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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Kia Optima Family
Power, prestige and panache.
Any sentence containing the words “average midsize sedan” clearly do not refer to the 2012 Kia Optima, a midsize sedan that exceeds expectations for midsize sedans so decisively that it probably skews the averages upward for the entire segment. That skewing begins with the number of choices the 2012 Kia Optima model line offers including high-powered turbocharged versions and a 40 mpg hybrid.
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Vehicle Comparison: The 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe vs. the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe
A test of performance is a testament to Cadillac engineering.
After the 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe was painstakingly performance-tested at Germany’s famed Nürburgring track, you’d think Mercedes would’ve seen it coming. Yet, the bold American still manages to surprise and surpass the Benz in every category.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
Not to sound like a broken record, but the Escalade’s gone Platinum.
The top model of the world’s most iconic luxury sport utility vehicle could go by no other name. Along with nearly every conceivable luxury amenity standard, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition features the brand’s most advanced and innovative styling, performance and refinement yet.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Saab 9-5
The 9-5 offers everything you want.
With such competition in the marketplace, any automaker building a luxury sedan needs to bring its A-game. Saab’s best is definitely on display in the 2012 Saab 9-5, which brings all of the qualities expected from the Trollhättan carmaker to the fight. For those buyers not looking to follow the masses, the 9-5 is the vehicle of choice.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Kia Rio Sedan
A sporty 40 mpg four-door that’s fun to drive.
Some love an iPhone and others prefer a Blackberry. People want choice. That’s why Kia introduced two body styles for the all-new 2012 Rio, a four-door sedan and a five-door hatch. If you count yourself in the sedan camp, then the 2012 Kia has you covered with high style, fuel economy, fun and value.
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Car Care: Using Genuine Replacement Parts
The right part makes all the difference.
It takes hundreds of thousands of man-hours and several years of design, engineering and testing work to bring a new car, truck, SUV or crossover to the market. With so much work going into developing and integrating every component of a new vehicle, and as one of the most expensive pieces of equipment most people own, it really doesn’t make sense to install replacement parts of dubious origin.
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Decoding Color Blindness
Learn the fact and fiction behind this vision deficiency.
Color vision deficiency, often referred to as color blindness, is often a misunderstood condition. This is partially because there are several different causes of color blindness, as well as a variety of ways the condition develops. Is it true that only males are at risk? Are people born with color blindness? Read on to find out what is fact and what is fiction:
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Play with Your Food
Eco-friendly, veggie-based products.
Your mother may have told you not to play with your vegetables, but if she had known you could build an entire car out of them, perhaps she would have reconsidered her stance. Vegetable-based products are certainly not new; however, with green technology stepping up its game, these products are better and more decomposable than ever.
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Get High-Tech While Working Out
CBS News explores the latest exercise gadgets.
CBS News recently compiled a list of “10 high-tech fat burners for fitness geeks,” which includes everything from vibrating weights to stationary bikes with entertainment systems. These products make working out fun and challenging, offering a new twist for those tired of the same old routine. Here are some highlights from the list:
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The Greatest Snow on Earth?
A look at some of the world’s coldest places.
Winter is upon us and the thaw is still months off, yet many of us are already dreaming of warmer weather, lighter clothes and daylight hours that last beyond the workday. No matter how cold or blustery your winter has been, just remember it could always be worse. Comfort yourself by having a look at some of the world’s coldest locations, and your own winter experience might end up seeming downright balmy.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Models
Three powerful ways to experience the world’s first “Sport Utility Wagon.”
Subaru took an alternative direction 17 years ago when it launched the Outback, a more practical, fuel-efficient and better handling alternative to the SUV. It was the World’s First Sport Utility Wagon, and the Outback launched an entire automotive segment that continues to grow in popularity.
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Vehicle Comparison: The 2012 Subaru Legacy vs. the 2012 Honda Accord
The legendary Subaru AWD sedan takes on the family sedan stalwart.
Like its model name indicates, the Subaru family sedan has a legacy of safety, performance, reliability and value that has garnered it prestigious awards like “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). When you evaluate the 2012 Subaru Legacy and the 2012 Honda Accord, the Legacy makes your choice easy by offering much more for much less.
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Two is One Too Many
Sequels that thankfully never happened.
Some of the worst films ever made are, in fact, sequels to some of the best films ever made. While some have gotten it right (Godfather II, anyone?), many more have left people longing for the originals. Luckily, some studio executives had the wherewithal to put the kibosh on these prospective sequels.
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