07-09-24

Nissan and Honda Partnership to Transform the EV Landscape

Speculated since March, Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are making their collaboration official. What can we expect from this partnership and how can it impact electric vehicles in the future for the worldwide electric market?

Nissan and Honda’s Partnership Goals

Nissan and Honda are Japan’s second and third biggest automakers, so why would two direct competitors want a partnership? Software. According to the Japan Times, the goal of the move was to catch up with Chinese competitors who had taken a decisive lead in EVs while Japanese companies concentrated more on hybrid cars. Electric Cars are more computer than motor these days and software is a crucial and ever-changing part of the electric vehicle future.

With this alliance, the two automakers aim to outpace Chinese manufacturers in the Eastern market and beyond. Together their project focus could involve vehicle function software, wireless update software, charging infrastructure updates, supplementary goods, and battery development.

Partnership Timeline

Both Nissan and Honda are staying quiet about in-depth developments, but it’s safe to speculate that since the March announcement, the companies are now settling on the finer details of the agreement. With lower production costs due to the partnership, EV costs to rival Tesla and other aggressive upcoming competitors could translate into higher sales if the lower production costs also translate into lower ticket prices at the dealership.

Ultimately, this partnership is the direct symptom of a worldwide trend of traditional automakers joining to survive and thrive in the EV era. With their resources and minds combined, standardizing vehicle software that’s easy for drivers to learn along with streamlining charging hardware that works with the growing infrastructure of charging stations could transform the electric vehicle market into the dominant fuel type on the road. Whatever happens, we eagerly await to see what will come out of this meeting of the minds.

Let Bush Collision Center Help Your Electric Vehicle!

At Bush Collision Center, we are ready to help you with all your vehicle servicing needs. Whether you have a traditional induction engine car or an EV, we're determined to offer you the best services including dent repair, glass replacement, interior and exterior detailing, and more. Click, call, or visit for a service estimate today and let our experts get you back on the road looking great.

Looking for a new vehicle? Visit any of our great Bush stores for a brand new EV or electrified car and become independent of the gas pump in the electric revolution!

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06-28-24

Five Must-Go Events for Festival Season in Philly This July

Looking to enjoy a summer festival this summer? Here are five great festivals to visit in Philly this July!! Known for its significant role in American history, Philadelphia celebrates the month with gusto. These events promise something fun for everyone.

Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fest

Philly does July big. As one of the original capitals of the United States, Independence Day month means many events happening all over town, but none are so big as the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fest. This 16-day celebration ends on the Fourth with a massive free concert and a stunning fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Leading up to the main event, the festival spans 16 days packed with a multitude of performances, celebrations, and activities. Notable attractions include free entry to 40 museums and landmarks, a lively block party commemorating Freedom Day outside the African American Museum of Philadelphia, the beloved annual Wawa Hoagie Day at Independence Mall, and a host of other exciting events.

Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash

Where Wawa Welcome to America ends, Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash at Peddler’s Village begins. This all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ begins on July 4th, kicking off a four-day party including blueberry treats, live music, lawn games, pony rides, eating contests, axe-throwing, mural painting, shopping, and exquisite dining! It’s fun for the whole family!

Reading Terminal Market Ice Cream Festival

Cool down this summer with a sweet treat at Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival on Filbert! This outdoor, high-energy event draws locals and tourists alike to the heart of Center City on July 13th to celebrate local artisanal ice cream and Bassetts Ice Cream. Come for the ice cream, stay for the entertainment with a full day of activities, demonstrations, and live music from 12 PM to 4 PM.

2024 Chinatown Summer Festival

Taking place on Saturday July 20th, from 1 PM – 7PM in Chinatown along 10th St and Race St, the Chinatown Summer Festival is one of the most fun community events this month! Featuring neighborhood restaurants, food trucks, local artists, and performers showing the best that the community has to offer, it’s a must-see. Looking for a challenge? Try your appetite against the Bonchon Korean fried chicken eating contest at 2 PM in front of the Chinatown Friendship Gate. Sign up now!

Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

The annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival returns to Saunders Park on 39th and Powelton on July 20th from 12 PM to 7 PM! Come Jazz with spectacular live performances, local vendors, fun activities, and delicious food trucks. This all-day event is open to the public and is rain or shine. Visit HopePHL’s Jazz & Arts Festival page for more information!

Get to Philly’s Top July Events in Style

At Bush Collision Center, we’re proud to be members of our amazing, ever-growing community. Whether you’re a forever local or a recent newcomer, we hope you’ll enjoy summer in the city and discover everything the Philadelphia area has to offer. Cruise from event to event in style with a newly detailed car and make sure your car is serviced before going on all of your summer adventures. Our team of experts is excited to meet you and ensure you can have a great month safely in a reliable ride you’ll love!

