Mankato Motors

The 2012 Nissan Juke is easily accessible in Mankato, MN. Just head over to Mankato Motors, where a number of new Nissan vehicles are ready to take you on a test drive.

Juke comes with a price tag of $20,770 base MSRP, and includes a fuel efficient 188-horsepower, 1.6-liter four cylinder direct-injection engine, producing an EPA rating of 27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway.

Nissan Juke is built on the auto maker's…

At the North American International Auto Show in January, Nissan revealed the all-new Pathfinder, and then they promised four new completely redesigned or heavily refreshed models in the next 15 months. So here we are in April announcing a model with another big redesign: the 2013 Nissan Altima.

What's different for 2013? Standard Bluetooth and Hands-Free Phone System; optional Nissan Connect infotainment with navigation, hands-free texting, internet radio, Google Point-of-Interest; tire pressure monitoring; Blind…

Don't be fooled by the name. The Volkswagen Cross Coupe concept isn't a two-door model. Rather, it's a four-door, plug-in hybrid crossover that features a diesel powerplant. We know, we know, this isn't the kind of combination that's actively marketed... well, ever. But it's one that we here at Mankato Motors, certainly hope takes center stage of future auto shows.

This is not your everyday hybrid, and it's…

Many top automakers are upgrading their top-selling sedans to look more stylish. Nissan is no exception - we've known since the end of last year that they have big plans for the 2013 Nissan Altima.  And, while we won't have any official information about the new midsize sedan until it debuts at the New York Auto Show in April, Nissan has recently released a teaser shot of the new model.

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In 1966, when Chevy put the first 427 big-block engine into their famous Corvette, a legend was born. By the 70s, costumers began to favor fuel-efficiency over power, and the 427 engine was dropped from the lineup. However, to this day, 427 convertibles from the 1966 to 1969 model years are some of the most valuable Corvettes every produced. And in those four years, the Corvette set a new benchmark for performance cars.

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Since 1911, Chevrolet has been producing vehicles that define the American lifestyle. From the very first Chevy truck in 1918, to the first Corvette in 1953, the Impala in 1958, and the Camaro in 1967, cars emblazoned with the Gold Bow Tie have endured through generations. It's these types of innovations that are the building blocks of Chevrolet as a whole, and it's exactly the elements that make up the idea behind "Chevy…