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July-30-10

Buying New And Used Cars Online

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Buying new and used cars online is a great way to open up your options when it is time to buy your new vehicle. Too often individuals simply go to their neighborhood dealership, find a car they like, get financing and ride home in their new or used car never realizing they may have paid way too much for that particular vehicle and could have found the same thing online significantly cheaper. So, if you are in the market for a new or used vehicle consider shopping online instead of the traditional dealership.

When you begin your search for new and used cars online you should keep in mind there are literally thousands of online car sellers and while many of them may be legitimate, there are some that are not. Because of this risk you need to take extra care in choosing which online dealerships to trust and those to avoid. However, dont be alarmed because it is relatively easy to spot the really great websites that sell cars as opposed to those that are simply out to get your money.

Websites that sell new and used cars online are generally very well laid out, have a lot of options, not to mention a feedback page where you can read about different experiences from past customers. In addition to this, many are rated by car magazines, car directories and the like. Additionally, when you find a car website you are interested in you can look it up in a search engine and find different reviews about individuals past experiences. This is perhaps the best way to find anything online, reviews on other websites about particular sites. Once you feel comfortable with several websites you can begin shopping.

When you begin shopping you will notice you have the option of searching within your zip code, searching particular cars within your zip code or a certain area, and many other search options for a vary wide or narrow search. Of course, the wider you leave the search options the more options you will have. Regardless, you can search comfortably from your computer for the car you want and that includes from exterior color to interior and extras.

When you find the car you want online, then you will have the option to buy. Of course, there are a variety of ways you can purchase the vehicle online. Some allow you to buy online; others allow you to contact the seller to arrange payment if the site is representing private sellers, sometimes you will be directed to the dealership where the car is located as well as a variety of other payment options. The best thing about buying new and used cars online is you can find the best price and just the car you are looking for without the hassle of salespeople trying to change your opinion on certain cars or talk you into something you are not interested in. Go ahead and search some car selling websites and you will surely become an automatic fan.

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June-25-10

2007 Hyundai Cars: What’s New For 2007

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(1) The 2007 Hyundai Sonata

The 2007 Sonata is the smaller of Hyundais two midsize sedans. It comes in three models: a) The Sonata Limited trim is the top-line model and has a 235-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic as well as heated front seats, automatic climate control and fine leather upholstery. b) The Sonata SE also has a 235-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic. c) The Sonata GLS has 162-hp 4-cylinders and a choice of either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. All models are equipped with ABS and traction/antiskid control as well as front-side and curtain-side airbags.

While the old version reminded many car patrons of a Jaguar in terms of style, the 2007 version looks even better, with a front lamp that resembles an Audi and a backside that looks like an Accord. The thin roof pillars and the driver’s upright position also contribute to its esthetic value. The 2007 Sonata is also bigger, sharper and more technologically advanced version than the 2006 model. Overall, the Sonata’s advantage over other cars of its class such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima is that it combines comfort, spaciousness, sophisticated design and reliable performance as well as a reasonable price.

(2) The Hyundai Accent

The new, completely re-designed 3-door Hyundai Accent hatchback is a welcome addition to the 4-door sedan introduced in 2006. Compared to the sedan, the Accent is a sportier ride in terms of both appearance and performance. It also boasts of side-curtain airbags, which are a rare feature in vehicles of this size and price range.

The 2007 Accent has superb handling, an attractive Euro style hatch and a strong safety kit. Sold in GE and SE trims, the Accent looks small on the outside but is surprisingly roomy inside, both front and rear. Its excellent fuel economy makes it an ideal choice for urban drivers, especially in places where gas costs as much as $6/gallon. Many have commented that the Accent 3-door 2007 model is even more attractive than the 4-door 2006 Accent sedan unveiled last year. The 2007 model brings back memories of the 3-door Honda Civic CX hatch from the mid-nineties or the Opel Corsa from General Motors which is so popular these days in Europe.