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06-04-24

“Our Future is EV” Nissan’s Future Sparks Excitement and Questions

While other Japanese manufacturers side with internal combustion engines, Nissan has committed to reducing carbon emissions and ensuring the future of our planet through EVs. What could this mean for car repairs in the future? Join us as we examine Nissan's exciting announcement and what it could mean for ICEs.

Nissan’s Commitment to Electric

Confirmed by Nissan’s VP for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania regions, Nissan is reaffirming that electric is the way forward. Nissan put forward their plans toward revolutionizing more efficient electric vehicle batteries with stunning amounts of range last month, showing that the future is electric, and Nissan intends to lead the field.

While Nissan isn’t planning on developing new internal combustion engines (ICE) for the markets mentioned above, they do plan to develop the technologies of their new e-Power hybrid systems as a “stepping stone” to full electrification. This is likely due to the continuous development of charging infrastructure around the world. Many countries continue to catch up, but other markets have led the world in electric infrastructure updates.

These announcements may not come into effect immediately in the United States and other Western markets as there is still developing electric infrastructure, but Nissan’s efforts towards electrification worldwide seem to hint that this strategy will be coming to all markets sooner or later.

What This Means for Internal Combustion Engines

Nissan isn’t going to stop selling traditional gas and diesel ICE by any means. This news only means that there won’t be any new developments in improving traditional combustion engines. Nissan will likely continue to invest in more efficient hybrid and plug-in powertrains, with electric leading the focus of their research and development efforts. Nissan hasn’t confirmed when it will phase out combustion engines altogether, but they did say that it will depend on regulations and market demand from region to region. This could spell out a shakeup for collision centers and mechanics throughout the country. Working on an EV and an ICE vehicle are very different processes, from engineering to costs. Finding a knowledgeable repair center could become more difficult as ICE engines are phased out. It only takes one auto manufacturer setting a trend in fuel types and powertrains to change what your everyday shop needs to know.

At Bush Collision Center, we offer service, auto body repair, and detailing that you can trust whether you have an ICE or an EV. Looking for a new vehicle? Visit our affiliates at INFINITI of West Chester, Nissan 422 of Limerick, or Bush Nissan of Exton to view all available stock of brand-new and pre-owned Nissan cars that Bush Auto Group in West Chester can offer.

 

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05-30-24

Bush Collision Center: Here to Pick Up the Pieces

As Elvis Costello reminded us in the late 1970s, accidents will happen. It’s how you respond afterwards that matters. That’s where the Bush Collision Center enters the picture. 

Located at 966 South Matlack Street in West Chester, the Bush Collision Center has everything you need to restore your vehicle to like-new condition. Our Body Shop is here to handle dents, scratches, and other damage, while our Detail Center provides the finishing touches. 

Better, Faster, Stronger 

The aftermath of an accident is jarring, but there are two important things to remember: 1. Your safety and well-being is what ultimately matters, and 2. If your car is deemed salvageable, we’ll be able to restore it to its original state. Schedule your service with our Body Shop today and see the results for yourself. If glass is shattered, we’re here with replacement glass. If you have dents, our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) technique ensures that dents and dings will be eliminated without damaging your vehicle’s paint. 

Our full list of services (which you can explore in more detail here) includes: 

  • Auto Body Refinishing 
  • Auto Body Repair 
  • Auto Glass Repair and Replacement 
  • Paintless Dent Repair 
  • Towing 
  • Wheel Services 

No Devil in These Details 

In addition to our Body Shop, make sure to explore the comprehensive list of services offered at our Detail Center. Give your vehicle a thorough cleaning, permanently eliminate unwanted odors, and more. Packages include: 

Ultimate Hand Wash: Starting at just $50, a soft mitt hand wash that cleans and polishes your wheels, wheel wells, tires, and door jams. Includes vacuuming for the floor and seats. 

Ultimate Hand Wash or Nano Sealant: Includes all services from the Ultimate Hand Wash, plus your choice of a premium carnauba wax or Nano paint sealant. 

Ultimate Exterior Detail: Includes all services from the Ultimate Hand Wash, plus clay bar application and a three-to-five step polishing process, meant to restore your paint to as close to its original condition as possible. 

Ultimate Interior Detail: A comprehensive interior cleaning that includes a full vacuuming, shampooing, and compress air cleaning for cracks, crevices, and vents. All leather and vinyl will be thoroughly cleaned and conditioned. 

