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As passenger cars and trucks have become more sophisticated and advanced, they’ve also become more reliable. This leaves some drivers wondering if their vehicles even need service at all. The answer is yes, and it’s more important than ever to get your vehicle serviced by qualified professionals familiar with your make and model.

First, while modern cars and trucks carry multiple computers all networked together, computers can’t magically fix problems. They’re better at pointing to the possible source of an issue. Many times, a vehicle’s computer can even tell the driver where it senses trouble and what to do – such as stopping immediately if the problem is serious enough, but a technician is still necessary to identify internal computer codes and verify the actual source of any problems.

It’s also true that modern vehicles can’t be tinkered with by anyone with a set of tools. It’s important to have service, and even most maintenance, performed by properly-trained technicians with the right tools and software. That’s right, software. All automakers use their own computer programs to connect to your car, run diagnostic checks, update the software in your car’s computers and test and re-calibrate systems. Your dealer has the proper tools, diagnostic equipment and factory-trained staff to keep your car performing at its best. Your dealer also has the most up-to-date information, including service bulletins, updated parts and specific training.

Even though your vehicle may be more trouble-free than ever, it still needs regular maintenance. How often should be determined by the service schedule in your owner’s manual. Even if you don’t drive many miles, oil changes, tire rotations and other service is advised. Regardless of how many miles per year you drive, your owner’s manual or dealer’s service department will have the recommended service intervals appropriate for you.

When you take your car to your dealer’s service department, you’re getting it in front of the people who know it best. They have the most up-to-date information about what may be ailing it. Routine service also includes a multi-point inspection, which is handy for catching small issues before they become larger problems.

So, it’s still important to bring your car or truck in for regular service. It’s easier than you think, and there are often service specials and packaged offerings you can take advantage of, as well. With the change of the seasons coming soon, now is a great time to head in.

This article is presented by INFINITI of South Atlanta in Union City, GA.

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New sports sedan concept previews a future electrified INFINITI model.

INFINITI partners with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to design its new exhibition stand – the first in a series of design projects.

First new-generation INFINITI electrified model to be built in China, for China.

The INFINITI Qs Inspiration is a sports sedan concept developed for the electrified era. Revealed for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2019, it offers a new perspective on sports sedans with an elevated driving position and high-performance electrified all-wheel drive power.

Representing INFINITI’s desire to challenge tradition, the Qs Inspiration previews a forthcoming production model and hints at the company’s electrified future, in which the brand will offer electric and e-POWER powertrains across its lineup. The concept’s flexible architecture has been developed to accommodate high-performance electrified powertrains. It has also enabled INFINITI’s designers to reinterpret traditional “three-box” sedan design, with new exterior proportions and a spacious, lounge-like interior.

With its creation led by a team of designers working under Karim Habib, executive design director for INFINITI, the Qs Inspiration Concept confirms INFINITI’s new form language for its forthcoming electrified vehicles. The concept draws on INFINITI’s Japanese DNA for inspiration, and is revealed in a newly-designed exhibition space, created in partnership with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The exhibition space has been designed in harmony with the new Qs Inspiration concept and INFINITI’s design direction for its electrified models, and will be featured at other major auto shows in future.

“As designers, we are constantly inspired by the technology of our engineers and the Japanese design influences which are part of our DNA,” said Alfonso Albaisa, senior vice president for Global Design, Nissan Motor Company. “Here in Shanghai, we have not been alone on this journey. I am very honored to have had Kengo Kuma as a ‘sensei,’ helping us evolve and express a new language in our company architecture. In Shanghai, we reveal our Kuma-san-designed INFINITI booth, expressing a new visual poetry, harmony and innovation.”

INFINITI to produce its first new-generation electrified vehicle in China, for China

The Qs Inspiration is revealed as INFINITI announces that the first of its new-generation electrified vehicles will be built in China, for the Chinese market.

