NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION JOINS WITH DETROIT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION FOR COURAGEOUS PERSUADERS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR TV ADS TO COMBAT IMPAIRED AND DISTRACTED DRIVING
Leave a CommentThis is a GREAT opportunity for your teen to help promote the importance of safe driving!! ⬇️
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Education Foundation has opened up submissions for the 2023 Courageous Persuaders Scholarships. This the The National Road Safety Foundation is also partnering to help sponsor the scholarships.⬇
This scholarship program allows high school students nationwide to apply by creating a 30 second TV commercial about the dangers of impaired or distracted driving.
The commercials go through rounds of judging, with the winners announced in May.
The winning video will also be shown in select Michigan Secretary of State branch offices and SOS-sponsored driver training courses.
To learn more or to enter please visit courageouspersuaders.com
2022 Gift Ideas
Need ideas for someone that you have no idea on what to get them? As long as they are a driver here are some ideas for you! A lot of these would work great for a new driver in your life. Any of these ideas would be a good stocking stuffer too!
- An oil change package – may be helpful if you know what dealership they go through as many are through a specific dealership but its a great idea since they will eventually use it when needed!
- An emergency kit to have in their car
- A new snow brush and ice scraper
- Car cleaning essentials
- Any merchandise that goes with the brand of vehicle they drive (especially if they are apart of #jeeplife)
- Money for car parts (especially if they are a car person)
- New windshield wipers – as long as you know the year, make, and model of their vehicle you should be able to find the wipers they need for their vehicle
- All- Weather floor mats
- Car air freshener
- A gas card
- A matchbox version of the vehicle they drive or of their dream car
Detroit Auto Show
The auto show in Detroit is now until September 25th and Stellantis North America has already announced some exciting things regarding some Jeep models and Chrysler 300s.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe will have a 30th anniversary special edition available in 2023 to help celebrate 30 years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe will now have the Willys edition available as a model.
2023 will be the last year for the Chrysler 300, so they are coming out with a special edition to celebrate called the Chrysler 300c.
There are many different attractions this year such as Camp Jeep and the Worlds Largest Rubber Duck! Camp Jeep is a test track that lets show attendees experience what a Jeep is capable of outside of daily driving. “The track is bigger and steeper and features a mountain that is 28’ tall – 10 feet taller than previous years – with 45 degree approach / departure angles. Experienced drivers will navigate attendees through the various courses, which highlight the off-road features of Jeep vehicles at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show.”
For more information on the show check out the website here: https://naias.com/
Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports Grand Opening
On Saturday, August 13th, 2022 Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports celebrated the opening of the new showroom located at Five Mile and Middlebelt in Livonia!
During the event customers could get free bar-b-que, enter to win a Indian Motorcycle eFTR mini, or interact with the 97.1 The Ticket team!
Big congratulations to Mireya Condash and her granddaughter Rosie! She is the winner of the eFTR mini giveaway!
Here are some other pictures from the event!
High Velocity Joins the Gladiator
The bright, highlighter like yellow that was available for a limited time on 2022 Wrangler is now going to the Gladiator!
For the 2023 Jeep Gladiator models High Velocity joins the color line up to offer a new unique color!
“In response to customer requests, High Velocity is the latest example of another bold shade that strengthens the enthusiastic personality of our loyal and avid Jeep community” said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.
Available on all Gladiator models, including Sport, Overland, Rubicon and Mojave, the High Velocity exterior paint option is available now for ordering and is priced at a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $395.
New Showroom, New Products
As of the end of June Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports moved locations to a bigger and better space for sales and service! With more space means we can add more products!
We are now dealers of Super73 electric motorbikes and Cycleboard electric scooters!! Both will be in stock soon but customers can come in an place orders!
There are 3 different series of bikes offered, Z series, S series, and R series.
The Z series is more for neighborhood riding where as the R series is for more rugged riding and the S series is perfect for urban riding! Either way all of the bikes are a cool way to explore! There are also many different accessories available so you can customize your motorbike how ever you want to!
This electric scooter has 3 wheels, two in the front and one in the back.
There are three models currently the Rover, Golf, and the Elite Pro.
The Elite Pro “A hyper-fast, hyper-agile electric vehicle engineered with the perfect power to weight ratio for peak performance.”
They describe the Golf model as “Remarkably fun and safe, the Golf vehicle was designed to reduce the time it takes to play by nearly 50%. Featuring full suspension, large 10” pneumatic tires, a high torque geared hub motor with a 4.3:1 gear ratio and an 1152 watt hour extended range battery, responsive hydraulic brakes &one hand throttle operation. Play the game like you have never played it before and in half the time.”
