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dealernews Golf Car Options Moke Coronado: Made in America, Giving Back to Coronado Moke America has expanded into Coronado, CA. The compa- ny, which has locations across America, has seen success in La Jolla for over thirty years. This prompted them to seek out Coronado’s beach town. Moke America is now Coronado’s ONLY authorized dealer. Col- leen at Moke America explains the vehicle to friends, “it’s the coolest car, as if a hummer and a golf cart had a baby!” Coronado has the right audi- ence as electric cars surge and golf carts are spotted all over town. However, Moke Amer- ica is more than a car dealer- ship. There is a great deal of philanthropy, predominantly in the sports sector. Colleen elaborates that the Moke team is made up of athletes them- selves and Moke America was the official car of Coronado’s Crown City Classic 4th of July event. Next up, Moke America is working on being a sponsor of the City of Coronado Police’s golf tournament. Also on the horizon, Colleen shares, “We would love to partner up with the Islander Sport Foundation.” So… what exactly is a Moke? According to Moke America: From British classic to Carib- bean icon, Moke has become a symbol of fun in the sun. Introducing Moke America: A 18 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM 20th-century collectible car reinvented with 21st-century green-friendly electric power, available exclusively in the USA. More specifically, it is the customizable, all electric, and eco-friendly alternative to Coronado’s golf carts. It charges from a standard outlet and has steel body construc- tion, providing better safety for all passengers. Colleen high- lights some of the lesser con- sidered features, “it’s great to put a few paddle boards or surf boards on top of, and it is com- pletely dog, beach, and child friendly! It’s very easy to clean.” She also shares stats that most trips from home are within three miles, making it perfect for zooming across the island. While owners can choose different colors (for various as- pects of the car: body, bumper, grill, roll bar), different seating, and a variety of top shade structures, it can also be designed as advertising for your business. There is also a lot of nos- talgia in the Moke. It can be seen in the ’50s-’60s driven by iconic celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Princess Margaret, Emper- or Rosko and the Beach Boys. It also is used in a James Bond film. Colleen laughs that at first look most reactions are, “what is that crazy, safari, jeep looking thing?” After curiosity brings in onlookers, they not only learn that “it’s cool, fun and the style is engaging,” but also that “it’s not flipping over. It takes an impact and handles the dips in Coronado well.” CONTACT Moke America is making a dif- ference with Coronado drivers and with their commitment to giving back to the communi- ty. Anyone interested in their own Moke or partnering with Moke in Coronado should call Colleen. She can be reached at: (858)452-6060 or online at: MokeCoronado.com. Also be sure to follow their Instagram to see Moke customization ideas and Moke around Coro- nado!