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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Chrysler 300C
“C” luxury.
The new face of luxury wears the biggest smile. Behind its iconic grille and smack dab in the sweet spot of the Chrysler flagship’s lineup, the 2012 300C delivers a bold dose of world-class performance and refinement at an exceedingly reasonable price.
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The 2012 Chrysler Consumers Digest “Best Buys”
The 2012 Chrysler 300 and Town & Country bring home the hardware.
It’s the annual list automakers strive to find themselves on; out of hundreds of possible vehicles, only a select few get the distinction of being called “Best Buys” by Consumers Digest. For 2012, Chrysler gets two spots on the list with the redesigned 300 sedan and the family-friendly Town & Country minivan.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Jeep® Liberty Arctic Edition
New Jeep special edition looks cool for all seasons.
Whether winter brings snow or sunshine, rain or slush, cold or warmth, a Trail Rated® Jeep Liberty is a fun, capable SUV for any kind of driving. The 2012 Jeep® Liberty Arctic Edition, a special model inspired by the extreme winter conditions of the planet’s northern reaches, looks cool all year long.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon
More power, efficiency and fun for a legendary trail rider.
The 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon can venture where many 4x4s fear to tread, and this year, it does it with more power and efficiency. It’s no surprise then, that Four Wheeler magazine named this tougher-than-Patton model “Four Wheeler of the Year,” joining Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine, which also named the 2012 Wrangler “4x4 of the Year.”
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 MAZDA2 Touring
Subcompact in size, big in practicality, value and fun.
In an industry where cars seemingly get heavier with each redesign, Mazda engineers took an alternate approach and created the MAZDA2, a subcompact car that does away with every pound of unnecessary weight to improve handling, fuel economy and interior room without sacrificing ride quality and safety.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2013 Mazda CX-5
The first full SKYACTIV®-platform Mazda with best-in-class fuel economy.
Mazda has never been a brand to follow the crowd, and its approach to greater vehicle efficiency isn’t just offering a more fuel-efficient engine, it’s an all-encompassing design philosophy known as SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY. SKYACTIV is an entirely new approach to automotive design and engineering that includes every aspect of the vehicle from the drivetrain to the chassis, and the all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover is the very first vehicle to incorporate all of these revolutionary efficiency innovations.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Dodge Charger
Innovation and improvements keep Dodge’s frontrunner charging ahead.
With new features, new special edition models and an incredible new eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2012 Dodge Charger powers past its competitors to the top of the performance sedan food chain.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman
Surviving and thriving in the great Outdoorsman.
The 2012 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman brings true greatness to the great outdoors. Built with ample power, refinement and versatility, the Outdoorsman scoffs in the face of a steadily softening half-ton pickup class.
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Decoding Color Blindness
Learn the fact and fiction behind this vision deficiency.
Color vision deficiency, often referred to as color blindness, is often a misunderstood condition. This is partially because there are several different causes of color blindness, as well as a variety of ways the condition develops. Is it true that only males are at risk? Are people born with color blindness? Read on to find out what is fact and what is fiction:
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Two is One Too Many
Sequels that thankfully never happened.
Some of the worst films ever made are, in fact, sequels to some of the best films ever made. While some have gotten it right (Godfather II, anyone?), many more have left people longing for the originals. Luckily, some studio executives had the wherewithal to put the kibosh on these prospective sequels.
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The Greatest Snow on Earth?
A look at some of the world’s coldest places.
Winter is upon us and the thaw is still months off, yet many of us are already dreaming of warmer weather, lighter clothes and daylight hours that last beyond the workday. No matter how cold or blustery your winter has been, just remember it could always be worse. Comfort yourself by having a look at some of the world’s coldest locations, and your own winter experience might end up seeming downright balmy.
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ITS FREE CORNER
Dust off the sled! Head for the hills!
by Jon Fehr
While some of you are thankful for the lack of snow this year (including our dealerships!!), it is bound to come and this months "Free Corner" is designed to remind us all of a pastime that seems to have gone by the wayside. SLEDDING! Click on the picture above to find some local areas that allow sledding for the public and it is free! So grab the boards, tubes, and sleds and take the family to the closest hill. Wheeeeeeeeeeee!
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Get into College
Find a subject that interests you on a nearby campus.
This winter, the pastime you’re looking for may be at a college or university near you. Many college events and attractions are free, and you don’t have to be enrolled to participate, so plan your perfect attendance in the weeks to come.
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January Pet of the Month
Meet Ozzie!
by Jon Fehr
Sometimes when we are looking for a new pet, we fail to realize that a purebred animal can be found at our local shelter. Ozzie is a great example of one of these pets! Click on his picture to learn more!
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Titanic: The Musical
Set sail with the Peoria Players!
by Jon Fehr
Titanic is a musical with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone that opened on Broadway in 1997. It won five Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical. Titanic is set on the ocean liner RMS Titanic which sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. The score is both beautiful and haunting. Set sail with Peoria Players in this regional premiere!
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Illinois Fish and Feather Expo
Central Illinois largest outdoor show!
by Jon Fehr
Its cold and cabin fever is setting in. So grab your coat and head to the Interstate Center in Bloomington this weekend where the Central Illinois' largest outdoor show awaits you. Seminars, exhibitions, events, and food will get you in the mood for warmer weather and a chance to get back outside! Check out the full story for more details.
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Eagle Watching in Central Illinois
Illinois River offers wintering haven
by Jon Fehr
While Bald Eagles can be found along the Illinois River all year, winter is the best time to view them in large numbers as they come south to winter along the bluffs of Central and Northern Illinois. These magnificent birds are well worth a scenic drive anywhere from Peoria to Starved Rock State Park. Click on the picture above for information on sites and tours!
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Car Care: Using Genuine Replacement Parts
The right part makes all the difference.
It takes hundreds of thousands of man-hours and several years of design, engineering and testing work to bring a new car, truck, SUV or crossover to the market. With so much work going into developing and integrating every component of a new vehicle, and as one of the most expensive pieces of equipment most people own, it really doesn’t make sense to install replacement parts of dubious origin.
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