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Vehicle Profile: 2013 Volkswagen CC
More handsome, luxurious and capable.
The idea of a four-door with the looks of a coupe might seem at first like an automotive unicorn – something that can’t naturally exist. The Volkswagen CC begs to differ, and offers stunning, sleek styling that’s been updated for 2013, an interior that can now accommodate five passengers, plus a host of other changes that make this elegant sedan all the more attractive.
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Vehicle Profile: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R
More, less, and all the best.
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R represents both more and less. The Golf R is the ultimate performance expression of the ever-popular Golf hatchback, with 256 hp and 4MOTION® all-wheel drive. That’s more power and performance than the Golf R32 that came before it. In exchange for the dynamic thrills, however, the Golf R consumes less fuel than the old R32, with EPA economy estimates of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. That fuel sipping behavior is all the more surprising when you consider that the Golf R has the most powerful engine Volkswagen offers in the Golf for U.S. buyers.
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Getting in Shape for Swim Season
Look your best this summer.
There are dozens of fad diets promising quick and easy weight loss, but the truth is there’s no magic formula, powder or pill to melt away weight. The trick is really no trick at all: A reduced-calorie diet coupled with exercise. You don’t have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods or sweat for hours to see results, either. In fact, experts often advise that you shouldn’t make changes you can’t sustain over the long term. If you get frustrated, you’re more likely to give up.
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MTV Movie Awards Preview
A look at what's to come.
If you’re looking for an awards show that transcends the bland and boring, the 2012 "MTV Movie Awards" promises some wackiness and fun as well as large doses of unpredictability. Airing live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on June 3 at 9 p.m., the show is a telecast featuring MTV viewers’ favorite stars, films and music.
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Car Care: Getting Your Car Ready for Summer
Simple service can keep hot-weather stress to a minimum.
The kids will soon be out of school, which means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer. Before packing the camping gear, coolers or suitcases, take a little bit of time to make sure your car, truck or SUV is ready for whatever you might encounter in your travels. A few simple checks will tell you if a visit to your dealer’s service department is called for.
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Saving for Retirement
It's never too early to start saving.
Many people put off saving for retirement because they don’t realize how many investment opportunities are available. Yet starting young gives you more time to grow your savings through investments such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401K savings plans, mutual funds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and even purchasing real estate.
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Spring BBQ Ideas
Make your next BBQ the best one yet.
A BBQ is as much about food as it is a social gathering. What’s not to like about sampling other people’s cooking while your kids play in the fresh air? If you’re tired of making your tried-and-true potluck dishes, perk up your repertoire with the following spring BBQ ideas.
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Fun Facts About Cinco de Mayo
Learn what's behind the celebration.
The fifth of May is called “Cinco de Mayo” in Spanish and is a Mexican national holiday. It is also celebrated throughout Mexican-American communities in the U.S., perhaps arguably to a grander and bigger extent.
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