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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Open-air cruising with no compromises.
In 2010, the all-new Chevy Camaro bolted to the sales lead in its segment, besting powerful competitors like the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. To its credit, the Camaro achieved overall sales dominance without a drop-top model in the lineup. This year, Chevy fills that void and broadens the appeal of its best-selling muscle car by adding the 2011 Camaro convertible to the stable.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ECO
The gas miser that gives you more.
With the introduction of the all-new Cruze compact sedan, Chevy’s aim wasn’t to simply dominate the segment, but to redefine it from the ground up. To achieve that goal, Chevy designed the Cruze to set new benchmarks for roominess, safety, performance, standard content and, in the case of the 2011 Chevy Cruze ECO model, fuel efficiency. Thanks to a host of design and engineering enhancements, the Cruze ECO boasts an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 42 highway mpg. That number is tops in the compact class, and Chevy got the job done without resorting to hybrid technology.
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Stay Healthy on the Road and Abroad
Advice for the perfect travel experience.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a once-a-week business traveler or love cross-country road trips – regardless, certain precautions while spending time away from home can keep you at your best. There’s nothing worse than feeling ill, especially when matters are complicated by unfamiliar territory. Fortunately, however, there are steps you can take to ensure a safe and successful excursion. Here are a few to get you on the right track:
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Oh, Tango You Didn’t!
Celebrities who refused to Dance with the Stars.
Love it or hate it, ABC’s reality show Dancing with the Stars is a runaway hit. The show, based on the popular UK series Strictly Come Dancing, is embarking on its 12th season and it is bigger than ever. A total of 138 stars have taken to the floor to compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, which might make you wonder, with so many stars saying, “Yes,” has anyone turned down the opportunity to strap on those bedazzled dance shoes and shake it?
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Simple Gas Saving Tips
Basic maintenance and subtle changes to driving habits can add up to reduced fuel consumption.
As fuel prices continue to rise, many drivers are looking for ways to improve the gas mileage of their vehicles and stretch each tank as far as possible. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and tricks that have been proven effective time and again that you can use to help squeeze a few more miles out of each drop of gas.
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Senior Moments
Simple steps to improve your memory.
Inevitably, as we get older, our brains slow down and memory loss occurs. It is a natural part of the aging process and, in most cases, no cause for alarm. According to the National Institute on Aging, “Your mind works a lot like a computer. Your brain puts information it judges to be important into ‘files.’ When you remember something, you pull up a file…As people grow older, it may take longer to retrieve those files.” While we all experience what cutting-edge scientists and individuals under the age of 40 refer to as “senior moments,” it is possible to gain some control over this process by following these few easy steps.
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One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
Highlighting the world of collectibles.
You know the old adage. In American Pickers host Mike Wolfe’s case, this turned out to not only be true, but to be the foundation upon which he has built a truly fruitful life.
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Get UnCARBONated
What exactly is a carbon footprint?
We hear a lot about “carbon footprints” these days, but no one seems to explain just what this green buzzword really means. We know we should try to decrease ours, but where do we begin? Here is an introduction to this hotly debated topic.
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