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In celebration of the signing the Great American Outdoors Act, admission to national parks and public lands is FREE on August 5, 2020. In addition, August 4th is being designated as the “Great American Outdoors Day.” In future years, every August 4 will be a free entrance day to celebrate the signing of this landmark
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BMW has just produced its five millionth vehicle in the USA, in its sprawling factory in Spartanburg, North Carolina, which produces some half-million vehicles a year, mostly for sale in the USA, but also for export, including to Germany, where BMW is based. Car number five million is a Toronto Red Metallic BMW X5 M
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Bad weather can spell disaster if you are driving on tires with worn out treads. New research from AAA reveals the dangers of driving on worn tires. Driving on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by a staggering 43 percent, or an additional 87 feet – that’s
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All national parks will provide free admission to everyone on Sunday, November 11 in gratitude for the service and accomplishments of veterans. It is the last entrance fee free day in 2018. Active duty members of the military and disabled veterans are also eligible for free year-round park passes. The National Park Service also is
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Milwaukee will be the center of the motorcycle universe over Labor Day Weekend when Harley-Davidson riders and fans gather for the end of a year-long celebration of 115 years as one of the world’s most recognized brands and the definition of riding freedom. New for 2018 are motorcycle events throughout the city. Harley-Davidson will host
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The fastest growing segment on the road today is not hybrids or flex-fuel vehicles, crossovers or performance sport sedans. It is drivers 65 and older. According to the according to the American Automobile Association, there are 29 million older drivers on the road today. We all age differently, so it is important to recognize how
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