Author Archive for Stacy Jo
Stacy Jo reports on vehicles, shows, events, activities, local life, etc. She is pretty straight forward and she helps AC Jones with some of his stuff too.
Re-Visioning The 21st Century Nissan
When it comes to manufacturing Nissan automobiles in the 21st century, the future may look like a science fiction novel. But the truth is that most of the technology to make it happen is already with us today. A trio of auto industry insiders have written a book that describes what they think the 21st [...]
The Future Of Nissan Service Is Electronic
Just like auto manufacturing, auto repair and service is changing rapidly. Hybrid and electric vehicles are changing the way auto mechanics are working on cars, and that means the training and knowledge they must ascertain as well. Future Nissan service department mechanics are going to need to be digital and electronic experts. Emerging technologies almost [...]
Nissan Taking Rearview Camera Technology To New Level
One of the technologies the AARP is recommending to senior drivers is rearview camera technology. It’s easy to see why. It’s more than just a camera. In fact, Nissan is one of the auto manufacturers leading the way into using rearview cameras as a central digital technology brain. That means this auto technology, which has [...]
AARP Recommends Nissan Technology For Seniors
What happens when automobile drivers grow older? Reflexes slow down, reaction times decrease, and the potential for fatal accidents is greater than ever before. The AARP is fully aware of this and has recommended 12 new emerging Nissan automotive technologies for senior drivers. Some of these technologies, like all wheel drive vehicles, have been around [...]
Adaptive Headlights: The Future Of Auto Innovation
Not all innovation in automotive technology has to do with digital apps, audio upgrades, and fuel efficiency or green advancements. In fact, some of the best innovations may be hidden from view even if in plain sight. One of those innovations is the new adaptive headlight technology that is making driving safer and smoother. LED [...]
Why You Should Buy A Self-Braking Nissan
Braking technology is getting better and better all the time. The latest in technology is the self-braking car, which promises to save thousands of lives every year. There are essentially three levels of high-level braking technology emerging in the automotive industry: The first level is a sensor that notifies the driver when another object is [...]
Cisco Wants To Network Your Nissan
Imagine that your Nissan had a wifi network, and imagine that all of your digital apps and many of the audio, navigational, and extra features you enjoy while driving your Nissan all ran on this network. Would that be cool or what? That’s precisely what Cisco wants to do to your car – replace your [...]
Auto Review: 2012 Maxima 3.5 SV
The 2012 Maxima 3.5 SV is being billed as the 4-door sports car, and that’s what it is. Just take a look at it. It’s attractive, it’s sporty, and it performs splendidly on the road. The engine is a hefty 3.5-liter V6 with 25 valves and puts out an impressive 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. [...]
Formula One Flywheel May Reduce Auto Emissions
Auto emissions reduction has been a very important part of green initiatives for a long time. It’s no big secret that automobiles on the road are the biggest contributor to environmental pollution. President Obama has reached an agreement with the auto industry to reduce emissions by the year 2050, but no specific technology has been [...]
Is In-Dash Technology Inhibiting Nissan Auto Safety?
Critics of in-dash auto technology claim that such technology serves to distract drivers, making driving less safe. But one auto industry advocate disagrees. Frank Romeo, CEO of Toronto Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), says in-dash auto technology can make driving safer. The inherent nature of any technology is that it can be improved over time. There [...]
