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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Jeep Wrangler
The Wrangler is an evolving icon.
There are few vehicles in the world as instantly recognizable as the Jeep Wrangler, and for 2011, the icon has been further evolved to retain its legendary capability while providing a more inviting driving environment.
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Vehicle Preview: The Classy 2011 Jeep Patriot
Improvements both in and out bring the Patriot to the front of the class.
A dramatically improved interior and fresh exterior styling take the 2011 Jeep Patriot to a whole new level while retaining its position as the world's only compact SUV to earn the "Trail Rated" badge.
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Vehicle Details: The 2011 Kia Optima
Sleeker, smarter and even more refined.
Kia Motors is on a roll. The reason? A string of new vehicles packed with content and designed not merely to compete, but to dominate in their respective segments. The latest model line in that string is the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, offering top-flight performance, styling and value, as well as cutting edge “UVO” in-car communications and entertainment technology.
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Vehicle Details: The 2011 Kia Forte Five-Door
More room means more versatility.
Last year, the Kia Forte earned the Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Award for sedans under $15,000 from Edmunds.com. At the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Forte sedan and its two-door Forte “Koup” sibling were named “Car of the Year” by NADAguides.com. In both cases, the Forte compact scored high marks for value, styling, standard content and that all important “fun-to-drive” quotient. This year, Kia chose the New York International Auto Show as the venue to announce it would add to that winning combination by offering the 2011 Forte Five-Door hatchback this fall.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2011 Dodge Durango
A sneak peek into the completely redesigned Dodge Durango.
The 2011 Dodge Durango is set to change everything you ever thought you knew about SUVs. From curb appeal to comfort and practicality, from charismatic performance to sensible fuel efficiency, the forthcoming new Durango sets new standards for what to expect in a modern sport utility vehicle.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Ram Outdoorsman
Outdoorsmen rejoice with a trim level made to their specifications.
According to Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand, more than 57 percent of its customers are freshwater fishermen; 33 percent cast their lines in salt water, 36 percent own powerboats and 37 percent use their pickups to tow campers. If your idea of a good weekend or vacation involves getting closer to nature – whether you’re camping, hunting or fishing (or any combination thereof), Ram has built you a dream ride: the 2011 Outdoorsman.
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New Holiday Classics
Watching in a Winter Wonderland.
When the temperature gets low and the malls are crowded, nothing beats staying home and snuggling up for a great holiday movie. But let’s face it, how many times can you watch It’s a Wonderful Life before it’s just not all that wonderful anymore? Luckily, the past 10 years have brought around a new batch of holiday classics.
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Winter Tires – Not Just For Snowy States
Colder weather demands winter rubber compounds to ensure safe driving.
Anyone who lives where it gets cold during the winter months should strongly consider purchasing a set of dedicated winter tires for their automobile. The additional traction and control offered by winter tires makes them one of the smartest additions available for increasing your driving safety.
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Green Packaging
Reduce, reuse, reimagine.
Thanks to everyone’s favorite futuristic family, the Jetsons, we all grew up believing that one day, everything we wanted would be delivered to us at the touch of a button. Meals, clothes, even people would simply materialize into our living rooms. Unfortunately, we haven’t quite caught up to our cartoon comrades. However, a few green-savvy companies are taking the initiative to incorporate reusable materials into their latest inventions.
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A Novel Idea: NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month.
Maybe you’ve always wanted to write a book, or maybe the idea has never crossed your mind. Whether you’re a novice or an avid writer, November is the perfect time to either pick up your pen and start jotting down your thoughts, or open your computer program and get those computer keys clacking. This month, thousands will sit down with one common goal: Write an entire novel before the month of November is out.
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Black Friday: Fun Facts and Figures
Discover what’s behind this famous start to the holiday shopping season.
After filling up on a gigantic feast on Thanksgiving Day, it has become a tradition for many across the country to get up extremely early the next day, now known as “Black Friday,” go out and stuff their shopping bags. It’s a feast day for consumers, as well as retailers, as stores put on mind-blowing sales and shoppers flock for bargains on what is widely considered to be the start of the holiday shopping season. What’s behind this retail frenzy? Take a look at the stats and see what history has to say.
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Controlling the Airways
Asthma sufferers can breathe easier thanks to a few helpful hints.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood institute (NHLBI), 22 million Americans suffer from asthma. When airways narrow and swell, less oxygen is able to get to the lungs, causing chest tightness and shortness of breath. Thick, sticky mucus can also accumulate, further blocking airways and triggering wheezing and coughing. Sometimes asthma symptoms are mild; however, they can also be fatal. While a cure hasn’t been found yet, there are many ways to help prevent and relieve asthma flare-ups:
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