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If you’ve ever dreamt of owning a Mercedes but was put-off by the looks of the A- and B-Class Benzes, then the comany has a car for you. As long as you dont mind which wheels are being driven by the engine…

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JVC KD-X50BT @ Crutchfield

Here’s a nice little deal for those looking at a Bluetooth enabled receiver for their car. Crutchfield has this JVC KD-X50BT for $99. But using the coupon code 3A825  at checkout brings the price down to $80 with free shipping in the US. Click here to order one.

General features:

• digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner (does not play CDs)
• built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• USB 1A connection charges devices quicker
• built-in iPod control control PANDORA® from your iPhone, Android, or Blackberry smartphone
• Android app for gesture control over playback
• built-in MOSFET amplifier (20 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
• Separated Variable Color display
• remote control

Like what the ad says on TV…”they just keep going and going and going…”. Here are our local market cars that seem to have been around for ages. Manufacturers keep them on the production line to usually cater to the lower end of the market while the new model(s) eat up higher margins. (more…)

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche copyright General Motors

One of the most interesting vehicles will be ending its run this year. The Chevrolet Avalanche basically popularized the crew cab pickup. While it wasnt sold here it did spawn an interesting (and smaller) copycat.

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Here’s the official press release from GM on the recent explosion at the Warren Tech Center:

There was an unfortunate safety incident Wednesday at GM’s Technical Center in Warren, Mich. Because safety is our overriding priority at GM, it is critical that we all share and understand the facts about what happened there. (more…)