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		<title>Replica Breitling Watches Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you often look through the websites, that you will find that we have lots of different categories about the replica watches and other name brands shoes, handbags and so on. But do you find the one which suits you. For I love Breitling watches very much so now I could tell you something about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you often look through the websites, that you will find that we have lots of different categories about the replica watches and other name brands shoes, handbags and so on. But do you find the one which suits you. For I love <strong>Breitling watches</strong> very much so now I could tell you something about the replica Breitling watches.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a huge range of top quality replica watches, then you can definitely find it at bookwatches.com. This is one of the best sites that I have found, because you can get the latest designer name brand watches at such low prices. I just love this site and highly recommend it for doing any gift shopping too, as you can simply and effectively order online and have the gift arrive just when you need it to. Trust me, your family and friends will be so impressed, in fact mine did not even think it was a replica watch – they thought it was the real thing.<span id="more-1916"></span></p>
<p>Bookwatches.com is leading a fashion trend. Unique designed watches and handbags of the top brands in the world can be found here. Rolex Replica, Cartier Replica, Breitling Replica, <strong>Gucci Replica watches</strong>, Omega Replica, Louis Vuitton Replica, Porsche Design Replica, Tag Heuer Replica and many more brands are supplied for your selection at your will.</p>
<p>Take a look at the series of Breitling replica watches we offer, each item of the watch Replicas Breitling is classic and fashion, yet the quality is guaranteed and prices are favorable. If you still hesitate, just bookmark bookwatches.com and check back often for the latest models, keeping in mind that they are the finest imitation among replica watches.</p>
<p>Related: Replica Rolex watches</p>
<p>Breilting is often at the forefront of the Swiss watch replicas industry, with the self-winding chronograph movement being one of their most significant breakthroughs in 1969. Breitling replica watch provides reliable timekeeping, a great variety of functions and distinctive design. Breitling replica watches are created for a man who likes distinctively ‘for-men’ accessories and devices providing utmost precision and functionality.</p>
<p>When you take a look at the magnificent range of replicas on sale, you are bound to be astounded by the sheer brilliance of the collection. One of the widest ranges of Breitling replica watches are available right replicacheck.com, and are undoubtedly the most loyalty inspiring brands in the world. When someone buys Breitling replica watches and gets used to it, he gets used to it for life! It is extremely difficult to get a person wearing a Breitling replica to move out of the brand and shift to something else.</p>
<p>Shopping <strong>Replica Breitling Watches</strong> including Chinese, Japaneses and Swiss replica Breitling watches. Great Breitling Watches- Guaranteed To Impress Others. Shop Online Now! Largest Breitling Inventory Online All Breitling Watches Since 1979. The Finest Breitling Watches is Here. Free Shipping &amp; 30 Day Returns!</p>
<p>Bookwatches.com is a wonderful site to visit to buy replica watches. There are watches of many brands available here. You just have to place an order, make necessary payments using one of the many payment options available here.</p>
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<p>Article source: <a href="http://watches4uonline.com/tag/replica-Breitling-watches/" target="_blank">http://watches4uonline.com/tag/replica-Breitling-watches/</a></p>
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		<title>The Road Ruler</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was the vehicle that got everyone noticing  when I brought this in the reunion of my class &#8216;96, inspiring double head turns and glances. That was the road ruler, the real life 2003 Dodge Durango 4&#215;2 in black, the head runner of the heat and sweat morning from the group whose noisy hilarity [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was the vehicle that got everyone noticing  when I brought this in the reunion of my class &#8216;96, inspiring double head turns and glances. That was the road ruler, the real life 2003 Dodge Durango 4&#215;2 in black, the head runner of the heat and sweat morning from the group whose noisy hilarity could be heard.</p>
<p>Truthfully, the 2003 Dodge Durango is the only sport utility vehicle that carries an open letter to the motorists when it traverses the metropolis. It has the agility that nobody in its class surpasses simply because of its perfected midsize aerodynamic body activated by its powerful 4.7 liter V8 magnum engine &#8211; the real power.<span id="more-1913"></span></p>
