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2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Some people (and cars) are just born with that special something—a star power that not only makes them special, but also makes it acceptable for them to be a bit more demanding of the world around them. This phenomenon is often dubbed "being a diva," and it applies just as much to famous people who demand Cool Ranch Doritos in ...
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2013 Mazda CX-5 pounces like a cheetah
- VEHICLE REVIEW Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Back when The Love Boat sailed the Seven Seas with a heavenly host of Charlie's Angels, you could get a good small car for about $5,000. As we entered the gay '90s with Hillary and Bill Clinton, the size of our cars increased, and starting prices doubled to about $10,000. Now, in the day of sequestration and Inauguration Day lip-synching, ...
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Auto show: first for 2013; LGBT Auto Show briefing held
- AUTOS - Auto show marks first for 2013 The public portion of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show ran Feb. 8-18. This was the first time since 1998 that the show was open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift the dates for 2013 to take advantage of the Presidents Day holiday. The Chicago Auto Show's black-tie benevolent event, ...
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Auto show runs through Feb. 18
- The public portion of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show will run through Monday, Feb. 18. Feb. 9 was the first time since 1998 that the show was open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift the dates for 2013 to take advantage of the Presidents' Day holiday. Also, attendees can download the Chicago Auto Show mobile ...
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Mike Ettleson helps preview the Chicago Auto Show
- The 105th edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 8-18 at McCormick Place. The "First Look for Charity" black-tie event will happen Feb. 8. The following day, the show will be open for general audiences—and will mark the first time since 1998 that the show will open to the public on a Saturday. Auto show chair Mike ...
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Chicago Auto Show marks first for 2013, other auto news
- The public portion of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show will run Saturday, Feb. 9, through Monday, Feb. 18. This will be the first time since 1998 that the show will open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift the dates for 2013 to take advantage of the Presidents Day holiday. The Chicago Auto Show's black-tie benevolent ...
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2013 Chevrolet Spark: A better micro?
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Americans used to look at micro cars and fantasize about flicking them off the roadways with full-size SUVs or V8-powered muscle cars. Then, gas trucked past four dollars a gallon, and we began to think, "Gee, I really don't need 5,000 pounds of steel and gas-sucking family bus to get to work." The Smart fortwo, Fiat 500 and Scion iQ ...
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To buy or lease? That is the question
- As an owner of a 1999 Honda Civic coupe with around 140,000 miles on it, I'm often asking myself the question, "Is it time?" As I rubberneck past new-car dealerships and help friends and family members choose the right car for them, the thought seeps in more and more until my synapses scream a resounding "YES, YES, LET'S DO IT!" ...
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Auto show marks first for next year
- The public portion of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show will run Saturday, Feb. 9, through Monday, Feb. 18. This will be the first time since 1998 that the show will open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift the dates for 2013 to take advantage of the Presidents Day holiday. The Chicago Auto Show's black-tie benevolent ...
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Northfield Volvo is LEED-certified
- Fields Volvo in Northfield, Ill., has become the first Volvo store in the country to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, according to TriplePundit.com. General manager Pat Hubert said that in order to meet LEED certification, the old building had to be 90 percent recycled. (Fields bought the property and building that was on the site.) In ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Addictive and outrageously fun
- I knew it. I just knew someone, somewhere, would complain about the cabin plastics in a review of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. [The guilty party shall remain nameless, for now.] Let me put this to rest: if you're worried about the grain of the plastic on the door panels, the center console—or anywhere else for that matter—then you've completely ...
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- VEHICLE REVIEW - As I thanked and reluctantly said goodbye to my hosts after driving the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, I came to a grateful conclusion: It all could have been so cliched, but it wasn't. On my drive to Honolulu International Airport, inbound traffic was moderate and moving well. Afternoon rush traffic headed out of ...
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Auto news
- —Audi duty: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has added intriguing additions to its list of luxury guest services: two custom-ordered 2012 Audi house cars, according to a press release. Audi's flagship sedan, the A8, and its full-size seven-passenger luxury SUV, the Q7, are available as a complimentary amenity for travelers residing in suite accommodations. For more info on Trump ...
