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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Midsize features with a compact price and up to 42 mpg.
The Chevrolet Cruze, introduced for 2011, delivers that elusive combination of higher fuel economy, comfort and driving enjoyment, and adds some surprises that move it to the head of the compact class. Road test a Cruze and you’ll find it combines small-car agility, midsize-car quietness and refinement and traditional Chevrolet value.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Peace of mind and value in an exceptionally roomy package.
People have long turned to Chevrolet for family vehicles that offer exceptional value without breaking the family budget. The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse crossover delivers full-size room with seating for up to eight and up to 24 mpg in highway driving, the best of any eight-passenger crossover. In other words, Chevrolet comes through for families again.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Kia Optima Turbo
The new standard of midsize performance and luxury.
What would you call a midsize sedan that combines the performance of a nearly 275 hp turbocharged engine with the available luxury of heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and a panoramic sunroof? Don’t call it an Acura or Audi because the reasonable price tips you off that it’s the 2011 Kia Optima Turbo.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2012 Kia Soul
More power, better fuel economy, new technology – and “groovier.”
The Kia Soul gets more heart for 2012, along with some revised skin. The hip urban cruiser has been a big seller and award winner since its introduction. Now, the Soul for 2012 gets even better with more powerful engines and higher fuel economy, plus new infotainment, connectivity and comfort options.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Buick Enclave
The class-leading eight-passenger luxury CUV.
According to the consulting firm IHS Automotive, the crossover, or “CUV” segment market share has exploded from 15 percent in 2008 to more than 21 percent in 2010. As a comparison, the entire small-car market share is only 16 percent. In order to succeed in this hotly contested segment, your crossover had better be good. The Buick Enclave is the crossover you’ve been searching for.
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Vehicle Preview: The 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist™
Full-size luxury with compact fuel economy.
In today’s growing global economy, the only certainty is that the cost of gasoline is uncertain. Because of this, consumers are putting fuel economy among the highest criteria when considering their next automotive purchase. Enter the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with fuel-saving eAssist™ technology – a full-size luxury sedan delivering incredible gas mileage.
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Skin Care, 365 Days a Year
Summer isn’t the only time to practice healthy habits.
While many people are diligent about slathering on the sunscreen or checking for suspicious moles during summer months, most seem to forget about good skin care practices when the temperature drops. The official season of sun may be ending, but we still need to pamper our skin daily. Here are some tips from the experts for beautiful, healthy skin:
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Stand By Me…25 Years Later
Where are they now?
Stand by Me, Rob Reiner’s touching coming-of-age drama, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The film’s tagline notably stated, “You’ll never have friends like you have when you are 12,” but for these former child actors, the question is, will they have careers like when they were 12? Here is a look back at the film and a look at where the actors are today.
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The Jim Valvano Arthur Ashe Award Speech
Over 18 years later it's still one of the most inspirational speeches you'll ever hear.
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Car Care: Tire Maintenance
Taking care of the most important part of your vehicle.
Tires are hugely important to nearly every aspect of your vehicle’s performance. As the only portion of any car, truck, crossover and SUV that actually touches the road, they impact acceleration, cornering, handling and braking while also playing a huge role in fuel economy and road noise as well. Tires may not be as thrilling as sleek sheet metal or a high-horsepower engine, but there’s nothing more important to your vehicle’s safety than their care and maintenance. That means making sure your tires are properly inflated and regularly rotated and balanced.
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Extreme Couponing
Save money at the register using coupons.
Did you know that, thanks to coupons, you can not only get items for free, but you can sometimes even get money given to you just for taking a product out of the store? Using these simple tips, you’ll be able to slash your grocery budget and put money back in your pocket.
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Study up on back-to-school Savings
These tips are sure to earn you an A+.
Shopping for back-to-school items should be a time to get excited for an upcoming year of new adventures. Yet, many people worry that long lines and hefty price tags will sour the whole experience. The truth is, school shopping can be an enjoyable and efficient activity. Here are some pre-shopping tips:
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Getting Off on the Green Foot
Eco-friendly must-haves for back-to-school.
Getting the kids back to school is no easy feat. Getting them back to school and keeping it eco-friendly seems impossible, right? Wrong. Purchasing eco-friendly school items is easier and less expensive than ever before. You can even find these items without leaving the comfort of your home.
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