Incentives may vary by region and by trim level within a given model line, and some may require dealer participation.

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The entry trim level would be positioned below the two higher-spec Leaf versions currently on the market, Automotive News said, and will debut as part of a 2013-model facelift for the entire Leaf line.

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From those finalists, we then awarded points to cars that offer the following as standard on at least one trim level: all-wheel drive, leather front seats, an XM radio subscription, Bluetooth capability, cruise control, advanced air bag protection and remote entry.

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The second would be to trim back the level of the escalator by half, to three percentage points, say.

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And Trade Minister Wu Yi said recently that China would target "peak" tariffs in future cuts and trim the average level to that of developing nations by 2000.

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Merck Chief Executive RichardClarkRichard Clark is pleasing Wall Street by promising that he will trim costs and force a new level of efficiency using tools like Six Sigma.

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Once (if) revenue grows to an adequate level, it will be vital for the company to trim their expenses as a percentage of income.

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Trim and trail at these high points. eBay (EBAY) is trying to stabilize at a lower level.

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