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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS All about cars</title> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/</link> <description>All about cars</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:42:22 +0300</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Ferrari F430 road test</title> <description>Scuderia Ferrari will have sealed its fifth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' championship and sixth consecutive constructors' championship well before your eyes glide across these words. Maybe it's time to turn down the voltage ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/ferrari_car_reviews_by_car_magazine.jpg" alt="Bit of a CAR Online experiment" align="left" /><p>Scuderia Ferrari will have sealed its fifth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' championship and sixth consecutive constructors' championship well before your eyes glide across these words. Maybe it's time to turn down the voltage, coast for a while before even F1's impresario, Bernie Ecclestone, falls asleep. Coasting isn't what management consultants would label a "core competency" at Ferrari. The black mare has been prancing at redline ever since current president and CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo kicked the door down in 1991. What had been a sleepy compound of squat red-brick workshops has become an Architectural Digest centerfold, the latest addition being Ferrari's Centro Sviluppo Prodotto, or Product Development Center. To his portfolio of wobbling spheres, coiled cobras, and fractured daggers, Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas has added a sculpture of levitating smoked-glass cubes crowned by rooftop reflecting ponds. The water bugs zipping by as you navigate the narrow steel walkways between the buildings' wings now represent the bulk of Ferrari's nonunion workforce. New Ferrari people, such as Mini Cooper chief designer Frank Stephenson, the director of Ferrari-Maserati Group design since August 2002, are busy fashioning the next generation of hero cars. Ferrari's latest entry-level model, the F430, is the first example to be publicly pinned on Stephenson (who shares the credit with design studio Pininfarina, which gets the body badge). Carrying over much of its extruded aluminum space frame, suspension, interior layout, and longitudinal V-8 configuration, the F430 isn't considered a replacement for the 360 Modena so much as an evolution of it. Inside Ferrari, the 360 was called the F131, and the company ladled out about 10, 000 servings. Although 70 percent of the parts are new and the price increase should be about $9500, to $167, 000 with gas-guzzler tax, the F430 is called the F131 Evoluzione or, more simply, "the Evo" by Ferrari's engineers. The 360 had looked fast, a crackling bonfire of Italian lust. But Stephenson believes it "was always a little flabby. It needed to go to the gym." The F430 went to the Enzo supercar for a few items, such as those blistered taillights and rear grille mesh. It worked out in the wind tunnel and received a new underbody winglet in the nose, air baffles on the otherwise smooth belly pan, a finned rear undertray, and a little whip of a tail spoiler. It all helps press the body down harder at speed. At 124 mph, the F430's axles carry about 100 more pounds than the 360's. What purpose do the cartoon nostrils serve? Back in 1961, Phil Hill won the F1 world championship in a Ferrari 156 that featured similar "shark nose" vents, Stephenson explains. So it's retro? "I hate that word retro, " snaps the father of the new Mini. "We're carrying over our DNA, much like you have your grandmother's eyes or nose." Family genetics also spawned an industry called rhinoplasty, but that's neither here nor there.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Road Test]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/RoadTest/ferrari-f430-road-test</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/RoadTest/ferrari-f430-road-test</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:42:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Best car deals this Week</title> <description>As industry sales continue to blaze along, a contributing factor is the tremendous deals on select vehicles as makers look to balance high transaction prices for hot models with great offers on their slower moving units. Most of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/five_best_new_car_deals_this.jpg" alt="Five best new car deals this" align="left" /><p>As industry sales continue to blaze along, a contributing factor is the tremendous deals on select vehicles as makers look to balance high transaction prices for hot models with great offers on their slower moving units. Most of the top deals are on traditional sedans, both small and large, as the buyers continue to migrate towards crossover SUVs. "This month's list of standout deals includes some smart fuel sippers, a couple of SUVs, full-size sedans and a pickup truck, " said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for KBB.com. "At the top of the list is a stylish compact car loaded with standard features and available for less than $20, 000. As many dealers are starting to receive more 2016 model-year inventory on their lots, now is an excellent time to score a great deal on a new 2015 model." The leading deal for the month is on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra