Help Us Support the Allentown Rescue Mission
The Allentown Rescue Mission has a simple purpose: to fight homelessness in our community and our state. According to the organization’s website, more than 15,000 people will be hungry and homeless tonight in Pennsylvania. The mission of the Allentown Rescue Mission is to combat that hunger and homelessness by providing more than 48,000 meals a year, offering life-changing programs, establishing opportunities for paid work, and so very much more. The Allentown Rescue Missions is one of our favorite charities at Rothrock Nissan. One of the ways we will be helping the organization during the month of November is by donating $10 for every review we get up to $1,000. So…
Things to Do in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Spring
Spring is just around the corner and that means the weather will be getting nicer every day. You’ll want to get out and explore the town. Thankfully, there are plenty of things to do in Allentown. Coca-Cola Park The start of springtime means the start of baseball season. Head down to Coca-Cola Park to catch the local team play ball. Allentown Fish Hatchery If you want to get out and really enjoy nature, you’ll love the Allentown Fish Hatchery. The sights are beautiful and you can bring the kids there to feed fish. Allentown Rose Gardens If you love flowers (and really, who doesn’t?), the rose gardens are perfect for…
Come to the Dorney Park Halloween Haunt
Dorney Park is a great place to have fun with the whole family. From various thrill rides and roller coasters to a slew of attractions for those of us who aren’t adrenaline junkies, it provides everything you need in an amusement park. Fall is a great time to visit, because the Dorney Park Halloween Haunt is in full swing. Experience the fun of a haunted house and a theme park all rolled into one great package. Halloween Haunt happens every weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with tickets being sold both online or at the door – but they’re cheaper if you order online! You can also get great deals…
’Tis the Season at Grim’s Orchard Fall Festival
Looking for a fun-for-all weekend activity? Gather up the family and head to Grim’s Orchard for their annual Fall Festival. Who knows? The Grim’s Orchard Fall Festival may become your new choice for welcoming the changing season each year! Kids will enjoy adventuring through the play corral, which includes activities like tether ball, duck races and a sand pit. Once the young ones are tired out, take the whole family for a hayride, or over to the snack counter where you can buy some sweet, fall refreshments. Want another classic fall activity in which to indulge? The corn maze! Give it your best as you find your way through a…
FCA Bug Bounty Program Launched to Enhance Vehicle Cybersecurity
The FCA bug bounty program launched today offers financial rewards for the discovery of potential insecurities in vehicle cybersecurity. Released on the Bugcrowd platform, a crowdsourced community of cybersecurity researches, FCA hopes independent researchers will see the rewards as incentive to seek out security weaknesses in FCA vehicles. Bugcrowd will manage the payments, determining the level of payment on a scale from $150 to $1,500 depending on the severity of the exposed weakness. FCA believes this is the most effective way to find vulnerabilities in their security, saying that cars these days are “basically a two ton computer,” according to Bugcrowd CEO Casey Ellis. FCA is the first automaker to…
Experience ‘America on Wheels’ Antique Auto Museum in Allentown
Is there anything more American than the auto industry? Cars were invented in America and represent our history as a thriving industrial nation, even if modern transportation is a global market. If the idea of taking a stroll through the history of the American automobile industry is something that interests you, you might like to know that Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to an antique auto museum known as America on Wheels that aims to educate visitors about the origins of the automobile and its transformation through the decades. Vehicles and the innovation of structures such as highways have contributed to a number of social and cultural changes in the United…
2015: The Year Of The Dodge Viper
Prepare thyself. 2015 will be the year of the Dodge Viper… “We’re going to tell a story here shortly that I think has needed to be told for a long time about how this is the only handmade supercar in the industry,” said Dodge CEO and President Tim Kuniskis. Part of that story is how much love and care goes into making one of these super sports car. These people take their time. It takes ten days to make a Viper. As Detroit News describes, this process “includes hand-laying its 45% carbon-fiber body.” Every new Viper is born in Motor City at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. There’s been a…
Nissan Sponsors Red Thumb Day To Prevent Cell-Phone Related Crashes
If you see someone with a red thumb, thank them. You should know that they are doing their part to reduce the injury and death that results from texting and talking while driving. December 15th was designated “Red Thumb Day.” Nissan sponsored and organized the event and asked their friends at NBC and Adam Levine to help promote it. The goal: raise awareness about the dangers of cell phone use while driving. Jeremy Tucker, vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America, said, “Together with Adam Levine, Nissan encourages drivers to put the phone down and get where they are going safely. A ‘Red Thumb Reminder’ may seem insignificant. However, every time…
How Often Should I Wash My Car in the Winter?
Do you find yourself asking, “How often should I wash my car in the winter?” Many people believe you shouldn’t at all, depending on how cold it gets. Others recommend too often. We at Rothrock believe there is happy medium to be found: about once or twice a month. Why is it important to wash my car during winter? You might not just be wondering, “How often should I wash my car in the winter?” but also, “Why do I need to?” Unfortunately, salt is a necessary evil in poor weather conditions. While it makes driving conditions safer for all of us, it does some pretty bad damage to our…
The Importance of Routine Tire Care
While the abundance of pumpkin-spiced everything in the fall might soften the cold weather blow for some, it does nothing to prepare your car for the ice-covered roads ahead. One of the best ways you can prepare your car for this winter battle is to practice routine tire care. Though taking care of your tires doesn’t guarantee safe winter driving, it definitely increases the chances of staying on the road. Make sure you follow these tire care tips to keep your car on the road! Proper inflation is important. As the temperature begins to drop, so does your tires’ pressure. Checking your tire pressure is an important step in routine…