“China has the most growth potential for electric vehicles globally, especially in the premium segment,” said Christian Meunier, chairman of INFINITI Motor Company. “The age of electrification presents us with an opportunity to renew our credentials as an innovative challenger brand, ready to move quickly and decisively in this growing and exciting area of the market.”

The Qs Inspiration Concept precedes a new-generation electrified production model from INFINITI, one of a series of advanced-powertrain road cars to be launched by the brand in the years ahead. Electrification presents an opportunity to reinvent the INFINITI brand globally through high-performance, low-emissions models which offer a thrilling driving experience and total range confidence.

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Your grill is fired up and ready to go and your refrigerator is full of enough food and drinks to satisfy a crowd. There’s just one last thing you need for your backyard barbecue: games to entertain your guests. Here are a few ideas that are sure to make your summer party a success your friends will be talking about all year long.

Backyard classics

What first comes to mind when you think of backyard games? For many people, it’s croquet, the classic game that involves smacking a ball through a hoop with a mallet. Other backyard classics include lawn bowling and its close relative, bocce. You don’t need a huge yard to play these games, but they’re definitely more fun with additional space.

If your backyard is especially large, your guests might enjoy splitting into teams and playing more active sports like soccer, flag football or softball. If you do end up playing one of these games, keep in mind that it will probably be more fun – and less painful – to fit it in before everyone stuffs themselves with burgers, potato chips and grilled corn.

Horseshoes and more

Two all-time favorite backyard barbecue games are horseshoes and cornhole. In horseshoes, two people alternate attempts to toss horseshoes around stakes in the ground. Cornhole is similar, except players try to toss beanbags through a hole in a raised platform. Depending on how many people are at your event, these games can easily be adapted to team play.
You’ll also find plenty of similar games out there if you want to play something a bit different. With washer pitching, players try to score points by tossing large metal washers into a hole or a cup. Another variation is KanJam, a game where players amass points by throwing or deflecting a flying disc into a pair of large metal cans.

From the tabletop to the yard

Setting up an oversized board game is a good way to make your next barbecue an especially memorable one. Make a list of some of your favorite tabletop games, like checkers or Yahtzee. Now, imagine how these games could be scaled up for backyard play.

Many oversized backyard board games are available to purchase, but if you’re especially creative or handy, you could try building your own version of Jenga with two-by-fours, making an oversized Scrabble game with stencils and plywood or by crafting an outdoor domino set.

It might get wet

It’s summer, so the odds are good that the weather will be warm or hot on the day of your barbecue. Why not set up some water-based games to help your guests cool off? One backyard favorite is a Slip ‘n’ Slide, which you can either buy or make yourself with some heavy plastic, a running hose and a few other items. You could also organize a game of water-balloon dodgeball, which is exactly as fun as it sounds. If you do this, just make sure that all your guests are enjoying themselves and nobody is being pelted unwillingly.

If water balloons and water slides sound a little intense, you could encourage a more relaxed water-based vibe at your party instead. Try filling a few wading pools so guests can pull up a lawn chair and cool off their feet while enjoying a refreshing beverage.

Equipped with these ideas, you’re well on your way to hosting a backyard barbecue that will be the highlight of your guests’ summer.

This article is presented by INFINITI of South Atlanta in Union City, GA.

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So you’ve noticed your headlights aren’t shining as bright at night or they are cloudier than when you first bought your car–here’s how to clean your headlights and get them ready for spring.

Most headlights are made of polycarbonate plastic, which is more durable and scratch-resistant than the glass lenses that were used in older cars. But over time polycarbonate clouds over, mostly due to UV rays that breakdown and degrade the outer layer of plastic. These changes cause the lenses to absorb blue light from the bulbs and cause a less potent, yellowish light to be emitted.

The good news however, there is a cheap and easy method to clean those dingy headlights using items you already have at home!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Microfiber Cloth 
• Water
• Tube of Toothpaste

Not only does toothpaste keep your teeth clean and sparkling, but they can restore your headlights pretty close to their original glory as well.