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2012 Buick Regal GS: Paint It Black
- VEHICLE REVIEW - I joined Buick during the glory days of the turbo 3.8-litre. (The Grand National was announced the year I started.) Every male under 30 and quite a few of the women at Home Office bought one—myself included—and proceeded to spend a Michigan winter going diagonally, coping with the awesome power and serious lack of traction that black beauty provided. We ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW
2013 Acura RLX Concept: Luxurious, sporty and green
- by WILL CHEVAL JR., Gaywheels.com - The Acura RL has always had a hard time fitting in. Much like people you might have known in high school. Trying to hang with the popular crowd but always falling short. The current RL is satisfactory, but in a group filled with the latest and greats from Lexus, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Infiniti, it's tough to demand some spotlight. ...
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2012 Toyota Prius c: Sex doesn't always sell
- VEHICLE REVIEW - I'm driving the Toyota Prius c in Florida and thinking about lunch, and the gorgeous stretch of beach off to my right, and also the fact I should hit the gym because beach season is almost here. Basically, I'm doing exactly what most owners of the Prius c will do—not think about the driving dynamics. The smallest member of the ...
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
- VEHICLE REVIEW - The idea of taking the suburb-conquering, Rubicon-busting Jeep Grand Cherokee and turning it into a star of your weekend track club is somewhat akin to putting sneaks on L. L. Bean and asking him to win the New York Marathon. One has to wonder, "What's the point?" You could attach Chrysler's 470hp 6.4-litre HEMI V8 to a John Deere and ...
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LGBT employees not recognized at some auto manufacturers
- Hyundai, Kia, Porsche and Suzuki offer no protections or benefits for their LGBT employees. There are two ways of looking at that. On the one hand, you could say that of the 37 car companies Gaywheels has surveyed, a whopping 33 are gay-friendly ( at least to some degree ) . Considering that most of those automakers have added pro-LGBT ...
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Chicago Auto Show: More than just looks
- The 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show is currently running through Feb. 19 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. The show utilizes 1.2 million square feet of the McCormick Place complex. ( McCormick Place offers a total of 2.7 million square feet of exhibit halls, with an additional 700,000 square feet of meeting-room availability. ) Exhibitions include ...
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The Chicago Auto Show: What to expect this year
- The 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 9-19 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. "First Look for Charity" is a black-tie event that will take place Feb. 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m. ( Blues Traveler is slated to perform. ) The public show runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 10-18, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 19. ...
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Chicago Auto Show Feb. 9-19 at McCormick
- The 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 9-19, 2012, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. "First Look for Charity" is a black-tie event that will take place Feb. 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m. The public show runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 10-18, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 19. Admission for the public show is $7-$11. ...
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Trends at Detroit's 2012 auto show
- Walking the floor of the North American Auto Show in Detroit, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Staff from each company rattle off details about their newest rides and how they differ from the competition. With all that minutiae running around in your head, you could begin to think that each automaker works in a vacuum. But take some time to ...
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Three easy ways to do good this holiday season
- Also: Auto Show Feb. 9, HRC index - At this time of year, many of us try to put our own needs aside and focus on the needs of the less fortunate—though it's often easier said than done. Providing gifts for everyone on our holiday shopping lists and giving a little something to charity can push personal finances to the brink. If you're feeling a little over-committed this ...
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The Italian Fiat 500 comes to the U.S.
- Life was pretty boring at Chrysler dealers after the retro-cool PT Cruiser hit the skids. If you wanted a compact car, well, good luck. There were none to be had, at least in Chrysler showrooms. On one of their first missions to Italy after discussions began for Fiat to gain control of Chrysler, executives saw the little Italian 500. They ...
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The best cars for coming out
- Drop the emotional baggage and enjoy the ride. Coming out of the closet can be liberating, or terrifying. It can end up being a complete non-event, or the biggest change you'll ever face. For most people, myself included, it was a combination of all of the above ( and much more ) . Without delving into clichés—like talking about "the ...
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2012 Fiat 500: Will it live up to the Italian icon?
- By Lauren Marie, Gaywheels.com After 50 years of steering clear of our notorious SUV-loving country, Fiat releases its brand new 2012 500 in the United States. Fiat's union with Chrysler has allowed it to once again say "ciao" to the American consumer. But, as the American market becomes more open to small cars, competition is cramped and carmakers, both foreign ...