Ultimate Complete Detail: Includes all services from Full Ultimate Exterior and Interior services. 

Permanent Oder Elimination Kit: Combats and eliminates smells from cigarette smoke, mold, mildew, pets, and more.  

Furthermore, you can inquire about Ceramic Pro, a permanent, additional coating for your vehicle that offers three times the hardness and self-cleaning properties of traditional coatings. 

Call For Your Free Estimate Today 

Give us a call at 866-210-1794 for your free estimate! You can also fill out an online estimate form here. To assist you further, we’ll even handle all insurance claims on your behalf, ensuring a stress-free collision repair experience.

With the help of our industry-leading technicians, your vehicle will soon be as safe as it was before your accident took place. Accidents may happen, but you no longer have to worry about the aftermath thanks to the Bush Collision Center.

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05-16-24

The Best Nissans to Buy Your 2024 Graduate

As quickly as you can say "They grow up so fast," graduation season is here once again in Chester County. Whether your loved one is graduating high school or college, it’s a time for both emotional farewells and exciting beginnings. But to reach their next chapter, the graduate in your life will need a trustworthy vehicle. Thankfully, that's where Nissan steps in.

If you’re looking to gift your graduate with a new car, truck or SUV, there are several important factors to consider: fuel economy, storage space, technology features, and of course safety should lead your list of priorities. Whether your grad is preparing for their first semester at West Chester University or setting off on post-graduate adventures, you’ll want to do everything in your power to prepare them for what lies ahead.

To ensure maximum peace of mind, consider gifting them a Nissan Sentra, a Kelley Blue Book-approved vehicle. If the Sentra isn’t for you, Nissan provides a plethora of affordable and practical options for teens and new drivers. Explore the all-electric Nissan Leaf, or the spacious Nissan Rogue. You’ll find them in stock throughout the Bush Auto Group family of dealerships.

And once you find the right vehicle to get your graduate on the road, the Bush Collision Center will do its part to keep them there.

Top Pick: The 2024 Nissan Sentra 

Whether your graduate recently received their diploma from Ursinus College or is just preparing to set off for their first fall semester at Temple, the reliable 2024 Nissan Sentra compact sedan is here to keep the family connected with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. By combining sporty styling and practicality, the Sentra is ideal for campuses; its fuel economy is 34 mpg combined, keeping trips to the pump minimal. Plus, classmates in need of a lift will appreciate its comfortable “zero gravity” seats.

If safety is your chief concern, the Sentra was practically designed to assuage your fears. No fewer than 10 airbags line the cabin, and every version of the 2024 Nissan Sentra comes with SafetyShield 360. This comprehensive suite of driver assistance safety features includes:

  • Automatic emergency braking w/ pedestrian detection 
  • Rear cross-traffic alert 
  • Rear automatic braking 
  • Blind-spot warning 
  • Lane-departure warning 
  • High-beam assist 

Other Nissan Vehicles to Consider: 

2024 Nissan Leaf 

Go green this semester with Nissan’s original all-electric vehicle. With a starting price under $40,000, it won't break your budget unlike some EVs. With an EPA-estimated range of 123/99 mpg, a zero-emission drive train, and minimal maintenance costs, the Leaf was designed for the environmentally conscious student who still needs a practical way to navigate campus. Furthermore, the Leaf is the recipient of an NHTSA five-star safety rating.

2024 Nissan Rogue 

Another vehicle boasting a five-star safety rating from NHTSA, the 2024 Nissan Rogue is perfect for the student looking to transport their entire wardrobe to campus. With ample storage space, this crossover SUV provides a powerful means of exploring all that campus life has to offer.

2024 Nissan Kicks 

Don’t be thrown by the 2024 Nissan Kicks’ quirky design: this subcompact SUV still provides plenty of space to haul your graduates’ belongings. With a low starting price point, a practical fuel economy, and a comfortable interior, the Kicks is a can’t-miss package for any young driver.

The Tassel was Worth the Hassle 

Turn your tassels. Toss your caps. Get that terrible Vitamin C song out of your system. Only then can you begin your post-graduate car buying experience with the Bush Auto Group. 

If you're happy with your vehicle but safety concerns persist, the Bush Collision Center is here to help. We offer a multitude of collision-based services, including:

  • Detailing
  • Glass repair & replacement 
  • Refinishing
  • Towing
  • Paintless dent repair
  • Wheel services
  • Auto body repair

Know that whatever might happen on the road, the Bush Collision Center is here to help deal with the fallout. We even handle all insurance claims, hassle-free. Simply schedule your appointment and our Body Shop will handle the rest. After all, your graduate may now be on their own but that doesn't mean they're alone.

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