Person Shifting a Manual Vehicle

Get your transmission serviced before it fails!

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Can you drive with a bad transmission?

We wrote a blog post a while back about the symptoms of a bad transmission. Today, we are going to expand on that topic and answer the question, can you drive with a bad transmission? The short answer to this question is no, you should not drive with a bad transmission. Sometimes, life happens, and you have to keep driving your vehicle even though you know that it needs to be serviced. While this is not a good idea, let’s dig into this topic more and understand why you should not drive your vehicle if it has a bad transmission.

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A front-end photo of the 2019 Nissan Frontier.

We’re waiting for a new Frontier too, see what it might offer today

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When will the Nissan Frontier get redesigned? 

The 2020 model year has delivered a lot of changes to the Nissan lineup. However, there is one model that seems to be left out. If you’re wondering, ‘When will the Nissan Frontier get redesigned,’ so is everyone at Billion Auto Group. However, one of our product experts was doing a little research for a customer and came across some interesting information. Autoblog published a story on Jan. 14, written by reporter Zac Palmer. His story sheds a little light on what could be coming down the pike with changes in regard to the Nissan midsize pickup truck. Let’s take a look at what Palmer has learned and what it could mean to future buyers.  Read the rest of this entry >>

A side-by-side photo of the entire GMC AT4 lineup.

The coming GMC lineup is getting a major upgrade for the new model year

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Which GMC models have the AT4 trim grade equipment? 

The influence of GMC trucks is not only found throughout the automaker’s other models, but within the automotive industry in general. When the latest redesign of the GMC Sierra took place, the introduction of the AT4 trim grade greatly expanded the truck’s profile to the point where the automaker is going to start spreading the wealth. So, which models have the AT4 trim grade equipment? As of the 2021 model year, all of them will offer an AT4 variant. Billion Auto Group customers will be able to choose among the Acadia, Terrain, Canyon and Yukon to get what the AT4 package has available. Let’s take a closer look at what this will mean to potential buyers.  Read the rest of this entry >>

A left profile photo of the 2020 Nissan LEAF parked on the road.

Nissan touts upgrades and a few specs for the 2020 LEAF family

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New Features for the 2020 Nissan LEAF

The next frontier in the automotive industry is going to be eschewing fossil fuels for electrically powered vehicles. Nissan has been working diligently to make sure that they are on the cutting edge of that technology. The new features for the 2020 Nissan LEAF will not only make automaker’s sole EV more user-friendly, but also safer and more efficient with a maximum range that will rival anything else on the market today. Vehicle safety is always going to be a top priority for Nissan. The continued development of the LEAF has presented new challenges for driver, passenger and pedestrian safety. One of the most important upgrades made to the 2020 LEAF is a change to what the vehicle sounds like when it’s in motion on the road. Read the rest of this entry >>

A left rear quarter photo of the 2020 Ram 1500.

2020 Ram 1500 adds another ‘Best of’ award to its trophy case

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Is the 2020 Ram 1500 still the best truck on the market?

The last two years have been more than a bit of a whirlwind for the Ram 1500. Not only has the full-size truck been named as the MotorTrend Truck of the year for 2019 and 2020, but it has also added another award to its trophy case. Edmunds.com has named the 2020 Ram 1500 as its Top Rated Truck for 2020. The automotive expert website specializes in delivering the objective and accurate information about just about every aspect of buying, maintaining and selling vehicles. Their endorsement can be an important factor in people choosing, or not choosing, a particular model. Everyone working at Billion Auto Group is very excited to have this truck in our inventory. Read the rest of this entry >>

A photo of the Versa badge used by the 2020 Nissan Versa.

Nissan’s entry-level sedan offers luxury-level technology

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Does the 2020 Nissan Versa support smartphone apps?

As we rapidly close in on the 2020 model year, a vehicle that can support smartphone integration isn’t terribly novel. However, some automakers have been slow to make this feature something that owners of entry-level models can use. Nissan is bucking that trend. So, does the 2020 Nissan Versa support smartphone apps? Yes, it does. The manufacturer’s compact sedan has been equipped with an available smartphone-compatible infotainment system that will work with both the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Let’s take a closer look at this capability and several other features tech-savvy owners might be interested in using. Read the rest of this entry >>

A front left profile photo of the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport.

Billion Auto Group customers will get a revised Rogue Sport in 2020

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What’s new for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?

We are inching closer to the start of a new calendar year and that means that the 2020 class of Nissan vehicles are going to start arriving at the Billion Auto Group en masse. It would appear that our customers know that some special vehicles are going to be arriving shortly because our team of product experts has been getting a lot of calls from people wondering what’s new for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. Just like other 2020 models, the new Rogue Sport is picking up new safety technology on all of its trim grades as well as new wheels and a pair of new bold exterior paint schemes. The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport is slated to be delivered to our showroom in the very near future. Let’s take a look at what you can expect to see. Read the rest of this entry >>

A left profile photo of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler with the EcoDiesel.

Jeep finally pulls the curtain back on the EcoDiesel Wrangler engine

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Performance Specs for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel engine

When Jeep announced they were going to be equipped the 2020 Wrangler with a diesel engine, just about everyone working at the Billion Auto Group showroom almost hit the roof with excitement. We knew that the new power plant was not going to be available right away. It appears the wait is finally over now that the automaker has finally published the performance specs for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel engine. Our team of product experts has been very eager to get this information out to prospective buyers. Let’s take a look at what a new Wrangler with a diesel engine can offer. Read the rest of this entry >>

A front left quarter photo of the 2020 Nissan Versa.

Good things come in small packages with the 2020 Nissan Versa

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Fuel economy scores for the 2020 Nissan Versa

The Nissan Versa ranks among one of the most efficient vehicles in the automotive industry. For the new model year, the fuel economy scores for the 2020 Nissan Versa will very much continue that tradition while also delivering an all-new design. Not only will Billion Auto Group customers be getting an incredibly efficient vehicle in the 2020 Versa, but they will also be taking one of the automaker’s safest vehicles home now that it can be equipped with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 system. These active safety systems can be found on SV and SR trims. Let’s take a look at what else customers can expect to see when they visit our showroom. Read the rest of this entry >>