Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix raises $200,000 for charity

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Being a Pittsburgh based car guy and racing fan. I brag about the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix throughout the year. Not only do I show cars and participate in the events, but I also serve as a member of the Car Show Committee. Be it the car shows, the races, the fun of enjoying a nice weekend in the park, what ever fits your fancy, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has a little bit of everything. The best though is that ALL proceeds from the PVGP events benefit two awesome charities, the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School. This year, the PVGP set a new record, donating $200,000 to both charities at the recent "Victory Lap" check presentation ceremony. Representatives from the PVGP, event sponsors, car manufacturers, and participating car clubs were on hand at the Allegheny Valley School's campus for tours, a checkered flag waving and Terrible Towel wave (Myron Cope, inventor of the Terrible Towel sat on the board of AVS and the PVGP, and sales benefit AVS also). Each charity will benefit equally, receiving $100,000 each. This money will be used to provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh area.
Since 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has raised over $2.95 million dollars for both charities, with no signs of stopping.

For more information on how you can donate to the PVGP, volunteer or find out about the 2012 event, please visit http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com


Charity Ambassadors representing each charity;  Anita Iyengar -Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Brandon Fisher - Allegheny Valley School were on hand to receive the $200,000 check. 
left to right: PVGP Showside Director Bob Speer, Shop 'n Save's Rich Haeflein, Autism Society's Dan Torisky and PVGP Race Director Rocky Farrar with the 2011 check for $200,000.
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2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz CL 800 Coupe

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The new BRABUS 800 Coupe is based on the latest Mercedes-Benz CL 600 BRABUS. The 12-cylinder engine of the CL 600 is reengineered thoroughly in the BRABUS engine-building shop that is equipped with state-of-the-art machine tools. Displacement is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.) with the help of a special BRABUS crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinder bore and correspondingly larger forged pistons. Further performance-enhancing modifications to the engine itself are the fine-machining of the two cylinder heads for optimized mixture flow and the installation of four special camshafts.


The 12-cylinder engine of the CL 600 is reengineered thoroughly in the BRABUS engine-building shop that is equipped with state-of-the-art machine tools. Displacement is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.) with the help of a special BRABUS crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinder bore and correspondingly larger forged pistons. Further performance-enhancing modifications to the engine itself are the fine-machining of the two cylinder heads for optimized mixture flow and the installation of four special camshafts.


The engine peripherals are modified extensively as well: the standard twin-turbo system is replaced with a high-end turbocharging system designed by the BRABUS engine specialists. The new system features two custom exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers as well as four water-to-air intercoolers. The combustion air is supplied by a carbon-fiber ram-air intake integrated into the hood. In addition there is a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts.

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2012 Nissan Juke : Overview

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The 2012 Nissan Juke sees no major changes following its debut for the 2011 model year. Juke is a small 4-door hatchback with seating for 5 and styling that blends sports-car and compact-SUV elements. It comes in three trim levels: base S, mid-level SV, and top-line SL. Each is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The sole engine is a 188-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. All offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves like an automatic. The front-drive SV and SL can be equipped with a 6-speed manual. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. A wireless cell-phone link is standard across the board. SV and SL have a standard sunroof, keyless access/engine start, and automatic climate control. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a rearview camera are SL-exclusive standard features. A navigation system is standard on the SL and optional on the SV.

                                                             2012 Nissan Juke : Overview
The Juke's not just very small, and very quick, it's very distinctive. It doesn't have many straight lines or pretty viewing angles. It's an extrovert of the tattooed, ritual-scarred kind.

                                                          2012 Nissan Juke : Overview
More sporty subcompact than all-weather SUV, the plump-bottom, angle-backed Juke has one of the most sophisticated drivetrains available in any Nissan. It teams a 188-horsepower, 1.6-liter four with a lightweight body and an independent front suspension to give the Juke exciting high-rpm responsiveness and swift steering. Its very size also gives the Juke a stiff ride, which we expect, but it doesn't necessarily give the Juke great gas mileage, which is a rude surprise for anyone cross-shopping more conventional subcompacts like the Accent, Fiesta or Fit.

                                                             2012 Nissan Juke : Overview

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2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Specs and Review with Pictures

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2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a model that has been getting updates that have increased power and an attractive design. This car looks very elegant and very complete exterior design that makes this car a more sporty. Exterior features supporting performances from 2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTO SA Aperta is an additional style front spoiler lip, side skirts and rear fascia that matches the look of the front fascia particular model mounted on the car.

                                 2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Specs and Review with Pictures

The body of the Ferrari SA APERTA is refined by NOVITEC ROSSO in a few details. Supplemental GTO-style front spoiler lip, side skirts and rear fascia that match the look of the front fascia of the special model are installed on the car. All clear-coated carbon-fiber components come with a matte finish for a true racing look. Further understated highlights are added by the NOVITEC ROSSO black lamps that are available for all 599 models. The set includes tail lamps, third brake light, rear fog lamp and side markers. 