<p>At the present price, it is a genuine value for money and an ace to its owner. A person must spin with this in order to experience the superiority of 2003 Dodge Durango 4&#215;2. Nevertheless, these are not the reasons why everybody is catching up with the advent of this model.</p>
<p>Yes, generation of automobilists, the 2003 Dodge Durango is the real master and ruler of our roads, our free ways, our turnpikes, that when you drive, you just feel free to take your show off the road and can take you anywhere you want, whenever you want, with pride and glory of real SUV, the life utility vehicle. Please do recall that Durango with its midsize body, suits both male and lady driver sans conflicting impediments people will say, a premium favorite of both gender, notwithstanding it is now a necessity and desire of both sexes.</p>
<p>Take a look at the superior four-wheel-drive with part time drive that engage all four wheels in slippery or demanding situations and full time to just select your drive and forget it with full four wheel traction and stability on the same token that it takes thumps and thuds out bumps. Its independent suspension is ready to deal with every rut and rough stretch on-or-off pavement. This means it is not a respecter of any driver and road terrain because of stabilizer bar and a sturdy cast-no-stamped lower suspension arm working with quick ratio power steering producing versatile perfect move and ride. Moreso, with the uniquely S-shaped rear leaf spring suspension helps minimize the &#8220;crack the whip&#8221; effect vehicles experience in turns by improving the tracking of the wheels. In a nutshell, peace to the driver and comfort to the passenger.</p>
<p>Exploring more the intricacies in this road master vehicle, its intestinal fortitude that endures with excellent rigidity, prominently its unibody structure that was formed by welding together multiple pieces to form a single, solid and sturdy structure that will provide better and excellent impact protection, increase torsional stiffness, reduced vibration resulting to more secured, smoother handling and ride. These in turn help to deliver a platform that is solid, stable and safe to surely consider a vehicle a true Road Ruler. Added to this is the heavy dut, patented seven cross member frame, electrocoated and formed of 35,000-psi steel while all body auto parts panels (except roof) are galvanized steel, with key panels galvanized on both sides to scare away corrosion. All doors are laser welded for the precise joining of seams and for enduring structural integrity. We are talking now of &#8220;inside, the inside&#8221; real steel benefits and protection when accident may occur.</p>
<p>Opting now for the layered look. The outstanding Durango&#8217;s body is electro coated in a nine-step immersion process. It&#8217;s first cleaned thoroughly, then covered with corrosion &#8211; resistant phosphate coating. Next, a base coat of epoxy polyester powder is applied follow by an antichip primer. Then, this resilient foundation is topped off with the color and sealer coats. And now you know what superior process lies beneath Durango&#8217;s gleaming but very tough exterior, extending a lifetime body for another lifetime. This is a pride of the road ruler.</p>
<p>The grand expediency and suitability that the road ruler pronounces for the freight merchandise he can possess are here. The endowment is believed and proven to be with great pull. The magnum power stands out in yet another area towing capacity. Hand as much 5,750 pounds with the 4.7 liter Magnum V8. How big are these numbers by the way? Of course very big and it is a sheer rival of the capabilities of full-size sport utility vehicles.</p>
<p>At 88 cubic feet, Durango&#8217;s cargo space is flat out best-in-domestic-class. Almost big enough to echo. The standard second-row 60/40 split bench and the optional 40/20/40 second row &#8220;Fold and Tumble&#8221; split bench are easy to configure for carrying cargo, passengers or a combination thereof.</p>
<p>Whether you are a professional, a businessman, an executive, a wife, a grandma, student, what do you feel when you are inside this road ruler, a king or a queen? &#8220;He who rules the road rules the life&#8221;.</p>
<p>Jedd Sullivan is an automobile writer specializing in automobile and car accessories products and has written authoritative articles on the Automotive industry. He also works as a Market Analyst for one of the leading discount <a href="http://www.autopartsplace.com">auto parts</a> retailers in the country today.</p>
