Month: November 2015

Ram trucks join a long-standing Thanksgiving Day tradition

Do you still wake up early on Thanksgiving morning to watch the parade? I do. I admit it. I still love to see the huge balloons float down Sixth Avenue and past Rockefeller Center. With more than two dozen floats, 1,000 clowns, 12 marching bands from across the United States and Santa Claus bringing up the rear, it truly is a treat for all ages. … Read More

Best Black Friday deals for 2015

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle – even if you’ve been THINKING about getting a new vehicle, this weekend may be the perfect time to sign on the dotted line. With droves of people shaking off turkey-comas to scour the post-Thanksgiving-Day deals, dealers are looking to draw your attention away from the malls. What better way to do so than to offer … Read More

Does your new vehicle have a spare tire?

A few weeks ago, I asked several co-workers if they knew how to change a tire. The results of my informal survey were not surprising. You can make an educated guess, based on gender and age and you would probably be right. (Apologies to my female, millennial co-workers, but learning how to properly use a jack and tire iron obviously was not a top priority … Read More

Make Thanksgiving travel plans a breeze

There are some times of year when traveling simply cannot be avoided and for many of us that is Thanksgiving. While staying home, kicking back and watching football in the ol’ Lazy Boy sounds appealing, we all know that’s just not going to happen. Alleviate some of the traditional Thanksgiving stress by trying something new this year: Choose alternative travel days. It will come as … Read More

Mobile donations and the holiday season

With the end of 2015 on the horizon, a new vehicle may be on your wish list. If your intention is to replace one that has seen better days, perhaps you could complete someone else’s wish list by donating your old vehicle. Consider this: Your current vehicle may be worth more as a tax deduction than a trade, if it is in need of repairs. … Read More

The man, his Jeep® and a song …

  Sometimes it all starts with the need for a change. Sometimes it starts with a love for old cars. In Chris Stapleton’s case, it was a little of both and the end result has catapulted him to a level of stardom of which most only dream. Last week, the Kentucky-born native blew away everyone watching the Country Music Awards (CMAs) as he performed with … Read More

Two legends join forces to create performance-driving school

Dodge/SRT and the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving have joined forces to create the Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge/SRT. Beginning January 1, 2016, customers who purchase or lease any of the 2015 or 2016 Dodge SRT lineups of vehicles will have the opportunity to receive professional instruction and track time at the school in Chandler, Arizona. While there, students will have … Read More

Seven steps to winterizing your vehicle today

Winter is right around the corner. In fact, snow has already graced some of us with its unwelcomed presence. It’s time to put away the shorts and t-shirts, pull out the sweaters and winterize the vehicles. Without further ado, and starting from the bottom up, here are a few things you may want to check: Check your tires. Is the pressure correct? How is the … Read More