After cleaning your headlights with a mild cleanser to remove any loose debris, towel dry your headlights removing all moisture from the surface. Apply some toothpaste to the microfiber cloth and begin scrubbing in small circular motions on the headlight. Don’t add water to the toothpaste just yet.

Once the toothpaste has been scrubbed and buffed onto the entire headlight, clean the toothpaste from the microfiber cloth using water only. Keeping the cloth damp, begin removing the toothpaste on the headlight using the same small, circular strokes. Using a dry towel, wipe off remaining water or toothpaste and voila!

Of course repeat these steps on the other headlight and you’ll have squeeky clean and new-looking headlights in no time at all!

It is always a good idea to apply a UV Sealant to your headlights after cleaning as this extends protection to your lenses and keeps them from getting cloudy as quickly. Check with our service department on the best UV Sealant for your vehicle’s headlights.

This article was written by INFINITI of South Atlanta in Union City, GA.

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Warmer temperatures invite us outdoors for activities that expose us to the sun’s warm but dangerous rays. Health specialists recommend using sunscreen to protect the skin from the risks of sunburn and skin cancer while enjoying the great outdoors; but not everyone understands how sunscreen works. To remedy these misconceptions, here is the truth about eight common sunscreen myths.

Sunscreen doesn’t expire
Although you might think sunscreen doesn’t have an expiration date, it actually does. According to Jon Johnson, contributor to Medical News Today, the active ingredients in sunscreen eventually break down and are no longer effective in protecting from the sun.

Some sunscreen bottles will list an expiration date so you know how long you have to use them. For the ones that don’t, it’s a safe bet to use the contents within three years from when you purchased the sunscreen, according to Mayo Clinic member Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.

One application is enough
Although some sunscreen packages might claim that the product lasts all day, that’s not actually the case. According to Dr. Cameron Rokhsar, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, this is just “hyped up marketing,” as he explained in a Today article. He recommended applying sunscreen every two to three hours, no matter what type of sunscreen you’re using or how long it says it lasts.

Some sunscreens are 100 percent waterproof
Once again, this is another claim that sunscreens can’t deliver on. Although some types of sunscreen might be more resistant to water than others, no sunscreen can be totally waterproof, as Johnson also explains. It’s important to apply sunscreen at least 10 to 15 minutes before going swimming or engaging in a water sport, as well as reapplying it afterward.

Drinkable SPFs are great substitutes for sunscreen lotion
There’s a new trend to protect yourself from the sun: ingesting products like Osmosis Harmonized H20 UV Neutralizer, instead of applying conventional sunscreen to your skin. Per Rokhsar, there’s no scientific support that backs the claims of oral SPF products, so it’s best to stick with sunscreen lotion for skin protection.

A dark complexion requires little or no sunscreen
While pale-skinned individuals are more prone to sunburn, those with darker skin are not immune to the dangers of UV rays. As Boer Deng, contributor with The Washington Post, notes, while melanin in the skin acts as a mild defense against skin damage, it only offers an SPF value of 1.5 to 2.0, which isn’t strong enough to shield your skin from UV rays.

Sunscreen is more effective than covering up
It turns out, covering your skin with clothing or accessories like hats is a better defense against sun damage than sunscreen lotion, as Johnson identifies. For even more protection against UV radiation, Rokhsar suggests donning SPF clothing, which is 100 percent effective.

SPF is the most important quality
It’s easy to think that SPF is the most vital factor to consider when you’re browsing sunscreens at the store. According to Maya Guhan with Berkeley Wellness, that’s not accurate. While SPF relates to the sunscreen’s protective capacity against UVB rays, you also have to consider its protection against UVA rays. Make sure that the sunscreen you decide to purchase has “broad spectrum” written on the label, to ensure that the lotion will properly shield you from both UVB and UVA rays.