(3) The Hyundai Elantra

Many automotive industry observers consider the 2007 Hyundai Elantra a worthy challenger to the subcompact sedan field, which features the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra. It is competitive in terms of safety, spaciousness and overall driving experience and may have a slight advantage in value and warranty coverage. However, its conservative styling needs to catch up with the rest in this field.

The 2007 Elantra has airbags galore both in the front seat-mounted and roof-mounted side curtains, and that’s for both front and rear seats. It also has antilock brakes and four-wheel-disc brakes that are far better than the disc brakes in front and drum brakes at the rear of its competitors.

(4) The Hyundai Tiburon

The Tiburon has been restyled for 2007 and now features lower-placed headlamps, a hallmark of the more mainstream Japanese models, as well as revised taillights and chrome exhaust tips. It also has a new sheetmetal frame with a more wedge-like, mainstream look that is a far cry from the odd-looking and curvy Tiburon model first introduced in the US in 1997.

The handling of the top-of-the-line Tiburon SE has likewise been streamlined to make it smoother and more appealing to enthusiasts.

(5) The Hyundai Santa Fe

With a car’s unibody construction instead of a regular truck’s traditional body-on-frame construction, the Hyundai Santa Fe is more like a “crossover SUV.” The 2007 version has been completely redesigned and is now bigger and better, boasts of more power, bigger legroom and a more sophisticated style.

Unlike last year’s model, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe blends naturally into the suburbs. Its brand-new third-row seating allows the 2007 Santa Fe to accommodate up to seven passengers. It also offers improved fuel economy and power, whether its the GLS, SE or Limited trims.

(6) The Hyundai Azera

This year’s Azera has benefitted from minor changes in the interior details to increase its aesthetic value. It is actually a carryover from last year’s model and features the standard 3.8-liter, V6, 263-horsepower engine and 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. This 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan is available in 4 trims, ranging from the SE to the Limited XM.

(7) The Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is another of Hyundai’s highly-regarded cars for 2007, especially since the 2006 Tucson captured the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest Ranked Multi-Activity Vehicle in Initial Quality” despite being only in its second year of production.

Based on a study of over 63,000 new car owners, the Tucson, on the average, outperformed its competitors in the Multi-Activity Vehicle (MAV) segment in six of eight categories. Overall, Tucson recorded scores that were 23 percent better than the category average. It also received high marks for its safety technology, electronic stability control, curtain airbags and for offering a choice between front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.

(8) The Hyundai Entourage

In terms of standard safety features, the Hyundai Entourage is head and shoulders above the other minivans available in the market today It is no surprise that the 2007 Entourage garnered the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys highest and best crash test rating ever for a minivans.

Among the Entourage’s safety and comfort features are six airbags, standard ABS, standard Electronic Stability Control and standard active head restraints. In addition, the Entourage boasts of lots of space to spare, including seating for seven and huge cargo space.

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May-15-10

2006 Sports Cars Parade

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The year 2006 offers several new sports car designs – from exterior body parts to more defined interiors. One of the most sought after sports car to date is the efficient 2006 Saturn Ion – its enviable rust and dent proof body and added horsepower. With its extra size, it has the combination of the Quad Coupe and 2003 Sedan, restyled with smart modernism and small back entrance doors. The four-speed transmission was replaced by a five-speed automatic transmission. The price could vary from $12,000 to less than $20,000 per car.

Next in line is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was introduced at $28,000 as the manufacturers suggested retail price. It is reasonably priced, with a system built for key free entry, air conditioning, two seats, and a steering wheel wrapped in leather. It has a six speed manual transmission, leather seats and optional sport suspension with 2.0-liter dual overhead cam and four-cylinder engine. The space provided in the trunk is 5.3 cubic feet. However, the lowered body and back tires are not devised for use during muddy or snowy seasons.

