Month: January 2016

Cash down makes sense – dollars and cents

Every year about this time the Internet is flush with articles about how to best utilize your tax return. In an effort to provide you with new and different material on this subject, I came to the conclusion that you can read every article from every “expert” you can find on the subject. Go ahead. Read until your heart’s content. In the end, only you … Read More

Classic American muscle tops the list at Mecum Kissimmee

Intense. Classic. Unprecedented. These are the words that were used to define the eighth day of bidding at Mecum Kissimmee 2016. Dana Mecum, himself, labeled the day’s “Monumental Muscle” event as unprecedented and, as it turned out, he was not exaggerating a bit. With standing room only on the auction floor, and live broadcasting on NBCSN, vintage Chrysler dominated the top 10 sales of the … Read More

Ram Rebel drives over the competition

Four Wheeler magazine recently tested four of this year’s hottest new trucks to hit the market. Putting the Chevy Colorado, Nissan Titan, Ram Rebel and Toyota Tacoma to some serious on- and off-road tests, seven staff members were on the hunt for Four Wheeler Magazine’s 2016 Pickup Truck of the Year. Ram Rebel came out the clear winner. The five-day competition, covering nearly 1,000 miles … Read More

The ugly truth – attraction is still number one

Think about the last time you bought a car. Or maybe you’re currently in the market for a vehicle. You likely had (or have) a list of “must have” items that you want included in your next vehicle. Next thing you know, you arrive at the dealership and are blindsided by the beauty of THE car that you just cannot live without. (For me, it … Read More

Chrysler reinvents the minivan

From fashion and movies to Madonna and Trump, it seems everyone finds a way to reinvent themselves these days. Suddenly, what’s old is new again. Today just happens to be the minivan’s turn. With over 30 years of minivan engineering under their belt, Chrysler announced this week that they are reinventing the Pacifica. From front to back and top to bottom, they have created a … Read More

Diamond in the rough – Jeep® brand celebrates 75 years

Few brands have a deep-seeded military history yet continue to forge ahead, setting new standards for the modern age. But that’s part of what makes the Jeep® brand special … and yes, legendary. “Jeep vehicles have defined the authentic SUV and set the benchmark for off-road capability and freedom since they were first produced in 1941,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA … Read More

Tip the scales on moving the load

With a three-day weekend kicking off 2016, those with DIY projects on their New Year’s resolution list had a great opportunity to get things rolling. Perhaps you’ve opted to ease your way in and are still in the planning stages. If so, a trip to your preferred home improvement store may be on your list. Depending on the scope of your project, the list of … Read More