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The hip-hop Kia Soul may get some real kick next year.
THE MUSTANG CUSTOMIZER LETS YOU CREATE YOUR OWN BRAND OF MUSCLE.

Kia plans to offer a turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the funky Soul that should produce 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, according to Motor Trend.

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The return of the honest minivan 

 

It's noble, perhaps even brave, of Kia to stick with the good ol' minivan rather than forcing utility customers into an androgynously styled three-row crossover (though Kia makes a couple of those too).

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GEAR UP FOR FALL DRIVING 

 

9 SIMPLE CHECKS YOU CAN DO IN MERE MINUTES

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The Cars of 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' Drive Film's Hyperrealism


Miller populates his novels with lovingly rendered classic cars, so unsurprisingly Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is crammed with gorgeous Detroit iron: a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1960 Corvette, 1959 Cadillac El Dorado, 1948 Tucker Torpedo, and the 1964 Ford Mustang driven by Brolin's hot-tempered private-eye.
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Fix it or Ditch it: Is it Time to Replace Your Ride?


When you hate your old car, anything becomes an excuse to ditch it and buy a brand new car. Rock chip in the windshield? Ditch it. Tires low? Ditch it. The volume knob on the stereo has felt a little loose lately? Time to ditch it. If you're that convinced, then by all means, get thee to a dealership. But often, we find ourselves stuck in a web of indecision: Is it worth the time, money and hassle to buy a new car? 
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Give It Up: Top 10 Worst Foods
Why do we crave creamy, crunchy, fried dishes that cause bulging waistlines, higher cholesterol and rising blood pressure? Because they taste good!


Read on for the 10 worst foods you're eating and the healthy substitutes to reach for when you just have to indulge. Chances are, you'll feel more satisfied, eat less, and boost your overall health. It's just a matter of retraining your taste buds. Plus, what's your diet downfall? 
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      NFL WEEK 2 RECAP: ENTIRE NFL HURT       



"It's just a part of the game," said an anonymous Peter King source. "You know what you're getting into with football from a young age. It's a physical sport. This isn't baseball."
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                      NEW ENGLAND EVENTS - OCTOBER 2014       
Is your city on the map?


Early to mid October is peak foliage time in New England - a perfect time to explore winding roads to see the spectacular yellows, oranges and reds while on the way to one of these New England events.
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      Help Wanted at Putnam!           



Looking for an exciting career in the automotive world? We are currently looking for multiple people to come work with us at Putnam!
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                          We Take Anything In Trade! Goats, Boats, Trains & Planes! You Name It, We Trade It!       
3 easy steps to value your trade!

Gates Nissan
Why waste money on expensive repairs and maintenance when you could trade-in your vehicle for a brand new one at Gates!
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                          10 Surprisingly Fuel-efficient Sports Cars       
The compromise between gas mileage and a great time is closing.

Photo:2014 Chevrolet Traverse
Our list covers everything from the exotic to the more well-known sports cars, but all of them are surprisingly friendly with the gas pump -- at least compared to what you may expect. Hopefully these sports car guilty pleasures will leave you feeling a little less guilty when your Prius driving friends come over for dinner. You know what I'm talking about...
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U.S. Readies Proposal for Vehicle-to-Vehicle Technology

V2V tech will be required on new vehicles in the future.
Photo: Keeping Your Car Clean and Protected in Winter
 According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, V2V technology is the wireless exchange of data between nearby cars to improve safety. The Department's report will include two interesting new fields of study, including Left Turn Assist and Intersection Movement Assist. Together, these technologies can prevent up to 592,000 crashes and save 1,083 lives each year.
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      5 Things You Didn't Know About Automotive Testing       

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Each year, car enthusiasts salivate at the prospect of seeing what bleeding-edge designs automakers will unveil on the car show circuit. Those same enthusiasts are often disappointed when the amazing concepts still haven't made it to the auto dealer's showroom floor several years later.
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