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If Alec Issigonis could design the classic Mini again today, the iconic small car would have an electric motor. After all, the original launched in 1959 was created during an oil crisis and based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in the smallest possible footprint. To this day, MINI remains linked to the principles of designer Issigonis with its creative use of space and driving fun. The MINI Recharged project is an opportunity to continue telling the story of the classic Mini in the 21st century, in a sustainable way. The conversion of classic Minis to an electric drive combines traditional values with future-oriented technology. The idea was born even before the British premium manufacturer had a fully electric car on offer with the MINI Cooper SE (electricity consumption combined:17.6 - 15.2 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km.). As a one-off, a classic Mini Electric was built in 2018 and presented at the New York Auto Show. The reactions were so positive that a dedicated team from MINI Plant Oxford set to work and developed the plan to make a corresponding offer available to customers who own a classic Mini. more To experience traditional go-kart handling with an emission-free drivetrain, the original petrol engine of the classic Mini is replaced by a modern electric drive. Only reversible changes are made to the substance of the vehicle during the conversion as part of MINI Recharged. Careful handling of the historical heritage is an important part of the concept. This makes it possible to restore the classic Mini to its original condition at a later date. During the conversion, the original engine of each vehicle is marked and stored so it can be reused in the event of a future retrofit of the classic Mini. "What the project team are developing preserves the character of the classic Mini and enables its fans to enjoy all-electric performance. With MINI Recharged, we are connecting the past with the future of the brand," says Bernd Körber, Head of the MINI Brand. The MINI Recharged project means a vehicle's life can be extended in a sustainable way. A classic Mini can now be given a new lease of life, accompanying its owner into the future, whilst maintaining its much-loved heritage. The drive is a modern electric motor that generates a continuous output of up to 90 kW and accelerates the electrified classic Mini from zero to 100 km/h in approximately nine seconds. The energy is supplied by a high-voltage battery, which can be charged with an output of up to 6.6 kW and enables a predicted range of around 160 kilometers. In addition, every electrified classic Mini from MINI Recharged receives the characteristic central instrument cluster, familiar since the early days of the classic, which now displays the drive temperature, the selected gear, range and speed. MINI Recharged fans gain a whole new driving experience; a silent drivetrain with instant acceleration and the ability to enter the electric or low-emission driving zones of many large cities, otherwise inaccessible with a combustion engine. For example, the electric classic Mini can drive in Oxford Street or Piccadilly Circus in London, and once again be part of the cityscape, without the driver having to pay an environmental tax (congestion charge) beforehand. In addition, the electric classic conversion does not need a new registration. MINI Recharged fits seamlessly into the brand's future strategy, which also includes the aspect of circular economy. For this project, no new vehicles are being produced, instead they are being created from much-loved, existing cars. It allows a classic Mini to begin a second, more sustainable life. Today, one in five new MINI models has an electrified drive and now the MINI Recharged project will allow the love of the brand's classic vehicles to become an experience combining the past and the future. The bespoke upcycling of the classic Mini is carried out exclusively in the United Kingdom. Each converted vehicle is given an individual number, making it unique. "Individuality also plays an important role with MINI Recharged," says Sebastian Beuchel, Head of MINI Global Brand Management. "Unique classic Mini models have always been created, including true works of art on wheels. That's why future collaborations are also planned as part of the MINI Recharged programme, allowing well-known artists to express their creativity with specially designed classic Mini models."

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Don’t let winter weather ruin your next road trip. Original BMW Cold Weather Tires offer both distinctive design and durability, with a unique rubber formulation that retains its grip on the road in temperatures under 45°F. Developed with leading tire manufacturers and engineered for maximum performance specifically for your BMW, they provide optimum traction and cornering plus a smooth ride. The result: ultimate driving pleasure, even in rain, snow or cold weather. 5 COLD WEATHER TIRE MYTHS. SOMETIMES CALLED SNOW TIRES OR WINTER TIRES, COLD WEATHER TIRES FEATURE TECHNOLOGY THAT OTHER TIRES DON’T. WINTER TIRES ARE ONLY FOR SNOW. Anyone who lives where the weather gets a little cooler can benefit from winter tires. In colder temperatures, all-season tires stiffen, reducing grip. The rubber compounds and other components that make up winter tires keep them flexible in temperatures below 45°F. Tire flexibility allows for better vehicle handling and stopping. BRAKES ALONE STOP MY VEHICLE. Tires greatly affect your vehicle’s stopping distance. Especially when roads are slick, tires without specifically designed winter tread patterns can simply slide when the brakes are applied. Winter tires have deep grooves and small slits called sipes that cut through snow and ice, keeping more of your tire in contact with the road. MY ALL-SEASON TIRES WORK FINE IN THE WINTER. All-season tires are great for mild weather changes, but anyone who experiences cooler winters can get better performance with winter tires. In addition to having flexible compounds and specialized tread designs, winter tires help make your all-season tires last longer: while the winter ones are on, the all-season ones aren’t wearing down. WINTER TIRES ARE MORE EXPENSIVE. The cost of winter tires is usually comparable to any other kind of tire. Plus, switching between winter tires and all-season or summer tires makes both sets last longer than they normally would. I HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE, I DON’T NEED WINTER TIRES. Ever see SUVs on the side of the road when the weather’s bad? They probably don’t have winter tires. In the winter, four-wheel drive can help you get going but won’t help when you’re trying to stop. Four-wheel drive helps you control the tires, but that doesn’t mean much if the tires themselves aren’t flexible enough or don’t have the right tread design to push snow and ice out of their way. Tires are your only four points of contact with the road. The more they touch the road, the safer they are. Winter tires make all the difference in colder temperatures and in snowy, icy conditions.