which carries an MSRP of $20, 525 on which the Korean automaker is offering a $1, 500 rebate. The second best deal of the month is another sedan, the full-size 2015 Chrysler 300 which can be leased for $189 per month over 36 months with $2, 999 down. Other sedans on the list include the 2015 Ford Taurus, which has a $5, 000 rebate towards its $30, 360 list price and the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, which comes with $1, 000 cash back and 0-percent financing for 60 months on its $27, 915 MSRP. With low gas prices, smart shoppers know that now is the time to score a deal on a hybrid or electric. There is a trio on the top 10 list led by the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV with has a 0-down 39-month lease at $138 per month. Toyota is also offering $1, 000 cash back and 0-percent financing over 60 months for the 2015 Prius c, which sells for $20, 365. Ford has a $159 per month lease on its 2015 C-Max Energi with $3, 089 down. On the SUV/truck side, a $1, 000 rebate with 0-percent financing continues on the discontinued 2015 Toyota Venza, Buick has a $317 per month lease available on its 2015 Enclave with $3, 089 down and the 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab can be leased for $219 per month with $2, 999 down.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Best Car]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/BestCar/best-car-deals-this-week</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/BestCar/best-car-deals-this-week</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:38:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Car and driver SUV of the year</title> <description>Buick has a crossover problem here in the United States. Despite the continued popularity of the aging Enclave three-row, as well as the tiny Encore’s surprising market traction, the automaker is leaving sales on the table by ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/846400.jpg" alt="2016 Volvo XC90" align="left" /><p>Buick has a crossover problem here in the United States. Despite the continued popularity of the aging Enclave three-row, as well as the tiny Encore’s surprising market traction, the automaker is leaving sales on the table by selling only those two crossovers. And if you’re thinking the chasm between the subcompact Encore and the full-size Enclave is colossal, you’re not alone. As the saying goes, if a hole is deep enough, it could reach all the way to China. The pit between the Encore and the Enclave, it turns out, is almost literally that deep—because to help fill it, Buick dug all the way to China and grabbed the mid-size 2016 Envision crossover. If this news sounds familiar, it’s because for more than a year rumors have swirled that the attractive, right-size Envision already on sale in China would be sent to the U.S. Just a few weeks ago, these reports seemingly were confirmed, but now Buick has come out and set the record all official-like. The 2016 Envision is to appear at the Detroit auto show next month and go on sale next summer, and Buick has handed out preliminary details to feast upon. For starters, yes, the newest American Buick is to be built in Yantai, China. If you don’t know where that is, according to Google Maps, it’s an 18-hour flight west from Detroit. TripAdvisor.com lists among the top attractions Kunyu Mountain, a whale shark aquarium, and the “Huanghai Amusement City.” And to recap, it’s in China. That makes the Envision only the second car to be imported from the country (after Volvo’s long-wheelbase S60) by an established manufacturer. It will not be the last, we assure you. When it arrives, the U.S.-spec Envision will be all-wheel-drive-only (at first) and powered by a 252-hp (estimated) turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy will be bolstered by active grille shutters and a claimed curb weight of 4047 pounds. Size-wise, the Envision’s footprint shadows those of the Ford Edge, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and the Nissan Murano. Standard luxuries will include an 8.0-inch IntelliLink infotainment display, OnStar with 4G LTE data connection and Wi-Fi hotspot, active noise cancellation, eight-way power front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, a Bose audio system, remote engine starting, a heated steering wheel, and heated front and rear seats. Final details—including locked-in power figures, fuel-economy numbers, and pricing—will come closer to the Envision’s on-sale date. For anyone with hang-ups over the Envision’s Chinese origins, note that GM designed and engineered the Envision here in the U.S., with a lot of testing in the greater Detroit area (we’ve spotted prototypes often near our Ann Arbor offices). Expect to pay more than $30, 000 for an entry-level Envision, which according to Automotive News will later gain a front-wheel-drive option.