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	<title>Quercu's Car Blog &#187; Auto News</title>
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		<title>Top Safety Features/Tips!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this day and age, trying to find the right car for you can be almost an impossible task, as there are a ton of different cars that you need to look into and research before choosing.  I am about to make your life quite a bit easier by compiling some of the top safety [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/PMN_omega_wideweb__470x3720.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-163" title="PMN_omega_wideweb__470x372,0" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/PMN_omega_wideweb__470x3720-265x209.jpg" alt="PMN_omega_wideweb__470x372,0" width="265" height="209" /></a>In this day and age, trying to find the right car for you can be almost an impossible task, as there are a ton of different cars that you need to look into and research before choosing.  I am about to make your life quite a bit easier by compiling some of the top safety features and tips that you should be looking for!</p>
<p>For one, a navigation system is a fantastic way to ensure that if you do get into an accident that the police are notified so that they can get you help.  OnStar is a fantastic navigation system that can truly do anything that you need it to do.</p>
<p>You also want to make sure that whatever car you are considering tests high in the crash test scores.</p>
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		<title>Purple Is One Spring Color!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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When you think about it, spring and summer are right around the corner and just like in fashion, car colors change up and I can promise that there are very spring colors out there for your car.  Purple is one color that you certainly need to make sure that you look into whenever you are [...]]]></description>
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<p>When you think about it, spring and summer are right around the corner and just like in fashion, car colors change up and I can promise that there are very spring colors out there for your car.  Purple is one color that you certainly need to make sure that you look into whenever you are looking to deck your car out in spring colors.</p>
<p>Now, there are many different colors of purple out there too and you want to make sure that you get one that is bright, brilliant and looks fantastic in the sunlight.  Think about it, driving around in a car that is not only very spring-like but also looks awesome?  You can not beat it!</p>
<p>Pretty soon you will be able to drive around in the nice and warm weather – so make sure you get yourself a purple car!</p>
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		<title>Hyundai extends and expands Assurance program for 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, Hyundai won several different awards for it’s marketing efforts and I can tell you that Hyundai is certainly centering their efforts on the customer more than anything – hence the reason for the Hyundai Assurance Program.  If you are not familiar with this particular program, that is what we are going to talk [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/hyundai-assurance.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-145" title="Hyundai" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/hyundai-assurance-265x103.jpg" alt="Hyundai" width="265" height="103" /></a>This year, Hyundai won several different awards for it’s marketing efforts and I can tell you that Hyundai is certainly centering their efforts on the customer more than anything – hence the reason for the Hyundai Assurance Program.  If you are not familiar with this particular program, that is what we are going to talk about below.</p>
<p>The Hyundai Assurance Program is a program that allows Hyundai to take back the car if the customer lost their job.  With all of the lay-offs that have been happening nowadays, I can tell you that this program really helped and now Hyundai is extending it through 2010.</p>
<p>Personally, I think that Hyundai is the best company to purchase your car from – not only is the product incredible, but the assurance program really makes sure that you can return the car if your lose your income.</p>
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		<title>Toyota Debuts an MVP</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Auto News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just recently, Toyota unveiled their brand spanking new Sienna MVP.  It received its debut at Los Angeles&#8217; 2009 auto show.
This Sienna marks the third generation for the brand.  It seems to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors in a number of ways, such as with the fact that it is pretty convention, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toyota-Sienna.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-142" title="Toyota Sienna" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toyota-Sienna-265x198.jpg" alt="Toyota Sienna" width="265" height="198" /></a>Just recently, Toyota unveiled their brand spanking new Sienna MVP.  It received its debut at Los Angeles&#8217; 2009 auto show.</p>
<p>This Sienna marks the third generation for the brand.  It seems to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors in a number of ways, such as with the fact that it is pretty convention, especially for a full sized MVP.  This is especially true when you take into consideration the Toyota Sienna&#8217;s aspirations for marketing.</p>
<p>However, there are many innovative features as well &#8212; features that are, in fact, innovative but functional, which is really rather refreshing.  Most of that innovation takes place in the interior, but there are surprises on the exterior as well.</p>
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		<title>Citroen Revolte Concept Has Been Approved For Production!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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A couple of months ago – this was a car that was revealed at the Frankfurt show.  While most people agree that the Citroen Revolte Concept is not exactly the best looking thing around the expo, I have to disagree.  I actually think that this car is pretty interesting and recently, this particular concept car [...]]]></description>
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<p>A couple of months ago – this was a car that was revealed at the Frankfurt show.  While most people agree that the Citroen Revolte Concept is not exactly the best looking thing around the expo, I have to disagree.  I actually think that this car is pretty interesting and recently, this particular concept car actually just got approved for production. </p>
<p>It will carry the DS2 badge for right now and while most people hate this car … it is certainly different looking in my mind.  The color however is something that could be left off, but I am sure – hopefully – that another color will be introduced.  As of right now, the estimation is going to be 2011 but you could be seeing this car on the streets sooner.</p>
<p>The states though?  We will never see the Citroen Revolte Concept on the streets, for it is just a European car.</p>
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		<title>J.D. Power predicts October car sales will be down just 6%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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It is almost Halloween and you know what that means?  Well, it means that not only do you get to dress up, but it actually marks the end of the month as well and we all know what that means – the end of a period usually. 
