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			<title><![CDATA[What's Your Style???]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*Hot Wheels: What Your Car Says About Your Style (http://www.refinery29.com/the_goods/high_speed_style_our_2010_car.php)*

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What would James Bond be without a sporty two-seater that drives women crazy and dispatches enemies with concealed hellfire missiles? Just an overdressed guy on the bicycle, that's what. And what would Cher Horowitz be without her white Wrangler with a "monster sound system" and rearview mirror angled perfectly for lipstick touchups on the go? Like, the loser-iest girl in all of SoCal, right? Whether you're real or fictional, a car that speaks to your personality and style, extends your taste beyond the clothes on your back and makes you a style icon that can move a mile a minute. Of course, you have to choose carefully. Take a look our guide to what autos tell us about their drivers before you get behind the wheel.

*The Land Rover Defender*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-land-rover.jpg 

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*You Are: The Rugged Traveler*

You live in tough jeans and fine plaid, as tried and true as the beast you drive. Your wardrobe lives up to your wilderness lifestyle (ok, Fairfield County wilderness). In the cupholder you'll find a Vitamin Water, a Powerbar, and a map to the best ski spots north of Boston.
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*The Honda CR-Z*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-cr-z.jpg 

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*You Are:The Concrete Environmentalist.*

Now that hybrids look presentable, you're down with saving the environment. Sleek and sporty, the CR-Z is goes well with a streamlined outfit and bottle of Kombucha.
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*Vintage Mustang*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-mustang.jpg 

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*You Are: Riff-Raff*

Behind the wheel of a vintage Mustang, there usually sits a person with attitude. It takes a certain kind of swagger to carry this car off, or&#8212;we're assuming&#8212;a certain type of mid-life crisis. When you're tooling around in this, you're telling other cars to back off because you're wild, unpredictable, and all you need is your jeans, tee, and leather jacket. You eat Mini Coopers for breakfast.
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*The 1968 Jaguar E Type*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-jaguar.jpg 

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*You Are: The Double Agent*

We can't hold it against anybody for wanting some escapism in life, and what better way to do it than to play secret agent once you're on the road? For those who can swallow the $100,000 price tag, we're sure they've got impeccably tailored suiting to match (appropriate for both the boardroom and dangling from wire cables).
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*The Nissan Cube Chrome*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-cube.jpg 

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*You Are: The Tasteless Hipster*

The Cube might seem so ugly it's good, but trust us. It's just plain ugly. But if you're adamant on bucking the trend, there's plenty of storage space back there for your Brooklyn Flea finds and empty bottles of Colt 54. Don't worry, we won't tell anybody you've got Dave Matthews playing on the iPod ready-stereo.
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*The Mercedes-Benz Wagon*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-mercedez-wagon.jpg 

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*You Are: The Urban "Naturale"*

The one behind the wheel of an old Mercedes wagon doesn't let the car define them. They're above material things like labels and daily showers. Don't believe us? Swing by Freeman's and see for yourself. Beware, the backseat of this car is pebbled with sunflower seed shells from his recent trip to Maine.
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The Neiman Marcus Cupcake Car
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-cupcake.jpg 

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*You Are: The Sweetie*

It only goes 7mph, but with all the crowds that will flock to you, it wouldn't be safe any other way. Best of all, Santa drives one!
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*The Hummer H2*
Image: http://www.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/cars-style-hummer.jpg 

