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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Now on DriveLiveTV: The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chosen for its capability and aggressive looks, the full-size 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck offers a wide range of cab styles, cargo box lengths and drivetrain options to personalize any on-the-job needs or weekend adventure.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Big value wrapped in a small package.
With the recent introduction of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, American motorists can now have both the practicality of a sub-compact car and the features and amenities found in larger, more expensive machines. The Chevrolet Sonic offers a remarkable value, and, as a bonus, the Sonic is American made.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A pickup that offers more custom configurations than any other truck.
Today’s pickup truck is a vehicle that can serve myriad purposes with comfort, style, and even luxury. It can serve as a welcoming family vehicle just as well as a rugged work truck, and a perfect example of how versatile the modern pickup can be is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which offers new trim, new exterior colors and more standard and available features.
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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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Five Activities for Wine Lovers in Illinois and Indiana
There are more than 100 wineries in Illinois and Indiana. The wineries between the two states range from long-established businesses to newer shops offering wines made from the fruits of family-owned farms. Wine lovers in Illinois and Indiana can enjoy events at five different wineries, each offering something special this spring.
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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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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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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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7 Facts about Memorial Day
Understanding our national day of observance
For many Americans, Memorial Day means a long weekend, backyard grilling and the unofficial kickoff of summer. But we also need to understand the meaning, the traditions and the significance of this day.
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