October might not actually look as bad as many [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is almost Halloween and you know what that means?  Well, it means that not only do you get to dress up, but it actually marks the end of the month as well and we all know what that means – the end of a period usually. </p>
<p>October might not actually look as bad as many people thought it would for car sales, however according to J.D. Power, the industry that forecasts for pretty much anything sees that October sales are actually down just about 6%.</p>
<p>From what I originally thought, this is actually really good – however, this is the first time in about 17 months that sales have been under the double digits, which is really good isn’t it?</p>
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		<title>The Mercedes-Benz S500 Vision Plug-In Hybrid &#8212; Rocks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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When I first heard that Mercedes-Benz is going to be making their own hybrid car … it blew my mind, completely!  While Mercedes is known for their luxury cars, I did not think that they would also make up their own hybrid, however, the Mercedes-Benz S500 Vision Plug-In Hybrid was debuted at the Frankfurt Motor [...]]]></description>
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<p>When I first heard that Mercedes-Benz is going to be making their own hybrid car … it blew my mind, completely!  While Mercedes is known for their luxury cars, I did not think that they would also make up their own hybrid, however, the Mercedes-Benz S500 Vision Plug-In Hybrid was debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this week.  Right now – it is in concept form, however, it is going to look awesome!</p>
<p>The Mercedes-Benz S500 Vision Plug-In Hybrid is going to have a 3.5-liter, V6 that is mated to a battery.  The battery is going to be larger capacity lithium-ion and is going to be pretty awesome and last quite a while as well. </p>
<p>If you are looking for luxury in combination with hybrid, the Mercedes-Benz S500 Vision Plug-In Hybrid is going to be the right car for you!</p>
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		<title>The Praying Mantis of Automobiles</title>
		<link>http://www.quercusancn.org/cars/the-praying-mantis-of-automobiles</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are viewing the Bertone Mantide.  In Italian, mantide means &#8220;praying mantis.&#8221;  The car is street legal, and a one off that Stile Bertone developed for a client.  Jason Castriota, former designer for Pininfarina.  
The car is based around the Corvette ZR1&#8217;s powertrain and underpinnings.  However, its carbon fiber body [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Bertone-Mantide.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-121" title="Bertone Mantide" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Bertone-Mantide-265x176.jpg" alt="Bertone Mantide" width="265" height="176" /></a>You are viewing the Bertone Mantide.  In Italian, mantide means &#8220;praying mantis.&#8221;  The car is street legal, and a one off that Stile Bertone developed for a client.  Jason Castriota, former designer for Pininfarina.  </p>
<p>The car is based around the Corvette ZR1&#8217;s powertrain and underpinnings.  However, its carbon fiber body and its interior are not only completely original, they help make the car lighter by over two hundred pounds.</p>
<p>The car was inspired by jet fighter aircraft, especially in terms of the canopy and the fuselage, which is shaped like a teardrop.  </p>
<p>It features butterfly doors as well; the overall design makes for what looks quite a lot like flying buttresses in the rear.</p>
<p>Its edges are sharper and the car itself is more aggressive than the Corvette, and there are a number of distinctive details.</p>
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		<title>American Cars: They Are Making A Come Back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The reason why the automotive world for America has gone downhill is because American cars … in a lot of people’s minds have gone downhill with no recover.  Well ladies and gentlemen, Autoblog.com has done a poll and well – 80% of people actually said that they would consider purchasing an American car whereas less [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/76505311-620op.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-118" title="American Cars" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/76505311-620op-265x170.jpg" alt="American Cars" width="265" height="170" /></a>The reason why the automotive world for America has gone downhill is because American cars … in a lot of people’s minds have gone downhill with no recover.  Well ladies and gentlemen, Autoblog.com has done a poll and well – 80% of people actually said that they would consider purchasing an American car whereas less than 50% said they would consider purchasing an Asian or European car.</p>
<p>However, that does not mean that all American cars are created equally, confidence right now is all in Ford.  Most people have switched the gears in their head and have changed the direction of their choice back to Ford, where as lately, it seems that Ford is not a brand to be trusted.</p>
<p>Personally, I like any kind of car, as long as it runs, however Ford is certainly ranking up there, slowly but surely!</p>
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		<title>Driving In The Right Lane &#8212; Law or No Law?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now – my in laws are from WV, however they live in NY – I’m from MI … now that you know my entire life story; there is a point to it.  My in laws and I have been arguing for months about the fact that there is nothing set in stone and no law [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Right-Lane-driving.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-114" title="Right-Lane-driving" src="http://www.quercusancn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Right-Lane-driving-265x188.jpg" alt="Right-Lane-driving" width="265" height="188" /></a>Now – my in laws are from WV, however they live in NY – I’m from MI … now that you know my entire life story; there is a point to it.  My in laws and I have been arguing for months about the fact that there is nothing set in stone and no law that prevents you from driving in the left hand lane … which is the lane that I drive all of the time – of course.</p>
<p>While I know that the left lane is the passing lane … I like driving in that lane because I do not get stuck behind any of the people that are going super slow!  However, Kansas recently passed a law that forbids anyone from driving in the left-hand lane and you strictly drive in it in order to pass and then merge over to the right.</p>
<p>To me?  That is stupid and I will probably still drive in the left lane even if I am in Kansas, however … if you want to obey the law, stay out of the left lane!</p>
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