Here comes another American accomplishment legend – the Ford Mustang with its multi-valve overhead cam, which generates 300 horsepower. This retro inspired modern car is more rapid and more responsive than it has ever been. Available for about $21,000, it is well furnished in both convertible and coupe designs. Fanatics can choose between automatic and manual transmission engines. Tires are trendier at 18 inches… Since it has been introduced in 1964, the name Ford Mustang has competed with Firebird, Camaro, Barracuda, etc for more than 40 years, and is standing by its name.

For those who are looking for striking and lavish sky-scraping performance sports car, the Cadillac XLR is a better choice. The approach is over-sensitive, sophisticated, dominant and unique with attractive interiors and a hardtop convertible that can go in and out in just thirty seconds. It offers a resolute hold and superior handling in a fiery 320 horsepower engine. It is even faster than Jaguar XK8, Mercedes SL500, and Lexus SC430 is a silent machine whether the convertibles up or down.

These are just a few of the most infamous sports car this year. Passionate drivers and collectors are just starting to do their own research and before long, these cars will either be sought for collectibles or for private use… It is true that these sports cars are toys for the big boys.

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April-4-10

New vs. Used Cars: What Suits You the Best

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Both the new and used cars have their own advantages and disadvantages. It is the mind set of the people who are purchasing the car. Some like to buy cars only for the sake of showing their buying capacity and their status symbol while some others would be obsessed with buying fancy new model cars as soon as they are launched in the car market. New cars are meant for people who have the buying capacity, who think of only quality of a product and not the quantity, who would like to enjoy sole ownership of the car and who do not want to get compromised with their comfort. Whereas used cars are bought by people who would like to enjoy the benefits of owning a car but cannot afford to buy a brand new car. Such people are very practical as they think that, when a used car is purchased in a good condition it will serve the purpose of the new car and also comes with a very less price tag. Used cars are purchased by people who know the value of money and save money by all means and methods.

Buying a new car is really exciting, but then buying a used car makes sense as lot of money is saved. A new car after purchase is no longer a new car and has to under go depreciation value. As the value of the new car decreases up to 40 percent within three years, a car is not considered as an investment. Whereas when a used car is purchased it benefits the purchaser with a lower value. Money is saved on insurance premium cost, registration cost, financing cost and licensing fees and the purchaser need not worry about the sales tax too.

A used car is considered to be less reliable, as the exact condition of the car is not known. Also when a used car is bought in auctions, the purchaser is not even given a chance to look or test-drives the car, which makes the purchase altogether very risky. There is no idea if the previous owner performed maintenance and repairs of the car regularly. Such cars even though bought at a very low price will end up costing more on repairs and maintenance after purchase.

When buying used cars detailed inspection of the interiors has to be made, as it will avoid any chances of replacement of any item as it costs more. The exterior of the used car also needs careful examination to find out if the car was involved in any accident or damaged in any natural calamities etc. The engine and the oil should be checked to avoid heavy expenses in replacing the car engine. Car should be test driven to see the performance of the car, suspension and to check the brake controls.

There are certain kinds of used cars which are maintained very well, handled and driven by a single owner and which even comes with a lifetime warranty. Such cars are off-leased and sold. The purchaser will be very lucky enough to buy such kind of well maintained, hassle free used cars.

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March-21-10

New Technology With Hybrid Cars

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Hybrid cars are gaining more and more popularity in recent months, with much positive publicity regarding their fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. At a time when many folks are suffering from acute sticker shock every time they have to fill their gas tanks, a solution to this dilemma will be a welcome one indeed. Hybrid cars may indeed be the solution that everyone is searching for. But what are these new-fangled vehicles, and how do hybrid cars work? When you hear the answers to these questions, you may agree that this new creation may be the wave of the future.

The traditional automobile of today is powered by a gasoline engine. This means that the car requires regular gasoline in order for the motor to operate and the car to run. With gasoline becoming a rather expensive commodity today, other fuel sources are being sought to get us where we want to go. Electric power has long been thought to be the next trend in automobiles. However, an electric engine requires a battery source to run, and these batteries need to be recharged frequently to keep them operational. Not a convenient choice for the average car owner who needs regular transportation without a long and complex maintenance process.

