are often controls right on the steering wheel so there is no need to take your hands off the wheel.
An item that we are seeing features in cars is keys! A lot of vehicles have keyless entry and push to start options which only take a remote to power! You do not need to remove your remote from your purse, briefcase or pocket in order to unlock, lock or start your vehicle. This is all very convenient! Many of the vehicles at Preston Automotive Group have available keyless entry and push to start. Some even have remote start, this is where you can press a button on your key fob and your vehicle will start without having to be sitting in it. If you would like a remote start one of our Auto Body Shops can install that for you. We have Preston Customs, where a customer can customize their vehicles with leather seats, remote starts, dvd players and much more!
Crank windows are often only found in base models in the automotive business today. Many base models actually offer power windows now! All vehicles used to have crank windows back in the day. Some power windows even go down without having to hold down the button, with one push the window will roll all the way down.
It is fascinating to look back on the way vehicles used to be and see how many things have changed over the years. We are likely to see even more changes with the way technology is evolving.
Apps to keep you safe on the road
With technology advancing by the minute there are some great apps that can help keep you safe on the road. Always remember that being on your phone while driving is very dangerous and can cause more harm than good. Preston Automotive Group has three Auto Body shops which can repair all makes and models. We also offer 24 hour towing at all three of these locations. All you have to do is call and our towing team will come to the rescue!
The first app that is great to have on your phone is the AAA Roadside app! This app is free on your smartphone. Having AAA is almost as important as putting gas into your vehicle. Even if you are currently not a member of AAA you can still use some of the services they offer. If you are a member you will never have to search for your AAA card or phone number again. The on-site process is usually less than 30 minutes! That is impressive!
Another great app is Roadside Assistance. This app is $0.99 and is ideal if you do not have AAA. This app quickly figures out your location and finds your exact address as well as contact numbers for national and local roadside assistance.
There is a State Lines App by Two Steps Beyond which is essential for any person who takes a lot of road trips! This app provides you with all the relevant driving laws in each state. It also provides you with other relevant information that will help keep you safe and legal. If a state has a law that you aren’t allowed to be on your phone will driving you will definitely know about it!
Gas Cubby is another great app for the road! It is a fuel economy calculator, car maintenance and service log! This app helps to keep you up to date with the internals of your vehicle! It can track miles per gallon and your car’s service records.
iWrecked is an app that is there for you in the unfortunate event that you get in an accident. It acts as your personal auto accident assistant. iWrecked keeps a detailed accident log and history, captures unlimited images and archives using the iPhone camera, sends accident reports with images. It can also locate taxis, towing firms, emergency services and much more!
A great app for overall safety is the Smart-ICE4family app! This app is $2.99 and in the event of an emergency is will contact emergency services, help them locate you, share crucial medical information with medical personnel and make sure that your insurance information is close at hand!
All of these apps can provide comfort and safety to the driver. The safest driving practice is to not use a cell phone while driving at all! They are a distraction and can provide more harm then they do good. These apps will work great with vehicles offered by Preston Automotive Group. At the Preston Autoplex alone you can take your pick between a Nissan, Hyundai, Mazda, Ford or Lincoln. We also have a great selection of pre-owned vehicles!
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator
The all-new 2015 Lincoln Navigator will be available in late 2014. The Navigator is a contemporary classic which is getting a new look for 2015. The new Navigator will feature refined utility, craftsmanship and comfort. From the tail lamps on the Navigator to the touch screen in the interior this is a refreshing take on a classic vehicle. The Lincoln Navigator is getting a newly added twin turbocharged EcoBoost engine with available Lincoln Drive Control. It is incredibly responsive yet also commanding. It is equipped for any terrain you might encounter.
The engine in the Lincoln Navigator is a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost which allows you to experience a smoother drive and a more advanced sense of control then the previous model of the Navigator. The engine gives off 370 horsepower and 430 lb feet of torque. Now standard on the Navigator is the heavy duty trailer tow package. This package gives you a 9,000 lb towing capacity when it is properly equipped. All the work that used to be hard will now be a breeze for you!
The interior of the 2015 Lincoln Navigator is nothing short of impressive. It is warm and inviting as well as extremely spacious. The interior features stitched armrests, tuxedo black striped seating and the newly badged Lincoln steering wheel. New options include ultra-luxurious leather, Ziricote wood, two tone color schemes and 22-inch wheels. There is of course the options of heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, Navigaton and many more! Sync with MyLincoln touch lets you personalize your driving experience with simple voice commands, touch screen controls and customizable instrument cluster screens. You can now answer calls with the push of a button and make calls with the sound of your voice! Making a call in your vehicle has never been easier! Another great feature is the keyless entry and push button start. This is becoming standard in a lot of vehicles. With the key in your pocket, purse or backpack simply push any button on the keyless entry pad to unlock the driver’s door. Once inside the vehicle you can place your foot on the brake pedal and then press the start button. Now shift into gear and be on your way!
