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Greetings and a Happy New Year to all of our friends and customers
If the 2011 automobile business is any indication of things to come, then 2012 will be great for the domestic auto business. Both Parks” dealerships had a very good year and an excellent December. As a matter of fact, in December, we saw new car sales numbers not seen in years. Despite the unsettling announcement by Boeing, the local market appears to have an increased level of optimism which is certainly a key component of a vigorous business climate. Barring any unforeseen events we expect the 2012 auto market to be noticeably stronger than 2011.
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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 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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Get Schooled in Fun
It's time to give Nebraska and Kansas the old college try.
There's no need to put on your thinking cap this winter before making plans. With all the public events happening at colleges and universities in Nebraska and Kansas, finding excitement is as easy as ABC.
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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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Play with Your Food
Eco-friendly, veggie-based products.
Your mother may have told you not to play with your vegetables, but if she had known you could build an entire car out of them, perhaps she would have reconsidered her stance. Vegetable-based products are certainly not new; however, with green technology stepping up its game, these products are better and more decomposable than ever.
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Get High-Tech While Working Out
CBS News explores the latest exercise gadgets.
CBS News recently compiled a list of “10 high-tech fat burners for fitness geeks,” which includes everything from vibrating weights to stationary bikes with entertainment systems. These products make working out fun and challenging, offering a new twist for those tired of the same old routine. Here are some highlights from the list:
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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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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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