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VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS ALLTRACK CONCEPT VEHICLE AT THE
All-wheel-drive TDI® Clean Diesel wagon set to gauge market reaction for a new vehicle concept from Volkswagen
For those who want versatility and offroad ability without the footprint of an SUV, the choices facing buyers are limited in the U.S. That’s why Volkswagen is showing the Alltrack Concept at the New York International Auto Show. This car closes the gap between passenger car and SUV. With chunky bumpers and flared side skirts, as well as a raised ride height, the Alltrack shows that it’s as comfortable off the beaten path as it is in the city.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition
Special in all the right ways.
Sports cars hold a special place in the automotive world. These vehicles are designed with a purity that most cars lack. This attention to detail and purpose helps to create unique machines that excite the senses and increase the pulse. One such piece of engineering is the Mazda MX-5 Miata. With nearly one million produced, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is the world’s best-selling two-seat roadster. Introduced more than 20 years ago, the little roadster has only improved with age. For 2012, a Special Edition takes the MX-5 to new heights.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 MAZDA3 SKYACTIV 5-Door
Mazda pushes the limit with SKYACTIV technology.
SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is more than an engine, it is an engineering principle: Enhance performance and fuel economy through lightweight materials and efficient design. The first car in America to receive this incredible technology is none other than the best-selling MAZDA3. In its most practical five-door form, the MAZDA3 is a spacious comfortable vehicle that can fit any need.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
A complete package of sports sedan goodness.
Sitting atop the successful Volkswagen Jetta sedan line is the 2012 Jetta GLI. For your money, you get a sporty, German-engineered sedan fitted with a deluxe interior and packing sharp reflexes. Loaded with premium features––like a standard touch-screen audio system, high-performance turbocharged engine, and sporty rear suspension––the 2012 Jetta GLI offers an exclusive blend of space, performance and value.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Eos
Coupe to convertible in only 25 seconds.
The Volkswagen Eos is for those who don’t want to compromise on quality, but want to avoid breaking the bank, too. With the best of coupe and convertible blended into one neat package, the Volkswagen Eos is sure to win over the hearts of drivers and passengers alike.
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Headache-Inducing Foods
Try avoiding these common triggers.
From tension headaches to migraines, there are many varieties of head-pounding pain. And although several different triggers may be to blame, like stress and allergies, some experts believe that certain foods can cause headaches in some people. "It is not unusual at all for food to trigger migraines or other types of headaches," says Noah Rosen, MD, Director of the Headache Institute at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Long Island, New York.
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MAZDA TAKERI CONCEPT MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT IN NEW YORK
Mazda's TAKERI Concept will make its North American debut at this week's 2012 New York International Auto Show, and is the brand's first concept vehicle to feature the SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine as well as other revolutionary Mazda-developed, fuel-saving technologies such as i-stop, a stop-start system, and i-ELOOP, a regenerative braking system. TAKERI is the third concept vehicle borne of the KODO ("Soul of Motion") design language and the second to feature the full suite of SKYACTIV components.
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Pre-Owned Special
2010 Volksvagen New Beetle Coupe
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Go Clubbing in Southern California
There’s a social group or organization for every pastime.
Social organizations are a great way to mix and mingle while enjoying a hobby or interest, and in California’s southern region, there’s no shortage of clubs to keep you busy.
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Spring Car Care
The right service for the season.
Spring has sprung and it’s time to give your car a thorough refresh before road trip season starts. Winter weather can take a severe toll on your ride, but some basic maintenance can have it feeling like new before you know it.
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The Top 10 Happiest Jobs
Did your occupation make the list?
Last year, Forbes.com featured a report by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago ranking the “happiest” jobs. Some may surprise you, and of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Nevertheless, the list is worth checking out.
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Choose Your Food Wisely
Strange side effects from every day foods.
You already know that eating ice cream too fast causes brain freeze, but there are plenty of other foods, like grapefruit, carrots and coffee, that can also cause some rather interesting after effects.
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Eco-friendly Baby Products
Go green with these items for your little one.
Parents have a lot to consider when buying items for their new baby, and more and more moms and dads are choosing eco-friendly products. Synthetic toys can contain harsh chemicals, and disposable products (like diapers) take their toll on the environment. If you want to go green with your baby, check out these gems:
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Batting a Thousand
Actors who were nearly professional athletes.
Making it to the top of any profession takes a lot of drive and hard work; this is why it comes as no surprise that many of Hollywood’s most successful actors almost made it to the top of the sports world, but ended up turning in their uniforms for costumes. While names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Bradshaw and Andre the Giant are well-known athletes turned actors, here are some with athletic backgrounds that might surprise you.
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