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All it took was a major minor overhaul and some star power to get the Chrysler 200 some recognition. The car became a battle hymn for Chrysler and Detroit when home-boy rapper Eminem drove a 200 sedan in last year's Super Bowl ad campaign. The "Born of Fire" message from the two-minute spot was, more or less, "Don't Mess With Detroit."
March 28, 2012
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By MARK MAYNARD
AutoWord
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On The Road
I've admired Volkswagen New Beetle since I drove the original in 1998 and was especially enamored by the cute styling and agile handling – Yes, I said cute! And the New Beetle is a happy car, after all, how many other cars had a bud vase built into dash and make you smile every time you drive it?
March 28, 2012
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By BARBARA SCHAFFER
Auto Digest
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On The Road
If bakeries and beer gardens are high on your list of vacation amenities, you couldn't do better than a visit to Solvang, the Danish-inspired theme community just a half-hour drive from Santa Barbara. Of course there is much more, but food is a great place to start.
March 28, 2012
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By CARY ORDWAY
CaliforniaWeekend.com
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On The Road
The 2012 Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV of all time.
March 21, 2012
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Vince
Rembulat
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On The Road
MIAMI (AP) - Cruise industry leaders on Tuesday gathered for their first annual convention since the Costa Concordia disaster, driving home their commitment to safety and expressing confidence that the resulting lull in business is only temporary.
March 21, 2012
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On The Road
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, at the edge of the Rio Grande Gorge and amid the seemingly endless fields of sage, nature has been a steadfast witness to a remarkable legacy of women and the arts in Taos.
March 21, 2012
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On The Road
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) - To most of the world, the name Titanic means tragedy, spiced with romance, sacrifice and luxury. But in Belfast, where it was built, the doomed ship is a triumph of industry, enterprise and engineering.
March 21, 2012
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On The Road
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Free falling from a 60-foot tower, slipping down an oceanfront zip line or fighting through a curve in a car once driven by a NASCAR great are among the new attractions that will greet visitors to Myrtle Beach during a new beach season.
March 21, 2012
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On The Road
DEARBORN, Mich. – By looks alone, Ford appears to have a major hit on its hands with the new generation Fusion and that seems even more likely when the new technologies and fuel efficiency is factored in.
March 21, 2012
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By BARBARA and BILL SCHAFFER
Auto Digest
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On The Road
Look up the definition of a charger and you get everything from a football player to a decorative plate for a fancy table setting to a full-size Dodge sedan.
March 21, 2012
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By BARBARA and BILL SCHAFFER
Auto Digest
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On The Road
One of the best ways for California residents to pretend they're visiting some far-off, exotic destination – but save considerable time and money – is to visit one of California's true gems, Santa Catalina Island.
March 21, 2012
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By CARY ORDWAY
CaliforniaWeekend.com
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On The Road
Phil Waterford knows that he's getting a Christmas present this year that's better than most – the chance to watch his son play Division 1 basketball.
December 31, 2008
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Jason
Campbell
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On The Road
Phil Waterford wasn't in a very good place when he agreed to join another local car dealer for an afternoon out at a Modesto hang out.
December 31, 2008
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Jason
Campbell
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On The Road
