Hoping that everyone has stayed safe and is enjoying their Halloween today!

Check out this information about roadways and travel in Pennsylvania today.

Roadway and Transit Information

Approximately 400 secondary roads and bridge closures, PennDOT is evaluating and working on them now.

Motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 5-1-1.

SEPTA, LANTA, PATCO and Amtrak service in PA is currently suspended.

Many airlines have restricted schedules, check directly with your airline if you have travel plans.

Travelers who must be on the roadway, should be sure to have an emergency kit packed in their vehicles, including non-perishable food, water, blanket, warm clothing and a small shovel.

 

Courtesy of Pennsylvania Government

Here are a few tips about hurricane safety that we wanted to share with you. Be safe everyone!

Before a Hurricane

• To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
• Know your surroundings.
• Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.
• Identify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they pose a hazard to you.
• Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.
• Make plans to secure your property:
• Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.
• Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.
• Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
• Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
• Install a generator for emergencies.
• If in a high-rise building, be prepared to take shelter on or below the 10th floor.

During a Hurricane

• Listen to the radio or TV for information.
• Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
• Turn off propane tanks
• Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
• Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water.

You should evacuate under the following conditions:

If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.

• If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure – such shelter are particularly hazardous during hurricane no matter how well fastened to the ground.
• If you live in a high-rise building – hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
• If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an island waterway.

Read more about evacuating yourself and your family. If you are unable to evacuate, go to your wind-safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

• Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
• Close all interior doors – secure and brace external doors.
• Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.
• Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.
• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
• Avoid elevators.

After a Hurricane

• Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.
• Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the hurricane or tropical storm has ended.
• If you have become separated from your family, use your family communications plan or contact FEMA or the American Red Cross.
  • FEMA has established the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS), which has been developed to help reunite families who are separated during a disaster. The NEFRLS system will enable displaced individuals the ability to enter personal information into a website database so that they can be located by others during a disaster.
  • The American Red Cross also maintains a database to help you find family. Contact the local American Red Cross chapter where you are staying for information. Do not contact the chapter in the disaster area.
• If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.
• If you cannot return home and have immediate housing needs. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345).
• For those who have longer-term housing needs, FEMA offers several types of assistance, including services and grants to help people repair their homes and find replacement housing. Apply for assistance or search for information about housing rental resources
• Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed¬ out bridges. Stay off the streets. If you must go out watch for fallen objects; downed electrical wires; and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks.
• Keep away from loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the power company.
• Walk carefully around the outside your home and check for loose power lines, gas leaks and structural damage before entering.
• Stay out of any building if you smell gas, floodwaters remain around the building or your home was damaged by fire and the authorities have not declared it safe.
• Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes. If you have any doubts about safety, have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structural engineer before entering.
• Use battery-powered flashlights in the dark. Do NOT use candles. Note: The flashlight should be turned on outside before entering - the battery may produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present.
• Watch your pets closely and keep them under your direct control. Watch out for wild animals, especially poisonous snakes. Use a stick to poke through debris.
• Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are sure it’s not contaminated.
• Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.
• Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.
• Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.

 

Courtesy of FEMA

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Following a few easy driving tips will help to keep everyone safe this Halloween

Halloween Driving Safety Tips

Drive slowly, and don't pass stopped vehicles. The driver might be dropping off children.

Park your mobile phone. Avoid distractions by waiting until you've stopped to call, text, or surf. Get more mobile phone safety tips.

Watch for children darting into the street. Kids can cross the street anywhere, and most young pedestrian deaths happen at spots other than intersections.

Yield to young pedestrians. Children might not stop, either because they don't see your vehicle approaching or don't know how to safely cross the street.

Communicate with other drivers. Always use your turn signals. And if you have to pull over to drop off or pick up your kids, turn on your hazard lights.

 

Courtesy of Progressive

Music wasn't the only thing being talked about at the Detroit Jazz Festival this year!

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Chrysler pulls out all of the stops for the 75th anniversary of Mopar parts

Chrysler Rolling Out 24 Custom Cars For SEMA Show

To mark 75 years of Mopar parts and accessories, Chrysler is pulling out all the stops for this year’s SEMA show. The automaker plans to display 24 Mopar-modified vehicles (plus parts and accessories) in a 15,300 square foot booth in Las Vegas.

Top draws to the exhibit will likely be the SRT  Viper, the Dodge Charger Juiced, the Chrysler 300 Luxury and the Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper, although fans of the Fiat 500 and Ram pickups will likely argue that point.

The SRT Viper being shown at SEMA will come with a carbon fiber X-Brace underhood, complete with the Viper’s “Stryker” logo. There’s a carbon-fiber-and-aluminum engine cover, too, as well as a carbon fiber aero kit. “Track Pack” wheels sprayed in hyperblack and LED driving lights complete the look.

Inside, the bright-yellow Viper gets a black interior with yellow accents, Sabelt racing seats with six-point harnesses and billet aluminum trim. There’s also an integrated, quick-release camera mount, as well as polished chrome door sill plates, and sandblasted aluminum pedals with the Stryker logo.

