2016 Jeep Cherokee: Off-roading in Style

What does the s stand for you ask?  It stands for sport which makes this beauty fun to drive, and very easy on the eyes.

The new Cherokee shares its underpinnings with the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart and new parent company Fiat 500L, before adding its newly styled body. Keeping its Jeep roots, the Cherokee is distinctive with its smaller chiseled front vertical grille and stylish lines. Think of the Cherokee as a pint-sized Grand Cherokee with the same level of refinement.  Jeep models are well-known for their off-road ability, and with four trim levels to choose from, you can select your level of refinement between the Sport, Latitude, off-road Trailhawk or luxury Limited model.

Engine choices include a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a more potent 3.2-liter V-6 with nine-speed automatic transmissions. Front-wheel or four-wheel drive is available, and most Cherokee models include an Active Drive system where off-road, low-range gearing comes into play.  In addition, all four-wheel drive models include a Terrain dial to set the stage for Snow, Sand/Mud, Auto or Sport modes to improve tire grip.

The engine includes a stop/start feature this year that seamlessly shuts down at idle while braking. The system comes to life automatically when lifting off the brake pedal.  An adaptive cruise control system keeps the SUV a pre-set distance away from traffic ahead, braking or accelerating to achieve a set speed. The Jeep system is unique from rival adaptive cruise controls in that it offers a stop and go feature. While most other systems drop off at slow speeds, requiring the driver to take over, the Jeep system brings the SUV to a full stop in traffic and accelerates to the pre-set speed after taking pressure off the brake pedal. This feature can be defeated with a touch on the brake pedal, but once used to its sensitivity.

For more information, stop by Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano 4500 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!

2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year

DeliveryMaxx’s Dealer of the Year Award Program recognizes a select number of car dealerships throughout the United States for outstanding customer satisfaction in the dealership’s online reputation. 

The 2014 Dealer Group of the Year is Huffines Auto Group.  The auto group boasts 8 locations in North Texas and exemplifies the values that modern car dealers strive to achieve.  Consumers have more choices than ever, and Huffines goes above and beyond taking care of their customers by doing more than just selling a vehicle, rather by helping the customer find the right vehicle for their family’s needs and providing exceptional service creating customers for life.

The Huffines Auto Group covers many different makes such as Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Subaru, Chevrolet, Hyundai and KIA and has locations in Plano, McKinney, Lewisville, and Denton.  The group was founded in 1924 and is now celebrating their 90th anniversary.

Huffines qualified for consideration to receive the award by maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction and providing informational social media content advantageous for consumers to make informed automotive buying decisions.  Minimum qualifications for the DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year Award requires a minimum of 50 new reviews during the previous calendar year with an overall average online rating greater than 3.75 with 5.0 as the highest possible score combining all review sites per location.  For more information about the DeliveryMaxx Dealer of the Year Award Program visit http://www.deliverymaxx.com/dealer-of-the-year.html 

Exceptional customer service can be found at any of the locations of the 2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year, Huffines Auto Group.  They can be reached by calling by visiting http://www.huffines.net 

Lasting Impressions and Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano

A first impression is a lasting impression.  That’s why it is so critical for the first impression to be a good one.

Making an impression is making an indelible mark on someone’s brain for them to use indefinitely as their frame of reference.  It is something that a person can draw on for emotional support, decision-making or nostalgic reasons.

While drinking my morning cup of coffee, I heard a story on a morning talk show that mirrored this topic.  It was a “pull on your heartstrings” kind of story about a father who was diagnosed with a form of cancer for the third time, and the sweet gestures he had been leaving behind for his teenage daughter in the event that he isn’t around to see her grow up.

Ever since the man’s daughter started elementary school, he had been writing her notes on a napkin and leaving them in her lunchbox.  In the beginning, it was just a selfless and loving act by a father for his child.  He would write quotes, positive affirmations, Dr. Seuss nonsense with an underlying deeper meaning, etc.  When he was diagnosed with cancer the first time, his daughter started saving those notes in a scrapbook so she would always have a piece of him with her.  After the man got diagnosed for the third time, he made it his mission to write 800+ notes in advance to leave in her lunchbox for the duration of her matriculation.

This is not just the first impression that made its mark on his daughter; it will be the single most lasting impression of her lifetime.  One she will use for emotional support and nostalgia when he is no longer with her.

In the event of using first impressions for decision-making reasons, thankfully Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano has made a positive impression on the metroplex.  This is especially true with their new 2014/2015 models.

The Dodge Avenger makes a noteworthy impression with its comfort, head-and-shoulder room and first-rate visibility.  The Chrysler 200 impresses with its more modern silhouette, luxurious interior and rotary-dial transmission. Lastly, the Jeep Cherokee also a standout in the line, due to its fuel-efficient acceleration and impressive upgrades, just to name a few.

The new models won’t make quite the same impression as the hand-written notes on napkins, but they are sure to be a lasting impression that will make their mark in car history.

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have been satisfying customers and forming lifetime friendships for over 90 years. They have been honored as the Auto Dealership Group of the Year, by the Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence for the last five years. Their customers tell them that they are a great place to do business. In 2011 and 2012, The Dallas Morning News awarded them the honor of the Top 100 Places to work in DFW. Their team members tell them they are a great place to work.

Conveniently located in Plano, Texas, they can assist buyers in finding the perfect car from all over the DFW metroplex.  For questions, concerns or comments contact Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Plano at 972.867.6000 or visit http://www.huffineschryslerjeepdodge.com 

Star Local Media’s Readers’ Choice Awards are Underway

Star Local Media is a media company comprising of 14 community newspapers and websites serving suburban North Texas including the Allen American, Lewisville Leader, Plano Star-Courier, and The Colony-Courier, among several others.

Every year Star Local has an annual readers’ choice awards which allows readers to nominate and then afterwards vote for their favorite businesses to be honored in a special congratulatory section in January papers.

The awards are organized by publication so that each community has the opportunity to recognize outstanding businesses in their area.  Three to five nominated businesses in each category will be included on the final multiple choice ballot, which will be run through December.

The period for nominating is running now through November 30th at midnight, so don’t forget to nominate your favorite local businesses by visiting http://starlocalmedia.com/extras/readers_choice/ and fill out the form today!

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