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Evan Darling: Coming out halts racing career
- Note: Late last year, we received a letter from a Gaywheels reader in Croatia —a guy named Zach. ( Since he's not out in his home country, he asked that we not use his real name ) . Recently, Zack contacted us again to say that he'd penned a couple of brief articles, and he wanted to know if we'd ...
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2011 Volvo XC60 road-trip adventure
- The XC adventure began with a flight to L.A. on a Sunday where I was promptly shipped to the Weston hotel and forced to eat delicious food almost immediately. I mention food because the only thing I love more than playing around in new cars is stuffing my face. Really, it's a horrible habit; a horrible, tasty habit. Here I ...
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AUTOS Highlights of the 2011 New York International Auto Show
- This year at the New York International Auto Show ( held April 22-May 1 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center ) the theme we repeatedly heard more than any other was fuel economy—or, to be more precise, 40 mpg fuel economy. Auto makers, both foreign and domestic, rolled out a number of high-mileage cars that promise to help us all ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Lincoln, MKZ Hybrid
- You're walking down a dark alley coyly looking for the door to a house of ill repute when a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid stealthily sneaks up behind you. Its dark metallic paint is glimmering under the street lights. You couldn't tell it was coming because its engine wasn't running. It was in electric vehicle mode, slipping unheard through the night. ...
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Auto news
- —Mercedes recall: Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz is recalling of some of its older-model M-Class sport-utility vehicles ( SUVs ) for issues related to cruise control that may lead to a crash, according to a Reuters article. A wide majority of the vehicles being recalled are model year 2000-2002 M-Class SUVs, but there are a small number of 2000-2004 AMG performance vehicles ...
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'IMGAY' among banned license plates
- The Chicago Sun-Times recently ran an article on a partial list of personalized license plates that have been banned in Illinois. The list, known as the "Special Plate Inhibit List," contains almost 4,800 plates, and it grows by about 20 each week. Among the plates banned are "CLIMAX," "HONKERS," "BLOMEE," "GOLFSEX," "OLDPOOP"—and "IMGAY." When asked why "IMGAY" was among the ...
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2011 Land Rover Range Rover
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Queen Elizabeth may be out-wealthed by females like Oprah Winfrey and a couple of the Walton women, but none of them can buy a finer 4x4 than Her Majesty's favorite. The Queen is known for keeping a fleet of Land Rovers of varying vintages at her array of palaces and country estates. She's even lent her stamp to the brand. ...
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Auto news
- —Bad ad?: In Italy, companies are questioning the content of an automobile ad depicting two women, according to Pink News. The 30-second ad, for a special-edition Renault Twingo, shows two women at a party who seductively exchange glances. The second woman leads the first into a bedroom, blindfolds her—and steals her top before driving away. In the Italian version of ...
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Auto Show wraps up
- The public exhibition of the Chicago Auto Show—North America's largest event of its kind—ended its run Feb. 20 at McCormick Place. It was the 103rd edition of the show. The 2011 show spanned 1.2 million sq. ft. of the complex. There were multiple world and North American introductions and a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; ...
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Auto Show dazzles
- The Chicago Auto Show—running at McCormick Place through Sunday, Feb. 20—is even bigger and better this year. The show, spanning 1.2 million sq. ft. of the complex, showcases a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sports-utility vehicles, experimental cars and concept autos. Interactivity is one of the key components of the event, with everything from a ...
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Joe Perillo's Ken Reffsin
- PROFILE - Ken Reffsin has been a sales manager at Joe Perillo BMW for more than a decade. He recently sat down with Windy City Times to talk about everything from his dream car to being out on the job to the Chicago Auto Show. Windy City Times: What does being an Internet sales manager encompass? Ken Reffsin: That means that if ...
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Chicago Auto Show preview
- The public exhibition of the Chicago Auto Show—North America's largest event of its kind—will run Feb. 11-20 at McCormick Place, at 23rd and Lake Shore. It will be the 103rd edition of the show. The 2011 show spans 1.2 million sq. ft. of the complex. There will be multiple world and North American introductions and a complete range of domestic ...
