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		<title>Hybrids charge the lithium market</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/hybrids-charge-the-lithium-market/2914.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The longstanding American fascination with the classic boat-like, gas-guzzling Cadillac may take a hit as General Motors approved a plan last week to make a plug-in hybrid electric car under the venerable brand.
Meanwhile, Toyota is set to introduce a Prius wagon or SUV, and Toshiba has returned to making rechargeable batteries for the hybrid car market.
The common thread through these various news bits? They all involve lithium-ion technology in some form.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The longstanding American fascination with the classic boat-like, gas-guzzling Cadillac may take a hit as General Motors approved a plan last week to make a plug-in hybrid electric car under the venerable brand.
Meanwhile, Toyota is set to introduce a Prius wagon or SUV, and Toshiba has returned to making rechargeable batteries for the hybrid car market.
The common thread through these various news bits? They all involve lithium-ion technology in some form.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Honda sets Canadian pricing on 2010 Crosstour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honda's new Crosstour will be in dealerships starting Nov. 24 with a starting price of $34,900 for EX-L model in two-wheel drive. Thats a fair distance from the starting price of the Toyota Venza at $28,900, but the Crosstour comes with a bigger V6 engine and a raft of other luxury features (such as leather interior) not found in the base Venza, which starts at $30,600 with a V6.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Honda's new Crosstour will be in dealerships starting Nov. 24 with a starting price of $34,900 for EX-L model in two-wheel drive. Thats a fair distance from the starting price of the Toyota Venza at $28,900, but the Crosstour comes with a bigger V6 engine and a raft of other luxury features (such as leather interior) not found in the base Venza, which starts at $30,600 with a V6.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Honda sets Canadian pricing on 2010 Crosstour</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/honda-sets-canadian-pricing-on-2010-crosstour/2909.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honda's new Crosstour will be in dealerships starting Nov. 24 with a starting price of $34,900 for EX-L model in two-wheel drive. Thats a fair distance from the starting price of the Toyota Venza at $28,900, but the Crosstour comes with a bigger V6 engine and a raft of other luxury features (such as leather interior) not found in the base Venza, which starts at $30,600 with a V6.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Honda's new Crosstour will be in dealerships starting Nov. 24 with a starting price of $34,900 for EX-L model in two-wheel drive. Thats a fair distance from the starting price of the Toyota Venza at $28,900, but the Crosstour comes with a bigger V6 engine and a raft of other luxury features (such as leather interior) not found in the base Venza, which starts at $30,600 with a V6.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blog: Videos for Ford&#8217;s 2011 Super Duty pickup</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-videos-for-fords-2011-super-duty-pickup/2908.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-videos-for-fords-2011-super-duty-pickup/2908.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has recently come out with a brilliant web site full of great video touting the virtues of the 2011 Super Duty pickup truck.
Still shilling for Ford is Mike Rowe, from Discovery Channel's Dirtiest Jobs series.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ford has recently come out with a brilliant web site full of great video touting the virtues of the 2011 Super Duty pickup truck.
Still shilling for Ford is Mike Rowe, from Discovery Channel's Dirtiest Jobs series.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Drunk driving decision makes convictions easier</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/drunk-driving-decision-makes-convictions-easier/2907.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thousands of people with outstanding impaired-driving charges
in Ontario may face a greater chance of being convicted as a result
of a decision issued Wednesday by the province's Court of Appeal.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of people with outstanding impaired-driving charges
in Ontario may face a greater chance of being convicted as a result
of a decision issued Wednesday by the province's Court of Appeal.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fiat bets on &#8216;ugly duckling&#8217; mini minivan for Chrysler</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/fiat-bets-on-ugly-duckling-mini-minivan-for-chrysler/2906.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/fiat-bets-on-ugly-duckling-mini-minivan-for-chrysler/2906.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may not be pretty, but the Fiat Doblo compact minivan is
the kind of vehicle that could generate the buzz needed to draw car
buyers into Chrysler showrooms.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[It may not be pretty, but the Fiat Doblo compact minivan is
the kind of vehicle that could generate the buzz needed to draw car
buyers into Chrysler showrooms.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blog: Nissan GT-R trumps old Porsche 911 in short film</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-nissan-gt-r-trumps-old-porsche-911-in-short-film/2905.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-nissan-gt-r-trumps-old-porsche-911-in-short-film/2905.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a fun video that looks a lot like an ad for Nissan's GT-R, but is actually credited to be the work of Dylan Osborn, filmed as an indie short.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a fun video that looks a lot like an ad for Nissan's GT-R, but is actually credited to be the work of Dylan Osborn, filmed as an indie short.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sales pace picks up at Canadian car dealerships</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/sales-pace-picks-up-at-canadian-car-dealerships/2904.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/sales-pace-picks-up-at-canadian-car-dealerships/2904.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian auto dealers are moving new vehicles more quickly as the sales pace picks up, new research shows.
The so-called retail turn rate, which measures how long a dealer keeps a vehicle on the lot before selling it, was 51 days in October -- the lowest in five months, says an analysis released Tuesday by consultancy J.D. Power &#38; Associatesâ Power Information Network.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Canadian auto dealers are moving new vehicles more quickly as the sales pace picks up, new research shows.
The so-called retail turn rate, which measures how long a dealer keeps a vehicle on the lot before selling it, was 51 days in October -- the lowest in five months, says an analysis released Tuesday by consultancy J.D. Power & Associatesâ Power Information Network.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ford Fusion named Motor Trend 2010 car of year</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/ford-fusion-named-motor-trend-2010-car-of-year/2903.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/ford-fusion-named-motor-trend-2010-car-of-year/2903.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Coâs Fusion mid-size sedan was named Motor Trend magazineâs 2010 "car of the year" on Tuesday, adding to the perception that changes to the No. 2 U.S. automakerâs vehicle lineup are gaining traction.
The Fusion was chosen best of 23 new or significantly upgraded vehicles and the full range of Fusion models impressed the judges, from the four-cylinder entry level vehicles to the all-wheel drive sport and hybrid versions, Motor Trend Editor Angus MacKenzie said.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ford Motor Coâs Fusion mid-size sedan was named Motor Trend magazineâs 2010 "car of the year" on Tuesday, adding to the perception that changes to the No. 2 U.S. automakerâs vehicle lineup are gaining traction.
The Fusion was chosen best of 23 new or significantly upgraded vehicles and the full range of Fusion models impressed the judges, from the four-cylinder entry level vehicles to the all-wheel drive sport and hybrid versions, Motor Trend Editor Angus MacKenzie said.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blog: World&#8217;s first Nissan GT-R police car</title>
		<link>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-worlds-first-nissan-gt-r-police-car/2899.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.beyond.ca/blog-worlds-first-nissan-gt-r-police-car/2899.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As if Nissan's GT-R wasn't dangerous enough, now it's wearing a uniform and carrying a badge. The 485-horsepower GT-R, also known as Godzilla, has just entered service as a police cruiser with the Abu Dhabi police in the United Arab Emirates.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[As if Nissan's GT-R wasn't dangerous enough, now it's wearing a uniform and carrying a badge. The 485-horsepower GT-R, also known as Godzilla, has just entered service as a police cruiser with the Abu Dhabi police in the United Arab Emirates.]]></content:encoded>
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