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		<title>Gas Guzzling SUV&#039;s Gouges Value</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going back to the 70&#8217;s and 80&#8217;s, if you had a family, most case scenario, you had a station wagon. Then along came the development of the SUV, a truck body on a car chassis. The SUV was a necessity for every household, even eclipsing the popularity of the minivan which was known as the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Going back to the 70&#8217;s and 80&#8217;s, if you had a family, most case scenario, you had a station wagon. Then along came the development of the SUV, a truck body on a car chassis. The SUV was a necessity for every household, even eclipsing the popularity of the minivan which was known as the family vehicle of the 90&#8217;s. The craze didn&#8217;t stop there though; larger and larger SUV&#8217;s were developed and finally came the mega-size SUV.</p>
<p>This was like a mini-van, in that it could almost hold an entire soccer team. Along with the regular SUV&#8217;s, these mega-sized SUV&#8217;s were getting on average 9-12 miles per gallon, but they were being compensated for the low gas mileage by increasing the size of the gas tank to 14 &#8211; 16 gallons. <span id="more-1910"></span></p>
<p>Shortly after the millennium shift, gas began rising at a steady pace. Every time we went to the pump the price went up a few more cents. Everyone complained, but they kept buying the SUV&#8217;s for the &#8220;size and comfort&#8221;, but as soon as the prices hit $2:50/gal. and higher, SUV consumers began to doubt their vehicles worth. Even with the extra perks, with its wide space, the amount of money people began dumping into the tank was daunting. Now with the national average of gasoline at $4.24/gal, the cost to fill those 14 gallon tanks is a hard to swallow price, of at least $60.</p>
<p>With the reality of paying close to $100 to fill up a gas tank, the popularity of the SUV has dropped drastically. With these opinions and realizations taking hold, an investment in an SUV in today&#8217;s market is considered a waste of money, if not a ridiculous notion. To add to that, the federal government is saying that the price of gas will likely rise even more.</p>
<p>In response to these rising prices, the car companies are developing Hybrids and flex-fuel engines that get over 30 mpg for the same size of vehicle. The direction is to trade in low gas mileage vehicles for something a lot more fuel efficient.  The only good news for current SUV owners is that these new vehicles still have a hefty price tag. The higher the gas prices, the more unhappy the general public and media will grow toward the SUV&#8217;s, which will in turn make its value sky rocket down. If those SUV owners don&#8217;t act now and try to sell their vehicles, they will end up having a vehicle whose value is based merely on the scrap metal that can be salvaged and recycled from its parts.</p>
<p>Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous articles about vehicle repair and automotive news.</p>
<p>Please visit <a href="http://www.quickcashauto.com">QuickCashAuto.com</a> for more information and be sure to check out our automotive blog.</p>
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		<title>How long to wait before dating after divorce</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sign up for a class at the community college again obtain out there meeting family. Before you know it, you commit have a whole new circle of friends and potential dates. finish out there and start living your life besides. Even if you do have children, you deserve some adult time shelter adult people. Get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sign up for a class at the community college again obtain out there meeting family. Before you know it, you commit have a whole new circle of friends and potential dates. finish out there and start living your life besides. Even if you do have children, you deserve some adult time shelter adult people. Get a new hair cut or a cute new outfit to signal your rebirth back game the world. convulse as incredibly as you can, even if you have to fake it at first.</p>
<p>Soon, those fake smiles bequeath turn into the authenticated thing and you will arrest the eye of a superb fellow. Take it slowly, besides realize that dating, especially next a divorce is about break further progression. trained cede be failures. You capability settle your heart bruised, maybe smooth broken a time or two before you get it right. But one shot lesson that your divorce should have taught you is this: you are far stronger than you ever thought possible and you will get through this too, better, stronger besides wiser on the other side.<span id="more-1908"></span></p>
<p>Your marriage is over. After giving yourself time to heal and to recover, it is time to move on and resume dating. But, what is the best way to go about it? There are different methods for different situations, and no one thing will work universally, but there are some general tips.</p>