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Car And Driver]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarAndDriver/car-and-driver-suv-of-the-year</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarAndDriver/car-and-driver-suv-of-the-year</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:38:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Consumer Reports safest cars</title> <description>What would you suppose was the safer car, a Mini Cooper or a Chevrolet Suburban? Turns out it’s the Cooper. That’s one of the more surprising findings in a new Driver Death Rate report from the Insurance Institute for Highway ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/go_media.jpg" alt="Related images to safest new" align="left" /><p>What would you suppose was the safer car, a Mini Cooper or a Chevrolet Suburban? Turns out it’s the Cooper. That’s one of the more surprising findings in a new Driver Death Rate report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This IIHS study calculated driver death rates specifically for 2011 models, using government crash-fatality data for the 2009 through 2012 calendar years. Also included were substantially identical models to the 2011s, where they existed, from prior model years. The average for the whole fleet came out at 28 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. (A registered vehicle year is one car driven for one year.) Here are some key findings: The researchers adjusted the data to minimize, so far as possible, such demographic factors as the age and sex of the driver. While all such confounding factors couldn’t be isolated, the large model-to-model differences seem to have more to do with the vehicles’ design and equipment than on who was driving them. (See our guide to the models with advanced safety features.) While focusing on 2011 models means that the findings aren’t necessarily relevant to most 2015 models on sale now, the long-term trend of ever-improving safety technology and structural design bodes well for the newest cars. And used-car buyers may do well to take this death-rate history into account when shopping for their next set of wheels.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Consumer Reports]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/ConsumerReports/consumer-reports-safest-cars</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/ConsumerReports/consumer-reports-safest-cars</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:32:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>DMV Drivers test appointment</title> <description>You are Here: Florida DMV Home » FL DMV Appointments The Florida DMV has an online appointment system designed to make it easy to schedule appointments for many DMV services. Getting an appointment is a very good idea because ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/oklahoma_dmv_patrons_can_schedule_drivers.jpg" alt="Oklahoma DMV patrons can" align="left" /><p>You are Here: Florida DMV Home » FL DMV Appointments The Florida DMV has an online appointment system designed to make it easy to schedule appointments for many DMV services. Getting an appointment is a very good idea because many DMV offices are very busy and therefore without an appointment you may wait for several hours. The FL DMV online appointment system is very easy to use and walks you through the process of making an appointment. As you walk through the appointment process the system provides useful information based on your selection. For example if you select first time license, written test, the system will provide links to the requirements for obtaining your Florida drivers license. Citizenship Status U.S. Citizen Immigrant (Resident Alien) Non-Immigrant (Non-Resident Alien or Visitor) DMV Service Type The next stop is to select the FL DMV service type you need an appointment for. You will select from the following: Driving Tests Other Services DMV Written tests address many topics; a few examples include CDL (commercial drivers license), motorcycle license, and tests to renew a Florida license. Driving tests that can be scheduled include CDL (basic, pre-trip and skills), class D and E drivers licenses, and motorcycle skills. Once you have selected your service type and the specific FL DMV service you are scheduling for you will enter your personal information including your name, date of birth, gender, phone number, county, and email address. Choose Your County and FL DMV Office The DMV appointment system will prompt you to select the DMV office where you wish to complete your appointment. If there are multiple offices in your county you may have the opportunity to select the office closest to you. When you specify the FL DMV office you will be presented with a calendar to choose your appointment date. Chose the Appointment Date and Time The FL DMV appointment system tracks the days that are available for the service you are scheduling and presents you with a list of available days. If there are no appointments available in the current month you can move the calendar forward until you see a date with an available appointment. When you select a date you are presented with a list of available times. Confirming all your Information After selecting the type of appointment, Florida DMV office location, the date and time the system presents a summary of all your information and allows you to make any corrections or continue and schedule your appointment. When you confirm your information is correct you are presented with a confirmation screen that you should print. The FL DMV appointment system confirmation reminds you to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment and warns that failure to show up on time will result in cancellation of your appointment. Also included is a personal identification number that you can use to cancel your appointment.