Your Guide to the 2019 Dodge Durango
Are you looking for an SUV with a commanding presence and the performance standards to match? Look no further than the 2019 Dodge Durango, the latest revision of this perennially popular vehicle. Here’s what you need to know about the new Durango.
Style and Design
You won’t have any trouble recognizing the 2019 Dodge Durango, but the SUV has actually received a bit of a facelift for the new model year. While there are no fewer than seven different trims, each has its own stylistic perks. For example, the GT model comes with LED fog lamps and 20-inch wheels outfitted with Satin Carbon or Brass Monkey finish. You’re also sure to love the performance-style hood that distinguishes the top-of-the-line SRT trim. The SUV’s interior is also well-designed and comes with a number of great perks, such as available leather seats and a 19-speaker audio system.
There are many great events coming to Indianapolis in February. Grab a friend or load up the family for one of these local events.
CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo
It’s more than an eight-second ride at the 2019 CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo. Twelve contestants compete in three featured events including Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and its most extreme sport, Bull Riding for the winner-takes-all Showdown Round. Come early for the pre-show at 6 PM for an opportunity to meet and greet the cowboys and cowgirls. The pre-show also includes pony rides, a peek behind the scenes, special giveaways and more. Learn more about this main event get your tickets to the rodeo for a night of fun with the family.
The event will take place February 1-2nd at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse at One Bankers Life Ct., 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
After all these years, the Dodge Charger is still one of the top choices for drivers who want a performance sedan. Its sleek retro look, powerful engine under the hood and spacious cabin make this a versatile vehicle that is an all-American favorite. The 2019 model received some tweaks to the exterior style and some upgrades to the interior, and it also has some new trim level names and features. It comes in five main trim levels, and here is some information to help you decide which one is the best for you.
The SXT
The entry-level SXT starts the lineup off with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that generates 292 horsepower. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, and rear-wheel drive. This trim is the only Charger model that offers the option for all-wheel drive, and with it, you get an upgraded version of the engine that produces 300 horsepower.
Basketball is a way of life in Indiana, and fans often follow players from high school to college and onto the NBA. Indiana’s NBA team is the Pacers, and they play their home games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse right in downtown Indianapolis. If you like basketball and want to take in a game, here are some ways you can do it like a local.
Getting There
Some Pacers tickets come with parking passes, but if you don’t get these, make sure to get downtown early on game day. If you want to find a space in a parking garage, it’s important to beat the crowds. The mall is nearby with parking that is $2 for the first three hours and $5 after that. Other lots in the area near the area range from $5 to $20.
Pregame
Since you need to get downtown early to get parking, you should have time to grab a bite to eat and a drink before the game. And if you don’t have tickets, you can just stay and watch the game from one of these local places. Try Kilroy’s for weekly specials and a fun environment or Coaches which is a great place for both before and after the game. If your Pacers experience is one for the whole family, Scotty’s is a restaurant nearby with a kid’s menu and a large menu with food that everyone will like.
The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck designed to get the job done. This is one of the most comfortable riding pickups on the market, and it comes with the latest technology and lots of standard equipment. The 2019 model received a complete redesign from top to bottom including a new frame, a new exterior look, and upgrades in the cabin. Here are some of the 2019 Ram 1500 features that you will love.
Engine Lineup
The all-new Ram 1500 has multiple engine configurations. The entry-level system is a 3.6-liter V-6 that generates 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Ram also offers the 1500 with an optional 5.7-liter V-8 available for all the models except the HFE which gets 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Both of the engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive with four-wheel drive offered as an option.
Indianapolis is a great city for people who love food. It was recently named “the most underrated food city in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler, but it won’t be for long. We already know Indy for its racing, but people are starting to notice the food scene too. Here are some of the top places for foodies in Indy.
Backroom Eatery at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta & Market
If you like pasta, then a stop at the Backroom Eatery at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta & Market is a must. This has a changing lunch menu served Tuesday through Saturday so you’ll need to check out their social media pages to see what you can get. Foodies who want an experience should book a demo and dinner. These are 10-seat private events, and you get to sit around the chef’s prep table to watch the food prep and talk with the chef.