Now there is a third solution. To learn how hybrid cars work, you must combine the power sources of a gasoline engine with the battery of an electric motor. The result is a hybrid car that uses less fuel and a rechargeable electric battery in tandem to produce a fuel efficient, environmentally friendly automobile. Here is how hybrid cars work. The electric motor is used to assist in the acceleration process of the car, saving on the fuel needed to make the car run. It can also automatically turn the engine off when the car stops, and turn it back on when the car starts up again. This process also saves on the amount of fuel required.

There are other ways in which the hybrid cars gain gas efficiency. First, the gasoline engine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency. The electric motor also slows the car and recharges the battery while the car is slowing down. These vehicles are also designed to be aerodynamic and lightweight, which also contributes to the fuel efficiency. Hybrid cars can get up to 20 or 30 miles a gallon more than the tradition gas engine car can. If you want to learn more about how hybrid cars work, talk to your Honda, Toyota, Lexus or Saturn dealer today about their choices in hybrid vehicles.

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February-23-10

New Hybrid Cars

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If you have been in the market for a new car recently, you may have seen advertisements and articles about the new hybrid cars. These automobiles sound quite attractive on the surface, since they can get up to 20-30 more miles to the gallon than their traditional counterparts. Many of the big auto manufacturers have jumped on the new hybrid car bandwagon, including Toyota, Honda, Lexus and Saturn. But what are these new hybrid cars and what can one of them do for you?

A new hybrid car combines two different power sources that work together to create an engine that is incredibly fuel efficient and much less polluting than the typical gasoline engines of today. A small gasoline engine is found in the new hybrid car that is designed for maximum fuel efficiency. In addition to the gasoline engine, there is an electric motor that is powered by batteries located inside of the car. These batteries are recharged through the running of the car, alleviating the need for an elaborate charging system at home and limited use of the car. The new hybrid cars combine the best of both worlds. You get the long-running, easy maintenance of a traditional gasoline engine. You also get the environmentally friendly, low fuel requirement of an electric motor. The result is a new hybrid car that will run efficiently and cleanly on gas and electricity. This concept has made these new hybrid cars a popular choice for many who are in the market for a new vehicle. However, the technology is still new, and the supply is still greatly limited.

Today, there are only a handful of the new hybrid cars on the market. They come in a variety of manufacturer names, and in a choice of styles, including SUVs and compact sedans. However, it is not easy to find these types of cars at many locations, since the supply was bought up rather quickly after they made their appearance on new car lots. The good news is that plans are in the works for even more car manufacturers to make even more models of these new hybrid cars in the months and years to come.It is possible that the new hybrid cars will gradually take their place as the most popular vehicles on the road. Keep your eyes open for the hybrid cars at the auto dealers in your town or city.

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February-14-10

Loans – New Cars For Old

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Thinking of buying a new car? Unless youre paying cash, presumably youre looking for the best way to finance the car of your choice.

For people who choose to buy a new car every two or three years, personal contract purchase, or PCP, is gaining in popularity. Your car dealer or the manufacturer effectively lends you the balance of the car, after youve paid a deposit of 20 to 25 per cent. A fixed trade in price is promised at the end of the deal. An annual mileage limit will be agreed and as long as this isnt exceeded you will be offered a choice of options when the contract ends.

The choices will be

1. To return the car and change to a new one.

2. To trade it in at its second hand value this may be more than the guaranteed figure, which makes it well worth doing.

3. To keep the car, making a final payment of the outstanding balance.

Many people simply replace their car every couple of years, using the first option and keeping to the same dealer or manufacturer.

An alternative to personal contract purchasing is a simple car lease plan. An initial deposit is paid, which works out at three times the monthly lease payment. The lease payment is then made for 24 or 36 months, depending on the contract. At the end of the time you simply return the car and walk away. There are no obligations and youre free to go ahead and choose your next vehicle without the complications of selling a second hand one.

