May 2011     mobile menu    Bookmark & Share:                    Service Coupons and Specials   CONTENTS Service Coupons and Specials Do You Know What to do in an Emergency? Hot Weather, Cool Flicks Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. the Honda Civic Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz Find Fame in the Islands Vehicle Preview: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen CC Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Honda Pilot vs. the Toyota Highlander Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Honda Fit Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Nissan Maxima Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Nissan cube® Prepare to be Spellbound in Scotland Engine Detailing 101 Renewable Work Prepare Yourself Budget Decorating SUBSCRIBE Fill in the fields below to receive an email each time we post a new issue of our newsletter: Email Address: First Name: Last Name: Phone Number: Tell A Friend Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. the Honda Civic Value, style and substance rocket the Elantra to the top. For some time now, the staid compact-sedan market has been due for a shakeup. Buyers have voiced their desire for the styling, spaciousness and safety carmakers usually reserve for midsize models while also demanding the value, efficiency and nimble dynamics of today’s cutting-edge subcompacts. Tuned into that clarion call, Hyundai has introduced the all-new 2011 Elantra, a sedan that obliterates the compact mold and leaves long-in-the-tooth competitors like the Honda Civic sputtering in the dust. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz The must-see midsize crossover leads the class in value. Hyundai understands what it takes to succeed in the competitive midsize crossover segment: Give buyers a taste of family-hauling bliss. That means dialing in generous doses of safety, versatility, comfort and controlled performance. Wrap those vital elements in a sleek, eye-catching package and you have the new seven-passenger 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Preview: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Coming soon: The German sports sedan without the German sports sedan price. When you hear “German sports sedan,” you probably think of powerful acceleration, taut handling, long-distance comfort and luxury and the latest in onboard entertainment technology. You probably also think “$50,000.” The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, arriving soon, delivers true German sportiness for less than half that number. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen CC The style and performance of a coupe – with four doors. If one look at the 2012 Volkswagen CC in profile grabs your attention, then you are exactly the customer VW designers were aiming to please. You admire a sporty, coupe-like style, but still need sedan sensibility. You want sporty performance and real luxury. You don’t want what everybody else drives, and you still want great VW value. You can have it all in the 2012 VW CC. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Comparison: The 2011 Honda Pilot vs. the Toyota Highlander The newest Pilot soars above the latest Highlander. In a battle for flexible utility and modern innovation supremacy, the results speak for themselves: It’s better to be in the Pilot’s seat. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Honda Fit A lot of greatness in a little space. There’s sure a lot to love about the often imitated, yet-to-be-duplicated Honda Fit. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Nissan Maxima A “best-kept secret” among performance/luxury sedans. Years before car brands began to offer “entry luxury” models, Nissan introduced that very idea with the first Maxima. The first Maxima had a version of the Nissan Z sports car engine under the hood and a trove of luxury features inside a stylish, yet practical sedan body. That formula makes the 2011 Nissan Maxima stand apart as a kind of secret among performance/luxury sedans. Not entirely secret, however. Even though it’s classified by the EPA as a midsize, the Maxima won ALG’s Residual Value Award as “Best Fullsize Car” in 2009, 2010 and again for 2011. [FULL STORY]   Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Nissan cube® Embrace the box. What’s the big deal about “thinking outside the box?” Sometimes, a box is just what you need. Nissan designers used the box as a template for a vehicle that turns heads, is fun to drive, gets great fuel economy, has lots of room and offers the latest in infotainment technology. The only thing the 2011 Nissan cube® leaves out of the box is a high price. [FULL STORY]   Do You Know What to do in an Emergency? Learn how to save a life – including your own. Emergencies occur when they are least expected. Whether it’s your own life on the line or someone else’s, there are dozens of ways to educate and prepare yourself so that when the time comes, you can make smart, informed decisions. Check out these tips and test your own emergency knowledge: [FULL STORY]   Hot Weather, Cool Flicks Summer movie preview. When it comes to summer movies, just one word comes to mind – BIG. Big blockbusters, big laughs, big budgets and big stars, all coming together to make this summer movie season bigger than ever. Here is a sneak peek at what’s going to be cool in the theaters when the weather gets hot. [FULL STORY]   Find Fame in the Islands Discover notable names associated with Hawaii. From police detectives to aquatic athletes and Hawaiian royalty, Hawaii has given rise to a number of famous people and locations. Explore their stories through local attractions. [FULL STORY]   Prepare to be Spellbound in Scotland The country’s landscape isn’t its only breathtaking asset. With magnificent uplands, lowlands, highlands and islands, Scotland is truly a land of enchantment. Mountains rising 4,000 feet tempt ambitious climbers while sprawling country meadows and fields inspire artists from around the world. It’s not just the outdoors, however, that showcases Scotland’s beauty; exclusive hotels, championship athletic facilities and award-winning resorts also await the lucky visitor. [FULL STORY]   Engine Detailing 101 Delicate under hood cleaning is typically best left to dealership pros. There’s no feeling like driving your sparkling clean, fully detailed car. Gleaming paint, bright chrome and a spic-and-span interior can make an automobile look and feel like a million bucks. Some enthusiasts, however, want to take things one step further and make sure that when they pop the hood, the engine compartment looks just as spectacular as the rest of the vehicle. [FULL STORY]   Renewable Work What is a “Green-Collar” job? Bryan Walsh, Time magazine’s environmental columnist, wrote an article entitled What Is a Green-Collar Job, Exactly? In it, he interviewed Phil Angelides, a venture capitalist and the 2006 Democratic candidate for governor of California on this very subject. As one of the leading proponents of “green-collar” work, Angelides offered the following definition of a green-collar job. “It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment." [FULL STORY]   Prepare Yourself Tips for surviving a natural disaster. It seems like every day, some new and depressing natural disaster is featured on the news. They’re often in faraway places, but what about when they do hit close to home? Will you be ready? No one wants to think about the possibility of experiencing a natural disaster, but preparedness is half the battle. By utilizing these simple tips, you’ll be ready should the unthinkable occur. [FULL STORY]   Budget Decorating Create a big impact with small changes. Do you put up with a drab or outdated interior design because you don’t think you have the budget to splurge on a new look? Making small changes to your décor can have a bold impact on the appearance and mood of your home without making a large dent in your wallet. It’s easy to fake the feeling of a total makeover without spending big bucks simply by trying a few of these ideas. [FULL STORY]   Published by Tony Group Autoplex Includes copyrighted material of IMakeNews, Inc. and its suppliers. TELL A FRIEND     mobile menu    Bookmark & Share:                    ARCHIVE March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 [MORE]

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