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
Shapiro’s is an Indy staple and famous for its corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. Since 1905, this local deli has piled their sandwiches high with high-quality meats, served up matzo ball soup, and made their famous rugelach. Shapiro’s has a large, open dining room with a bakery and a grocery store, making it a one-stop shop for all your deli needs. You can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner here and it has a self-serve cafeteria-style line.
The Jeep Cherokee, one of the original SUVs on the road, continues to offer incredible performance and comfort in its signature package. For the 2019 model year, Jeep has upgraded some of the Cherokee’s interior features and engine capabilities on its eight different trims. Let’s take a closer look at these models.
Latitude
The base level Cherokee is available with front-wheel drive or a 4×4 configuration. The 2.4-liter inline-four engine reaches 180 horsepower. The Latitude sits atop 17-inch painted aluminum wheels and is available in six earthy colors.
The UConnect 4 multimedia system is controlled via a generous 7-inch display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The interior is outfitted with cloth seats, standard USB port, and a 12-volt outlet in the trunk.
Hoosiers, get out your dancing shoes! With the holidays right around the corner, there is a lot to be excited for here in Indianapolis. Overflowing with holiday spirit, downtown Indianapolis has dozens of fun ways to celebrate these special winter moments.
Circle of Lights
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, brave the crowds and the cold with thousands of other revelers to enjoy the lighting of downtown’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument. For over 50 years, people have enjoyed the annual Circle of Lights that marks the official kickoff of the holiday season. Enjoy live entertainment and Santa’s workshop complete with busy elves and mountains of toys.
Jingle Rails
Each year, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art hosts the annual Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure exhibition that delights children and adults alike. Follow toy trains over 1,200 feet of track adorned with natural replicas of national landmarks made of twigs, moss, and other earthy materials.
The train passes through a miniature downtown Indianapolis then heads west through natural and human-made legends of the American West, including Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful, and the Grand Canyon. The train’s odyssey is adorned with festive holiday decoration that adds a cozy, homespun touch to this stunning masterwork.
If you know anything about the car market, you know that Dodge makes some of craziest vehicles you can buy. From their power-driven sedans to their heavy-duty and performance-packing minivans, the company never skimps out when it comes to prowess, design, and convenience. That’s the idea behind the new 2019 Dodge Challenger. It takes everything great about the 2018 model and boosts it up a few notches to create one of the best driving experiences you can have. The best part? It’s a muscle car so you’re bound to turn some heads wherever you go.
Of course, not everyone pays attention to the car market and may not know exactly what makes the 2019 Challenger one of the hottest muscle cars today. If you’re one of those people, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve broken down our top four reasons why the new Challenger is so great. Keep reading to discover it all.
A Muscle Car at Its Finest
No doubt about it, the 2019 Dodge Challenger is, unapologetically, a muscle car. It boasts a design and form factor that exudes power. The ventilation on the hood paired with the sport and clean aesthetic makes this one of the most good-looking sedans available today. What’s more, it utilizes aerodynamics to aid in upgraded performance over what you may get otherwise. It’s truly impressive how Dodge was able to construct such a jaw-dropping vehicle.
During a typical work week, the repetition of waking up early, grinding through busy days, and doing it all again the next day can be exhausting. Once the weekend comes, it is always a nice treat to take it easy and catch up with friends over a delicious, leisurely brunch. Indianapolis boasts a healthy selection of award-winning spots to take on the endless debate over sweet versus savory.
Cafe Patachou
Lauded as one of the top places for breakfast by Bon Appetit magazine, Cafe Patachou has grown to six locations that serve up a delicious, fresh, and local menu. The James Beard award-winning offerings are sourced from within 100 miles of Indianapolis and include dozens of options for omnivores, vegans, and every dietary choice in between.
The mouth-watering breakfast specialties include such hits as Croissant French Toast Patachou, Indiana sweet corn cakes, and a vegan “omelet” assembled with an open-face garbanzo flour “crepe,” hummus, black beans, tofu crumbles, and a variety of salsa and toppings.
If it’s closer to lunchtime, enjoy the to-die-for chicken salad or a smoked salmon bagel. Or give the Sweet Ruby’s Special a try, which includes a cup of tomato artichoke soup and a Southern-style sweet grilled cheese. All proceeds from the Sweet Ruby Special benefit The Patachou Foundation, which provides wholesome meals and information on healthy habits to at-risk youth.
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