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Jetta Hybrid
Coming by the End of the Year!
by Scott Marlette
With fuel efficiency on the mind of shoppers today, VW expands into the Hybrid market with a second offering (Touareg Hybrid is also offered in the states) that will account for approximately 3% of sales as VW executives are projecting. The 45 miles per gallon figure is the estimated average for city/highway combined. While the TDI (diesel) models are currently the top choice for those seeking high mileage, the Hybrid will give people a choice base on driving habits and needs. Those that drive in mostly city roads will want to consider the hybrid vs. the TDI for mostly highway drivers.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Stand-out looks and heavy-breathing thrills
How do you remake a car inspired by the most popular car manufactured from a single platform of all time? And then how do you do that again? Volkswagen figured out how in 1998 with the New Beetle, and the company has done it once again with the 2012 Beetle. Volkswagen offers several trims and powertrain options to choose from for this third-generation Beetle, and driving enthusiasts will undoubtedly take special interest in the Beetle Turbo.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
The VW hit gets even better for 2012.
The Volkswagen Jetta was all new for 2011, and a significant bump in sales tells the story of the public's satisfaction with the larger and, amazingly, lower-priced, Jetta. Volkswagen isn't satisfied to just sit still, however, so for 2012, the Jetta model range is expanded to 12 different choices, which expand the car's performance, efficiency and equipment levels. Volkswagen has the momentum of a 70 percent sales increase for the first nine months of 2011 versus the old Jetta, and the tweaks for 2012 means that few shoppers will leave a Volkswagen showroom unable to find the very car they're looking for.
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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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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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New England’s New Art (and More)
Exploring the aesthetic offerings of some of the nation’s finest universities.
New England is not only home to many of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, but also to some of the finest, and many events and experiences at the region’s universities are open to the public. Take a look at some of the happenings this month—you might be surprised how fun going back to school can be.
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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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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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