It’s getting harder and harder to name specific vehicle nameplates from the 1970s, let alone the names of available colors. However, one hue seems to stand out above all other in the automotive world, and Chrysler is bringing it back for 2010 – Plum Crazy.

Dodge doesn’t have much in the way of improvements planned for the 2010 Challenger, but the Michigan automaker will be adding a new color scheme to the Challenger mix – the iconic Plum Crazy. Dodge most recently resurrected retro-themed colors such as Go Mango and Top Banana on Daytona versions of the Charger sedan.

The Plum Crazy color scheme will be available on 2010 Challenger R/T and SRT8 models. Buyers will also have the option of black or white side stripes. Interior color options remain open, as well as a variety of piping and stitching choices.

The 2010 Challenger is available for order at Dodge dealers now but you better act fast as Plum Crazy will undoubtedly be a popular color choice.

To be eligible to win, all you have to do is become a fan of KansasStateCars.com on Facebook. We’ll draw one winner on Jan. 22.

Good luck and GO CATS!

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Whether you’re a K-State fan or a Green Bay Packers fan, you know his name: Jordy Nelson. Now, meet K-State’s own hometown hero in person Saturday, Oct. 10, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Briggs Auto Lane.

As a K-State Wildcat, Nelson was a consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist. A walk-on in 2003, he shattered K-State and Big 12 conference reception records. Now entering his second year as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, Nelson has tallied 470 yards, 40 receptions and 3 touchdowns.

Nelson will be available for autographs and pictures. Wildcats and Cheeseheads also will enjoy cheese and pepperoni sticks from K-State’s Call Hall Dairy Bar. Nelson’s appearance is sponsored by Briggs Auto Lane, a participating KansasStateCars.com dealer and the area’s leading supporter of community activities.

Don’t miss out on this high-energy K-State fan event! Campus guests include:

• Kirk H. Schulz, K-State president
• John Currie, K-State athletics director
• Amy Button Renz ‘76, ‘86, K-State Alumni Association president and CEO
• Willie the Wildcat
• K-State cheerleaders 

Get all the details on this exciting event.

If you can’t make the pregame party or the game, be sure to cheer on the Cats from your home or favorite establishment! The game will be televised on FSN. Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m. (PST).

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Come out to Briggs Auto Lane, 2312 Stagg Hill Rd. in Manhattan and show your support for legendary Coach Bill Snyder. Sign our welcome back banner and get two free tickets to the opening game on Sept. 5!

Bring your family for a meet and greet with Willie the Wildcat, the K-State cheerleaders and former K-State runner and Olympian Christian Smith. There’s a bounce house for your little Wildcats, plus free hot dogs and Purple Pride ice cream from K-State’s Call Hall Dairy Bar.

K-State Athletics also will be selling tickets for just $10 each to the season opener versus Massachusetts, plus special offers to cheer on the Cats all season long.

Stop by our tent and create your free KansasStateCars.com account for your chance to win a road trip to the Oklahoma game and other exciting prizes throughout the season.

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If it’s been a while since you’ve visited our Web site, check out the new look of KansasStateCars.com. We have revamped our look to enhance your online auto shopping experience.

You’ll see that we’ve also added some new features. There is now a set of featured vehicles on the bottom of our homepage. These vehicles have been hand selected for the best value and quality. On the right-hand side of the screen, you’ll be able to scroll through the list of participating dealers associated with KansasStateCars.com.

On the bottom of our pages, you will find more information about KansasStateCars.com’s partners. We’re thrilled about the new look of KansasStateCars.com and we hope you enjoy using it! As always, questions and comments can be sent to info@kansasstatecars.com.

The Cars for Cats program, a partnership between Purple Wave Auction and KansasStateCars.com, enables automobile owners to use Purple Wave Auction – at no cost – to sell their vehicle and easily donate the sale’s net proceeds to the K-State fund of their choice through the KSU Foundation.

“It’s a perfect opportunity for folks who need to find homes for vehicles they no longer use or need while contributing funds to help continue the tradition of excellence at K-State,” said Russ Briggs, president of Briggs Auto Group and founder of KansasStateCars.com. “We’re committed to giving back to the university in many ways, and we’re excited to partner with Purple Wave Auction to help manage this program and generate support for K-State.”

KansasStateCars.com selected Purple Wave Auction as the program’s official auction service due to a shared commitment to K-State and extensive auction network.  Purple Wave Auction was founded by K-State alumni and employs many K-State students and graduates. With an extensive online auction service and auction locations across several states, the company is “on the leading edge of traditional auction.”

“Our robust auction services give K-Staters the optimal opportunity to expose their vehicles to prospective buyers and obtain a fair market value,” said Aaron McKee, founder and CEO of Purple Wave Auction. “Our auction specialists are among the best and will help each seller prepare their vehicle photos and description to optimize its potential selling price on the auction block.”

As K-State supporters, Purple Wave Auction has agreed to waive all seller commission fees for the automobiles auctioned through the Cars for Cats program. This allows the seller, or donor, to distribute the full amount of the vehicle sale’s net proceeds to K-State through the KSU Foundation without any out-of-pocket expenses or reduction to the donation.

The KSU Foundation will issue each seller a receipt for their donation, and sellers may deduct the net proceeds of the vehicle sale as a charitable donation on their income taxes.

“Cars for Cats is an ideal way for alumni and friends of K-State to contribute the proceeds from a vehicle auction to K-State,” said Alan Klug, chief financial officer of the KSU Foundation. “Donors may designate any college or program at K-State to receive their funds. Contributing the proceeds from a vehicle auction helps K-State grow and generates a charitable deduction for the individual’s income tax.”

To learn more about the program, visit www.kansasstatecars.com/carsforcats.