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*You Are: A Douchebag.*

When spiking your hair, just remember... we hate you twice as much as you love yourself. The douchebag behind the wheel is often spotted with unneccessarily tight t-shirts and a thermos full of Jaegerbombs. Note: In stretched form, the H2 will often carry girls with bridal sashes, tiaras, and tramp stamps.
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Come on! Spill it out! What's your style???? Even if you don't own a car, just pick one that appeals to you!]]></description>
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				What would James Bond be without a sporty two-seater that drives women crazy and dispatches enemies with concealed hellfire missiles? Just an overdressed guy on the bicycle, that's what. And what would Cher Horowitz be without her white Wrangler with a &quot;monster sound system&quot; and rearview mirror angled perfectly for lipstick touchups on the go? Like, the loser-iest girl in all of SoCal, right? Whether you're real or fictional, a car that speaks to your personality and style, extends your taste beyond the clothes on your back and makes you a style icon that can move a mile a minute. Of course, you have to choose carefully. Take a look our guide to what autos tell us about their drivers before you get behind the wheel.<br />
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<b><font color="Red">The Land Rover Defender</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: The Rugged Traveler</b><br />
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You live in tough jeans and fine plaid, as tried and true as the beast you drive. Your wardrobe lives up to your wilderness lifestyle (ok, Fairfield County wilderness). In the cupholder you'll find a Vitamin Water, a Powerbar, and a map to the best ski spots north of Boston.
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">The Honda CR-Z</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are:The Concrete Environmentalist.</b><br />
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Now that hybrids look presentable, you're down with saving the environment. Sleek and sporty, the CR-Z is goes well with a streamlined outfit and bottle of Kombucha.
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">Vintage Mustang</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: Riff-Raff</b><br />
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Behind the wheel of a vintage Mustang, there usually sits a person with attitude. It takes a certain kind of swagger to carry this car off, or&#8212;we're assuming&#8212;a certain type of mid-life crisis. When you're tooling around in this, you're telling other cars to back off because you're wild, unpredictable, and all you need is your jeans, tee, and leather jacket. You eat Mini Coopers for breakfast.
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">The 1968 Jaguar E Type</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: The Double Agent</b><br />
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We can't hold it against anybody for wanting some escapism in life, and what better way to do it than to play secret agent once you're on the road? For those who can swallow the $100,000 price tag, we're sure they've got impeccably tailored suiting to match (appropriate for both the boardroom and dangling from wire cables).
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">The Nissan Cube Chrome</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: The Tasteless Hipster</b><br />
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The Cube might seem so ugly it's good, but trust us. It's just plain ugly. But if you're adamant on bucking the trend, there's plenty of storage space back there for your Brooklyn Flea finds and empty bottles of Colt 54. Don't worry, we won't tell anybody you've got Dave Matthews playing on the iPod ready-stereo.
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">The Mercedes-Benz Wagon</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: The Urban &quot;Naturale&quot;</b><br />
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The one behind the wheel of an old Mercedes wagon doesn't let the car define them. They're above material things like labels and daily showers. Don't believe us? Swing by Freeman's and see for yourself. Beware, the backseat of this car is pebbled with sunflower seed shells from his recent trip to Maine.
			
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</div>The Neiman Marcus Cupcake Car<br />
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				<b>You Are: The Sweetie</b><br />
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It only goes 7mph, but with all the crowds that will flock to you, it wouldn't be safe any other way. Best of all, Santa drives one!
			
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</div><b><font color="Red">The Hummer H2</font></b><br />
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				<b>You Are: A Douchebag.</b><br />
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When spiking your hair, just remember... we hate you twice as much as you love yourself. The douchebag behind the wheel is often spotted with unneccessarily tight t-shirts and a thermos full of Jaegerbombs. Note: In stretched form, the H2 will often carry girls with bridal sashes, tiaras, and tramp stamps.
			
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</div>Come on! Spill it out! What's your style???? Even if you don't own a car, just pick one that appeals to you!</div>

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			<title>$3.00 Credit card puirchase limit @ Shell</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:09:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I was on my lunch break and I headed over to Shell gas station that I haven't visited.  I decide to go there because they have hot chocolate for me to warm up during chilly weather.  I've been outside all morning.  I went in and pulled syrofoam cup and filled it w/ hot chocolate.  After putting lid on and walked to cashier and set it on cashier table.  I pulled out my ATM card and handed it to her.  She frowned at me and said something.  I pointed my finger to ear " I'm deaf" and she pointed toward to near middle edge of glass table with note taped on it "$3.00 and up for Credit Card Purchase".  She said must pay in cash for $1.38 for drink.  I showed her my wallet, no cash.  She was :pissed: at me and said you shouldn't fill it up first place.  I told her firmly, I Didn't Know it!!!  Then she took my ATM card and swiped it and printed out and I signed it.  She was mad at me.  Who cares!! I told her a lot of places never require that!! I walked out and sipping hot chocolate and drove out.

Sheesh that "credit card charge" limit are too old!! Lot of different places don't do that anymore.  I won't visit Shell station in Mission, KS anymore!  What a crap!

Have u ever experience like this at Gas Station that they require cash if below certain amt purchase before using Credit Card or ATM card.

Catty]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I was on my lunch break and I headed over to Shell gas station that I haven't visited.  I decide to go there because they have hot chocolate for me to warm up during chilly weather.  I've been outside all morning.  I went in and pulled syrofoam cup and filled it w/ hot chocolate.  After putting lid on and walked to cashier and set it on cashier table.  I pulled out my ATM card and handed it to her.  She frowned at me and said something.  I pointed my finger to ear &quot; I'm deaf&quot; and she pointed toward to near middle edge of glass table with note taped on it &quot;$3.00 and up for Credit Card Purchase&quot;.  She said must pay in cash for $1.38 for drink.  I showed her my wallet, no cash.  She was :pissed: at me and said you shouldn't fill it up first place.  I told her firmly, I Didn't Know it!!!  Then she took my ATM card and swiped it and printed out and I signed it.  She was mad at me.  Who cares!! I told her a lot of places never require that!! I walked out and sipping hot chocolate and drove out.<br />
<br />
Sheesh that &quot;credit card charge&quot; limit are too old!! Lot of different places don't do that anymore.  I won't visit Shell station in Mission, KS anymore!  What a crap!<br />
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Have u ever experience like this at Gas Station that they require cash if below certain amt purchase before using Credit Card or ATM card.<br />
<br />
Catty</div>

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			<title>Gas Cap?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Which side of the car is the gas cap on your vehicle?

