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Vehicle Comparison: The 2012 Acura MDX vs. the BMW X5
The MDX is just too much for the X5 to handle.
The 2012 Acura MDX and BMW X5 play in the luxury crossover arena where buyers are flocking for luxury, capability and space. While both vehicles share the same goal, the paths they tread to get there are somewhat divergent. The BMW is a solid choice, however; the Acura MDX matches or betters the X5 in virtually every category, making it the choice for buyers looking to maximize their enjoyment-per-dollar.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD®
Technology, driving dynamics and stunning design meet in this performance luxury sedan.
A newly updated Acura TL debuts for the 2012 model year with a fresh new appearance, performance upgrades and the technology features found in much more expensive luxury automobiles. Coupled with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the all-new Sequential SportShift six-speed automatic transmission provides improved performance and even better fuel economy.
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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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Inventory Overstock...
Our Sedans Must GO!
As our Continental customer, we are notifying you first of our need to clear our inventory. If you’ve been considering replacing or adding a vehicle ...
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Report from Acura National Dealer Meeting
by Joel Weinberger, Owner/Dealer Principal
Last month, Andy Trilla and I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Acura meeting with the theme “It’s Our Time”. After little new product for the past several months, all dealers were excited to learn Acura’s plans for our future. Well, I will say that everyone left impressed by the meeting.
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New Illinois Laws for 2012
More than 200 new laws have gone into effect in Illinois starting Jan. 1.
One of the new Illinois laws going into effect in the New Year requires that adults wear seat belts while riding in the back seat of a vehicle.
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VIP Loyalty Rewards
by Joel Weinberger, Owner/Dealer Principal
In order for us to maintain our competitive service offers we have made a small adjustment to our VIP points program in 2012.
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Christmas Came Early for 8 Area Residents Thanks to Continental Motors Group
Eight are residents from Cook County and Dupage County, who have been in economic strain, worsened by being without independent means of transportation, are now able to get around on their own using cars donated by Continental Motors Group.
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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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Drive to Five Mission
Tyson Hugie is a man on a mission. He embarked on a journey to reach 500,000 miles in his 1994 Acura Legend coupe, and since March, has been documenting his adventures on his blog, DriveToFive.
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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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