                                 2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Specs and Review with Pictures

Performance and increased power to 218 hp to 888 hp at 8,400 rpm means the two-seater is now offering strength is as superlative as a new peak torque of 636 pounds / ft at 6600 rpm, the advantage of 178 lb / ft of production brethren. This will be very interesting and that makes the performance of the 2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is getting better and improved the car to 62 mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds. After 9.1 seconds reaching speeds of 124 mph, 186 mph barrier destroyed after 21.9 seconds. Top speed over 211 mph.

                                       2012 Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Specs and Review with Pictures
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Nissan NV Food Trucks , Two popular food trucks !

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Two of Los Angeles’ most popular food trucks, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Coolhaus Truck, are teaming with Nissan to combine their takes on two food classics — grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream sandwiches — with a pair of custom-outfitted Nissan NV vans.

                                                 Nissan NV Food Trucks , Two popular food trucks !
 

The two NV2500 High Roof food truck concepts are making their debut this week not on the streets of L.A., but inside the Convention Center’s West Hall where they provided gourmet sandwiches.

That’s why they’ve been fitted with custom fold-out serving windows, work counters and full exterior graphics.

                                                    Nissan NV Food Trucks , Two popular food trucks !

 
If you are wondering abut the menu, the Grilled Cheese truck offers “Plain and Simple Melts” and “Cheesy Mac and Rib” to “Bayou Melts” and “Dessert Melts.” The Coolhaus offers handmade, uniquely flavored gourmet ice cream sandwiches with edible wrappers. The selection includes innovative flavors such as Strawberry Jalapeno, Wasabi, Mango Sticky Rice and Olive Oil with Rosemary.
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Jaguar’s C-X16 C-X16 in Neutron White , Production Concept , "Absolutely fantastic"

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Jaguar's C-X16 production concept today made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Ahead of its appearance at the show the all-aluminium C-X16, finished in Neutron White, added a future-looking aspect to the contemporary LA evening skyline on East 6th Street Bridge having first prowled downtown on Mesquit and Matteo Streets.

                                  Jaguar’s C-X16 C-X16 in Neutron White , Production Concept , "Absolutely fantastic"
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, said: "Jaguar has always had a sporting heart, and the C-X16 is the perfect embodiment of our vision for a true 21st century Jaguar sports car. It's fast, it's beautiful, and it also highlights our commitment to the development of sustainable powertrain technologies.
                                  Jaguar’s C-X16 C-X16 in Neutron White , Production Concept , "Absolutely fantastic"
The two-seater concept marks a new future for Jaguar with respect to technique and design and show a model positioned under the XK-lineup. A next-generation supercharged V6 petrol engine producing 380hp and 450Nm of torque is combined with a Formula 1-inspired hybrid boost system with a steering-wheel mounted button for on-demand acceleration.


Integrated into the eight-speed gearbox is a motor generator which draws power from a 1.6kWh battery pack mounted behind the seats for ideal 50:50 weight distribution. Charged through a brake energy regeneration system, the batteries allow the motor to provide an additional 95hp and 235Nm. The final performance results are 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds, a top speed of 300km/h and acceleration from 80-120km/h of 2.1 seconds.

The final setup of the production model will differ from the concept. It is unknown which engines will be used and which features of the sports car will stay.
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(2012)Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG Sedan Review

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Mercedes-Benz's E-Class range has long been the automaker's bread-and-butter lineup. A direct descendant of the rattly, yet long-lasting diesel sedans of the '70s and early '80s, the E-Class has seen considerable evolution over the years, leading to the highly refined vehicles of today. 

                                                  Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG Sedan Review
 
For the latest model year, the E-Class receives a pair of new engines that are significantly more powerful and fuel-efficient than the units they replace. E350 models receive an all-new 3.5-liter V6 that utilizes direct-fuel injection and a high compression ratio to achieve 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. E550s get a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 that produces 402 ponies and 443 lb-ft of torque.

                                                    Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG Sedan Review
Both engines hook up to a smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission that helps return 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the E350 and 16/24 mpg for the E550.

                                                   Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG Sedan Review
The rest of the E-Class was also redesigned recently, representing a significant step up from its predecessor. In addition to an all-new interior and exterior, the E-Class packs a number of new or improved high-tech features, as is typical of Mercedes-Benz. Despite offering more in virtually every department, the new model lists for $4,600 less than the prior version.

Technical Specs Engine
Standard Engine: 5.5L V8
Standard Transmission: 7 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 8
Horsepower @RPM: 518@5250
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 15/22
Combined Fuel Economy: Not Listed
EPA Class: Mid-Size
Number of Valves: 32
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): Yes
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.0:1
Displacement: 5461/333
Bore X Stroke: 3.86×3.56
Cruising Range: N/A
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 7.8
Final Drive Ratio: Yes
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A
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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is Coming Soon

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At the LA Auto Show, Lamborghini presented the new 2012 Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder. Packed with a V10, 550 hp rear engine, the new convertible comes with revised aerodynamics and other small upgrades in comparison to its standard model.

