Before changing lanes or turning onto a busy street, it is critical to check all your mirrors to make sure there are no collision hazards. With a blind-spot monitor, you will be alerted when there is a vehicle to the right or left of you that you may not be able to see.

The way the blind-spot monitor works is through a series of sensors and cameras installed in and around your vehicle. As soon as a vehicle approaches you in an area considered to be your blind-spot, you will instantly be warned audibly or visually.  

You need to pull out all the reasonable stops to make sure you remain safe when driving in the wintertime, whether in Ames, IA or somewhere else. As part of enhancing your motoring safety, you need to make sure you have a suitable winter survival kit in your car. There are a number of important items that you need to include in a winter survival kit.

This type of kit is complete when it has a full array of essential first aid supplies. You can purchase a comprehensive first aid kit to be kept in a car from any number…

When you set out to buy a used car, the process can appear at first to be rather daunting. At Lithia Nissan of Ames, we want to do everything we can to change that. This should be a fun and exciting time. You are looking for your next car, and that is always part of the American Dream.

At the same time, you have a budget that you need to stick to. You do not want to be driving around in a car you can't afford, as that will just leave you with an uneasy feeling. When you arrive…

If you're a truck driver and are looking for something new, check out the industry-leading Nissan Titan. The Titan is a highly regarded truck for a number of reasons, including its great interior features.

The Nissan Titan interior features include a useful deep center console that includes a well perfect to stow a laptop. On a related noted, the Titan also has extra large cupholders. Other Nissan Titan interior features are a heated steering wheel as well as heated and cooled front seats. The truck also sports pushbutton start and a locked rear seat cargo organizer.

At Lithia Nissan of Ames, our team wants you to drive a sleek car. The Nissan Versa sedan is a popular option. This subcompact car has everything you need in a small package. The cabin is comfortable, and the car has excellent craftsmanship. You will like your commute when you are driving this sedan.

The optional Automatic Temperature Control System is a great luxury feature. Your car can always be the perfect temperature. You will cool off quickly when you are driving in the summer. In the winter, the optional heated front seats will keep you warm and comfortable. 

Impressive towing, performance, and all-around gorgeous styling make the Nissan Titan XD a popular full-sized pickup truck. On top of its muscle, the Nissan Titan XD has highly competitive technology features that set it apart from others in its class.

Remote Control Operation

The NissanConnect app for Android and iOS connects your smartphone to your Nissan Titan XD, letting you control certain features remotely. You can transmit directions to the Titan XD's navigation system in advance, lock and unlock doors, and locate your parked Nissan XD in crowded lots using the Parked Car Finder. 

When the decision is made to make a full-size SUV your next vehicle, a certain level of expectations will surely follow. Whether you are simply driving around town with friends or you need to tow a load, it is the presumption that an SUV can handle such tasks without issue. The 2019 Nissan Armada eliminates the presumption, delivering excellent performance for whatever you may need.

At the heart of the 2019 Armada is an innovative and powerful engine. This 5.7L Direct Injection Gasoline V8 can generate up to 390 horsepower and 394 lb.-ft. of torque.  

Getting the best lap time is an aspiration of many driving enthusiasts. Having the right sports car for the job is only half the battle. If your car makes a lot of power but doesn't have any grip or brakes, it won't do well on the track. The Nissan 370Z is engineered to be great if you are driving it downtown or you take out for a track day.

One of the biggest contributing factors in the 370Z's dual personality is its double-wishbone front suspension. This setup helps keep the tires as vertical to the ground as…

You are going to be sitting in your vehicle. Therefore, you need your seats to be comfortable. While the material of the seats are a huge factor in comfort, the other factor that is huge to comfort is the temperature of the seat at various times of the year. This is one of the reasons that the 2019 Nissan Maxima has been designed with the features it has.

The features for the comfort of your vehicle is the climate controlled front seats which are available for the Nissan Maxima. This provides heating and cooling for the driver and passenger. You…

The Nissan Rogue Sport proves that you don't have to give up performance and style when you drive an SUV. Lithia Nissan of Ames is the place to see the Nissan Rogue Sport and all the features that it has to offer. There are some great technology features that you will want to check out.

The new Rogue Sport is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that gives you a lot of information. The Rogue Sport's dash displays the tire pressure in each tire. You will know right away which tire doesn't have enough air, and…