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AboutThatCar.com: 2012 Buick Verano
By Frank S. WashingtonNEWBERG, OR –We were rather surprised when Buick announced that our drive route for its new entry level sedan would be 200 miles. That sort of test drive meant that Verano developers were confident in the road worthiness of their newest offering.
First the 2012 Buick Verano is a compact sedan that is aimed at filling what Buick calls the void between luxury and premium brands. It was powered by a direct fuel injection 2.4-liter four cylinder engine that made 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. The engine was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
AboutThatCar.com: Porsche Carrera GTS — Perfection
By Frank S. WashingtonDETROIT, MI — When you’re dealing with near automotive perfection, improvement comes in inches, ounces and tenths of a second. So it is with the venerable Porsche 911.
Although the 911 first appeared in 1964 as a 1965 model, don’t let the “venerable” fool you. The 911 is an icon in the sports car world. It is based on an engineering pedigree that is only matched by the most expensive of car brands.
And while Porsche has expanded its nameplate offerings, it has also expanded the trim lines offered on the 911 which picked up the Carrera moniker in 1973. There are more than 20 different trim levels of the 911today.
FAST FACTS
By CADL Library Staff Whether you’re searching for ways to save money this holiday season, thinking of trying some new recipes, or looking forward to sharing special stories with your kids.
Start with these staff-recommended titles. You can find them in our libraries or by searching the online catalog at cadl.org/catalog. Enjoy!
News Spotlight: BUS SERVICE CHANGES FOR WINTER BREAK
LANSING, MI – The following CATA services operating on MSU campus will conclude for the holiday season as follows:
News Spotlight: House Bill to Shorten Time Homeowners Have to Avoid Foreclosure
LANSING, MI — On November 30, the House Banking & Financial Services Committee voted along party lines to pass HB 5176, shortening Michigan’s longstanding six-month Post-Foreclosure Redemption Period to three months for homeowners whose mortgages are what are commonly referred to as “portfolio loans”.
News Spotlight: SO YOU’RE GOING TO A BUSINESS HOLIDAY PARTY . . .
By Doug Brown
I would like to share some helpful tips on how to attend a Business Holiday Party and what pitfalls to avoid. I am a bit of an expert as I have broken just about every rule I will cite…
Foreclosed Homeowners Re-Occupy Their Homes
By Zaineb Mohammed
New America Media
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Carolyn Gage was evicted from her foreclosed home in January. Earlier this month, she moved back in.
AboutThatCar.com: 2012 Ford Focus – A Contender
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI -– By most accounts, the 2012 Ford Focus moves the automaker’s also ran compact to a contender for the title of best car in the segment.
Your Other 8 Hours: The Most Wanted Gift (and It’s Free!)
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve written how you can save money this Christmas. If you follow those tips, you’ll make the people on your list quite happy. But if “happy” just isn’t good enough for the most special people in your life, you can give them a gift they will never forget.