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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Subaru Impreza
Introducing the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive car in America.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is a terrific vehicle feature for people who demand the most out of their vehicles, and especially for those who live in parts of the world where Mother Nature can make road conditions dangerous and slippery. If you fall into either of those groups of people, the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive pioneers at Subaru would like to introduce the completely redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza, a lighter, quicker, roomier AWD sedan and hatchback with the best fuel economy of any AWD car in America and better fuel economy than most front-wheel drive competitors.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Subaru Forester
Putting the best of a station wagon, SUV and sports sedan into one vehicle.
When it comes to a new family vehicle, who says you can’t have everything wrapped into one machine? Some people think that if you want the cargo capacity of a station wagon, the off-road prowess of an SUV and the deft handling characteristics of a sports sedan, you have to buy one of each. Subaru owners know differently. There’s a single vehicle that can do all of this while delivering top safety performance and outstanding value: The 2011 Subaru Forester.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Kia Sedona
Family value done right.
For families needing a roomy, versatile vehicle, it’s hard to beat the value of a spacious minivan – when it’s a Kia Sedona. The 2012 Kia Sedona offers rock-solid value with room for seven, a powerful V6 engine and some features you can’t even get on the Toyota Sienna.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Kia Optima
The “most gorgeous car under $20K.”
Midsize sedan buyers face a wide choice of competent vehicles, but is there anything wrong with wanting a stronger taste of luxury and performance than mere “competent” offers? The U.S.-built 2012 Kia Optima offers a combination of striking design, engaging performance and interior comfort that matches more expensive “entry luxury” models.
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Vehicle Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade vs. the Infiniti QX56
The complete line of luxury SUVs keeps the crown.
Raw power and surprising agility. Uptown opulence, plush comfort and rugged capability. Only one premium sport utility vehicle delivers such a wide range of diverse attributes, and does the job across the most complete spectrum of models available in this segment: The Cadillac Escalade.
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A Season for the Senses
Enjoy all you can of autumn in the Mid-Atlantic.
Meander through a historic downtown, sip freshly pressed cider, listen to the melodic notes of a piano concerto or enjoy the jaw-dropping feats of a magic show. The Mid-Atlantic region is overflowing with experiences for all the senses.
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Car Care: Cooling System Maintenance
Make sure your cooling system is in tip-top shape.
For most drivers, a new car is their second biggest financial investment after a house, and they need it to run reliably for many years. The cooling system is one of the most important, yet often neglected regular maintenance items in any vehicle.
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Get “Reel” About Getting Green
Reel mowers: Saving the earth while saving you money.
For many people, mowing the lawn is a total chore. To make things worse, filling your mower’s gas tank all summer can now cost more than the mower itself. How can you keep your grass, your costs and your fuel emissions low? It’s time to go back in time, all the way back to 1870. That’s when a man named Elwood McGuire of Richmond, Indiana starting selling the first commercially viable human-powered reel mower. Thanks to their low cost, zero carbon emissions and plain old vintage charm, the old-school mowers are becoming new again.
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First-Class Travel Gadgets
These technological toys make jet setting a breeze.
While traveling can be an exciting and eye-opening adventure, it can also be unpleasant. Jetlag, language barriers and other obstacles can threaten to spoil your big vacation or distract from a business trip. Fortunately, however, there are plenty of both simple and high-tech gadgets to help you navigate the world.
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Staged to Sell
Decorate your home in a way that attracts more buyers.
Putting your house on the market can be a stressful endeavor. Fortunately, however, there are things you can do to make your home appeal to buyers and sell quickly. By strategically staging each room and the outdoor areas, your property will stand out as a great investment for someone looking to buy.
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Not Buying It
Unusual celebrity endorsements.
Celebrity endorsements are one of the most effective and memorable advertising tactics. Whether they bring a forgotten celebrity back into the spotlight or showcase one of our current favorites, there is no denying that when celebs talk, we listen. While a coveted beauty endorsement is the norm in Hollywood, some of these endorsements, to quote the famous Ray Charles Pepsi campaign, “Make you go uh-huh.”
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Technology Profile: Cadillac OnStar
The standard of excellence in vehicle communications systems.
Throughout its diverse lineup, Cadillac offers such superior levels of luxury, performance and build quality that the carmaker has earned the title “The Standard of Excellence” for the world. Since its inception in 1995, OnStar has set the world standard for in-car telematics systems – the technology that keeps motorists and their families safe, informed and connected. Available as standard equipment on all 2011 Cadillac models, OnStar continues to evolve, delivering cutting-edge features including smartphone connectivity through the new RemoteLink mobile app.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Saab 9-5
The 9-5 breaks the typical luxury mold.
There is good news for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary in the luxury car segment. That vehicle is the Saab 9-5, and it only takes one glance at this beautiful sedan to understand why.
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Vehicle Profile: The Saab PhoeniX Concept
Saab turns heads at the Geneva Auto Show.
The words “Saab” and “head-turning design” have long gone hand-in-hand, and the Swedish automaker’s latest award illustrates that this continues to be true. The stunning Saab PhoeniX concept has been crowned “Head-turning Car of the Year” by auto enthusiast site Auto Express. Not only did the PhoeniX take home the design prize, it also received 30 percent of the overall vote, which is amazing considering the fact that 39 vehicles were judged.
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