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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Inspired by the rich history of the West, Brittany and I made a trip to California’s Gold Country. Our first stop was to Paso Robles, where we met up with Fred Williams and Rob Peterson. We gathered together our picnic basket, Fred’s Ultimate Summer Camp Jeep, and Synergy Manufacturing’s Postal Jeep. Once we strapped down all
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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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