Jim Coleman Nissan opens in Bethesda

Sister brands Infiniti and Nissan's vehicles have shared underpinnings for decades. Now they will share a showroom in Bethesda, as Jim Coleman adds Nissan to its portfolio of franchises. Jim Coleman Nissan is now officially open at 10400 Auto Park Avenue in Bethesda, directly across from Montgomery Mall, and adjacent to Home Depot.

Jim Coleman Nissan is in the new Jim Coleman Infiniti facility that was remodeled last year. The Nissan signage has not been installed yet, but sales and service of Nissan vehicles are now underway.

Jim Coleman's Bethesda campus also includes Cadillac and Toyota dealerships, the largest selection of used cars in Bethesda, and a certified collision center. The award-winning automotive group is now celebrating six decades in business.

Reedman Toll Nissan closes in N. Bethesda, step toward White Flint Western Workaround project

Reedman Toll Nissan has closed at 11605 Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda. Signage has been ripped down from the dealership building, which is located across from Pike & Rose. Some inventory remains on the lot. The dealership brand acquired Chevy Chase Nissan's business and moved it to that location in July 2016.

Western Workaround road project
shown in purple cuts through the
dealership property

A long-delayed Western Workaround road network project contained in the 2010 White Flint Sector Plan has been held up in part by the dealership property - although that has been far from the only reason for the hold-up. The closure suggests that the County may now be a step closer to moving forward in acquiring the needed land for that part of the new road grid. County officials had hoped to avoid using eminent domain, which would cause even further delay.

ONLY ONE BETHESDA BUSINESS OFFERS THE GIFT OF GODZILLA FOR CHRISTMAS (PHOTO)

Give the gift of Godzilla - as the Nissan GT-R is known - from Chevy Chase Nissan in downtown Bethesda.

The GT-R is the spiritual successor to legendary Japanese sports cars like the last-generation Toyota Supra, and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4.

All three feature timeless designs that suggest no specific decade -  designs that innovate, rather than ape other classic cars.

Like the VR-4, the GT-R features a twin-turbo V6. But at nearly 3 times the price, the GT-R is a true supercar.  545 horsepower. 0-60 in 2.7 seconds.

With stats like that, the GT-R really will treat vehicular challengers to a Godzilla-style beatdown.

The showroom Christmas tree sets quite a scene, with this GT-R in its most flattering color - black.