To make a comparison on costs using the two methods shown above, if you take a vehicle costing 14,995, bought through a personal contract purchase plan from a dealer, on a 3 year plan, you would pay a deposit of 1,548. There would then be a repayment period of 36 months @ 309 per month. The deal would guarantee you 3,861 towards a new car if you were staying with the same dealership. Alternatively you could purchase the car outright for this sum and sell or use it in part exchange it towards your new car.

If you take the same vehicle on the second (lease) plan, you would make an initial payment of 969 and the monthly payment would be 323.

The other choices to consider for vehicle finance are personal loans or hire purchase. With hire purchase the loan is secured on the vehicle. Because of this, if you get behind on your repayments, the vehicle can be repossessed by the lender. Obviously, having completed the payments on the car, at the end of the period, the vehicle is yours, without any ties, limitations on mileage etc.,

Offers of low or even no-cost credit can be found. Unfortunately theyre often unavailable on the model of your choice. In common with many other manufacturers, Vauxhall have some excellent offers with several models currently being offered at 0% interest over four years. For models not in the 0% range, for example the Astra Life 1.6 16v, the offer is considerably higher and in fact doubles the interest rate which most people pay via GMAC, the company that offers loans for customers buying directly from Vauxhall.

Of course, you dont have to go along with the manufacturers deals and can work out your own comparisons by comparing the cost of personal loans. Log on to the internet and find a broker to check out the various loans available.

In general most car manufacturers will be able to offer some good deals when it comes to finance and its worth finding out whats on offer for the car of you choice. Its always a good idea to check what the same vehicle would cost using a personal loan and weighing up the final price paid is always worthwhile.

So, whatever your choice, personal loan, hire purchase, personal contract purchase or a simple lease plan, there are plenty of ways to finance your new car. Do your sums right and there are big savings to be made.

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January-14-10

Just What Are Thee Flexi-fuel Logos I Am Seeing On

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Just What Are Thee Flexi-fuel Logos I Am Seeing On Brand New Cars

You may have well noticed logos on new cars and trucks of Flexifuel or Flexi-fuel. You may have well wondered what this innovation is. Is something to increase fuel efficiency? Is it a means of being able to use regular gasoline instead of high premium test? The automobile industry has a well deserved record of relaunching and repackaging old products as new and simply applying chrome and simple modifications to previous models and technologies and selling them as new products and innovations.

Flexifuel is new. A Flexifuel vehicle is a flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or a dual-fuel vehicle. Flexi fuel vehicles may also be called flex-fuel as well. The Flexi fuel vehicles that you are seeing on American roads are designed to run on ethanol (a type of alcohol), gasoline or any mixture of both. Cars made previously to 1980 can not tolerate any ethanol at all. The ethanol played havoc with those cars rubber seals, aluminum and other components of those car models. Cars made after 1980 onwards could tolerate and run on gasohol a 10 % mixture of ethanol mixed with 90 % ethanol.

What makes Flexfuel cars different is that they can run on gasoline or ethanol alcohol gasoline percentages up to 85 % ethanol. That combination of 85 % ethanol with alcohol is commercially sold and referred to as E85 fuel. No damage of any kind is done to cars certified with the Flexfuel certification when they run ethanol / gasoline combinations or straight gasoline. Further the owner can switch back and forth without skipping a beat. .

Flexi fuel cars have been used for a number of years in Brazil. Since the 1980s and the energy crisis Brazil built up a substantial ethanol industry in tandem with its sugar cane production. As a result of Flex-fuel automobiles Brazil has substantially reduced its dependence on costly foreign imported oil. In the United States we take foreign currency for granted. American dollars a standard in the world. Everyone wants American dollars. However I most of the world foreign currency is a countrys most precious commodity. Without foreign currency be it dollars , Japanese Yen or The European Unions Euro a county can not buy essential items to improve their economy and feed their people whether it be factory tools , tractors, computers or the money to send their students abroad to learn new procedures to improve their society. As a result of Flexi-fuel gas / ethanol cars Brazil has reduced its dependency on foreign imported oil and saved much precious foreign currencies.

