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If you are getting your fleet ready to roll out your new business or to grow in order to support your growing Ames and Des Moines client base, then you need to browse our inventory of commercial vehicles. In this lineup you can find a variety of cargo vans that are affordable, full of options, and ready to take to your next business venture. These models include the popular Nissan NV3500, NV1500, and NV200, which were named Best Fleet Value recently.

Our team believes that nobody should drive a car they don't like, especially if the car is older than you are, which is why we strive to maintain a variety of used models within our inventory. These preowned models also include Certified Pre-Owned Nissan models that have been backed by warranties to protect your investment and have qualified for the Certified Program which is no easy feat.

What can our Ames, Des Moines, and Boone customers expect when test driving the Nissan Rogue? Third row seating is available in this model so you can explore where your family and friends can go without compromising comfort or cargo space. For the features, you see a 5-inch color display, premium sound system for the best sound quality possible, and available SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three-month trial subscription, making the drive even better.

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 ...

The long-running, highly trusted 5-Year Cost-to-Own Awards from Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2016 Nissan Versa the best Subcompact Car.

The 2016 Nissan Versa received a @KelleyBlueBook’s 5 Year Cost to Own award. Learn More: https://t.co/sll3p5PkDT pic.twitter.com/ZsOKErbtq6

— Nissan (@NissanUSA) March 3, 2016

All-new for the coming year, the Nissan Titan and Cummins diesel-powered Titan XD are set to revolutionize the way that truck drivers work, tow, and haul in Ames, IA.

Not only does the 2016 Nissan Titan XD offer a strongly redesigned frame, chassis, and engine, it has a higher hauling capability than its classic Titan brother. Though the cab and bed are the same between these two models, this new beast boasts completely new parts and equipment otherwise.

If you've been looking for more from your half-ton--or a little less from your gas-guzzling 3/4-ton truck--the Titan XD fills…

When you get to a point in your life when you're craving a fresh start, the best thing to do is leave the past behind and simply move forward. If you're in need of a vehicle that can be your co-pilot along the way, you can count on the Nissan Sentra to be there for you. This versatile compact sedan is ready to help you make room for what the future has in store. With the help of its spacious, tech-filled interior, this vehicle is equipped for any kind of adventure.

Check out the commercial below to see…

With the 2015 SEMA auto show happening right now, there are a lot of amazing vehicles from automakers all over the world. Our favorite Japanese automaker is in attendance of course and they have three Nissan Titan Concept Trucks on display that will blow your mind.

All three offering something different and progressively more specific, there's the Titan XD, Baja-Style Support Truck, and the Project Triple Nickel. Boasting new accessories, raised and lowered suspensions, and lots of power, these are concepts you definitely want to keep your eye on.

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…

The announcement of the new 2016 Nissan Maxima brought about a new direction for the long-running model, ushering in an era of performance and adrenaline-fueled thrills for driving enthusiasts. Of course, one could just assume it was all talk, but Nissan set out to prove the dominance of the Maxima and in doing so, took on some of the toughest competitors in Buttonwillow Raceway Park.

Taking on a BMW 3-series, Audi A4, and Acura TLX…