The 2017 J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study™ was recently released and Dodge Challenger proved that it’s classic, sleek lines, throaty exhaust note and muscle-car attitude can still smoke the competition. For the fifth time in seven years, Challenger took the top spot in the Midsize Sporty Car segment. Not to be outdone by its iconic and boisterous cousin, the slightly (?) … Read More
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Drive Toward a Cure plans southern adventure
Parkinson’s disease affects more than five million people worldwide. The likes of Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox and others have brought the disease to the forefront of the American public, by educating and raising funds that allow researchers to continue the fight for a cure. A more recent, up and coming group is combining a love of cars and driving to raise awareness and money. … Read More
Firestone’s newest Destination M/T2 is anything but boring
Round. Black. Rubber. Tires are BORING. I used to look at tires as those four circular things that cost me a bunch of money every 25,000 miles or so. Nonetheless, they were (and are) essential for keeping me safely on the road, so I would occasionally stop by the shop to have “my guys” take a look and make sure things were rotated and balanced … Read More
Is there a difference between driverless and autonomous vehicles?
According to OxfordDictionaries.com, the term “science fiction” is a noun that means “fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes …” Or, what we not so long ago, called driverless cars. These days, advancements in technology have driven vehicles that require little or no human interaction to operate them to the forefront of reality. But many confuse driverless … Read More
Poking holes in conventional thought
Gone are the days of conventional wisdom in the automotive industry. Now, it’s not about bigger, better, faster so much as it is about smarter. In January 2015, Forbes contributor Karl Brauer published Top 10 Advanced Car Technologies by 2020. His article included some predictions that, at the time, may have seemed bold for a five-year forecast, but as we approach the halfway mark, I … Read More
The DFW Auto Show is going on now!
For the first time since I can remember, I’m not going to the Dallas Auto Show. The 1,800-mile commute is a bit too far, but others who have not had the opportunity to go, I know exactly what I’m missing – it’s an auto show like none other I’ve ever attended. First, it’s huge. There are hundreds of vehicles to peruse. In previous years, I’ve … Read More
Insert coin for your next … car?
Vending machines – the delightful (or evil, depending on your perspective), big box in your break room that, in exchange for some loose change, a dollar bill (or two) or a swipe of your card, will produce delicious, albeit not generally nutritious, snacks. In the last several years, other products have joined the ranks of candy bars and chips. From gadgets to umbrellas to cars, … Read More
DFW-area residents, there is still time!
If you live in or around the Dallas-Fort Worth area and are looking for something to do this weekend, you still have time to head on over to check out the 2016 DFW Auto Show in Fort Worth. Why? Because some of 2017’s best and brightest in the auto industry will be featured. “I love the car business,” says Jim Hardick, 2016 DFW Auto Show … Read More
Yes, you can do one-stop auto shopping
Are you a comparison shopper? Who isn’t these days, right? But comparison shopping can take a lot of time. Especially, if you are looking for a new car. If only there was a single place where you could go and look at every single vehicle that you’re considering. If only … Oh wait! It sounds like an auto show might be exactly what you need. … Read More
Spotlight on a commitment to customer service
Recently, I had an opportunity to review feedback from Chrysler Capital customers. As you can guess, most provided advice regarding areas of opportunity in which we can improve, which is great. Without constructive feedback, we would not have the direction necessary to continue striving to be a best-in-class auto finance provider. Among the reviews were also entries from those who were anxious to let us … Read More