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The Arizona Chinese Lantern Festival will offer a unique cultural experience you won't want to miss. Eye-catching lanterns, authentic Chinese food, a children's zone, and several cultural displays and performances are scheduled during the two-week event, which takes place on select days. Read on for details.

The all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD recently made its world debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Stocked with a Cummins 5.0L V-8 Turbo Diesel, the highly anticipated crew cab model, which is a step up from the standard Titan, blew audiences away with its new strong, chiseled appearance and extensive collection of high-end features. Its outstanding towing capabilities also left a lasting impression on attendees; the Titan XD boasts a capacity of over 12,000 pounds when properly equipped.

The eco-friendly, reliable Nissan LEAF had quite the year in 2014. It hit a milestone when its 100,000th model was sold, it was named the Cleanest Car in America by Automotive Science Group, and just recently, it was announced that it broke a sales record with 30,200 models sold in 2014! The Nissan LEAF is the only plug-in model to ever sell over 30,000 units in a year’s time, which makes the record all the more special.

Start off the New Year with a good laugh at Stand Up Live! Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt will be lighting up the stage on Saturday, Jan. 24 to help kick off 2015. Well-known in the comedy circuit and acting world, Oswalt's claim to fame was playing Spence Olchin on the former CBS sitcom "The King of Queens." He has since been taking his stand-up comedy chops around the world and now's your chance to see him live and in person!

Nissan has got another Guinness World Record under their belt after attempting, and successfully completing, the world's longest twin vehicle drift. The incredible accomplishment was set by Nissan Middle East, which used two Nissan 370Z models to take on the feat. They made their way around a figure eight for 17.7 miles, clinching the title and creating a historic moment for the Nissan brand.

There has been a lot of back and forth about the benefits of leasing a car over the years and whether it's actually a good deal. In the past, many have criticized leasing, insinuating it's a bad practice, but we're here to tell you that's simply not the case. While leasing may have earned a less-than-stellar reputation decades ago, it has since evolved tremendously and is now a great alternative to buying a car.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas and get into the holiday spirit at this year's 2nd Annual Hometown Christmas Parade. The event takes place in Historic Downtown Glendale on Dec. 13 at 11 A.M. Featuring vibrant floats and sing-a-longs from the Hometown Christmas Carolers, the Christmas Parade will spread holiday joy as it makes its way through the streets of Glendale.

We are honored to announce that Nissan has earned a perfect score in this year's Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. This is the second year the manufacturer has received a 100 in the Index, which honors the automaker for their culturally diverse efforts and acceptance of the LGBT community.

The Nissan LEAF has taken the automotive world by storm once again by setting a new record for the most U.S. EV sales in a calendar year. No stranger to this honor, the LEAF surpassed its own record that it set back in 2013: an astounding 22,610 sales units.

Enjoy a little holiday fun at the Phoenix Zoo during their annual ZooLights event running Nov. 24, 2014 - Jan. 11, 2015. Ideal for the entire family, ZooLights is a unique lighting spectacle featuring 700 animal and holiday-themed displays spread out throughout the Phoenix Zoo grounds. The stunning exhibit also features a series of Music in Motion light shows, a realistic 4-D Polar Express experience and horse-drawn carriage rides.