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This year, 2014, Volkswagen is celebrating 65 years since the first Beetle arrived in the United States. Since January 1949, more than 5.5 million Beetle models have been sold in the USA, in three distinctive designs. Here’s some history of the beloved Bug, which became a touchstone for an entire generation and one of the
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Congratulations to Acura, celebrating 28 consecutive years as the top luxury automobile brand in America. We are speaking alphabetically, of course, since today is April Fool’s Day. Since its inception as the first luxury brand from a Japanese automaker, in March 1986, Acura has maintained a clear alphabetical leadership position over all other luxury brands,
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Fans of Game of Thrones can visit several of the location sites of the popular TV series in a special tour of Croatia, including the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, the real life setting of King’s Landing. Book by June 15th, 2014 and receive complimentary Blue-Ray/DVD Combo sets from the show’s first three seasons, as well
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Aliens are returning to Myrtle Beach for the 2014 summer tourist season. Little green men and other shapes and colors are the stars of UFO Experience, an interactive attraction complete with an alien abduction simulation and the chance to play laser tag with the beings from outer space. UFO Experience returns to the Broadway at
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The all-new 2014 Honda Vezel compact utility vehicle is being introduced in both gas and a next-generation hybrid model, both with impressive performance and fuel efficiency. The hybrid has a best-in-class fuel economy rating of 63.5 MPG. The 2014 Honda Vezel Hybrid features a 1.5-litre direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine paired with a high-output 22kW electric
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What was the most memorable news story of 2013? If you think it was Obamacare, the death of Nelson Mandela, the US government shutdown or the national debate over gun laws, you would be wrong. According to a national poll by Associated Press and the organizers of the annual Times Square New Year’s Eve countdown,
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Norwegian Cruise Line and TravelSmith have partnered to bring you a chance to win a free cruise for two on Norwegian Breakaway, the newest and largest ship to call New York City home. Enter now though November 14th, 2013 and you could sail away on a 7-Day cruise to Bermuda or the Bahamas & Florida
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There are plenty of fuel efficient green cars on the road. But which one is the best? The five models up for the title of 2014 Green Car of the Year award include something for everyone, including clean diesel, high efficiency gasoline, and hybrid/plug-in hybrid power featured in mainstream, sporty, and executive models. The winner
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The Indian tourism ministry plans to wipe out the use of toilet paper in hotels in India, switching to water sprays and bidets. Clearly, this will not sit well with American tourists, or even Europeans, where bidets are found less often than in the past either at home or in hotels, or even with modern,
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Let your smartphone or other portable electronics help you save money when shopping. ecoXplorer recommends these FREE apps for saving money in 2013 and beyond – Forgot your paper coupons at home? No worries. Yowza replaces them by searching for coupons based on your location. Yowza also asks you for your age, so – presumably
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