Lincoln also pays attention to small details. The little things that are added to vehicles make a customer feel at home. Lincoln has definitely done that with the 2015 Lincoln Navigator. When parked the Navigator awaits your return with the Lincoln Welcome Mat. When you unlock your vehicle the welcome mat illuminates the ground. Once inside your Lincoln Navigator, you can take a seat as the warm, ambient, cabin lighting welcomes you. Also when you open your door you will find deployable running boards that step out to greet you. Close the door and they gracefully retract. The Navigator also monitors your blind spots for you! The blind spot information system with cross traffic alert is an advanced driver assist technology which keeps you aware of your surroundings. The system will alert you if a vehicle is detected where you can possibly miss it.
Preston Lincoln is excited about the new 2015 Lincoln Navigator. We will be awaiting its arrival! Stay updated on when you might see 2015 Lincoln Navigator on our lot with our Facebook page!
Many vehicles now have a great feature where you will not have to use that bulky garage door opener anymore! Many people usually put their garage door opener on their visor of the vehicle, this is usually the one that comes standard when a garage door system is installed in their house. The steps to programing your garage door opener that came standard with your vehicle is very simple! In order to program your system you must first note that some of these systems require the ignition be turned on or the vehicle to actually be running.
Step One: First you want to press and hold the two outside buttons on your system until the LED starts to blink. Once it starts to blink you can release the buttons.
Step Two: Hold your garage remote about two inches from the on-board system and press and hold the open button on your remote and the button you are programming on your car’s system.
Step Three: Release the buttons once the indicator light begins flashing rapidly.
Step Four: Press and hold the training button on the on-board system until the light glows to a solid color. If it continues to blink then proceed to the following steps.
Step Five: Press the “learn” button on your garage door motor and return to the vehicle and press and hold for two seconds and release the training button again on the on-board system.
Step Six: Repeat the press-hold-and-release process two more times and your car opener will be successfully programmed to your garage motor.
This may seem complicated but it really isn’t! If you find you need extra help you can always consult your owner’s manual. Your owner’s manual will also have steps to follow in it. If your owner’s manual does not give you the help you are looking for you can always stop into Preston Ford, Preston Nissan, Preston Hyundai or Preston Mazda and we will be sure to answer any questions you might have.
This just announced Nissan has recognized Preston Nissan with the Owner First Award of Excellence for 2013 for exceeding sales expectations, superior customer satisfaction, and customer retention in the service department. Only 3 dealers in the State of Maryland qualified for this prestigious award. There is a long list of requirements a dealership must meet in order to earn this prestigious award. In retail sales the dealership must sell a minimum of 300 new Nissan retail units for program period. When it comes to customer satisfaction a dealership must maintain focus on specific processes that drive market share, advocacy and customer sales/service retention. Dealerships must also be 100% certified in conjunction with the Owner First Fund Official Program Rules. Also the Nissan Dealer must be in good standing with Nissan North America. They do this by maintaining a relationship of mutual understanding and cooperation with NNA and being in substantial compliance with the sales and service agreement obligations.
The Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence is the highest award presented by Nissan North America to Nissan Dealers. This award recognizes Nissan’s top dealers from across the nation who were able to meet the high standards of achievement for the Owner First Award of Excellence. Each winning dealership receives a Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence Trophy. This trophy is customized recognizing the Dealerships efforts and commitment to customer satisfaction. They also receive three sets of business cards. Dealerships who win this award also get to use the program artwork. This features Nissan’s Owner First Award of Excellence logo which can be used in letterheads, business cards, print ads, local ads and press releases. They also get acknowledgment in the Nissanusa.com Dealership locater. Lastly, they get recognition in Automotive News, Nissan North America publishes an advertisement in Automotive News acknowledging winners.
Preston Nissan was able to provide their most popular models, the Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Frontier, and the newly redesigned Nissan Rogue to customers all over the Delmarva Peninsula. It excites Preston Nissan to have the Preston Automotive Group logo on cars, trucks, and SUVs all over the eastern shore including Salisbury, Maryland and Dover, Delaware. “I love selling the Nissan brand,” says Howard Dixon of Preston Nissan, “customers love the quality product and it is our job to keep up the customer service, it is good to know that we succeed.”
In the year of 2012, Howard Dixon Jr was given the Owner First Award of Excellence as a salesperson and Kathy Collins was given the award for service. J.T. Thompson, General Manager of Preston Nissan stated, “We gladly accept this prestigious award and are honored to be one of the three dealerships in the state of Maryland to receive this award.”
