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With COVID-19 and Alabama's stay-at-home order commanding all the headlines, it's hard to remember that regular, everyday events continue to go on during this pandemic. Kids go to school (virtually), many adults continue to work, and pregnant women still need to throw baby showers. However, with social distancing, it's almost impossible to have a typical baby shower. 

But since when did you want to do anything typical? Of course, as a pregnant mom, you're paying extra special attention to news of COVID-19, and you're doing your best to shelter in place and not take chances…

Carvana prides itself on offering "a whole new way to buy a car." Ordering online is great for purchases like laundry detergent and take-out pizza, but a vehicle is a serious investment. Would you buy a home online, sight unseen? Not likely. The same logic applies to buying a used car online. Take a look at these 5 reasons why shopping online is inferior to buying at a used car dealership near you.

The 2020 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year Awards (NACTOY) panel of jurists have spoken, and the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator has won the coveted “best truck of the year” prize. It’s the most prestigious award in the industry, with 50 respected panelists made up of media professionals across the United States and Canada choosing the winner. In terms of segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, and value for the dollar, the panel agreed that the new Gladiator was the undisputed king.

Just in case you have the “Christmas is over blues,” we have some ideas for more fun and celebration in and around Birmingham during February. This year Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, so you, your family, and friends can use the entire weekend to show your love to one another. The festivities will be happening all month long, and February has an extra day this year thanks to Leap Year. So, buckle up and let’s see what’s going on in the Magic City during February:

For decades, consumers shopping for family vehicles have relied on the trusty minivan. But, thanks to improvements in safety and technology, large SUVs and pickup trucks are starting to break into Americans’ “must try” lists. Take a look at our top four picks for the roomiest, most comfortable, safest family vehicles of 2020.

Best SUV

2020 Dodge Durango

We’ve all seen the holiday car ads that seem to be airing non-stop in between our favorite television shows. As the snow gently falls, a loving couple admires a beautiful car wrapped in a big red bow.

Well, here in Birmingham, we may not have the snow and cheesy storylines of those commercials, but we sure do have beautiful cars. At Jim Burke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we have holiday deals on cars that fit the needs of Alabama drivers. The holidays are a great time to buy a new car. Here’s why:

“Hey, honey. What truck should we buy?”

The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator, of course. What—was this a private conversation? Sorry for butting in. We just thought you’d like to know that Jeep’s Wrangler-like pickup truck is quite an amazing specimen. An open-air cabin. A five-foot bed. Class-leading towing of 7,650 lbs. Off-road equipment galore. Yep, the Gladiator is a real marvel.

There you are, driving through the neighborhood, minding your own beeswax on Halloween night. Egad! It appears Birmingham has become infested with mutants, ghouls, and the cutest fairytale princesses in all the land! But don’t worry; this is all just make-believe. Gently take your foot off the pedal and let those little goblins trick-or-treat in peace.