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Hot in Detroit: The 2011 North American International Auto Show
- While it may not have been any warmer in Detroit than Cleveland, it was hot inside Cobo Hall where all of the latest concept and production models were on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Given the economy, focus was given to production vehicles over flashy concepts, but there was still plenty of glitz. The show started ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged
- How can you resist this face? An icon of luxury and prestige, and one of your grandfather's favorite subjects on which to reminisce, the masters at Jaguar design ( led by Ian Callum ) have stepped up to create a sexy, youthful sedan that appeals to all ages and all genders. The sheet metal symphony begins with a front end ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Nissan Leaf
- How far is your daily commute? Ten miles? Twenty? Maybe you drive 30 miles on a normal weekday: back and forth to work, out for lunch, run a few errands on the way home. It's the typical drive for the typical American commuter. Actually, if you look at the typical mileage driven by most people in this country, it works ...
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Auto news
- —Going green: According to an article on GreenCelebrity.net, there are several reasons why a family might want to purchase an eco-friendly vehicle this holiday season. Among other things, "in part thanks to a down ... economy and a marketplace that overproduced even hybrid cars targeted for sale in the American marketplace, it's never been easier to put a money-saving and ...
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2011 Ford Shelby GT500
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Snakes are just nasty. My mother would be the first to tell you. They slither, shed, hiss, rattle, suffocate and sometimes bite. Mostly, they just do their own thing, wishing to live in peace. Despite every warning, somebody always has to walk up and poke venom with a stick. Do that to the Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 and you'll get ...
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Auto news, Audi A8, Men's Book launch
- Auto news: —Vince Vaughn's "Dilemma": Sir Elton John is among those criticizing a gay joke in the upcoming Vince Vaughn comedy The Dilemma, according to Wooeb.com. John—who praised CNN anchor Anderson Cooper for bringing awareness to the "Electric cars are gay" line in the film—told US Magazine, "Enough already! I hate bigotry. I hate racial hatred. I hate sexual hatred." ...
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2011 Kia Optima
- VEHICLE REVIEW - They are everywhere, but seldom noticed. Parking lots are full of them, yet they receive nary a nod. Like undocumented domestic help, they are relied on but seldom mentioned publicly. Of course I mean the mid-sized sedan, the embodiment of greige, the unwaxed, unloved, and often unwashed workhorses that take Mr. and Mrs. United States of Generica on their daily ...
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Auto news
- —Infiniti debut: Infiniti will debut its M hybrid sedan at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, according to CNET.com.The car will enter production in 2011 as the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid. The event will take place Nov. 19-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. —Toyota recall: Toyota, the world's top car manufacturer, recalled 1.5 million vehicles Oct. 19 because of ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2010 Jaguar XF
- Every decade or so, Jaguar launches a truly advanced car that shocks the brand faithful. I've heard and said plenty about the current XF and XJ sedans. They are nothing like previous Jaguars, yet are completely like previous Jaguars. People were amazed when the XJ-120 first rolled out in 1949. The E-Type shocked everybodywhen it stormed the roads in 1961. ...
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Auto news
- —Honor for Audi: The Point Foundation—the country's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBT students of merit—will honor Audi with its Point Inspiration Award at a Sept. 25 gala at at Raleigh Studios Hollywood, according to Gaywheels.com. In a press release, Audi of America, Inc., CEO Jeffrey S. Kuhlman said, "Audi has been privileged to work with the Point Foundation throughout ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Kia Sportage
- by JEFF STORK, Gaywheels.com KIA showed off its new 2011 Sportage in San Francisco recently. It's the fifth all-new product in just under two years, following on the heels of the Soul, the subcompact Forte sedan, the two-door derivative Koup and the Sorrento SUV. It's the third generation of Sportage, and this one looks like it came from Extreme Makeover: ...
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Cadillac comes out during the N.Y. Auto Show
- By Nick Kurczewski, gaywheels.com In a first-of-its-kind event—and something we hope to see a lot more of in the future—Cadillac hosted a reception geared towards the LGBT community during this year's New York International Auto Show. Gays and lesbians from a wide range of professional backgrounds rubbed shoulders, talked cars, and clinked cocktail glasses at this groundbreaking soiree. Seeking to ...
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Auto news
- —Body work: A recent Australian commercial has caused a commotion with its parade of bodybuilders, giving new meaning to "down under." It uses the question, "How much Massive can you pack into a [ Honda ] Jazz?" See the video ( with muscular men and women ) at www.gaywheels.com/tuesday_video_how_many_hot_sex.htm. —Partners: Electric car maker Tesla Motors has announced a partnership ...