Snow Hill Auto Body in Snow Hill, Maryland has just been approved as a Honda and Acura Collision and Refinish Facility. American Honda launched the ProFirst Shop Recognition Program in 2012. This program became open to dealer-owned and independent collision repair shops. The program is meant to promote the correct, complete, and safe repair of Honda and Acura vehicles and provide support to shops that have a commitment to a high level of customer care and satisfaction. In order to qualify Auto Body shops must conduct a minimum number of transactions using CollisionLink software, be a designated I-Car Gold Class Professionals business and have at least one person who is presently employed by the shop who has completed the I-Car Course. The staff at Snow Hill Auto Body is very excited about this new. Snow Hill Auto Body opened in May of 2013 specializing in collision repair, custom and classic paint work along with classic car restoration. They are conveniently located just minutes from Salisbury, Pittsville, Ocean City, and Millsboro. Their facility is fully equipped with state of the art technology that helps better serve customers. Snow Hill Auto Body can repair everything from a small scratch to major damage. Their certified technicians work to make every experience pleasant and as easy as possible.
There are many reasons why Snow Hill Auto Body is set apart from other Auto Body’s. They offer free refreshments while you are waiting to receive your vehicle. They also have a complimentary shuttle service. After a vehicle is repaired it gets a free wash and vacuum so that a customer gets back into a clean fixed car without the dust from doing the repairs. Snow Hill Auto Body also offers a free limited lifetime warranty where certain restrictions apply. Another great thing that Snow Hill Auto Body offers is free mobile estimating within a 50 mile radius. Since all of the Auto Body shops with Preston Automotive Group offer this service customers all over Delmarva can get free mobile estimating.
Snow Hill Auto Body also offers the Frog Watch Program. Frog Watch allows a customer to see exactly where their vehicle is during the repair process. Frog Watch is a program offered at the Preston, Snow Hill, and Cambridge Auto Bodies. It allows customers to see the repair process and receive updates on the repairs happening to their vehicles. Customers can also send emails to the Auto Body shop with any questions. Customers can check their repair status daily or weekly and call with any questions. There are many different steps that a vehicle goes through in order to get repaired from a collision. At every step of the way the customer’s vehicle will be able to be followed through Frog Watch.
You can personalize your MyFord Touch Screen in your Ford vehicle in a few simple steps. Personalizing the screen gives your Ford that extra touch that adds a special feature to it.
The steps are very simple and remember that at Preston Ford we offer Tech Saturdays where we can assist you in setting up your wallpaper. Tech Saturdays are the second Saturday of every month. Be sure to come out and learn about all the technology that is available in your Ford vehicle.
The first step to changing your background is to load your favorite wallpaper images on to your USB drive. Make sure the file is the right size. The optimal resolution for your MyFord Touch screen is 800×384 and the file size limit is 1.5 mb. As long as you are within these limits your picture should be perfect!
Next, you should insert the USB drive into the USB port in your vehicle, this is located in the center consoles of most Fords except in the Explorers where it is located under the dash. Now you should select the “Settings” button on your main screen. This button looks like a cog wheel. Under the settings menu select the “Display button. Once you have selected the “Display” button now you want to select “Edit Wallpaper” At this point you should select “Add”. From your USB drive select which photos you would like to import. This step will not set the image as your background quite yet but it will copy the images onto your MyFord Touch system. When all the images have been uploaded that you desire hit the back arrow and highlight the image you would like to use as your wallpaper and then hit “Save”. Now you can select the “Home” button and your saved image will now appear!
Now you can enjoy your new personalized MyFord Touch Screen! Again if you have any question please stop by Preston Ford’s Tech Saturdays! Our sales consultants are ready to assist with any needs you have!
Preston Mazda named Gold Cup Dealer
Preston Mazda of Hurlock, Marlyland was just named a 2014 Gold Cup Dealer. This is Mazda’s most prestigious award and is only awarded to the top 125 performing dealerships in new vehicle sales and service retention. This honor is awarded to Preston Mazda for the year 2014 in recognition of achieving but also maintaining the highest standard of service to its customers.
“Preston Mazda is very excited to be receiving such a prestigious and highly recognized award”, says J.T. Thompson General Manager of Preston Mazda. A Mazda gold cup dealer takes pride in making every customer’s experience the very best that it can be. Preston Mazda makes sure that every customer that is coming in to purchase a vehicle or get their vehicle serviced that they have the best experience that they can have. All authorized Mazda dealerships are eligible, only a select few are awarded this high honor and Preston Mazda is lucky to be one of them. The dealerships who have won this award also have sales and service staff that adhere to Mazda training requirements on an ongoing basis.
Preston Mazda has the largest inventory of Mazda vehicles on the eastern shore. They have over 120 brand new Mazda vehicles. This number does not include the amount of Certified Pre-Owned Mazdas they have in stock as well. They stock everything from the MX-5 Miata to the Mazda5. Since Preston Mazda has such an impressive selection of Mazda vehicles they are able to better serve Delmarva with the very best deal. Preston Mazda would like to thank all of their past and present customers for helping them achieve this amazing goal!
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