Motorists choose their type and grade of fuel depending on availability or cost or a combination of all the above. Gasoline can be used by Flex-fuel cars. So can 10 % Gasohol. . Ethanol / Gasoline fuels can be used all the way up to 85 % ethanol mixed with 15 % gasoline.

There are some disadvantages to Flex-fuel though. Because the Flexi-fuel engine has to be all things to all kinds of fuel the Flex-fuel vehicle may not be as fuel efficient as a regular gasoline single fuel engine. Secondly ethanols higher volatility means that ethanol mixed with gasoline may actually increase smog which is not a good idea in large urban areas or in areas such as California which rely on a large amount of vehicles with much driving in an automobile culture.

However there are often tax advantages and credits both directly for using ethanol based fuels both for the motorist and the car manufactures in their fleets.

There are currently more than an estimated 4 million flexible-fuel vehicles currently being operated on American roads. Most of the owners of these vehicles have no idea of the capabilities of their engines to accept ethanol based fuels. In the last number of years many cars had the term Flexi-fuel without even the dealer never mind car owners even knowing what the term meant. Less expensive ethanol based fuels are not readily available throughout America. Time and the price and availability of gasoline at the pump for American motorists will change their preferences for Ethanol and Flexi-fuel.

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For a long time, there is a agitating demand for fuel-efficient automobiles that are gentle on the wallet and kind on our fast, harmful surroundings. The automobile industry answered to this need by setting in motion hybrid cars and these cars were soon proposed as cars of the future. There has been a lot of growth in hybrid car engineering but the dream of Hybrid Cars converting the automobile industry has not been accomplished yet. The big car mass-producing companies like Toyota, GM, Ford, and Honda are all reacting to the process and putting their best foot forth for better technology and market economy in hybrid cars.

Sales Run Comparable To Progress in Hybrid Automotive Engineering

Many cars are now equipped with electric power steering that brings .05% – 2% better gas mileage in cars like the Honda S2000 and Saturn Vue. As a consequence, there has been a boost in sales of these cars. In 2002, approximately 30,000 hybrid cars were sold in US. In 2003, there was a big jump with Toyota alone selling almost 100,000 Hybrid cars. Year 2004 saw a new energy from the customers for new generation hybrid cars. They were sold off nearly right away and got outstanding adoration.

Hybrid Cars and the Related Industries

The greater approval and operation of hybrid cars, and for that matter, any new technological creation is not conditional on the manufacturer by itself. The entire industry has to back the move and allow essential support for its success. The automobile industry is finally gearing up for a must support to the hybrid cars.

Fuel cells are not very familiar these days, as they are very costly and replenishing them is a big job. By 2010, GM anticipates a lot to advance on the fuel cell aspect, which will be a positive movement for the hybrid cars.

The oil change industry need not worry with the current trend of Hybrid cars. All hybrids have a DC motor and require oil to lube the motor and keep it cool. These motors become heated up fast.

Basic Structure to Move Hybrid cars

Because we will have many hybrid cars on the roads, we will be required to make completing plannings for them. GM is going over the setting and planning to construct Hydrogen fuel stations with Shell. The version of each gas station would cost about $400,000. There will be a bunch of opportunities, as these modifications will take place. The auto repair industry will have to prepare anew for the hybrid cars.

We still believe Hybrid cars to be a field test product and believe them to have high operating costs. Even today, Hybrid cars are not considered to be in as big numbers as they were anticipated when they were inaugurated. The rewards of hybrid cars far outnumber and outweigh the troubles and should not let us neglect its eco-friendly nature, its fuel-efficient and oil-conserving qualities and an anticipation for an uncontaminated Earth.

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