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Drivers Test]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/dmv-drivers-test-appointment</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/dmv-drivers-test-appointment</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Reliable car reviews</title> <description>Our used car rankings are based on the consensus opinion of America's top automotive experts, as well as reliability, safety and total cost of ownership data from third-party providers. The rankings do not rely on our own tests ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/10_painfully_honest_car_reviews_written.jpg" alt="10 Painfully Honest Car" align="left" /><p>Our used car rankings are based on the consensus opinion of America's top automotive experts, as well as reliability, safety and total cost of ownership data from third-party providers. The rankings do not rely on our own tests or U.S. News editors' preferences. We rank used cars based on an overall score that combines the component scores listed below in a weighted-average formula. Weights are derived from the results of a used car shopping survey performed by U.S. News. The components and their weights are as follows: Critics’ Opinions: 22% Performance: 11% Interior: 11% Total Cost of Ownership: 19% Safety: 17% Reliability: 20% In cases where a component score is unavailable, we use a previous model year’s score, if available. How We Calculate Component Scores Analysis of Expert Reviews For each used car in the U.S. News rankings, our editors analyze credible reviews of the car to come up with a score representing what professional critics said about it when it was new. The reviews were gathered from major newspapers, magazines and automotive websites. For each third-party review, we score the car on three different components. Performance: The performance score represents the reviewer's written assessment of a car's handling, braking, acceleration, ride quality and other qualitative performance measures. Interior: The interior score represents the reviewer's written assessment of the car's interior comfort, features, cargo space, styling and build quality. Critic’s Opinion: The score represents the overall tone and how strongly the reviewer recommends the car. Cars that won major automotive industry awards in a particular model year, such as Motor Trend Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year , receive an increase in their Critic’s Opinion score to reflect the particularly strong recommendation the awarding publication or group gives to the winners. Analysis of Data Points In addition to the analysis of professional reviews, we analyze data points of particular interest to used car shoppers, including safety, reliability and total cost of ownership data. These data points and their sources are described below: Safety: The safety score is based on a compilation of crash test scores from the two leading vehicle safety rating agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Reliability: The reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating. VDS ratings are based on survey responses from original owners of three-year-old vehicles, measuring problems they experienced in the prior year. The Predicted Reliability rating is a forecast of how reliable a car might be over time and is derived from historical trending for a vehicle and/or manufacturer in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS) ratings and VDS ratings. When factoring into the overall score, the J.D. Power rating is doubled to convert it to a 10-point scale. Total Cost of Ownership: The total cost of ownership score is based on costs for depreciation, financing, taxes and fees, maintenance, fuel, insurance, repairs and opportunity cost as provided by Vincentric, LLC .</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Car Reviews]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarReviews/reliable-car-reviews</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarReviews/reliable-car-reviews</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:25:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Where to take your Drivers test?</title> <description>The driving test measures your ability to drive legally and safely. An examiner rides with you to evaluate your driving. They won’t try to confuse, trick, or ask you to do anything illegal. These videos may help you: What will ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/free_arkansas_dmv_permit_practice_test.jpg" alt="FREE Arkansas DMV Permit" align="left" /><p>The driving test measures your ability to drive legally and safely. An examiner rides with you to evaluate your driving. They won’t try to confuse, trick, or ask you to do anything illegal. These videos may help you: What will I be tested on? You’ll be tested on: Starting your vehicle . Leaving the curb, do you signal and wait until it’s safe to re-enter traffic? Controlling the vehicle, do you... Use the gas pedal, brake, steering wheel, and other controls correctly? Change your speed to suit the number and speed of other vehicles, pedestrians, road conditions, weather conditions, construction, amount of light, and the distance you can see ahead? Driving in traffic, do you... Use the proper lane? Signal to change lanes? Change lanes carefully? Follow other vehicles at a safe distance? Turn your head and look back before changing lanes? Signal the proper distance before turning? Obeying traffic signals and signs, do you... Turn into the proper lane without cutting the lane or going wide into the improper lane? Driving through blind or crowded intersections, do you... Scan carefully for