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Zinio is an online newsstand featuring thousands of top magazines from around the world. You can browse and purchase subscriptions or single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device to read wherever and whenever you like. For some magazines a free “Explore” section is available which lets you read – even without a subscription – articles from your favorite magazines and share them with friends. Also, it can be accessed using almost any device, be it an iPad, iPhone, Android mobile phones and tablets, a laptop or desktop.
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As all drivers know the cost of maintaining a car seems to be going up and up regardless of the type of car. You could have the smallest most eco-friendly car, yet the cost of maintaining it will still be ever increasing. What is most surprising is that car maintenance costs are continuing to rise even though cars are being built to need less frequent care.
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With so many different automobile manufacturers on the market today it can often be a daunting task to find the car that best fits your needs. Obviously, there are many different factors that need to be considered before making a car purchase. How much money are you willing to spend? Do you want a sedan, SUV, or perhaps a pickup? How many miles per gallon are you looking for?
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Planning out your motorcycle road trip with Google Maps is the quicker, cheaper alternative to using an actual GPS devise. While Google Maps can be a big help when it comes to planning your rout there are several things you can do to enhance the accuracy and usefulness of this tool, especially when calculating the duration. This can be especially helpful when you need to reach certain destinations within a certain time frame. Let’s take a look at what can be done to ensure that you can accurately plan the duration of your motorcycle trip using Google Maps.
The Default Calculation
When you type in a starting location and a destination Google Maps automatically gives you a calculated travel time. This calculation can be accurate or it can be incredibly inaccurate, depending on a huge variety of factors. The travel time is located via speed limit data gathered from public records and road signs provided by Google Maps data providers. This would be fine if you could guarantee that you would travel at each specific speed limit for each area. However, as well all know, this isn’t always possible.
Variable Travel Speed
While Google Maps provides a travel time based on speed limits it can’t cover other factors. Things such as traffic, school zones, accidents, bad weather and many other factors can slow your travel speed and contribute to inaccurate travel time estimation. Additionally, if you’re traveling faster than the speed limit in some areas that can also contribute towards an inaccurate estimation. This is especially true on interstates since people tend to travel faster than the speed limit there.
Improving Travel Time Accuracy
One way of improving the accuracy of the duration of your motorcycle road trip is to get regular updates on the travel time provided by Google Maps. This will required a couple of things to do though. First you must have a mobile device capable of accessing Google Maps so you can check it as you go. Second of all you will have to be within a city to get an updated estimate.
For example, let’s say you’re traveling from San Diego to Houston. You can start by getting the travel estimate at your starting location, then at each city you come to replace the starting location in Google Maps with the new city name and get a new estimate. While this isn’t quite as good a method as using an actual GPS to get real time trip duration estimates it is a good free alternative.
Google Maps Forums
There are forums for Google Maps where you can get additional data. You can post and ask if the travel estimate from your starting point to the destination is accurate and get feedback on what to expect. You can also see if there is anything in particular on your rout that may slow you down. Don’t forget to mention that you’re using a motorcycle, this could have a big impact on the advice you get.
You can also ask if anyone who’s driven a similar rout to yours has their own estimate as to about how long it takes. The more people you can get to talk to you about their experience the better since it will help to improve your own estimate.
Considering the Weather
Bad weather is a much bigger problem for those traveling by motorcycle than those who’re using a car or truck. Due to this fact it is very important that you check the weather in advance before you start out on your trip. If you’re traveling a particularly long distance you will probably want to get weather forecasts for each segment of your journey. You can use the Google Maps travel estimates as well as the estimates you get from the forums and other sources to get an idea of when you’ll be passing through each area of your journey.
While Google Maps is a handy tool for calculating road trip duration it isn’t 100% perfect. More than anything your own experiences and the experiences of others will be a better indicator of how long it will take to get from one place to another. Also, don’t forget to use Google Maps to update your estimate as you pass through each city if you don’t have a GPS. This will further refine the accuracy of your travel estimate as you go.
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Jaguar really put stress on the development of the brand new 2010 Jaguar XK and XKR series. Let’s cite a few of major updates:
For 2010, the XK and and its high-performance XKR brother receive a pair of brand new V8 engines
the two cars get a revised front fascia, aerodynamic mirrors and LED tail lamps. Inside, JaguarDrive, a rotary knob gear selector first introduced in the XF, migrates to the two-doors.
Power is up to 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft. in the naturally-aspirated XK and 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft. for the XKR. That’s a healthy 85 extra horses on the XK and 90 on the XKR
The price range is quite high, however driving a Jaguar is an unforgettable and noble thing. Base price of the new 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe starts at $82,150, whilst the 2010 Jaguar XK Convertible base price is as high as $88,150. XKR versions are available from $95,150 and $101,150 each.
[source: http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-xk-xkr-first-drive-review.html]
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Reviewers use words like practical, competent and sensible to describe the Pontiac Vibe. But as cars get funkier dimensions and punchier engines, the Vibe’s relevancy has slipped. General Motors has been in a precarious position for the last few months, and though it had announced plans to continue selling some Pontiacs, it has now announced that Pontiac will be phased out by the end of 2010. In fact, the Vibe is the only 2010 Pontiac that will be available.
[source: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Pontiac_Vibe/]
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The BMW X6 is a Sports Activity Coupe, a new crossover SUV touted as a synthesis of coupe-like agility with Sports Activity Vehicle versatility. With five doors and four seats, the X6 combines a coupe profile with a higher ride height and offers a surprising amount of cargo space.
[source: http://reviews.carreview.com/blog/first-impressions-2010-bmw-x6-m/]
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2009 Lexus model LS is one of the best, if not the best, Super Luxury Car, claims Rankings and Reviews.com.
The 2009 Lexus LS ranks 1 out of 7 Super Luxury Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 103 published reviews and test drives of the Lexus LS, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
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Parkers automotive magazine has a great, comprehesive review of the Cadillac CTS model manufactured from 2008.
For: Bold styling, good quality interior feel, alternative choice to the mainstream
Against: No diesel option at launch, lazy automatic gearbox, tiny dealer network
[source: http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/cadillac/cts-2008.aspx]
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Edmunds.com test drived the new all-wheel-drive 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD.
The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD with the Technology Package and the new six-speed manual transmission brings some familiar adages to mind. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” “Beauty is more than skin deep.” You get the idea. From behind the wheel, this TL is a revelation, a world-class performance sedan that Acura somehow derived from the plebeian Honda Accord.
[source: http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tl/2010/testdrive.html]
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