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Car of the future on display
- On Aug. 10, Museum of Science and Industry guests and kids from local community groups had the chance to familiarize themselves with the Aptera 2e electric vehicle—a finalist in the cutting-edge Automotive X Prize competition—and hear from Aptera Motors on the future of fuel-efficient cars. The Aptera 2e—a futuristic-looking, three-wheeled electric car—is capable of getting the energy equivalent of 196 ...
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General Motors' 'Designing Women'
- General Motors ( GM ) presented its "Designing Women" exhibition, a look back at the influence of female automotive designers within the American automotive giant, June 28 at the Museum of the City of New York. From post-WWII North America, through the era of horn-rimmed glasses and tail fins, and up to modern-day machines like the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW Ford F250: All Hat, All Cattle
- There's a saying in Texas about a cowboy being "all hat and no cattle". You see them all over—driving their pickup trucks and SUVs to collect the kiddies at dance class or pulling a lone Jet Ski to a mud puddle. When these over-starched cowpokes really need a truck, they choose some wimped-out pretenders that can barely wheeze under their ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Buick Regal
- by JEFF STORK, Gaywheels.com The Regal nameplate returns to the Buick lineup for the 2011 model year. The original Regal made its debut in 1973 as a personal luxury coupe and bore the distinction of being the first mid-sized Buick to feature a stand-up hood ornament, opera windows, and plush velour seats. The newest iteration of Regal leaves those disco ...
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The dangers of five-inch pumps and new car launches
- When Katy Perry first entered the national consciousness, it was mostly because of ( a ) her semi-provocative song about kissing another girl, and ( b ) the thumping bassline that accompanied it. I say "semi-provocative" because the lyrics of "I Kissed a Girl" read like a college freshman's "I was sooooo drunk" story. You know: it was an exciting ...
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Retro rides; twins and 'Stangs; and Jesus vs. the Monte Carlo
- By Richard Read, GAYWHEELS.COM It's Friday, and the clock is easing toward Miller Time ( now known as Club-soda-with-lime Time, because we have to fit into a bathing suit eventually ) , so we've begun pondering weekend pursuits. Here are a few of the items suitable for public conversation: 1. If you're a bona fide car nut, you really ought ...
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The $2 million car— and other top luxury buys
- The luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report recently published its Best of the Best issue, which features everything from trips to accessories. Regarding cars, there are some truly eye-popping choices—not only because of how much they cost, but also because of what the vehicles offer: —Convertibles: The $2 million Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport ( named Robb Report's Best of ...
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Is your car insurance gay-friendly?
- How many times have you read something like this: "In a recent survey over 85% of cat owners that were born on Mondays in the odd months say that they would switch their pet food if they found out their current brand wasn't gay-friendly." One data point that came across Gaywheels.com's desk in the recent past is from a ...
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Auto news
- —Partners: Electric car maker Tesla Motors has announced a partnership with Japanese automotive giant Toyota to develop electric vehicles and production systems, according to an WREX.com item. Toyota will buy $50 million worth of Tesla common stock in a private placement once Tesla's initial public offering is closed. "Toyota is a company founded on innovation, quality, and commitment to ...
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2011 Audi R8 4.2L R-tronic
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Lawn boys let go of their Toro self-propelled, mulching mowers. Salesmen at Mercedes-Benz dealerships halt their SL65 pitches mid-sentence. Middle-aged women are giving me that look. When the R8 rolls past, the world stops. Sound good so far? A star is born The R8 is Audi's first foray into supercardom. With some borrowed parts from Lamborghini and the 420hp, 4.2L, ...
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Tips for going to the dealership with your partner
- AUTOS - Two heads are better than one. When approaching the car buying experience we suggest a few strategies when going to the dealership with your partner. Car-buying advocate Anne Fleming Women-Drivers.com suggests it really works for you to have your partner join you. After all, they can add support—a second opinion, or be the better voice of reason—a reminder that you ...
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Chevrolet gets its GLEEk on
- AUTO - Look, we know that not everyone is a fan of Glee. For one thing, it's mostly about high schoolers, and their lives? Not always interesting. It's also slick to the point of being unbelievable. And, at the core of Glee's glittery little heart, it's a musical, and sometimes after a long day of arguing with Phil in Risk Management, we'd ...