<p>If there are children involved, make sure that they are okay with the whole divorce situation before changing anything else. Be aware that dating is a learning process, so proceed with caution before introducing dates to your children. Do not allow an ever changing parade of faces to come and go from your children’s lives. They have had enough upheaval already. Wait until  you yourself have gotten a bit more serious with someone before bringing the kids into it. On the other hand, do not ever hide the fact that you have children.</p>
<p>A divorce does more than change the family dynamic. Your relationship with friends will have changed as well. Though they will all deny it, your friends have all drawn battle lines before, during and after the marriage ended. No matter who has remained friends with you, the relationship itself will have changed. Maybe that single friend you have always admired can be something more now that you are single too. Feel uncomfortable with that idea? Then maybe he has other single friends he can introduce you to.</p>
<p>Questioning yourself and your attractiveness is normal after a divorce. Your husband no longer wants you after all, and you might allow yourself to think that no one else will either. Part of the healing process is knowing that your work as a human is not judged by the state of your marriage or the opinion of one man. Things did not work out with a single individual, not the whole gender.</p>
<p>The hardest part of dating after divorce, or of dating in general for that matter, is the first date. One you have made it through that very first date without a lot of emotional scars, the you will know you are on the road to recovery.</p>
<p>Sign up for a class at the community college and get out there meeting people. Before you know it, you will have a whole new circle of friends and potential dates. Get out there and start living your life again. Even if you do have children, you deserve some adult time with adult people. Get a new hair cut or a cute new outfit to signal your rebirth back into the world. Smile as much as you can, even if you have to fake it at first. Soon, those fake smiles will turn into the real thing and you will catch the eye of a nice man. Take it slowly, and realize that dating, especially after a divorce is about learning and growing. There will be failures. You might get your heart bruised, maybe even broken a time or two before you get it right. But one lesson that your divorce should have taught you is this: you are far stronger than you ever thought possible and you will get through this too, better, stronger and wiser on the other side.</p>
<p>for tips on where to meet people or stoping a painful breakup <a href="http://adviceondatingandbreakups.webs.com">Emotional Rollercoaster of Dating and Breakups</a></p>
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		<title>The Mahindra Xylo LETS ME FLY Bangkok Holiday Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attractive cars have unique features and Mahindra Xylo is the MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) that has a gamut of unique features. Here are just six of the many features that Xylo packs inside its solid frame.
Flatbed Seats
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Attractive cars have unique features and Mahindra Xylo is the MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) that has a gamut of unique features. Here are just six of the many features that Xylo packs inside its solid frame.</p>
<p><strong>Flatbed Seats</strong></p>
<p>The front seats of Xylo convert into flat beds. These flatbed front seats let you travel fully stretched. You can enjoy new degrees of comfort on long drives.<span id="more-1905"></span></p>
<p><strong>Digital Drive Assist System</strong></p>
<p>The most revolutionary feature of Mahindra Xylo is the tech-savvy Digital Drive Assist System (DDAS). It has features such as an onboard computer to calculate mileage and distance permissible. It provides useful data.</p>
<p>Standard information available includes date, time, inside and outside temperature and relative humidity, gear position, speed. The information which can be extremely useful includes how long your fuel will last, information on your average speed and instant mileage. There is also the feature which tells you which direction the Xylo is headed in.</p>
<p><strong>2 Din Audio System</strong></p>
<p>DIN refers to a standardized radio/stereo size for vehicles (large enough to accept a CD). 1 DIN is the standard DIN specification. 2 DIN or double DIN refers to units that are twice as high as the standard DIN, half DIN is half high as 1 DIN.  Xylo’s 2 Din Audio System comes with ergonomically designed buttons and a large display. It has a wide range of data input options from SD cards, USB Drives, aux-in facility and plays MP3 discs too.</p>
<p><strong>ABS (Anti-lock Braking System</strong></p>
<p>Typical ABS Brakes or Anti-Lock Braking System is composed of three components:</p>
<p>1. Electronic Control Unit</p>
<p>2. Wheel Speed Sensors</p>
<p>3. Two or more Hydraulic Valves within the brake hydraulics.</p>
