<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:14:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/vw/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Aufbau bei der Transform 2026 in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heute war Aufbautag. Für unser mobiles Podcast Studio etwas einfacher als ein klassischer Messestand. Wir mussen nur innen das Equipment anstecken und schon kann es morgen losgehen. 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It's been a little while since the bug has been back from paint and just a few days ago I got her road legal! That's right she's back on the first time since 1996, Almost 20 Years ago!! She's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/vwbeetle/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/vwbeetle/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-9</guid><category><![CDATA[vwbeetle]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jasonrussell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:58:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCC8oi1b7NUKWozKVjY5PfPKzNFXBR1VwJBXYhQUdC5yxg9WqgMiJ39X5zhcWBTEtB4QYALPmad9gVPfh2QoepdeotHDBVtUEDxZwEiMYNVLLS4PQKnMLbQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[1962 VW Beetle Project --- Part 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey hive! Shes got paint! I've had the bug back now for almost 3 weeks and I am almost out of parts to put on her! I've been taking apart and sanding this thing since August 2023 and now shes back from]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cars/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cars/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-8</guid><category><![CDATA[cars]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jasonrussell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCC8oi1b7NUKWozKVjY5PfPMUfYCbD8a3tr1ZHbMAYa3FtsPzxB2gzZWnCS3p4cYm9kXm5L93RLY8Yq3YbtPpLFQoMrPamSVTcw6bWKH3CAEVwRxfFMLSz2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[1962 VW Beetle Project --- Part 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey Hivians!! Long time to see!! It's time for another part of this project that is the 1962 VW beetle convertible. 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Helloo hivers, It's been a little longer than usual for this next update, guess I was waiting on a little more exciting things to come, sanding, sanding, and more sanding doesn't make for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/vw/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/vw/@jasonrussell/1962-vw-beetle-project-part-5</guid><category><![CDATA[vw]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jasonrussell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 16:48:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCC8oi1b7NUKWozKVjY5PfPXdkkb43tX3pHCgyzw6dLFcpVj7MdMk9o22dW5EoiGCk6jqeN4N3moEjA1JbqMz2tTXxVGPTS6AmZ5gsGU3FhkUsUNFV3bwbk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line stands at the pinnacle of the Tiguan lineup, blending sporty aesthetics, luxurious comfort features, and solid performance. 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