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Where Minus 35 Is Perfect Weather to Get Outside

Baua Electric

Frozen hair is a nuisance in most places, but at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Whitehorse, Yukon, it’s a higher calling. Destination Canada, the national tourism board, has increasingly promoted festivals like Yukon Rendezvous along with other wintry experiences. Baker-Johnson said.

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GM offering magnetic ride control on Sierra Denali pickup

Green Car Congress

The Sierra Denali also offers enhanced connectivity and convenience features including a new Text Messaging Alerts feature for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.), Also new is OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, providing a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. and 5’8” box).

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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Among owners who experienced a Bluetooth pairing/connectivity problem, 53% said the vehicle didn’t find/recognize their mobile phone/device. The problems most often reported by owners are Bluetooth pairing/connectivity and built-in voice recognition systems misinterpreting commands.

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China’s CNOOC to acquire Canada-based Nexen for $15.1B; offshore oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas

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Nexen’s partner in the Long Lake steam assisted gravity drainage production facilities (SAGD) and Upgrader), and a 60% interest in Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited. These investments include a stake in MEG Energy Inc., OPTI Canada Inc.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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GMC Yukon SLT. Infiniti Q50 Premium. Jeep Compass Sport. Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Kia Sorento LX. Nissan Maxima SV. Toyota Rav 4 XLE. Audi Q7 QPP. Chrysler 300 C. Dodge Durango GT. Ford Mustang GT. Honda Civic Touring. Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. Mazda3 Touring. Nissan Armada SV. Subaru Crosstrek Premium. Tesla Model S.

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Rental Review: The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, Last Domestic Midsize Standing

The Truth About Cars

Like other GM cars (even high-end Yukon Denalis) the Malibu does not have touch-sensitive keyless entry, but relies on the 2006-era door Chiclet to lock and unlock. Once paired, the phone connects to the car seamlessly as long as the phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. The doors shut with a reassuring, quality sound.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Compared with June: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Impala and Malibu contributed to a Chevrolet car retail increase of 8%. year-on-year. However, sales were up 27.7%