Shelter is just as good as sunscreen
It’s tempting to think that if you’re under a beach umbrella, you’ll avoid getting sunburnt. However, sand accounts for 17 percent of UV radiation, so you can still experience some level of skin damage even if you’re under the umbrella rather than in direct sunlight, Guhan warns. She cites a JAMA Dermatology study from 2017, which indicates that 80 percent of people who sat under a beach umbrella for 3.5 hours without sunscreen experienced sunburn that manifested itself the next day.

Implement these helpful strategies to maximize the benefits of sunscreen and keep your skin healthy.

This article is presented by INFINITI of South Atlanta in Union City, GA.

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With the temperature starting to increase, you may keep your vehicle’s windows open more often or have the a/c blowing. It’s time for a clean-up, to remove the dust, dirt and debris of a wet winter and prevent damage to your vehicle’s interior. Plus, a neat and orderly cabin just looks, and feels, better.

The easiest and most thorough way to a sparkling interior is to bring your vehicle into the dealership and let trained professionals with specialized tools and knowledge give it a thorough cleaning and detailing. If you want to start the job yourself, here are a few tips to make the job more manageable.

The first thing you’ll want to do is grab a garbage bag and clean out any trash. Whether it’s candy wrappers, bottles or fast food containers, chances are good you have an abundance of stuff that can be thrown out. Be sure to bring along a separate bag for recyclables. It’s also a good time to make sure you have your current registration, insurance and owner’s manuals. Working from front to back can be beneficial, and don’t forget about the trunk.

Next, wipe down all interior surfaces to remove dirt, dust and stains that have accumulated. The dashboard, armrests, door jambs, windows, handles, knobs and buttons should all be wiped with proper cleaning products recommended by our vehicle’s manufacturer. Don’t forget about hidden cup holders, map pockets, cubbies, glove boxes and any rear cargo storage areas. There are an abundance of helpful items out there to help make the job easier, and you can ask our dealership’s service department for recommendations.

Be conscious of USB and auxiliary ports, to avoid getting cleaners or water into them, and be sure to use soft cloth (never paper) and factory-recommended cleaners when wiping touch-screens and other displays, to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging them.

If you have leather seats, use a product that’s specially designed for leather. If not, use a product recommended for your cloth upholstery or use a damp cloth, making sure you avoid using large quantities of water so you don’t get the seat padding wet. Take any floor mats out of your vehicle, shake them and, if they are rubber, rinse them with a hose. You obviously want to use products that won’t harm your vehicle’s interior, so when in doubt, ask for help.

Once you’ve gotten rid of all of the surface debris, it’s time to vacuum. There are plenty of quality places to take your vehicle, or use your home or shop vacuum cleaner, which often has attachments for those hard-to-reach areas. Remember to get under, along-side and between seats, and the trunk or cargo area, too. Next, vacuum carpeted floor mats. If your carpet or carpeted mats have stains, ask your dealer to recommend a cleaner that won’t harm the carpet material.

Once you’ve finished, an exterior wash will leave your vehicle feeling good as new.

A clean car is a simple pleasure, and with the colder months ahead, it’s important to keep it that way. If you carry lots of stuff that is hard to keep organized and tidy, it may be time to look into the cargo management items available for your make and model at your dealership. There are usually plenty of choices made to the exact specifications of your vehicle.

With all of the high-tech equipment you have in your vehicle, it’s frequently the simple things that get overlooked. As always, if there’s anything you need to help keep your vehicle running its best, stop by today and let our factory-trained staff do the job as only they can.

This article is presented by INFINITI of South Atlanta, in Union City, GA.

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The 2019 INFINITI QX60 was named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Cars for the Money awards as the winner in the Luxury 3-Row SUV category.

