The 2014 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award goes to Nissan

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) gave the award to Nissan as a way to congratulate the company for pushing for energy efficiency at its United States plants.   This award is offered to companies, businesses or organizations that are constantly striving to up the energy efficiency of their operations, and Nissan has now won this award for the third time in a row.

“We saved enough energy to power more than 700 homes for a year, offset the greenhouse gas emissions of nearly 2,800 tons of landfill waste or better yet, to drive the all-electric Nissan LEAF around the earth more than 40,000 times,” John Martin, Nissan's senior vice president, said.    Nissan says that it is just doing its part to become more environmentally friendly by reducing energy loss.  They inspected the tubing in the compressed air system in its manufacturing facilities across the United States and fixed  nearly all leaks detected.

They claim that as a result, it conserved over 20% of the pressurized air escaping through leaks.  They saved 11,300 megawatt hours of energy.
 
Commenting on the company's efforts to constantly improve on its ecological footprint and help others do the same, John Martin said, “With major manufacturing operations in the Southeast and multiple R&D, design, testing and distribution facilities across the country, we recognize the importance of being environmental stewards within the community.”

“It's more than just a sustainability strategy; it makes good business sense for Nissan—now and for the road ahead,” Nissan's senior vice president went on to argue.

Come see what else Nissan is doing today at Fenton Nissan of Lee's Summit 1025 S.E. Oldham Parkway Lee's Summit MO or give us a call at 816-600-4000 today!

Tires 101 - Are You In The Know?

Tires 101 - Learning the Tire Categories

Tires are purpose-built. In other words, they are built using the specifications that are best suited to the job that the tire will perform. These specifications determine the materials that the tire is made of as well as the tread patterns and the overall look of the tire. These build specifications can be broken down into the following categories: Touring, Performance, All-Season, Light Truck, and Winter.

Touring

I'm sure you heard the term "touring", but what does that mean? Touring means traveling at highway speeds for prolonged periods. Touring tires are designed to give a quiet, excellent ride with top-notch handling at highway speeds. This type of tire has a non-aggressive tread pattern with straight ribs that allow the channeling of water. Another characteristic of the touring tire is long tread life. Long tread life is certainly a plus but the downside is that the hard compound that makes up this tire tends to freeze in winter, which in turn, sacrifices traction in bad weather.'
 

Performance

This type of tire does a great job at highway speeds. It has an aggressive tread pattern that provides great traction and handling during cornering and aggressive driving. These tires have heavy or large shoulder lugs for cornering traction and a wide smooth face for gripping the road surface. Evacuating water is usually not a strong point of this type of tire. They are made of a softer rubber compound which aids traction but wears out quickly. Performance tires are usually short-lived. Most "Summer" tires fall under this category.'
 

All-Season

This category includes the most versatile tires. All-season tires have a dual purpose. First, the tread patterns squeegee, or remove water from underneath each tread block maximizing rubber-to-road contact. Secondly, the tread patterns allow the "pumping" of water, ice, and snow away from the tire. These tires are also made up of a compound that resists freezing, ensuring better traction during icy conditions. Another great characteristic of the all-season tire is its performance in great weather. They are comparatively quieter than performance tires and their blocky tread pattern allows good traction and handling in the wet and dry.'
 

Light Truck

This type of tire is built for work. They are constructed to work under heavy loads and in rough conditions. The rubber compound is hard, ensuring durability and the steel plies help the tire resist punctures and tears. The tread patterns vary widely and is determined by whether the tire will be used on or off-road. You will find lots of variation for light-truck tires, so thinking through the truck or SUV's mission will go a long way.'
 

Winter

This category of tire is built for inclement and severe weather. Its whole mission in life is to move and break through snow and ice. The rubber compound resists freezing temperatures and remains flexible. The treads open and close as the tire moves down the road creating a "crunching" effect on ice and snow. This "crunching" keeps the treads clean which gets them ready for the next bite, ensuring traction. They are excellent at evacuating water. The sharp edges on the treads break through ice so that the tire can find the road or a surface that provides greater traction. If you experience an abundance of ice, snow, or inclement weather, the winter tire is your best bet.

