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Funny Cuban Gynecologist American Autosalesman

Kelly Jones


Here we are with another gloomy day in Hampton Roads.  I think that means it's time for another installment of Checkered Flag Funnies!

This week's funny comes to us from a customer in North Carolina.  After kidding around about some of the pretty awful Hampton Roads new and used car dealership commercials we see here on local stations, this customer showed us what bad really looks like!

Now, keep in mind, this is a real auto dealer out of High Point, NC.  Take a look for yourself then leave a comment below.


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Excellent Customer Service Goes a LONG way!

Kelly Jones


What could possibly have customers flying in from all over the U.S. to purchase a Checkered Flag vehicle?  Well, outstanding customer service from people like Hyundai specialist, Barbara Collins, for one thing!

Check out a review that we received just this week from possibly our first Oklahoman customer:

The only reason I bought my car at Checkered Flag Hyundai was due to the salesperson: Barbara Collins. I had attempted to find a read more

NFCU New and Used Auto Sale THIS WEEKEND

Christine Knowles

 

Checkered Flag is pleased to announce we're bringing hundreds of new and used cars to this weekend's Navy League New and Used Auto Sale at NAS Oceana.  We are showing our support for our local military families by offering a lower processing fee $199, instead of the usual $499.  Come check out our massive pre-owned inventory from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and Volkswagen as well as plenty of NEW Hyundai and Volkswagen models!

Checkered Flag's partner, Navy Federal Credit Union, will be on site for immediate financing, offering extremely low special rates, so catch a ride with a…
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Hampton Roads: Top 16 Worst Traffic in US

Kelly Jones


Backing up what all of us Checkered Flag drivers are already well aware of, TheDailyBeast.com listed Virginia Beach as #16 on the list of America's 50 Worst Commutes.  Information was collected by GPS units in 4 million vehicles nationwide then judged by criteria including the following:

Source: [thedailybeast.com]

We pared and ranked our top 50 worst metropolitan areas for traffic for 2010 using INRIX's Travel Time Tax-the percentage of time it takes to navigate the area's roadways during rush hour compared to uninterrupted travel periods. Los Angeles, no surprise, fared the worst, with a TTT…
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Toyota FT-86 II Concept

Kelly Jones


I know it's only March, but I have found the first item for my Christmas Wish List.  Check out this unbelievably hot Toyota FT-86 II concept.  I love that this thing looks like a practical version of the Batmobile!  Just imagine yourself zooming around Hampton Roads in this snazzy number.  Checkered Flag Toyota fans (and employees) are already drooling over this newest Toyota rockstar that just exudes speed.  Now, if we could only get them here.  Hmmmm..





Unfortunately, Toyota hasn't released any real details about the FT-86 II, but they have sent out some absolutely stunning photos.  As…
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Gas Isn't So Expensive. Honey is.

Kelly Jones


Hey Checkered Flag fans.  Need a little something to make you feel better about the half of your paycheck you waived goodbye to this week at the gas pump?  Well, take a look at this interesting perspective on gas prices.

Source: [autoblog.com]

Nationwide, motorists are shelling out an average of $3.55 per gallon of petrol. That's a lot more cash than you were paying last year at this time, but - stop us if you've heard this one before - an interesting graphic from Good shows that gas is a real bargain compared to other liquids we consume…
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Alexandra Gladu-Athlete of the Week

Kelly Jones


Checkered Flag Athlete of the Week:  Alexandra Gladu

Nick Name: Alex
School: Tallwood High School
Grade: 12
Sport: Field Hockey
Position: Midfield/Forward
Academic Accomplishments: E.E. Brickell Scholar, Collegeboard AP Scholar, Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team
Good Luck Tradition: Before each game I eat a snack, relax, and have fun with my teammates.
Most Memorable Game Moment: scoring the winning goal in overtime against Kempsville while being covered in mud from the flooded field.
Clubs: Class of 2011, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Field Hockey, Senior Class Officer, Part-time job
Community Service: Virginia Aquarium Junior Docent…
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Time to Plan Your Spring Break Road Trip

Kelly Jones


With Spring Break right around the corner now is the time to start planning your road trip.  You've already got you're perfect vehicle from Checkered Flag, but now what?  Whether heading out by yourself or with a car load of kids and smelly relatives planning is the key for any successful road trip.  If you don't want to end up with any Griswold level mishaps, you had better be well prepared.

And who better to help you plan than the folks over at Travel and Leisure? 

Source: [travel+leisure.com]

Tips for enjoying the perfect family road…
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Japanese Starting to Rebound

Kelly Jones


Talk about a quick rebound!  The Japanese are sparing no time getting their country back on track.


 
Photo and Article source: [autoblog.com]

Due to the extensive damage in Japan caused by the massive earthquake and resultant tsunami on March 11, many have questioned if the island nation can recover in a year, much less a few months. If the swiftness with which the Japanese can repair roads is any indication, we wouldn't bet against the country cleaning up this catastrophe in short order.

As a result of the quake, a 150-meter section of the Great Kanto Highway in…
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BMW M3 Pick Up Spyshots

Kelly Jones


I knew it!
 
Last week I came across some pretty interesting pictures of an El Camino-styled BMW.  I came close to posting them here on this Checkered Flag blog, but thought, huh..this has to be a joke.  And guess what?  Thank goodness I don't believe everything I see.  This time, my intuition was right.
   
Check out the following out of Autoblog.com (one site that listed the M3 pickup as a real possibility last week -by the way).
 
Source: [autoblog.com]

The one-off BMW M3 pickup truck/ute has taken the automotive world by storm. Spy photos of…
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