<p>The Control Unit constantly monitors the speed sensors. It is meant to detect decelerations that are unusual. There will be rapid deceleration in the wheel right before it locks up. The wheel that locks up could stop spinning instantaneously Without ABS Brakes.</p>
<p>On the other hand, in a vehicle with ABS Brakes, the ABS controller understands that such rapid deceleration is impossible. So, it reduces the pressure to the brake until acceleration is detected, then it increases the pressure until a deceleration is detected again. It can do this at a very fast rate, before the tire can actually significantly change speed. This eventually leads to the tire to slow down at the same rate as the car, with the brakes keeping the car on the threshold of a lock-up. This gives the system maximum braking power.</p>
<p>Brake Pedal &#8220;Pulsation&#8221; is normal during the operation of ABS Brakes. The driver is required to keep the pressure on the brake pedal hard enough even under the pulsations. The pulsations may be quite violent, but this is normal. In an emergency stop in a car with ABS Brakes, the driver should apply the brake firmly and hold it while ABS does its work.</p>
<p><strong>Intellipark Reverse System</strong></p>
<p>Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper allow you easy and smooth reverse parking. The vehicle starts beeping when it comes within 120 cm of any object, so that you don’t inadvertently drive into the bumper of a car behind or even a wall.</p>
<p><strong>Foldable Flight Trays</strong></p>
<p>Now you can grab a bite while on a drive right inside your Mahindra Xylo. You might have seen the foldable flight trays in aircrafts, but never in a car. Mahindra Xylo also features the Foldable Flight Trays that open up from the rear of the front seats.</p>
<p>Now you know the 6 features of Mahindra Xylo which form a part of the Mahindra Xylo “LETS ME FLY” Contest. The Contest ends by 30th August, 2009 and here is what you have to do.</p>
<p>PRIZES TO BE WON.</p>
<p>Play the Xylo feature-match game and win the Bumper prize of 2 night 3 day couple holiday to Bangkok (with return airfare!), second lucky winner will get a 2 night 3 day couple holiday at Club Mahindra. First 200 entries win exciting prices like Xylo MP3 players or exclusive Xylo T-shirts.</p>
<p>Here’s how to enter the Xylo ‘Lets me fly’ contest:</p>
<p>1.    Click and drag the feature names and drop them over the correct feature pictures.</p>
<p>2.    Fill in your contact details</p>
<p>3.    Complete the Xylo slogan and click the ‘Submit’ button.</p>
<p>Click here to play the Mahindra Xylo “LETS ME FLY” Contest</p>
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		<title>Book Value Of A Gas Guzzling SUV</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you tired of high gas prices? Are you driving a gas guzzling SUV, or a similarly large sized vehicle? Many of us are already feeling the ever tightening pinch to our pocketbooks as the price of everything from food, to clothing, gets higher and higher.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you tired of high gas prices? Are you driving a gas guzzling SUV, or a similarly large sized vehicle? Many of us are already feeling the ever tightening pinch to our pocketbooks as the price of everything from food, to clothing, gets higher and higher.</p>
<p>If you are one of the many who are worried about whether or not you can still afford to drive your gas-guzzling SUV or larger sized vehicle, then now is the time to sell your vehicle. If you are considering selling your &#8220;tank&#8221;, as some would call it, in exchange for a more economical saver, than it is important to get the very best price possible. After all, as the price of gasoline continues to fluctuate, the value of your vehicle will continue to depreciate. You may find yourself upside down in a loan on one of these vehicles. You may find that nobody wants to buy something so large because of miles given per gallon.<span id="more-1902"></span></p>
<p>A smart seller should first get all of their papers in order. If you can have documentation of the condition of your vehicle, as well as proof of what maintenance has been conducted, you will get a better price for your vehicle. You may consider purchasing a CARFAX report, which will show the history of the vehicle from the time it was first purchased, to even the very present. Another great selling strategy is to take your vehicle to a dealership and have it checked thoroughly. This service will be relatively inexpensive, considering the wealth of information that will be given to you in return.</p>
<p>As each day goes by, the value of these larger sized vehicles grows smaller and smaller. More people are selling off their SUV&#8217;s and V-8&#8217;s in exchange for small, economic gas savers. The longer you wait to sell your gas guzzler,  the less likely it will be that someone will want to buy it at all. Let&#8217;s also not forget, that the longer you wait to sell your vehicle, the more it depreciates in value!</p>
