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Did you happen to notice anything that seemed a bit off about the picture to the left? It's a familiar scene, similar to one you'd see every day in your car, but there is a big difference. This rearview mirror was recently debuted by Nissan at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) and it's designed to cut out the view inside of your car, so no headrests, pillars or backseat passengers will diminish your rearward visibility.

The 2015 Versa will be available at Peoria Nissan later this year, but you can check out its changes now! Although Versa will offer a reworked exterior and cabin revisions, shoppers won't have to pay extra for its updates. The new model retains the same low price as last year, even with its attractive refresh. Click read more for details and photos.

Bring your little ones out to Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, Apr. 19 for the Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt! If your kids haven't met Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, now's their chance! Plus, they'll have an exciting time searching for colorful, candy-filled eggs. This event is always fun and admission is free with a canned food donation, which will benefit the St. Mary's Westside Food Bank Alliance. Read more for details.

You may remember our story about video games and racecar driving, in which we cited Jann Mardenborough's career. His path into the racecar driving profession was unique - transitioning from a video-game console to real-life racetracks - but he's proving that he's got what it takes to succeed. Hear from the up-and-comer as he talks to NISMO.TV behind the scenes at Sebring, where he made his U.S. racing debut.

Spring is one of the best times of the year for baseball fans in Arizona. From February through the end of March, the Valley becomes a sunny playground for many of the league's most popular teams. If you haven't yet made it to the Peoria Sports Complex to catch a game, make sure you head over by the end of the month to see teams like the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies and Oakland A's. Read more for ticket and special-event information.

These days, cheap doesn't equate to low quality. As a matter of fact, today's economy cars offer better features, design and performance than in the past, as well as greater fuel economy in many cases. Still, there are several options to choose from, so Cars.com's list of the "Top 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy" is a great guide for budget-minded consumers.

A new wave of young gamers is proving that real-world racing skills can be learned virtually. In Gran Turismo Academy, a global virtual-to-reality racecar driving contest, the best online players get a chance to train with Nissan, and both scientists and players say the online gaming experience is useful in the real world.

The zero-emissions, battery-powered LEAF has been named the cleanest production vehicle in the United States by Automotive Science Group (ASG). Before coming to this result, the research firm studied over 1,300 four-seat automobiles, measuring the impact of each on the environment from wells-to-wheels, a term that means they took into account the production and distribution of fuel for every vehicle when looking at emissions.

Last month, when a flatbed truck was spotted carrying a giant cardboard box from Amazon, it didn't take long before a photo surfaced on Reddit and spawned a flurry of speculations about the box's contents. Shortly after, Nissan confirmed exactly what was inside. Can you guess what was inside? Read more for details.