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Auto news
- —On the up and up: Mercedes-Benz plans to increase its U.S. sales by 30 percent over the next five years, and execs seem to think they will need to expand downmarket to do it, according to Autoblog.com. Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, feels that the bringing in the B-Class hatchback and introducing additional C-Class derivatives will provide the ...
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The other star of A Single Man
- Somewhere between wallowing in memories of past love, brooding in loneliness, lecturing at a university, engaging in midnight trysts, frequenting gay bars, being pursued by a beautiful young man, romping in the ocean, confiding in Julianne Moore, and planning an exit from this earth, A Single Man's Colin Firth drove a Mercedes 220S Coupe. If I were a college prof ...
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2010 Buick LaCrosse CX
- VEHICLE REVIEW - Either I'm getting old, or Buick is building better cars. Let's stick with the second scenario, because how else can I explain my appreciation for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse? The new LaCrosse is a welcome departure from the stodgy Buicks ( and Buick owners ) I remember growing up. For many years—with a few notable exceptions—the only time a Buick ...
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Tips for going to the dealership with your partner
- Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Two heads are better than one. When approaching the car buying experience we suggest a few strategies when going to the dealership with your partner. Car-buying advocate Anne Fleming Women-Drivers.com suggests it really works for you to have your partner join you. After all, they can add support—a second opinion, or be the better voice of reason—a reminder that you ...
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Chicago Auto Show's Top Five
- We survived nearly a foot of snow—and an earthquake—to bring you the latest and greatest from the Chicago Auto Show, held Feb. 12-21 at McCormick Place. The show is usually less a spectacle of glitz and glamor and more of a tribute to America's cornfields and hard-working folk. While we didn't get any photos of corn-fed boys, we did manage ...
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Gaywheel.com's most researched vehicles
- Gaywheels.com has released its list of the top 10 most researched new vehicles from the last three months of 2009. They are: 1. Audi R8 2. Volkswagen Golf 3. Mitsubishi Outlander 4. Mazda Mazda3 5. Volkswagen Jetta 6. Nissan Quest 7. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class 9. Saab 9-3 10. Volkswagen Eos "A common theme amongst the vehicles represented ...
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Chicago Auto Show Feb. 12-21
- The 2010 Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 12-21 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King. The Chicago Auto Show is officially sanctioned by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers ( OICA ) . The organization's membership comprises 41 national trade associations around the world, including all major automobile manufacturing countries. Tickets are $11 for adults; ...
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Gaywheels.com Profile: Michael Thomas Myers
- —Name: Michael Thomas Myers, a.k.a. Buddah ( misspelled on purpose ) —Birthplace: Spartanburg, S.C. —Age: 36 —Year, make and model of your first car/truck: 1965 Ford Mustang —Occupation: Sales Manager/blogger —Employer: Queers for Gears —What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? One of the Dukes of Hazzard —How long have you worked in the ...
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The best vehicles of 2009
- Each year, the editors of Gaywheels.com drive hundreds of new cars to find the best new vehicles .Rather than pick just one Car or Truck of the year, the editors shared their picks in various categories: Best New Car of 2009: —Joe Tralongo picks the Chevrolet Camaro: While some may debate whether the Camaro qualifies as a new car or ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2010 Lexus RX350
- Like Toyota, when Lexus finds a cocktail that works, it grabs hold like a drag queen clinching a microphone. Lexus virtually invented the luxury crossover when it debuted the RX300, based on the Camry, in the late '90s. Equal parts SUV and sedan, it was perfect for aging baby boomers and young co-habitators. Two more generations followed. If a queen ...
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Internet Car and Truck awards to debut in Chicago
- The Internet Car and Truck of the Year Awards ( www.internetcarandtruckoftheyear.com ) have become an official part of The Chicago Auto Show ( www.ChicagoAutoShow.com ) , and will make its inaugural presentation during Chicago Auto Show media days Feb. 10-11, 2010. The Internet Car and Truck of the Year is "Where Internet Pros and Average Joes Pick the Car ...
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VEHICLE REVIEW 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC
- The Mercedes for size queens - The R320 is wearing a mask. Beneath its gold-sized wrapper, lies one of the most proficient and versatile vehicles on the market today. Unlike other hard-to-define luxury crossovers out there today which look like Chelsea gym boys puffing out their chests—I'm looking at you, BMW X6—the R is less flash and more brain than it would seem at first glance. ...
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