Is it too early to start thinking Spring? Not for Mopar and Jeep. They’re already on it with ‘phase two’ for the Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept, unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show earlier this month in Las Vegas. Next stop for the new Wrangler concept is the annual FCA US Moab
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Brittany and I love heading to the Midwest just in time for that that first leaf to fall from the trees, the first frost, and best of all, the sight of our very first attempt at growing colossal pumpkins in our backyard vegetable garden. The road led us back to our original home, the Windy City
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Can you name the fastest-growing vehicle segment on the planet? Yeah, I couldn’t either until I recently spent the day immersed in an analysis of this and other global ‘hot’ topics at the 2015 Automotive Industry Outlook Conference, hosted by LMC Automotive in Birmingham, Michigan. Among the global takeaways – a growing consumer preference for
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Here’s a radical suggestion: The next time you have to take a long trip, drive it. When’s the last time you saw someone actually excited about flying somewhere? Yes, they’re thrilled with the destination. But the process of getting from here to there – absolute misery. There are lines, lines, everywhere a line. The scrum
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Note: We were alerted to a brief but pretty cool story and photograph on Facebook, about an Ohio man who kept a deal with this young nephew many years ago to buy him a Jeep Wrangler when the young man graduated from college. After contacting the uncle, Johnny Nation, he sent us the story. When
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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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