The third man remained at the wheel before driving all three of them away after the shooting.

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This quickly dispels the two biggest myths of winter driving: that all wheel drive or SUVs are a cure all, and that relatively new all-season tires are adequate for frequent winter driving.

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"Where before users would pick up their phone, taking their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel while driving to select a station and hit play, AppLink makes all of that functionality available through voice control, just like managing AM and FM radio or your MP3 player through SYNC, " said Julius Marchwicki, SYNC product manager.

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You should also consider specifically how much driving you plan to do in deep snow before deciding whether you need all-wheel drive.

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From low priced offerings to feature-rich high end products, Jabra's award winning line of in-car speakerphones include products that fit the needs of all different types of users and allow drivers to keep both hands on the wheel and comply with hands-free driving regulations.

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