The Rover model is an all-terrain vehicle that is “Built to withstand the rigors of daily use in mixed terrain, with full suspension & large 10” pneumatic tires. Powered by a mighty 60v 1800w brushless silent rear hub motor with 41Nm of torque & an 1152 watt hour battery. Responsive brakes combine hydraulic with electronic braking for complete control. Built with the power of a personal sized Humvee, get ready for thrilling acceleration, faster top speeds & longer range cruising.”
Come on in and learn more about them today!!
New Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports Showroom
As of the end of the June Dick Scott’s Freedom Powersports is now located in the strip mall at 5 Mile and Middlebelt in Livonia!! New Address: 29577 5 Mile Rd, Livonia, Mi 48154
Bigger and better showroom but same great bikes, accessories, and staff!
Come on in and check it out today!!
Ram TRX Sandblast Edition
On Tuesday, June 6th Stellantis North America and Ram released information on the new member of the Ram TRX line up, the 2022 Ram TRX Sandblast Edition.
The newest edition offers a new color, and a wider selection of exterior and interior appointments and content.
Well-known racing enthusiast Ken Block helped reveal the vehicle to fans on his social media channels, he put the truck to the test last week in Johnson Valley, California.
Highlights of the Sandblast Edition:
- enhanced the TRX Level 2 Equipment Group
- Mojave Sane exterior color and graphics
- 18-inch all black bead lock capable wheels
- dual pane panoramic sunroof
- spray in bedliner
- cargo tie downs
- bed step
- LED cab mounted brake light
The insides feature Light Frost accent stitching, TRX embroidered on seat back, carbon fiber accents, center console badge, heads up display, and more.
Under the hood the vehicle features the 6.2 Liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine.
The vehicle goes on sale this summer!
For more details view the press release here: https://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com/2022/06/07/new-2022-ram-1500-trx-sandblast-edition-joins-ram-lineup/https://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com/2022/06/07/new-2022-ram-1500-trx-sandblast-edition-joins-ram-lineup/
Airbag Recall Repair Month
Governor Whitmer announced end of May that the month of June is Airbag Recall Repair Month!
Did you know that in Michigan, across all brands of vehicles there are more than 269,900 vehicles in Michigan have unrepaired, recalled airbags. That’s why Governor Whitmer teamed up with Check to Protect which was established in 2017 between the National Safety Council and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
- Check for Recalls:
- Visit CheckToProtect.org and enter a license plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is a 17-character ID found on the driver’s side dashboard, side-door or most vehicle registration and insurance documents.
- Schedule a FREE repair appointment at a local dealership.
- If you have an airbag recall, or any other safety recalls, follow the link to find your closest authorized dealership and schedule your repair. Recall repairs are always free at authorized dealerships, regardless of whether you’re the registered owner of the affected vehicle.
- Repairs can take as little as 30 minutes.
- Many dealers provide complimentary transportation while vehicles are being repaired, and others have mobile repair service that bring the airbag repair service to a driver’s home.
- Michiganders whose Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram vehicle has an unrepaired airbag recall are eligible for a $50 prepaid Mastercard if they get their airbag repaired during Airbag Recall Repair Month (June 1 – June 30).
SOURCE Check To Protect https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/governor-whitmer-announces-june-as-airbag-recall-repair-month-encouraging-drivers-to-repair-dangerous-recalled-airbags-301558268.html
Most Awarded Minivan
For the third year in a row Parents has named the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica the Parents Best Family Car 2022!
“Parents Best Family Cars 2022 recognizes a selection of new model vehicles with high-tech performance, safety, and convenience features across multiple categories to fit a family’s specific needs including minivans, three-row SUVs, two-row SUVs, and sedans. To arrive at this year’s list of honorees, Parents experts thoroughly tested over 50 cars from a field of new model vehicles that aced the industry’s safety tests. 25 winning models that passed test drive standards and car seat compatibility, and were designated safe and efficient for families for years to come, made Parents list of Best Family Cars 2022.”
“Chrysler Pacifica is the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has also earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2022.”
There are many new features for families! Come on into Dick Scott and get your Best Family car today!!
Check out the release at: https://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com/2022/05/17/chrysler-pacifica-earns-parents-best-family-car-honors-for-third-consecutive-year/?fbclid=IwAR2wd-pxGx7cNxFXVb5MdOoBDA0mD48Sd9HcsFQlSGB12RGh2Ys8tf5pJ_E
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