<p>Nobody knows how the oil industry will pan out its prices this next year, but there is some certainty in the market for larger sized vehicles. Not too many people will be buying them, because of the uncertainty of the economy and the non-dependable gas prices. In anticipation of this decrease, some of the major car manufacturers such as GMC and Ford have already shut down some of their larger sized production factories where they have laid off thousands of employees. They know that what the future holds for their organization does not look promising. In the meantime, foreign car manufacturers such as Toyota and Hyundai are experiencing an increase in vehicle production as the demand for smaller vehicles continues to rise.</p>
<p>This Government has vowed to work with GM to bring them through these difficult times. But we can only wait and see.</p>
<p>Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous articles about vehicle repair and automotive news.</p>
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		<title>Don&#039;t Like The Offer For Your SUV</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sport utility and recreational vehicle owners are getting hit twice by higher crude oil prices; not only are they being hit by the higher operating costs to run these vehicles with the prices of gas, but also by it&#8217;s quickly depreciating value that are put on these vehicles.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sport utility and recreational vehicle owners are getting hit twice by higher crude oil prices; not only are they being hit by the higher operating costs to run these vehicles with the prices of gas, but also by it&#8217;s quickly depreciating value that are put on these vehicles.</p>
<p>All across the country, car and truck dealers are feeling the new reality as their beautiful, fully-loaded sport utility vehicles collect dust in their lots. The old proverb of, &#8220;can&#8217;t even give them away,&#8221; seems especially fitting, as Americans are now neglecting the low mileage SUV&#8217;s, and turning to the hybrids and higher fuel efficiency models instead.<span id="more-1899"></span></p>
<p>Car dealers have been stung by the SUV/RV inventory glut, so they don&#8217;t want any more vehicles that they can&#8217;t sell. So when people come in with these SUV&#8217;s to try and trade them in, they are getting low ball offers. This in-turn hurts sales for the new fuel efficient vehicles because many of these trade-ins would be buyers, but they can&#8217;t even afford to make the purchase without a decent trade-in value. Manufacturers have stepped up to the plate to try and increase sales of these hybrid cars with rebates and special offers, but not every model or every deal qualifies.</p>
<p>So if there&#8217;s no help at the local car dealer, what&#8217;s an SUV/RV owner supposed to do when they want to get rid of their vehicle? Many have turned to their local newspaper&#8217;s classified ads for relief. But, a quick scan of just about any newspaper&#8217;s classifieds quickly illustrates the abundance of SUV&#8217;s and RV&#8217;s currently on the market. The result of this, of course will further drive down the price. At this point, even low miles and excellent condition on a car seem to have little to do with what you can get out of an SUV. The resounding answer seems to be, that you&#8217;re not getting much at all, especially when contrasted with hybrids.</p>
<p>Another option does exist and an increasing number of SUV/RV owners are experimenting with selling their vehicle on the Internet. eBay and other online buy-sell forums offer a new type of classified ad. Many of these are interactive and follow an auction bidding process. With this process, you determine what you want to start the bidding at, and you can set a price for someone to &#8220;buy it now.&#8221; At the same time there is no guarantee that your vehicle will sell either. But at least there is an alternative worth exploring.</p>
<p>Like all dark clouds, the days of &#8220;can&#8217;t give them away,&#8221; for SUV&#8217;s and RV&#8217;s will eventually pass and America will return to it&#8217;s can&#8217;t get enough of the bigger, bolder, go-anywhere, do everything vehicle. We&#8217;ve been through these cycles before and we&#8217;ll be likely to continue to go through them in the future. This suggests that if an SUV owner has enough strength in them to ride out this storm, this may indeed be their best strategy for beating the accelerated depreciation we currently experiencing.</p>