Warranty Almost every Nissan – including yours - comes with a 3-year/36,000 mile limited warranty, and a 5-year limited powertrain warranty. For enhanced protection, Nissan also offers optional extended warranties. Your MyNISSAN Owner Portal is the place to get comprehensive, up-to-date info on all of them. Looking for extra protection? View our Security+Plus® Extended Protection Plans and contact your local Dealer to enhance your package. Click here to view extended protection plans

Thank you for being a customer at Passport Auto Group. We look forward to serving you in 2022. We wish you peace, happiness, and an abundance of good health this new year.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We would like to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

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The Passport Auto Group Black Friday Sales Events RECEIVE UP TO $500 IN VISA GIFT CARDS * At Passport Auto Group Locations! This Black Friday, buy a pre-owned vehicle from Friday, November 26th through Sunday, November 30th and receive a $250 Visa gift card and trade in your vehicle for an additional $250 Visa gift card! In-stock and incoming now. Your new vehicle is just a few clicks away. Click here to view inventory. *Valid from 11/26/2021 through 11/30/2021. Must mention ad at time of purchase. Customer will receive $250 Visa Virtual eGift card when purchasing or trading in a used vehicle. Can combine offers for total of $500 in Visa Virtual eGift card (example: $250 for used vehicle purchase and $250 for customer vehicle trade-in). Limit one offer per vehicle purchased or traded in. See dealer for complete terms and conditions.

The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier continues to bring home awards, the most recent being voted "Mid-Size Pickup Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Winners were determined during the annual TAWA Truck Rodeo, a three-day rugged terrain evaluation held at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas. "Texas is Nissan truck country and the 2022 Frontier is right at home on the range, the ranches and the backroads with its best-in-class1 310-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 and maximum 6,720-pound towing capacity," said Jared Haslam, vice president, Product and Services Planning, Nissan U.S. and Canada. "We're honored to be recognized again by the Texas Auto Writers Association." The all-new 2022 Frontier builds on Nissan's six-plus decades of mid-size truck leadership with a bold new exterior, adventure-oriented interior and the latest driver assistance and connectivity technologies. It is an authentic mid-size truck with a range of body, drivetrain and equipment configurations carefully selected to fit customer needs. more "It's clear that Nissan put a lot of work into redesigning the Frontier, and it shows," said TAWA President Kristin Shaw. "Our members were impressed by not only its prowess both on and off the dirt, but also its comfortable and upgraded interior. We are glad we had the opportunity to put the Frontier through its paces, Texas style." Along with its powerful new exterior, Frontier features an available, largest-in-class 9-inch color touchscreen display1 with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ standard on all models. Further making life easier, a largest-in-class2 standard 7.0-inch Advanced Driver Assist Display offers configurable information directly in front of the driver. Addressing common customer needs, Frontier provides 4.0 liters of center console storage – almost double that of most midsize pickups. The 2022 Frontier is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations, 4x2 and 4x4 drive and choice of S, SV PRO-4X (4x4 only) and new-for-2022 PRO-X (4x2 only).

Ride into These Seasonal Savings Offer a Mail-In Rebate Up To $100 On Eligible Tires. Click here to shop tires. *Contact dealer for details regarding eligible tires. Submit your claim online, or mail claim form and a copy of your invoice to receive a Visa Prepaid card in the amount of $100 or $70 on valid purchases made between October 1 and December 31, 2021. Invoices must clearly indicate the tire brand and part number; please circle or highlight this information. Limit one mail-in offer per qualifying purchase. Only two rebates per household. Offer available only at participating US MINI dealers. Eligible part numbers set by Dealer Tire. Offer valid for US residents only. This completed form must be postmarked or submitted online within 30 days of purchase. Final claims must be submitted by January 15, 2022, and received no later than January 31, 2022. Any submissions received after January 31, 2022, will not be honored, acknowledged or returned. MINI or its authorized dealers or tire manufacturers are not responsible for noncomplying rebate claim submissions or for electronic data submission errors, lost, late, illegible, postage-due, or undeliverable mail. Online claims will receive a confirmation of submission; please retain this confirmation. Make copies for your records. Void where taxed, restricted, or prohibited by law. All decisions made by the sponsor (or its authorized representatives) relating to the validity of any submissions are final and binding. This promotion is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Rebate paid in the form of a Visa Prepaid card. Card will be sent to customer's address provided above within 8-10 weeks after receipt of this completed rebate form and copy of original invoice.

The INFINITI Award of Excellence and Circle of Excellence represent a long-standing tradition of recognizing best-in-class service delivered by retailers and employees. This year, 40 retailers are being recognized for their Award of Excellence achievement, while 30 of the top-performing retailers achieved Circle of Excellence status. The Award of Excellence honorees exemplify a mastery of the "One Mindset - One Experience - One Team" philosophy, a pillar of the program. The honorees of this award include Passport INFINITI! These awards serve as a major point of recognition and milestone for INFINITI retailers and employees who consistently deliver unbeatable client experiences and operational excellence. "One of the most important aspects of INFINITI is our dedication to sales and customer satisfaction. We are proud of our consistently high marks from third parties on how our entire retail network thinks of our clients first," said Jeff Pope, group vice president, INFINITI Americas. "Our Retailers are the finest in the business, and the honorees receiving these awards are truly the best of the best. Congratulations to all of this year's winners."