The Best Cars for the Money methodology combines quality and value data into a composite score. Within each of the 14 categories, the vehicle with the highest score is named the Best Car for the Money in that category. Quality is measured by the overall score a vehicle achieved in the U.S. News car rankings at the time the awards are calculated. The rankings, updated regularly, compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of industry experts’ opinions. Value is measured by a combination of a vehicle’s five-year total cost of ownership, provided by Vincentric, LLC, and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are tabulated, as calculated by TrueCar.

The popular and highly awarded INFINITI QX60 offers the best of both luxury and practicality with a combination of family-oriented features as well as a welcoming, carefully crafted design inside and out. With a third row of seating, the spacious interior adjusts to customers’ needs.

Standard on all QX60 models is a breakthrough technology designed especially for active families – Rear Door Alert. The new Rear Door Alert system, first introduced on the 2018 QX60, can help remind customers of things that may be forgotten in the rear seat, such as pets, valuables, dry cleaning, groceries and more. Other available driver assist technologies include: Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection; Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention; Backup Collision Intervention; Blind Spot Intervention; and Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range). Also offered are the advanced Predictive Forward Collision Warning system and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection.

More information about the INFINITI QX60 is available at http://www.infinitiusa.com.

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The temperatures are rising. The birds are singing. In other words, spring has sprung, and you’re probably busier than a bee spring cleaning every room inside your house and tending to your neglected, winter-beaten landscape and patio. In your dedication to your cleaning chores, don’t forget to add “spring clean the car” to your list. Just as your home has weathered the winter months, so has your car, and it, too, needs a lot of attention, inside and out.

Exterior
Road salt, grime and dirt can eat away at your vehicle’s pristine paint job as well as corrode the undercarriage. Flying debris – like rocks – that hit your car while driving can cause tiny nicks in the exterior, which can grow and cause rust to form. According to AutoTrader.com writer Doug DeMuro, washing your car and ridding it of winter’s footprint is essential.

A thorough washing does more than remove these contaminants to reveal a pretty finish; it protects your car from ongoing, costly and unsightly damage. Bust out the bucket, soap and water for a DIY wash, drive to your local automated car wash or patronize a car wash fundraiser; the method doesn’t really matter as long as your car comes out squeaky clean. “Once your car is dry, apply wax. A synthetic polymer-based wax will offer you longer-lasting protection,” advises Matthew C. Keegan, writer for NAPAonline.com.

While you are giving your car a spit shine, be sure use some elbow grease on the tires. “Because standard car wash cleaner will not get your tires sufficiently clean, use a dedicated tire and wheel cleaner,” advises Keegan. “Liberally apply the tire cleaner to the outer surface, then use a tire brush to vigorously scrub back and forth.”

Now is a good time to review the health of your car’s tires and wiper blades, too. Is the tread wearing unevenly? Are your tires inflated to the manufacturer-recommended psi?

DeMuro advises checking the blades for cracks and wear. Since wiper blades have a productive lifespan of approximately six months, Keegan recommends replacing your winter-weathered blades with new ones to take on the demands of spring and summer and again in the fall as part of your cold-weather car care prep.

Interior
You and your passengers probably tracked a lot of dirt, leaves, and in some places, salt, over the past few months onto your floor mats and the seats. Keegan says it’s time to fire up the vacuum to rid your interior of crumbs, dust, dirt and salt. He also recommends you apply a “foaming fabric and upholstery cleaner” to your cloth seats and to refer to your vehicle’s manual for instructions on how to clean and revitalize wood and leather materials.

Under the hood
Your car’s engine worked overtime getting you through winter and as a result is suffering from depleted resources. DeMuro recommends checking that your coolant is at its proper level as well as doing a review of your engine’s belts and hoses to make sure nothing is cracked, loose or broken. If you’re unsure what to look for, DeMuro advises taking it in for a service check, and while you’re at the shop, “ask for a quick suspension and alignment check.”

With these tips, your car will be ready to take on warmer temperatures and the demands of spring.

This article is presented by INFINITI of South Atlanta in Union City, GA.

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