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For those of you who didn't participate in the Cash for Clunkers summer of 2009 when everybody except you seemed to be getting in on the action, it may seem like it's going to be a long winter, especially if now you're in the market for a new vehicle. But life in the post-Cash-for-Clunkers era isn't all bad. If you're thinking of buying a new car for your business or your commute to work, here are some things to consider.

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Bored? Americans face longer commutes than ever before, and the monotony can drive people crazy. If you're looking to keep some sanity on the road, check out our handy dandy action plan for keeping the blahs away while you're behind the wheel.

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While car sharing is generally a practice and service aimed at the general public, it's an idea that can make sense for the penny-pinching entrepreneur or the executive who can make it work. Click to see some of these money-saving options.

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Fair or not, we all know that our car is considered part of our personality. As Los Angeles image consultant Farrah Parker puts it, "A car is more than just a mode of transportation. Instead, automobiles have become personality extensions that send powerful messages." But, of course, what we're all wondering is -- what does a car say about our favorite TV characters?

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In those fleeting seconds and the minutes after an auto accident during work, you're not just going to wonder about your own health, but how this collision is likely to impact your career. So if you ever are in a wreck on the job, what should you do? We caught up with an industry expert, to get her take.

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There may be a few people in this world who actually enjoy the process of moving -- as in, packing boxes and lugging furniture out a door -- but I doubt any of us have met them. While moving from one house to another is stressful, moving a business may be even more so -- at least for the entrepreneur running the show.

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If you're finding yourself constantly beleaguered by your parking choices, don't worry -- you aren't crazy -- you just may not be achieving your full parking potential. If you're trying to figure out how to find the best real estate for your car, here are some suggestions.

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We've all heard of companies that give their employee of the month the best parking space, but what about also throwing in a sports car and a $150 prepaid gas card? Apparently the plan worked. At the time, Infusionsoft had 30 employees. Now their ranks have swelled to 140.