Here's a quick guide for category characteristics:

• Touring- quiet, good highway performance, long tread life 
• Performance- great handling and grip for aggressive driving in the dry, poor performance in wet and snow, short tread life 
• All-Season- good highway performance, good wet, dry, and snow performance, moderately quiet 
• Light Truck- good for heavier loads, hard compound, aggressive tread pattern, good on and off-road performance 
• Winter- great in ice and snow, resists freezing, best at evacuating ice and snow, great winter traction

Fenton Nissan of Lee’s Summit and Limitations

A limitation is a condition of having a restrictive weakness, a lack of capacity or an inability.

The act of exceeding your limitations is going beyond or being greater than, to surpass.

The difference between something that is considered good or average and something that is considered great is simply not having limitations.  It is possessing the skill set necessary to see the limitations, meet them and then surpass them.

High achievers would even argue that there are no real limitations.  Highly successful people and businesses alike achieve the impossible due to the philosophy of never setting boundaries.

At Fenton Nissan of Lee’s Summit they soar far above their competition.  Their dealerships have unrivaled professionals willing to help each customer in any way possible.  They work tirelessly to make every car buyer a satisfied lifelong customer.  They are an unstoppable force that exceeds limitations every day.

For used cars and trucks, they offer a wide selection of almost every make and model. At Fenton Nissan you can shop thousands of pre-owned vehicles and find the one you love. They are a full service auto group offering new and used specials, financing, delivery, service and parts.
However, Fenton Nissan of Lee’s Summit is about more than moving inventory, they are about establishing relationships and building their family. With dedication, conviction, discipline, confidence, forethought and consistency in every effort, their team delivers world-class service. By providing such service in each department, exceeding the customer's expectations at every opportunity, they establish customers for life.

Throughout Fenton Nissan, company representatives are expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, and sincerity as they interact with each other and customers, nurturing those relationships and simultaneously creating an enjoyable environment for employees and patrons alike.

For more information, questions or comments contact them at 816.251.2000 or visit www.fentonnissanofleessummit.com.

Why Spring Is Great For Family Fun

Spring provides such wonderful weather in almost every location. It's a wonderful time for the family to head outdoors and soak up some sun whether it's at a picnic or at an outdoor athletic event.

Spring time is perfect for families to become even closer, here are some reasons why Spring is the best for family fun!

1. Ideal temperatures -- It's not too hot, it's not too cold. The kids can run around to their heart's content without getting all sweaty and dehydrated.
2. Fun sights and sounds -- Is there anything better than heading out the door and hearing the birds chirp, watching squirrels run by, and seeing your little ones squeal with delight upon spotting them? Nope.
3. Daily trips to the park -- On any given spring day, there's really no better place to hang out with a toddler than the playground. They get to let off some steam, play with other kids, and since the weather is nice (see number one), you don't have to worry about the equipment being too hot for them to touch.
4. Learning experiences -- Now that the snow has melted, you gotta get the yard and garden back in order. Kids love to feel like they're helping out mommy, so you can turn any outdoor project into an educational experience -- even though they'll only see it as fun.
5. Fresh air is great for sleep -- For whatever reason, the kiddos sleep so much better after they've had a good dose of fresh air. Even something as simple as a walk around the neighborhood in the stroller is guaranteed to give your child (and you) a few extra z's at night.

What's your favorite part about Spring? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Fenton Nissan of Lee's Summit Missouri Dealer Reviews Customer Testimonials - Elizabeth Griddine

Fenton Nissan of Lee's Summit Missouri Dealer Reviews Customer Testimonials - Elizabeth Griddine, a photo by fentonleesummit on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
I purchased my new Altima on Saturday, Tony Shuff made my experience a pleasant one. It was a great pleasure doing business with him and he was very informative, answered all my questions without hesitation. So excited to start my new chapter in my new car! Thank you Tony!!!!!

Elizabeth Griddine
Monday, March 17, 2014