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Now on DriveLiveTV: The 2011 Toyota Matrix
By combining practicality with capability in a versatile design, the Toyota Matrix has street-smart looks, and performance and utility to match.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Scion iQ
A new chapter for Scion.
Drivers looking for a ride with a miniature footprint and room for up to three passengers need look no further than the all-new iQ. The 2012 iQ premium “micro-subcompact” is the ideal ride for traversing the congested streets of big cities, commuting to school or work from the suburbs or any other task where its diminutive size will be an advantage.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0
From Mount Olympus to your driveway.
For 2012, Scion has issued the seventh limited edition model in its long-running Release Series, this time based on the new, second generation tC sports coupe. Clad in an exclusive yellow paint called “High Voltage” that Scion lightheartedly says looks like it was forged on Mount Olympus directly by the hand of Zeus, the 2012 Scion tC Release Series (RS) 7.0 is instantly recognizable.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2012 Toyota Camry
A sedan designed to meet the needs of the 21st century driver.
Being the number one selling car in America is a full-time job, especially in the highly competitive family sedan segment. Accordingly, the 2012 Toyota Camry has been completely redesigned from bumper to bumper with improved performance, more refined ride and handling qualities and a host of new technological features.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Toyota Yaris
An optimal balance of fuel efficiency, style and value with a big dose of fun.
Subcompact vehicles are increasingly popular for their versatile combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, style, interior flexibility and the modern amenities of more expensive vehicles without the high price tag. Liftbacks are particularly popular, representing 70 percent of all subcompact sales. Getting a liftback with everything you want for less money might seem like a tall order, but that’s exactly what the all-new 2012 Toyota Yaris delivers.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 MAZDA6
Six, lines and interior space.
The 2012 MAZDA6 navigates the line between practical and emotional better than almost any vehicle in its class. Its clean lines and powerful performance act as the yin to a spacious and elegant interior’s yang.
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Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. the 2011 Toyota RAV4
In the crossover segment, it’s either inspiration or desperation.
In a hotly contested and increasingly crowded crossover segment, it’s better to be race-inspired than uninspired. With some clever engineering and a lot of design work, the 2011 Mazda CX-7 puts an otherwise bland class lineup (spearheaded by the vaunted Toyota RAV4) firmly in its rearview mirror.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI®
Today’s TDI has tomorrow’s tech.
What makes the Volkswagen Jetta TDI® so special? That would be an advanced turbocharged, clean-diesel engine capable of a 42 mpg leap into the next generation.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
The redesigned turbo crossover flexes its muscles.
As the compact crossover smack dab in the middle of the VW lineup, the Tiguan has always been the popular little brother to the full-size Touareg. For 2012, the Tiguan boasts a sleek new redesign, a turbo engine and improved efficiency.
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Autumn Merrymaking is Easy in Michigan
Celebrate the season in the Great Lakes State.
Michigan is alive with autumn fun. From tasty seasonal treats to spellbinding orchestral performances, there’s never a dull moment. Before the weather really cools down, celebrate fall with a variety of state attractions and events.
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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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Fight Back Against Sinus Infections
There are many ways to help prevent and treat sinusitis.
Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are a widespread problem that can interfere with day-to-day life. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines sinusitis as inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Sinusitis can be caused by a common cold, allergies or a problem with nasal structure. For many people, the symptoms of congestion, coughing and headaches are often unbearable. Fortunately, however, there are simple steps you can take to help alleviate a sinus infection or even avoid one altogether.
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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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