In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the end of summer, Brittany and I took a trek to one of our all time favorite cities! We made our way to the French Quarter, crossed over Bourbon Street and arrived at Hotel Maison de Ville, where we were greeted by Trina, our new
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Sometimes, the best spot for tailgating is a touch off the beaten path. Say, in a nearby field or unpaved lot. Of course, weather can also be a factor when it comes to pre-game fun. Making sure you arrive at the tailgate every time – regardless of terrain or weather – calls for a truly
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When I was in elementary school in Indianapolis, my friends and I were always trying to see who could draw the best Indy race car. Today, I’m still drawing cars and trucks as the head of design for the Ram and Mopar brands. It’s a great job, lots of fun. But I worry that kids
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What’s the first thing you always do before hitting the road in your vehicle? If you said buckle up, you’re definitely among the majority of drivers and passengers on the road today. But, despite the overwhelming evidence that seat belts save lives, accident reports continue to show that serious injuries and fatalities are the result
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There’s nothing more important to all of us here at FCA US than the safety of our customers and their passengers. That’s why we’re taking steps to improve not only the way we communicate product recalls, but the number of vehicles customers are bringing to dealerships to have those repairs made. This includes certain past
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Is quality about minimizing what’s wrong? Is it about being “perfect”? Is it a feeling? There are many research firms and industry consultants that release automotive quality reports, surveys and studies. But to judge those results as you would, you have to dig into what they are truly measuring. For San Diego-based Strategic Vision’s Total
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This Independence Day, Brittany and I decided to celebrate America’s Birthday a little differently! We sat down over coffee at AJ’s, talked to our good friend “Speedy” looked at a map, and together we drew a plan! The goal was to do something different, visit three great American cities, and do it all in one
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