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Author: Gerald Charles

Donks, Hi-Risers... a uniquely American experience.
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All Roads Connect: Hi-Risers…What the Hell Are Donks?

August 1, 2018September 4, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments All Roads Connect, Car Culture, Donks, Hi-Risers

If you’ve spent any time in or around major cities in the American south, you’ve likely seen one roll by—and

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The Dying Art of Pinstriping
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All Roads Connect: Car Culture is a Global Affair

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments All Roads Connect, Automotive Passion, Car Culture, Global

Huh. Small world. All roads connect… We’ve all said this phrase countless times in our lives. When we meet someone

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Car Theft
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Car Theft: Is Your Vehicle at Risk? 5 of the Top Stolen Rides

June 21, 2018April 18, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Car Theft, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Toyota

There are plenty of statistics to be found about car theft. But no matter where your data comes from, one

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Addictive Desert Designs
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Brand Spotlight: Addictive Desert Designs Takes Its Southwest Look Nationwide

June 17, 2018July 12, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments addictive desert designs, Builds, Jeep, Off Road, Wrangler JL

As the name implies, Addictive Desert Designs (ADD) really does have the off-road aftermarket hooked on its goods. In the

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Rack Em Manufacturing offers a variety of storage solutions.
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Brand Spotlight: Rack ‘Em Up with Rack ‘Em Manufacturing

June 15, 2018July 12, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Rack ‘Em Manufacturing, Trailer Accessories, Trailer Organization

Finally, at long, long last: spring has arrived. Mama black bears emerge from their months of slumber, yawning and famished.

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Tailgating Tundra designed by Chef Tim Love with Divine 1 Customs
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Summertime in Style: Tailgate on the Next Level

June 10, 2018December 5, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Penda, Smittybilt, tailgate, Tailgating

At long, long last, summertime is finally upon us. It’s that sweet, fleeting time of year where we finally get

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Xray Vision - FJ Cruiser
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Brand Spotlight: Down Under with Xray Vision Premium Lighting Solutions

June 3, 2018August 29, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Driving Lights, LED, Lightbars, Off Road, TJM Perth, Xray Vision

When the good people at Xray Vision say that their products are “Rough enough for the Outback, tough enough for

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Transfer Flow 40 Gallon
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Keep Going (and Going) with Transfer Flow

May 30, 2018May 29, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments American Force, Auxiliary Tank, Fuel Capacity, Fuel Economy, HELLA, RBP, Replacement Tank, Superwinch, Transfer Flow, Trax3, WARN

Born in Chico, California in 1983, Transfer Flow has a decades-long reputation for offering the best and smartest legal solutions

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CURT Group - a Family of Brands with Staying Power
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Brand Spotlight: CURT Group, a Family of Brands with Staying Power

May 27, 2018July 12, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments ARIES, CURT, Luverne Truck Equipment, Off Road, SUVs, Towing, Trucks

If your livelihood, or simply your passion, revolves around trucks, SUVs, or transportation in some way, then what could possibly

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What it means to "Buy American" in 2018
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Buying American: What It Means In 2018

May 16, 2018May 9, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments American Automotive Labeling Act, American Made, Auto Manufacturing, Kogod Made in America Auto Index, Tesla

Hot Dogs And Apple Pie Those who are around long enough to remember the world a generation ago tend to

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Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

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Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind

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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars
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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars

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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System

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