<p>Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous articles about vehicle repair and automotive news.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cadillac releases the 2009 Escalade Hybrid offering drivers both luxury and performance, without the sacrifice of fuel efficiency. Many hybrid SUVs are built with a slightly smaller body than the regular models, but the Escalade Hybrid maintains its full size without compromising its performance. The new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid will keep all the power of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cadillac releases the 2009 Escalade Hybrid offering drivers both luxury and performance, without the sacrifice of fuel efficiency. Many hybrid SUVs are built with a slightly smaller body than the regular models, but the Escalade Hybrid maintains its full size without compromising its performance. The new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid will keep all the power of the regular Escalade, built with a 332 hp V8 engine, which has enough power to tow 5800 pounds in rear wheel drive; or 5600 pounds in four wheel drive.</p>
<p>This powerful beast has the estimated city driver getting around 20 miles per gallon, in which Cadillac boasts is more than comparable with the mileage on other smaller model vehicles, such as the 2008 BMW X3 or the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The hybrid features will include auto stop, electric power, and regenerative braking. Auto stop shuts off engine power while stopped, or when in traffic, in which helps reduce fuel emissions. Electric power kicks in during lower speeds, and it powers the vehicle through the combination of a 300v battery pack that is built in electric motors. Finally, with the new regenerative braking, it will restore some of the energy that is normally lost through braking in traffic, and it will be redirected to charge the electric battery.<span id="more-1897"></span></p>
<p>For the performance aspect of an SUV hybrid, it is highly recommendable, but you cannot forget the luxury that is commonly offered with Cadillac. In addition to the added gas emission benefits and the maintenance of power, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is packed with luxurious features, such as the Navigation Radio interface, which provides a method of monitoring the hybrid system, as well as sound, radio and navigation. Other features include the rear view camera, Bluetooth for interfacing phones, and DVD entertainment systems in the rear seats. Not to mention the five star safety rating and remote start. Getting a hybrid is no longer a means sacrificing luxury, as Cadillac has now put a new face on the fuel economy.</p>
<p>Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous articles about vehicle repair and automotive news.</p>
<p>Please visit <a href="http://www.quickcashauto.com">QuickCashAuto.com</a> for more information and be sure to check out our automotive blog.</p>
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		<title>Diesel Engine Principles For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diesel engine principles are pretty straight forward for the experienced mechanic but what about regular everyday people who have never taken the time to find out more about a diesel engine and how it works?
I am going to explain in layman&#8217;s terms the basic principles of a diesel engine.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diesel engine principles are pretty straight forward for the experienced mechanic but what about regular everyday people who have never taken the time to find out more about a diesel engine and how it works?<br />
I am going to explain in layman&#8217;s terms the basic principles of a diesel engine.</p>
<p>WHAT&#8217;S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GASOLINE ENGINE AND A DIESEL ENGINE?&#8230;a quick overview.</p>
<p>The first thing you should know is a gasoline engine and a diesel engine are totally different. A gasoline engine is constructed much lighter than the heavier built diesel engine and runs on an air/fuel  mixture combined with a high energy spark that is timed to ignite the air/fuel  mixture inside each engine cylinder at the precise time creating power and torque [turning force] which drives your vehicle.<br />
A diesel engine uses high compression [intake air that is compressed / squished] into a very small space inside each cylinder causing extreme heat! This is called &#8216;Heat Of Compression&#8217; which ignites a very fine high pressure mist of diesel fuel that is injected into the cylinder at the exact time.<br />
So you now know that a gasoline engine needs a high energy spark to run while a diesel uses &#8216;Heat Of Compression&#8217;</p>
<p><span id="more-1288"></span>THE FOUR STROKE PRINCIPLE</p>
<p>Every engine today runs on FOUR STROKES or FOUR CYCLES- both these terms mean the same. Here is how the four stroke diesel engine operates.<br />
The four strokes are: INTAKE-COMPRESSION-POWER-EXHAUST. The  pistons, valves and injectors work together in each cylinder in a set sequence over and over.</p>
<p>1}   INTAKE STROKE:<br />
Intake valves in the cylinder head open allowing pressurized air to enter each cylinder while the piston is travelling downward.{the pressurized air supply is made possible by the TURBOCHARGER which pushes air into the intake system giving the diesel engine a boost of air to keep up with instantaneous injection of fuel}</p>
