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		<title>2012 Chicago Auto Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nation’s biggest consumer show features indoor test tracks By Nina Russin Chicago is my favorite of the four major US auto shows because of its emphasis on consumers as opposed to focusing purely on journalists. On its 104th anniversary, the show continued to fine-tune its formula for reaching area car enthusiasts with indoor test tracks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Driving Tips from a Pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking ahead is the key to maintaining control By Nina Russin When I lived in Chicago, drivers prepared for winter, if for no other reason than its inevitability. In the southwestern United States where I now live, we celebrate not having to worry about snow and ice. The problem occurs when drivers who normally don’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2013 Dodge Dart</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chrysler unveils Fiat-based compact with classic nameplate By Nina Russin Chrysler announced yesterday that it’s expanding the company’s small car offerings in North America with an all-new Dart compact sedan, to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The new Dart takes its name from Dodge’s midsized model of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Los Angeles Auto Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Automakers focus on green cars and connectivity By Nina Russin The Los Angeles Auto Show’s star continues to rise, despite financial unease within the car industry. A continuing focus on green transportation solutions has piqued the interest of the international press, helping the show to attract numbers comparable to North America’s three other major shows: Detroit, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chevrolet Volt Roll-Out Expands to Arizona</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Extended range electric car now available in Phoenix dealerships Chevrolet is extending availability of the new Volt to include dealerships in Arizona, beginning with Phoenix. About 2500 of the brand’s 3000 US dealerships are signed up to participate in the Volt program. Cars are currently rolling into Phoenix stores. Tucson and other parts of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ALV of the Year Announces 2012 Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Audi, Jeep, Mazda, Subaru and Volkswagen dominate a competitive field The Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year announces the winners of its eighth annual competition, following the finals at Local Motors in Phoenix, Arizona on October 21. ALV is the only car-of-the-year program to combine the input of nationally-recognized automotive journalists with elite and area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ALV Reveals Athlete Teams</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seventy Phoenix athletes set for October 22 ride-and-drive   Seventy area athletes will meet Saturday, October 22 at Local Motors south of Phoenix to drive and evaluate finalists for the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards. Votes from the athlete teams account for fifty percent of the final tally and will be averaged with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ALV of the Year Announces Finalists</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organizers ready for ride-and-drive program on October 21 A national panel of automotive journalists has narrowed the field to the 32 finalists that will be invited to Phoenix next month for the eighth annual athletes’ ride-and-drive to determine the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year in seven categories. The Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Volkswagen Model Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified lineup gives car lovers more to love By Nina Russin Car enthusiasts love German brands for the passion they inspire. The precision engineering which is the hallmark of all German cars elevates them from a means of transportation into something transcendent. In today’s tough financial climate, luxury brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Leaf</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ninarussin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right green option By Edward Pacheco   There is a lot of discussion these days about green cars because of their impact on the environment. By driving a green car you are not only saving yourself money on gas but also helping to reduce air pollution by driving a car with fewer or no [...]]]></description>
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