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It’s award season in the automotive industry, too. Which models will get the auto version of the Oscar at the upcoming New York International Auto Show? Here are the contenders for the 2015 World Car of the Year awards, including some brands and models not sold in the USA. Just like Hollywood’s Academy Awards, there
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It’s award season – for movies, TV shows, and for the best new cars of 2014. These models are Red Carpet winners – 2014 Chevrolet Impala – Named the Best of 2014 by Cars.com, for its improved performance and power, luxurious interior, top-of-the-line technology and value for price. “Once a bland sedan, the new Impala
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What are the most ethical travel destinations in the world? Ask the California-based nonprofit Ethical Traveler group, which researches and publishes a top ten. The decision is based on a combination of its human rights and social welfare record, environmental protection including animal welfare, and its appeal as a travel destination. The list includes only
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What are the best 2014 car models? That depends who you ask. These are the top six models named by the respected automotive website Cars.com, for quality, innovation and value. In alphabetical order, and with the reasons for their selection: 2014 Acura MDX: The MDX is the best example of where Acura excels most, which
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If you are in the market for a new car, consider these 2014 best buy recommendations from the editors of Consumers Digest. The ratings are published in the December 2013 issues now on sale, and on the Consumers Digest website. The Best Buy recommendations are based on behind-the-wheel driving experience, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty,
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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 from the magazine Green Car Journal include something for everyone, including clean diesel, high efficiency gasoline, and hybrid/plug-in hybrid power featured in mainstream,
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Mother Nature is giving us her annual technicolor show. Since some of the most beautiful roads in the USA – in national parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone – are closed because of the US government shutdown, here are six alternative great drives in the USA to enjoy, whether you are a driving enthusiast, fall
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Let your smartphone or other portable electronics help you save money when shopping. ecoXplorer recommends these FREE apps – 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 – I would not get the same
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The Fourth of July and fireworks displays go together like hot dogs and mustard, kids and ice cream. Here are four of the best places in the United States for Fourth of July celebrations: New York City — The biggest and best, of course, is the annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, the nation’s
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Scroll through 100 years plus of Indianapolis 500 pace cars, from 1911 to 2013, with the model name and driver of each one. Even if you aren’t a diehard motors ports fan, this is a virtual drive through the history of our love affair with the automotibile. The list of Indy 500 pace cars includes
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