signs, signals, pedestrians, and other vehicles? Yield and take the right-of-way correctly? Stopping Do you stop smoothly and at the right spot? Can you stop quickly and safely in an emergency? Backing up Do you look over your right shoulder? Can you back in a straight line? Do you have complete control of your car? Judging distance, do you stay a safe distance away from... Other cars when following or passing, or People walking or riding on the roadway? Respecting the rights of others Are you courteous to other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists? Do you pay full attention to the driving task? Performing specific maneuvers, can you successfully complete all of the following? Arms signals for right/left turns and slow or stop. (You may use arm signals during the test.) A brake reaction test/emergency stop. Parking on a hill. Parallel parking. Simulating backing out of driveway or alley into traffic using a corner.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Drivers Test]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/where-to-take-your-drivers-test</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/where-to-take-your-drivers-test</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:54:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Requirements for Drivers test</title> <description>If you're ready to get behind the wheel and take your road test, we have the information you need. Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions about taking your driving exam. What is the DMV road test? The road ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/how_to_pass_your_kentucky_dmv.jpg" alt="How to Pass Your Kentucky DMV" align="left" /><p>If you're ready to get behind the wheel and take your road test, we have the information you need. Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions about taking your driving exam. What is the DMV road test? The road test—also referred to as a driving test, behind-the-wheel exam, road exam, and others—is a behind-the-wheel driving skills test administered by your state DMV or related agency. In most cases, you must successfully pass a road test in order to get your driver's license. This test will evaluate your skills behind the wheel, as well as your ability to drive defensively and courteously with others on the road. Do I need to take a road test? In most cases, you'll only need to take a road test if you have never previously held a driver's license and you're applying for one. However, there are some exceptions: Your license has been expired beyond the maximum grace period allowed by your state. Your state requires you to re-test once you reach a certain age (i.e. 75 years old, etc.). I'm a new teen driver. When am I eligible to take the road test? If you're under 18 years old, your road test eligibility is determined by your state's Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) requirements. Typically, you are eligible for your road test once you have completed a driver's education course and any required behind-the-wheel practice hours . Do I need to schedule a road test appointment? How do I make one? In most states, you are required to schedule a driving test appointment. Some states will let you schedule a road test online, while others require you to call the DMV or a private testing facility ahead of time. Even if a driving test appointment isn't required, you can save yourself a lot of time by making one. To find the contact information for the nearest location, you can use our DMV Office Finder. What can I expect for my driving test? Most DMV driving exams consist of two sections: A basic maneuver course, usually set up in a parking lot, where you will be asked to perform basic maneuvers that include but are not limited to: 3-point turns. Parallel parking. Acceleration and braking. Using your signals. Checking your mirrors. An on-the-road evaluation, where you will be taken into traffic and asked to display your safe driving abilities on the actual streets and highways. Your vehicle will also be given an evaluation, and you will likely be asked to turn your windshield wipers, headlights, and heaters on and off, to show that you are familiar with the components of your car. Make sure you know where all of your controls and signals are, and that you can easily manipulate them when asked. Should I bring anything to my driving exam? When you arrive for your road test, you'll most likely need to provide: I didn't pass my road test on my first try. Can I take it again? Yes. All states allow you to re-take your driving exam if you fail it the first time. The waiting period between tests does vary by state, and your examiner will likely be able to tell you when you're eligible to test again. If not, you can contact your local DMV. Once I've passed my road test, how do I get my license? While the process varies based on your state, generally you will take your proof of passing the exam to the DMV office, where you will fill out a licensing application, pay a required fee, and have your photo taken. For the steps specific to your state, visit our licensing guides: Provide Feedback We're sorry you didn't find the information you were looking for. Please use our search below to locate a DMV office near you for more details: For FAQs or to contact us for DMV advice, please check out our Visitor Support page.