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Without question one of our all-time favorites, we here at Lithia Nissan of Ames have nothing but love for our track-tested two-door, the 2017 Nissan GT-R. In fact, we can't even imagine a performance pony more perfect than this one.

And, judging by the clip below, it seems the GT-R has elicited a rather similar reaction from the vehicular gurus over at Autotrader.

What, in their mind, makes this sports coupe a standout? Take a look and listen right here:

Beneath the bonnet of this brute, a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine holds court with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic…

It seems to us at Lithia Nissan of Ames that our esteemed Japanese automaker will never cease to amaze. And it was only recently that we received yet another reminder of this notion, as the brand's reimagined midsizer -- the fresh-faced 2016 Nissan Altima -- has left us flat-out floored.

Wondering what we liked best? If so, then check the clip below. Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, is here to provide you with the need-to-know info:

An altogether brilliant base engine, the Altima's 2.5-liter four-cylinder is coupled with a continuously variable transmission. Together, they dish out ...

Here at Lithia Nissan of Ames, we know that many midsize sedans claim to be the total package when it's so rarely the case. But, if you watched the video above, you know that the 2016 Nissan Altima is worthy of being called the "Ultimate Package" for drivers like you!

The 2016 Nissan Altima deserves such high praise by merging elements of style, power and value into a modern, fun to drive package. That's how the Altima stands out from all of those boring, cookie cutter midsize sedans!

Excitement abounds here at Lithia Nissan of Ames! And that, as you'll soon learn, is for darn good reason.

You see, our esteemed Japanese automaker just redesigned its flagship four-door, the Nissan Maxima, for the 2016 model year, and the end result is really quite remarkable.

Scope the clip below to see it for yourself:

The sedan's revised 3.5-liter V6 is no doubt the star of the show here. It's plenty peppy, now boasting a terrific 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque on tap.

It's quite the performer in the acceleration department, as well…

There's no denying that the 2016 Nissan Maxima is a natural beauty. And, while everyone can appreciate the natural beauty of the Maxima, sometimes, a little extra flash here and there is necessary. That's why, at Lithia Nissan of Ames, we make sure to carry a comprehensive inventory of genuine Nissan accessories designed specifically for the all-new Maxima. Check out some of the attractive accessories we currently have available in the short video…

Now that we're well into November, it's been a couple weeks since we've thought about everything October threw our way. Don't get us wrong, Halloween's one of our favorite holidays here at Lithia Nissan of Ames, but it's not every day that your nation's government shuts down. Needless to say, it was tough times all around, but that didn't stop our fans from giving us a record month of sales.