There are few things that call up such a delightful association in our brains as the word “Cadillac.” Over the past hundred years, the moniker has been engrained in the minds of humanity to call up immediate images of the flagship GM brand. It’s hard to see the word as anything other than an awesome car.
But the word does come from somewhere. You may have heard that “Cadillac” is of French origin. What does Cadillac mean in French?
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Buick vehicles are remarkable products. They certainly give off a luxurious air wherever they travel. However, the price points of some Buick models seem to bring a near impossible value for the machine. Can a top-tier ride really be had at such a great price? Is Buick a luxury car or not?
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The Milwaukee area has many gifts. One gem that sometimes flies just under the radar is Alpine Valley, a concert venue located out in East Troy, WI. Over the years, a horde of musicians and festivals have played there, with many giving particular praise to the location as one of their favorite spots to play. What is it that makes Alpine Valley such a legendary venue in concert circles?
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The 2021 Ford Bronco has been on the minds and mouths of many since its announcement. This highly anticipated machine is proving to be everything fans of the legendary off-roader had hoped. For many, only one questions remains: when will they be able to get their hands on the 2021 Ford Bronco?
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Pulling large items behind their vehicle is a favored pursuit of many-a-pickup driver. And many of these drivers want to know just how large the items they’re planning on pulling can be. How much weight can be hauled by the 2020 Ford F-150?
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Cadillac is known for iconic, high-quality luxury vehicles. Those in search of a top-tier minivan may be searching for a specimen from Cadillac. Does Cadillac make any kind of van?
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Those intrigued by the 2021 Ford Bronco may have also come across a model known as the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It can be hard to parse out just what makes this model different from its near namesake. What sets the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport apart from one-another?
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The automotive world is rife with excitement over the upcoming return of the Ford Bronco for the 2021 model year. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a slew of videos that look at various aspects of this new machine. Most of them come straight from Ford, though we also get an outside take from the folks over at MotorTrend. Finally, for the true Bronco acolytes, there’s a trailer for an upcoming podcast from Ford that promises to detail the full, fifty-year story of the legendary Bronco.
So strap in, pull out the popcorn, and enjoy!
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In this era of COVID-19, many of our usual summer activities are simply off the table. Thankfully, one avenue still open is attending a campground in a safe, responsible manner. When doing so, be sure to stay safe; wear masks when indoors (and outdoors whenever adequate social distancing is not possible) and follow all the rules of Governor Evers’ latest mandate.
To help stimulate some ideas on where to head, we’ve compiled a few (relatively) local choices below. The first two are our “hip” choices (with the first being a clothing-optional location), and the latter two are more traditional. Explore and see what you think! The experience and adventure are the important elements, if you ask us.
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SUVs and their crossover counterparts have skyrocketed in popularity among American drivers over the past couple decades. The powerful capabilities of these vehicles is one of their main attractions; many can perform impressive feats such as off-road adventuring and towing.
Responding to this demand, Ford has an impressive array of SUVs and crossovers in its modern wheelhouse. How much can each current Ford SUV/crossover model tow?
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