If your tastes run more towards sedans, but you still have a craving for horsepower, the Dodge Charger Juiced will get your attention. Under the hood of the “Copperhead” sedan lurks a Viper V10 crate engine pulled straight from the Mopar catalog. That’s good for some 650 horsepower, and a Mopar intake and exhaust make it sound even better.

The Charger  Juiced rides on a dropped suspension and wears 20-inch wheels, trimmed in black. Inside black Katzkin leather seats get copper accents, and copper-colored stitching is used on the steering wheel, shifter and armrest. Mopar-logo door sill guards, premium mats and a pistol-grip shifter round out the build.

If you prefer comfort over speed, you’ll want to check out the Chrysler 300 “Luxury,” which comes sprayed in True Blue Pearl Coat paint, with a platinum mesh grille. Rolling on 20-inch Mopar satin carbon wheels, the 300 “Luxury” also gets black-painted calipers, a coilover suspension and a 3.91 rear axle.

Inside, Katzkin leather covers the seats and shift handle, while premium mats, lighted Chrysler-logo door sills, and a bright pedal kit complete the look.

Chrysler hasn’t forgotten about Jeep fans, and it will be showing the Matte Dune Wrangler Sand Trooper in its booth. Under the hood lies a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine , installed with the help of a Mopar conversion kit. Portal axles are used front and rear, giving this desert-themed Wrangler another five inches of lift.

Ensuring that grip in the loose stuff is not a problem, the concept wears 42-inch Super Swamper Bogger tires, mounted on bead-lock wheels. Mopar branded Fox Shox and full underbody skid plates make sure the Jeep can handle all the terrain dishes out, but a Warn winch, rock rails and LED off-road lighting provide backup just in case.

As with the other Mopar creations the Sand Trooper gets a Katzkin leather interior, a rearview camera, CB radio, all-weather mats, and a Mopar Add-a-Trunk for secure storage on the trail.

As with previous SEMA builds, Mopar would be happy to sell you any or all of these accessories for your own Chrysler product. The industry-only SEMA 2012 show runs Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

 

Courtesy of Speed TV

 

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You can catch the new 2013 Jeep Compass in a showroom near you soon!

2013 Jeep® Compass — the Most Capable Compact SUV

The 2013 Jeep_® Compass, built in America, is ready to show the world a thing or two about its segment-leading capability, competitive fuel economy, and long list of standard features. Its styling is sophisticated for the city or perfect for sloshing through the snow. In other words, the 2013 Jeep Compass is nicely equipped, starting under $20,000.

 

 With three configurations – Sport, Latitude, and Limited – and three drivetrains available, you have the choice to take the 2013 Jeep Compass wherever you want.

 Fuel Economy

Don’t worry about getting to your destination or, in true Jeep vehicle fashion, taking an unexpected, unexplored route. The standard 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine mated with a five-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 30 highway mpg.

Style

Two new exterior colors, Winter Chill Pearl Coat and Black Forest Green Pearl Coat, round out the color options to eight. Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels and styling cues of the legendary Jeep Grand Cherokee give the Jeep Compass a sophisticated look, unparalleled in its class.

 Capability

Did we save the best for last? For customers wanting – no, needing – 4×4 off-road capability, look no farther than available Jeep Freedom Drive II, giving the 2013 Jeep Compass segment-leading capability. An available All-weather Capability Group option includes Goodyear 17-inch all-terrain tires, all-season floor mats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater and town hooks.

 In addition to the styling, fuel economy, and legendary Jeep vehicle capability, the 2013 Jeep Compass has more than 30 available safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-Start Assist and side-curtain air bags that cover all rows.

 The 2013 Jeep Compass is the SUV with the right combination of fuel economy, standard and available features, style, and, of course, legendary Jeep capability. It’s the Most Capable Compact SUV and arrives in showrooms soon!

 

Courtesy of Jeep

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The Dodge Dart's interior design combines technology and style

“The all-new Dodge Dart is the showpiece for Dodge’s next generation philosophy of interior design,” says Klaus Busse, Chrysler Group’s Head of Interior Design. “The Dart interior takes the beautiful, precision-crafted interiors we rolled out last year and adds a little bit of fun with surprises of color, eye-catching ambient lighting and some really cool technology.”

 According to Busse, the Dart’s award-winning interior design focused on four primary objectives:

 1.  Fit and finish and craftsmanship. High-quality, soft-touch materials; low tolerance for gaps in seams and where interior components fit together.

2. In a departure from previous designs, no boxy elements or straight lines. All the elements invite the passengers to touch them, says Busse.

 3. No more monochromatic interiors—the design team was more adventuresome in selecting and combining colors. For example, the Dodge Dart Limited employs two-color instrument panel stitching in Gray and Citrus Peel.

 4. Leading in technology—user features more commonly found on luxury models, including the available 8.4-inch Uconnect screen for navigation and communication, and the available 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with user customization.