<p>2}  COMPRESSION STROKE:<br />
When the piston starts to make it&#8217;s way back upward the valves close which traps the intake air in the cylinder which allows compression to take place, the HEAT OF COMPRESSION is reached when the piston reaches the top of the cylinder, the diesel fuel is then injected into the cylinder at the precise time.</p>
<p>3}  POWER STROKE:<br />
After injection takes place an explosion occurs in the cylinder because of the combination of heat and atomized diesel fuel. This causes the piston to be forced downward which produces torque and the horsepower required from a typical diesel engine.</p>
<p>4}  EXHAUST STROKE:<br />
After the power stroke the piston moves upward once again while the exhaust valves open allowing the previously ignited gases to escape to the atmosphere out the exhaust system.</p>
<p>As mentioned before each cylinder goes through this exact sequence over and over in a set firing order. For instance, a 6 cylinder diesel engine has a firing order 1- 5- 3- 6- 2- 4  This is the order that each cylinder goes by, following the 4 strokes mentioned above. This sequence has been engineered to allow the diesel engine to run smoothly with no imbalance.</p>
<p>DIESEL ENGINE TRIVIA: Today&#8217;s high performance diesel engines.</p>
<p>Fuel passes through the injector at speeds of nearly 1500 miles per hour &#8211; as fast as a jet plane at top speed.</p>
<p>Fuel is injected into the combustion chamber in less than 1.5 milliseconds, the same time it takes for a camera flash to go off.</p>
<p>The minimum amount of fuel injected into a diesel engine is one cubic millimetre &#8211; about the same volume as the head of a pin.</p>
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		<title>The best used Suv&#039;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Bhaswara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the ways you can use a suv, no wonder it is the most popular body type of choice to use. Just about every auto maker has a Suv or maybe several models. Ford has 5 suv&#8217;s now, but three are very popular.When gas prices went above $4.00 a gallon it made the smaller [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the ways you can use a suv, no wonder it is the most popular body type of choice to use. Just about every auto maker has a Suv or maybe several models. Ford has 5 suv&#8217;s now, but three are very popular.When gas prices went above $4.00 a gallon it made the smaller suv&#8217;s more sought after, like the ford escape. The escape is a small but roomy vehicle that gets good gas mileage. Another very popular vehicle ford has is the ford explorer. This vehicle is a very stylish suv with a 3rd row seating available. For people not worried about gas mileage they have the expedition, which is a large suv, but not their largest.</p>
<p>Chevrolet’s and GMC have some popular suv’s like the Chevy Blazer and the GMC Envoy to name a few. Both of these vehicles are just alike all but the name. These vehicles can be very nice finished, and are pretty roomy. They both come with 3rd row seating available now. Chevrolet also has several new cross over vehicles to choose from one popular one is the Chevy Equinox. The Equinox is a small suv kind of cross over vehicle with good room and good gas mileage. The Chevy Equinox can come with a LT package which comes with leather seats and wood grain dash. Stereo system for front and rear of vehicle with dvd players in back of seats.</p>
<p><span id="more-441"></span>Toyota has a lot of Suv’s to choose from like the Sequoia Suv, it is a larger suv that actually gets very good gas mileage. The Sequoia is finished off inside and out very nice and comfortable. The Toyota Sequoia comes with a v-8 engine which has lots of power to pull things or just cruise. The next Suv for Toyota is the Toyota 4runner which is almost like the Sequoia, but is a little smaller in size, and has a V-6 motor and some what better gas mileage from it. The Toyota Highlander is next in line and it is even smaller in size, still much like the bigger ones before it. They finish all their vehicles very comfortably inside and out. All the Suv’s by Toyota can come with leather and wood grain finishes, plus nice wheels and tires. Also the Toyota Rav4 is the smallest of them all, but like the other Toyotas it is a very good vehicle and reliable.</p>
<p>As you can tell I did not talk about the large Suv’s, simply because I think gas prices are going back up so there want be a lot of interest in that type of vehicle. Most all the big car makers have their on large Suv, known as the gas drinkers. Chevrolet has the best large Suv on the market, called the Chevy Tahoe, it has been around for several years even decades. But as you can tell, I am going to stay with the most popular right now.</p>
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