Nissan Motor Co., Ltd said the company reached a new milestone with 150 million vehicles produced globally.

The company said in statement on Tuesday that it took 73 years for the organisation to produce its first 100 million vehicles after the company was founded in 1933, and another 11 years to build the last 50 million.

Nissan said the achievement was a result of 84 years of continued support from all of its stakeholders worldwide, including employees, dealers, suppliers and local communities, as well as the numerous customers who have chosen cars produced by automaker.

As Nissan continues to push to become a technology leader in the automotive industry, the company has announced that it will deliver two new technologies to the market this fiscal year, including a range extender and autonomous drive technology.

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Nissan is researching and developing a new e-Bio Fuel cell powertrain that can produce electricity frombio-ethanol or natural gas. The system uses a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC) that produces electricity by combining oxygen with various fuels to power the SOFC power generator. Nissan claims the system to be very efficient.

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What’s New for 2016

The Nissan Pathfinder sees few changes for 2016. A Cold package (heated front seats and a heated steering wheel) is now available on the SV trim, while the SL trim gets the heated steering wheel as standard. The Almond interior trim comes with contrasting black and beige materials.

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What’s New for 2016

The 2016 Nissan Altima receives a midcycle styling refresh, along with new advanced safety features and a sporty SR trim level.

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What’s New for 2016
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What’s New for 2016

A USB port is now standard, and the Bose audio system included in the Premium package now has 11 speakers rather than nine. Otherwise, the Nissan Murano is unchanged for 2016.

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• Slow down on a highway in heavy traffic.This is not the time to get to your destination in the shortest time. It won’t happen and you may end up in an accident.
• Stay at least 5 mph (8.0 km/h) within the speed limit, even on a highway.In fact, slow down a bit to allow for those other impatient drivers.
• Keep extra distance between you and the car in front. Allow for a sudden stop- be prepared to head off the road to the shoulder if necessary

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Safety Tips For Night Driving

• It’s vital to have your sight checked regularly as this will show up any underlying eye problems such as glaucoma that may affect your night vision. Never wear dark or tinted lenses for night driving.
• The Institute of Advanced Motorists advises turning your headlights on before sunset and keeping them on for an hour after sunrise so it’s easier for other drivers to see you in twilight. Make sure all your exterior lights are clean and working properly and keep your interior lights turned off. And although it’s always important to make sure you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear, after dark this is especially the case.
• On rural roads, drive on full beam whenever possible but dip your lights when faced with another road user to avoid dazzling them. “And if you’re dazzled by an oncoming car then avoid looking at the headlights,’ urges driving instructor Colin Baker. “Keep your attention on the left-hand kerb and try to keep your speed steady. Avoid driving along at 50mph, dropping to 40mph when there’s oncoming traffic and then speeding up again. It makes it very confusing for drivers travelling behind you. It’s better to aim for a speed you can maintain such as 45mph and sticking to it, even if there are times you could go faster.”
• Make sure your car windows are clean, inside and out. Dirty windows will increase glare from other vehicles and are more prone to steaming up.
• Read the road ahead for signs of oncoming drivers – glimmers of light at the top of hills and at bends could be the headlights of other vehicles, giving you prior warning. And watch out for pedestrians and cyclists – after dark they can be more difficult to spot, especially if they’re not wearing reflective clothing.
• It’s always advisable to take regular breaks when driving long distances, but this is even more vital when you’re driving overnight. Stop for a rest at least every two hours and drink strong coffee to keep yourself alert.
• If you don’t feel confident driving at night, booking a lesson with a driving instructor who can give you some tips would be an excellent idea.

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Functioning brakes stop a vehicle by using friction. In this way, they are unlike the engine, which must always be kept lubricated to run smoothly. In front brakes, friction stops the brake calipers and pads. In rear brakes, friction hits the brake drums and shoes.

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