 And one more thing: “I don’t design cars I don’t fit into,” says Busse.  At 6’7” tall, it was important that the key dimensions of the Dart be roomier than others in its category, including Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus, and Hyundai Elantra.

 The 2012 Dodge Dart is “a C-Segment car designed with some very smart interior solutions that you’d be hard-pressed to find in larger cars,” Busse says.

 

Courtesy of RedlineDodge

Country music singer Kristy Lee Cook shows you why she loves her Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn

2012 Chrysler 300S V6 AWD Review

Last year the Chrysler 300 got a complete makeover, and this year the 2012 model still received some significant changes. There are some new models that have joined the lineup. A sporty Chrysler 300S that we’ll be reviewing this week, the new Chrysler 300C Luxury Series, and a new Chrysler 300 SRT8 super-sedan. The Chrysler 300S is a sportier 300, and comes with extras like 20-inch wheels and a firmer suspension.

The Chrysler 300 is a full-size four-door sedan that is comfortable, quiet and a cruiser. It can be ordered with a V6 or V8 powerplant and comes with an optional eight-speed automatic. The Chrysler 300 is one of just a few rear-wheel-drive sedans  that can be purchased for less than $35,000 making it a good choice for driving enthusiasts.

Chrysler 300S gets visual exterior treatments

Outside, the 300S receives a number of visiual treatments that set it apart from the standard version. The S gets a gloss-black grille and headlight housings framed against monochrome bodywork. The 300S looks a little more menacing as it also comes with large dark wheels and the S just looks more aggressive. Chrysler would like it to compete with the Cadillac CTS-V and it could be a poor man’s version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class.

The sedan is big and the driver can feel it the moment he or she sits behind the wheel. Interior dimensions and roominess are generous in the front and rear of the cabin. The 300S also has a luxury feel to it. The thick leather-wrapped four-spoke padded steering wheel offers an immediate luxury experience. On the S model, magnesium paddle shifters rise behind the horizontal spokes letting the driver know this a sport model and meant for spirited driving.

A luxury cabin

This S tester also came with Radar Red luxury-leather bucket seats with the S logo added for visual flare. The materials in the cabin are first rate and the S interior feels sporty.  The driver’s seat offers plenty of adjustability and the tilt-telescoping steering wheel makes it easy to find a comfortable seating position. The S model comes with a number of standard luxury features and offers even more optional goodies.

This 2012 Chrysler 300S AWD tester comes with a V6 and 8-speed automatic transmission ($35,820) The S model gets body-color trim with gloss-black grille and headlight trim, matte carbon and piano-black cabin trim, 300S logo on the leather seats, and keyless entry with remote start.

300S options include UConnect with 8.4-inch touch screen, Garmin navigation, Sirius Travel Link with Real Time Traffic and Sirius satellite radio ($795). the large, 8.4-inch screen is easily understood at a glance and easy to operate. Other available options include a Safety Tech package ($2,420) and also a Luxury package ($3,250).

The standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is an award winning engine. It comes with double overhead cams, 24 valves, and variable valve timing that aids flexibility and good fuel economy. The V6 produces 292 horsepower and 260 lb ft of torque. The 3.6-liter powerplant is high-revving and delivers strong acceleration.

The Pentastar V6 is mated to a new highly efficient eight-speed automatic with E-Shifter. The automatic achieves improved fuel-mileage because it allows easier acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. The V6 with AWD achieves 18/27 city/highway fuel mileage which is the same as the rear-drive with the five-speed automatic. At 50 mph, the 300 eight-speed will cruise all day long at just 1000 rpm’s allowing moderate interstate cruising using minimal fuel.

The 2012 Chrysler 300 with the eight-speed also gets a new shifter. It has four positions (PRND) and a +/- gate to the side for manual operation. The new shifter could be a weak point for the big sedan. The short stubby shifter looks like an inverted silver putter. The unit is actually an electronic switch and needs to be pushed properly to find the right gear. It’s easy to get the wrong gear and can be a bit confusing and it definitely takes getting used to.

Smooth and comfortable on the road

Driving the big 300S sedan feels much like driving a more expensive German luxury sedan. The 300S is smooth and comfortable, but if you need the power, the V6 has ample power to move all that weight with confidence. The four-door  S is not a sports sedan, but the sport suspension offers enough stiffness to give it a sporty feel. Body roll is acceptable when taking tight corners, and the electric-assist steering has good weighting and feel.

The available All-wheel drive is worth the extra cost and gives the sedan better stability in either wet or dry conditions.The ride height on 2012 Chrysler 300 AWD models is slightly lower than on 2011 models giving it a sleeker profile.

Overall, the 2012 Chrysler 300S V6 AWD is a roomy car that offers comfort, all-wheel-drive capability, enough power for most situations and has a unique  presence. At $35,820, it offers a good value.

 

Courtesy of Automoblog.net

Check out the automotive stars of our most recent commercial!

Friends and customers were kind enough to bring in their own vintage vehicles for us to use in our campaign!

1941 Plymouth Pick Up

1922 Dodge Touring Car

1941 Army Jeep

 

 

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