Is it on the passenger side or the driver side?

Do you like where it is?

On my car, it's on the driver side... which is convenient since I can pull up to the gas pump, get out, and pump gas... instead of walking around to the other side of the car.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Which side of the car is the gas cap on your vehicle?<br />
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Is it on the passenger side or the driver side?<br />
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Do you like where it is?<br />
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On my car, it's on the driver side... which is convenient since I can pull up to the gas pump, get out, and pump gas... instead of walking around to the other side of the car.</div>

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			<title>130 MPH electric Motorcycle.</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:59:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Mavizen's 130 mph Electric Motorcycle Has Built-In Web Server, WiFi and Linux - Mavizen ttx02 - Gizmodo (http://gizmodo.com/5398054/mavizens-130-mph-electric-motorcycle-has-built+in-web-server-wifi-and-linux)
 
Jiro may buy it.  :giggle:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="http://gizmodo.com/5398054/mavizens-130-mph-electric-motorcycle-has-built+in-web-server-wifi-and-linux" target="_blank">Mavizen's 130 mph Electric Motorcycle Has Built-In Web Server, WiFi and Linux - Mavizen ttx02 - Gizmodo</a><br />
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Jiro may buy it.  :giggle:</div>

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			<dc:creator>Chevy57</dc:creator>
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			<title>2008 jeep grand cherokee srt-8</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I worked on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 last week ago at the gas station for the front brake job. The RO invoice paper states "CUSTOMER REQUEST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS". Here is a nice detail of a 2008 Jeep 
G-Cherokee SRT-8:
 -Hemi 6.1L V8, handsome aluminum intake manifold, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), 8 plug coils (twin plugs in one coil), 2- TWC (three way catalytic
converter) and 4 HO2S
 -20 inch rims, real heavy wheel
 -Front Brembo disc brake calipers, very lightest aluminum caliper, weight about 2 LBS.
 -Big front rotors, size 14 inches diameter and 1.250 (1 1/4) thickness, found heavy scored on the surfaces of the rotors similar to MBZs/BMWs, replaced 2 new rotors/pads
 -Blilstein struts on 4 corners, handsome AWD with aluminum front knuckles, front CV shafts 
 -4 link rear suspension with a long panhard link and aluminum driveshaft
 - Easy access to serpentine belt under the vehicle better than remove air duct and fan shroud on the top
After the front brake job, I took it for road test. I cant believe that the 6.1 motor produces a lot of torque on the straight road, didnt rev up over 2500 RPM. The power and ride/handle charcartic that I describe it as a Vette, The 
brake performance is incredible as the BMWs. I love it but I dislike ETC and AWD. I want to add this high performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 to my Xmas wish list. Hey the gas is horrible?? Not bother me. :cool2:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I worked on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 last week ago at the gas station for the front brake job. The RO invoice paper states &quot;CUSTOMER REQUEST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS&quot;. Here is a nice detail of a 2008 Jeep <br />
G-Cherokee SRT-8:<br />
 -Hemi 6.1L V8, handsome aluminum intake manifold, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), 8 plug coils (twin plugs in one coil), 2- TWC (three way catalytic<br />
converter) and 4 HO2S<br />
 -20 inch rims, real heavy wheel<br />
 -Front Brembo disc brake calipers, very lightest aluminum caliper, weight about 2 LBS.<br />
 -Big front rotors, size 14 inches diameter and 1.250 (1 1/4) thickness, found heavy scored on the surfaces of the rotors similar to MBZs/BMWs, replaced 2 new rotors/pads<br />
 -Blilstein struts on 4 corners, handsome AWD with aluminum front knuckles, front CV shafts <br />
 -4 link rear suspension with a long panhard link and aluminum driveshaft<br />
 - Easy access to serpentine belt under the vehicle better than remove air duct and fan shroud on the top<br />
After the front brake job, I took it for road test. I cant believe that the 6.1 motor produces a lot of torque on the straight road, didnt rev up over 2500 RPM. The power and ride/handle charcartic that I describe it as a Vette, The <br />
brake performance is incredible as the BMWs. I love it but I dislike ETC and AWD. I want to add this high performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 to my Xmas wish list. Hey the gas is horrible?? Not bother me. :cool2:</div>

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			<dc:creator>deafsmogtech</dc:creator>
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			<title>Dumb driver!</title>
			<link>http://www.alldeaf.com/auto-talk/71503-dumb-driver.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[You won't believe this! Unreal!

