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The Hidden Benefits of Our Car Culture

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The automobile has been the cornerstone to our society for such a lengthy amount of time that it has been ingrained within our culture. We can’t turn on the T.V. without seeing some form of car advertisement at least once or twice during the night. We also see billboards, magazine ads, and many sponsored events by the big automobile manufacturers.

Toyota Outlines Next Generation 2015 Prius Hybrid

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Close to two decades ago, Toyota launched what was largely considered at the time as an geeky experiment for a hybrid model using both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor for its motivation, the Prius. The Prius was so eco-friendly that the government offered incentives to Prius owners at tax time. Open up your tax estimator as the benefits just keep coming. The Toyota Prius is currently in its third generation with Toyota actively developing its successor that will launch in 2015. While it’s too early for Toyota to tease the appearance of the next Prius, the Japanese carmaker has outlined technical details and even targets for fuel economy, with the company stating that it expects to continue its practice of reducing fuel economy by around 10 percent with each new generation of the Prius.

The Statistics of Car Crashes Based On Where You Live and How Old You Are

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Have you ever stopped to consider your chances of being involved or injured in a car crash? People generally don’t expect to be in an accident or think much about whether it will happen to them.

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Ultra

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Audi launched its new production model, the A3 1.6 TDI Ultra. The new model called Ultra, becouse it is the Audi’s most fuel-efficient car currently on sale. The ‘Ultra’ designation stands for the brand’s commitment to sustainability. Audi A3 1.6 TDI Ultra powered by a 109hp 1.6-liter diesel engine, an average fuel consumption of just 3.2 liters/100 km (73.5 US mpg).

Keeping Car Costs Down is Easy if You’re Willing to Exert a Little Effort

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According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), driving a car costs about $9,000 per year. This is almost one-third the average cost of a car ($30,500) in 2012.

In a tough economy, almost anything that saves money is welcomed with open arms. Fortunately, car ownership provides many opportunities to cut costs.

Porsche Builds Special 911

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Porsche doing a custom variant of their 911 hot car, in order to honor the 5 million Facebook fans they had back then.
Porsche 911 Special has been revealed, sporting a blue finish with white accents – the colors of Mark Zuckerberg’s FB platform.

New Renault Clio R.S. 200 as a Gordini Model

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Take a look at photo above. Its a new Renault Clio R.S. 200. That’s what Renault has been doing with the Gordini garage for the past few years. Renault bosses have admitted their wrongdoing with the Gordini name and have vowed to use it in the future exclusively on RenaultSport (RS) versions, which would come with added power and suspension changes, as well as on track and rally models.

Car Fest

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There are some great new cars on the market these days but more and more people are opting for cars which have a timeless quality to them. Classic cars are popular among those who love the look and feel which you just don’t get with modern cars.

Car Insurance 101 – What You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know

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Car insurance is an unavoidable fact of U.S.-based car ownership. A lot of state regulations require it, and different states require different particulars in the type of

Handy Hints for Reducing Your Car Insurance Costs

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There’s no denying that the cost of driving a car has dramatically increased over the past few years. And all signs point to this trend continuing, with various expenses – such as tax and insurance – rising steeply against inflation. And yet, a large majority of people continue to drive, and to look around for ways to make these costs more manageable.