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	<title>Beyond the KM &#187; Mercedes-Benz</title>
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		<title>This is why some people shouldn&#8217;t be on the road&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2011/02/07/this-is-why-some-people-shouldnt-be-on-the-road/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2011/02/07/this-is-why-some-people-shouldnt-be-on-the-road/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Humour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mercedes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[r-class]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An extraordinarily ugly Mercedes.]]></description>
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		<title>Link of the week: MB SL drivers, count your tickets!</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2010/10/25/link-of-the-week-mb-sl-drivers-count-your-tickets/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2010/10/25/link-of-the-week-mb-sl-drivers-count-your-tickets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Legal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mercedes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speeding ticket]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Which car is more likely to get you pulled over? Find out here!]]></description>
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		<title>Link of the Week: Smart(er) Cars</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2010/10/18/link-of-the-week-smarter-cars/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2010/10/18/link-of-the-week-smarter-cars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maybach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porsche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The technology that has shaped the automotive future.]]></description>
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		<title>Bugatti sightings&#8230; why are we so interested?</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/11/15/bugatti-sightings/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/11/15/bugatti-sightings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bugatti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porsche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Daimler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[halo product]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you ever wondered why companies produce expensive, limited-quantity editions of products, click here and see why the Bugatti is just so special.]]></description>
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		<title>June 2009 sales abysmal for Europe&#8217;s automakers</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/07/28/june-2009-sales-abysmal-for-europes-automakers/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/07/28/june-2009-sales-abysmal-for-europes-automakers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maserati]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porsche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volvo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales figures]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Another cruddy month for European sales.]]></description>
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		<title>European investment in green cars is all the rage!</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/04/16/european-investment-in-green-cars-is-all-the-rage/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/04/16/european-investment-in-green-cars-is-all-the-rage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jaguar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EU]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It's time to brush up on your European emissions compliance law. Click here for the overview.]]></description>
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		<title>History of AMG</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/04/08/history-of-amg/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/04/08/history-of-amg/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[      History of AMG It hasn&#8217;t always been the case that AMG was Mercedes&#8217; in-house tuner.  Check out http://amgmarket.com/amg/the-history-of-amg-mercedes-benz/ for a history of AMG.]]></description>
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		<title>30 Years of the G-Class</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/03/02/30-years-of-the-g-class/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/03/02/30-years-of-the-g-class/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[30 years]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anniversary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[G-class]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[G-klasse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mercedes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the Mercedes G-class. We celebrate with a gallery of pictures and a full profile of one of automotive's great icons.]]></description>
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		<title>January sales figures&#8230; as slow as our post&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/02/25/january-2009-sales/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/02/25/january-2009-sales/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMART]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volvo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales figures]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The sales figures are in, January 2009 was abysmal!!!]]></description>
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		<title>Economic failures = new car models for European automakers. Month in review.</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/01/13/economic-failures-new-car-models-for-european-automakers-month-in-review/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2009/01/13/economic-failures-new-car-models-for-european-automakers-month-in-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Daimler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ferrari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lotus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peugeot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[merger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porsche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[profit]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beyondthekm.com/?p=297</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A update of the major events in the European auto industry for December 2008.]]></description>
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		<title>Psychosis hits Chrysler&#8230;&#8221;Mayday, mayday! We&#8217;re going down!&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/12/22/psychosis-hits-chrysler/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/12/22/psychosis-hits-chrysler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ferrari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beyondthekm.com/?p=292</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mercedes-Benz of America: Chrysler???????????]]></description>
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		<title>LOTW: If you have to ask, you can NOT afford it!</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/05/23/lotw-ultra-luxury-cars-la-times/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/05/23/lotw-ultra-luxury-cars-la-times/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bugatti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Link of the Week]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lotw]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luxury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mercedes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[supercars]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beyondthekm.com/?p=183</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More an more carmakers are offering bespoke items in cars. LA Times has the scoop.]]></description>
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		<title>Competitive advantage: &#8220;No-Worry Maintenance&#8221; programs</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/04/27/competitive-advantage-no-worry-maintenance-programs/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2008/04/27/competitive-advantage-no-worry-maintenance-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jaguar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maintenance costs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beyondthekm.com/?p=174</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BMW has offered maintenance-free programs for some time. Guess who's joining them at the table!]]></description>
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		<title>Catholic? Guess Where Your $$$ is going&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/12/05/pope-gets-g-class/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/12/05/pope-gets-g-class/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Giving a few dollars to your church this Christmas? If you're Catholic, click here to find out where it's going!]]></description>
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		<title>Clever Audi Commercial</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/09/21/clever-audi-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/09/21/clever-audi-commercial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Commercial for Audi.]]></description>
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		<title>MySpace for the Futuristic Car</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/02/13/car-networking-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/02/13/car-networking-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beyondthekm.com/2007/02/13/car-networking-technology/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nevermind road rage, soon your car will be battling it out on its own - without your assistance!]]></description>
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		<title>Car of the Year Awards Winter 2007</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/01/27/car-of-the-year-winter-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2007/01/27/car-of-the-year-winter-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aston Martin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Audi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bentley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bugatti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caterham]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ferrari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lotus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porsche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VW]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it's that time of the year, the picks for the best cars of 2006.

Which European cars are by matter of fact, "the best"? Find out after the jump.]]></description>
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		<title>Are European automakers the new Ford and GM? Part 2</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2006/10/17/are-european-automakers-the-new-ford-and-gm-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2006/10/17/are-european-automakers-the-new-ford-and-gm-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Changes must be made to marketing, innovation, service, government, and labor.]]></description>
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		<title>Are European automakers the new Ford and GM? Part 1</title>
		<link>http://beyondthekm.com/2006/10/11/eu-the-new-gm-ford/</link>
		<comments>http://beyondthekm.com/2006/10/11/eu-the-new-gm-ford/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Renault]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Change is afoot in corporate offices in Europe’s automakers. GM and Ford have struggled for many years now with the harsh realities of the global auto market. Now those realities are knocking on the doors of the European automakers. About two-thirds of Western Europe’s carmakers have seen changes in the executive suite in the last [...]]]></description>
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