:-o

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/11/02/jvm.drunk.driver.reports.self.cnn)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>You won't believe this! Unreal!<br />
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:-o<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/11/02/jvm.drunk.driver.reports.self.cnn" target="_blank">Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com</a></div>

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			<dc:creator>diehardbiker</dc:creator>
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			<title>Why Buick?</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I was driving to home from work today and I noticed many black people driving Buick cars. I wondering why so popular in Buick?</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I was driving to home from work today and I noticed many black people driving Buick cars. I wondering why so popular in Buick?</div>

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			<dc:creator>Christer</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Not Your Grandpa's Buick]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Image: http://thecourtesyblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/2010_buick_lacrosse_top.jpg 


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Mt-Tremblant, Que. - When General Motors announced it would be dropping the Pontiac and Saturn brands for 2010, many people wondered why Buick didn't get the axe instead. In short, the answer is China.

While Buick has an unshakable reputation of being associated with an aging demographic, not to mention an unhealthy sales situation in North America, this is not the case in the world's fastest-growing automotive market. In China, Buick is a status symbol. The last Emperor owned two Buicks, while the young and wealthy aspire to be seen in one. It should come as no surprise that Buick has sold more cars in China than in North America for several years running.

China is expected to pass North America and become the world's largest new car market this year and expectations are that more than 130 million new vehicles will be sold there by 2020. And given its prestigious status, GM figures that it can capture a major share of the action with Buick.

Accordingly, the 2010 LaCrosse is aimed squarely at the Chinese, but it will also play a major role in other markets around the world as a means of building the Buick brand. While the interior was designed in China, the exterior was penned at GM's American design centre, while the platform was developed in Germany.

The result is a Buick with the interior space and luxuries typically associated with the brand, accompanied by an unexpected level of driving dynamics. If Buick's international intentions weren't clear enough, it's worth noting that the LaCrosse will be built in Kansas City, Korea and China, and that it will be sold in numerous markets around the world including Japan.

Compared to the outgoing Allure, the LaCrosse is contemporarily styled with a masculine stance aided by large wheels and tires. The characteristic Buick waterfall grill and portholes are present, but rather than being mounted on the fenders, the vents have been tacked onto the top of the hood making them look like an afterthought. While we understand GM's desire to preserve some Buick heritage, it's time to sink this ancient styling cue and perhaps lose more of the chrome trim.
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* First drive: 2010 Buick LaCrosse - 1 - *- Autos - MSN CA (http://autos.ca.msn.com/reviews/2010/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22366786)

Looks good! Nice improvement. So that's where GM put Canada's tax dollars towards. :hmm:*]]></description>
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				Mt-Tremblant, Que. - When General Motors announced it would be dropping the Pontiac and Saturn brands for 2010, many people wondered why Buick didn't get the axe instead. In short, the answer is China.<br />
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While Buick has an unshakable reputation of being associated with an aging demographic, not to mention an unhealthy sales situation in North America, this is not the case in the world's fastest-growing automotive market. In China, Buick is a status symbol. The last Emperor owned two Buicks, while the young and wealthy aspire to be seen in one. It should come as no surprise that Buick has sold more cars in China than in North America for several years running.<br />
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China is expected to pass North America and become the world's largest new car market this year and expectations are that more than 130 million new vehicles will be sold there by 2020. And given its prestigious status, GM figures that it can capture a major share of the action with Buick.<br />
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Accordingly, the 2010 LaCrosse is aimed squarely at the Chinese, but it will also play a major role in other markets around the world as a means of building the Buick brand. While the interior was designed in China, the exterior was penned at GM's American design centre, while the platform was developed in Germany.<br />
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The result is a Buick with the interior space and luxuries typically associated with the brand, accompanied by an unexpected level of driving dynamics. If Buick's international intentions weren't clear enough, it's worth noting that the LaCrosse will be built in Kansas City, Korea and China, and that it will be sold in numerous markets around the world including Japan.<br />
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Compared to the outgoing Allure, the LaCrosse is contemporarily styled with a masculine stance aided by large wheels and tires. The characteristic Buick waterfall grill and portholes are present, but rather than being mounted on the fenders, the vents have been tacked onto the top of the hood making them look like an afterthought. While we understand GM's desire to preserve some Buick heritage, it's time to sink this ancient styling cue and perhaps lose more of the chrome trim.
			
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