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Drivers Test]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/requirements-for-drivers-test</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/requirements-for-drivers-test</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:37:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Car and driver crossover Comparison</title> <description>In contrast, the Fiat’s six-speed—like any manual—allows the driver to pick the gear suited to the moment and hold it as long as desired. What a concept! To be fair, the nine-speed’s manual mode allows this, too, but most ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/car_and_drivers_best_and_worst.jpg" alt="Source: Chevrolet" align="left" /><p>In contrast, the Fiat’s six-speed—like any manual—allows the driver to pick the gear suited to the moment and hold it as long as desired. What a concept! To be fair, the nine-speed’s manual mode allows this, too, but most automatics tend to be driven in drive mode most of the time. In terms of function, the six-speed’s throws are a tad long, but the engagements are reasonably crisp and the clutch is sweet, if a bit light. The manual is mated to Fiat’s 160-hp 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo four, a combo that makes for a zero-to-60-mph sprint of 7.8 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 16.0 at 87 mph. That’s certainly competitive by subcompact-crossover standards. It’s also distinctly quicker than the times we recorded for the 2.4-liter automatic (8.7 to 60, 16.8 at 82 in the quarter-mile). Surprising? Well, the MultiAir is torquey, with 184 lb-ft arriving at 2500 rpm, but mass is probably a bigger factor. Our front-drive 500X weighed in at 2954 pounds, while the all-wheel-drive Tigershark was heavier by 407 pounds. And, of course, mass also affects fuel economy. The AWD 2.4-liter 500X is rated by the EPA at 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway; the front-drive 1.4-liter is better by 4 mpg in both measures. That said, the manual model encourages more-enthusiastic driving, so our real-world mileage was a little below expectations: 23 mpg over the course of our test, versus 24 for the Tigershark.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Car And Driver]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarAndDriver/car-and-driver-crossover-comparison</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/CarAndDriver/car-and-driver-crossover-comparison</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Driver test Locations</title> <description>The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Driver Examination Division provides an effective program of driver testing to ensure Missouri licensed drivers have a level of competency consistent with safe driving habits and practices, as ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/alberta_driver_test_locations.jpg" alt="Alberta Driver Test Locations" align="left" /><p>The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Driver Examination Division provides an effective program of driver testing to ensure Missouri licensed drivers have a level of competency consistent with safe driving habits and practices, as well as demonstrated skills and knowledge of Missouri laws relating to traffic safety. The Driver Examination Division administers the written and driving examinations to individuals qualifying for a Missouri Instruction Permit; Intermediate License; Full Driver (Operator) License; For-Hire (Chauffeur) License; and Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL). They also administer the written and driving examinations needed to obtain a Motorcycle Instruction Permit or Motorcycle License. The Driver Examination Division is responsible for all employees who administer the tests, making sure the tests are administered fairly and professionally, and procures the examination stations for testing throughout the state of Missouri. Examination stations are provided in each county of the state and CDL sites are located within each Troop of the Highway Patrol. While appointments are not necessary for the driving skills portion of the Full Driver (Operator) License, they are necessary to take a Commercial Driver License (CDL) driving skills test. Please click the link below to obtain phone numbers of our CDL testing locations. Before arriving at an examination station, an individual needs to understand what will be required and the hours of operation for that particular station. NOTE: ARRIVAL AT A TESTING LOCATION BEFORE CLOSING TIME DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT A WRITTEN OR DRIVING SKILLS TEST WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU. Written and driving skills tests are given based upon personnel availability and volume of test applicants. Please click on the following link for examination stations and their hours of operation: Please use the following links to view the Missouri Department of Revenue's Driver Guide, CDL Manual and Motorcycle Manual. We have also included the link for information on documents as required by Missouri law to obtain a Missouri license.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Drivers Test]]></category> <link>http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/driver-test-locations</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vphqtournaments.com/DriversTest/driver-test-locations</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:25:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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