                                            2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is Coming Soon
 
Automobile Lamborghini is expanding the most successful model line ever built under the sign of the bull with a very special car – the new Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the open spyder body style with purist rear Wheel Drive. This version brings together that stunning level of open-air driving fun that can come only from a super sports car with a folding roof and an unbelievably agile and spontaneous handling.

                                            2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is Coming Soon
 
"With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, we are expanding the Lamborghini lineup with a purist model that adds yet another dimension of driving fun. This will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "This special model with rear-wheel drive is a logical expansion of our lineup of spyder models with all-wheel drive."

The most important technical characteristics of the Lamborghini LP 550-2 Spyder are already recognizable from the model designation – LP stands for Longitudinale/Posteriore, for the mid-engine built longitudinally in front of the rear axle. 550 refers to the power output in hp, and the 2 stands for the drive to the rear wheels. At Lamborghini, the word spyder means the ultimate synthesis of a fascinating, powerfully expressive super sports car design, the ultimate open-air thrill and sheer pleasure for all the senses.

                                           2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is Coming Soon
 
Lamborghini says that its engineers have carried out extensive modifications to adapt the car to rear-wheel drive such as applying specific dampers settings and tweaking its aerodynamics to take into account the change in the distribution of forces.

The Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder tips the scales at 1,520 kilograms (3,351 pounds) and can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.2 seconds en route to a top speed of 319km/h (198 mph).
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2012 Toyota Prius V Models

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The new Toyota Prius V, with "v" expressing the vehicle's versatility, will meet the needs of growing families with active lifestyles while providing the same attributes traditionally found in the Prius DNA. It will share the current generation Prius' platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Featuring a compact exterior yet spacious interior, the Toyota Prius V will feature over 50-percent more interior cargo space than the current Prius.
 
                                                               2012 Toyota Prius V Models

With a balance between outstanding spaciousness, refined style, and smooth aerodynamics, Toyota Prius V has a low 0.29 coefficient of drag, which does not inhibit the vehicle's convenient packaging. It is a new vehicle designed from the ground up, with a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version.

                                                               2012 Toyota Prius V Models

Now Toyota is set to grow its Prius lineup with three new models. In fact, Bob Carter, Toyota division group vice president and general manager, says that the Japanese automaker fully expects the Prius family to become its best-selling product line in the near future – beating out internal combustion titans like the Camry and Corolla in the process. As a result, the company is planning to unleash of a barrage of products that include a model based on the Prius C Concept, a plug-in version of the hybrid and the taller, boxier Prius V.

Toyota won't release final pricing information on the Prius V until closer to the model's fall launch date. As a result, it's difficult to give this wagon a confident endorsement. The company says that its newest hybrid is positioned to draw buyers who are currently looking toward small SUVs, crossovers and wagons, and they're dead right. The Prius V has all of the functionality of those vehicles with the fuel economy and panache that only the Prius name can offer.

                                                                    2012 Toyota Prius V Models
If we were going to lay down a yet-to-be-determined chunk of change for a Prius, the V would certainly be the model to take home. Its small fuel economy sacrifices are more than made up for by increased versatility and backseat comfort. We even think the taller roof line makes the model more becoming. For the first time, the Prius name stands for fuel economy and functionality.
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BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car .

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Now that the F80 M3 sedan has been given the greenlight, our spies have spotted the F80 M3 continuing its public road testing. While the camouflage on the F80 prototype remains the same as before, we've got some more angles to share with you - a slightly higher-down look than before. The F80 M3 continues to show off its attractive proportions and shape, while looking more aggressive and 'beefier' than the standard F30 3 series due to its widened wheel arches, M styled front and rear bumpers and sideskirts, and quad exhaust. It does not yet show the sportier mirrors that the production version F80 will receive.

                                               BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
By combining spyshots with insider input and some BMW M styling this is the result. The F80 M3 is said to be much like a mini M5 and rumored to get a V6 turbocharged powerplant. We can’t wait to get more news on this car from Munich, but for now enjoy these renderings!

Finished in gray, the new M3 shows a number of details that we’ve come to expect from the Bavarian go-fast division.

                                                 BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
Despite the fact that the base 3-Series has grown is size, the extra folds and creases make it look more sporty than ever before. At he front, we are greeted by a pair of huge intakes on either side, but no bonnet bulge. That’s because the car is believed to be powered by a 3.3-liter V6 with twin turbos based on the 4.4-liter V8 in the M5. Output should be about 450 hp, though BMW might decide to squeeze some extra juice.

                                               BMW F80 M3 Sedan : awesome , Your Dream Car 
The new 3-Series Seadna has finally shown its face, and this means that graphics designers from across the world had the weekend at their disposal to include all the little production details into what will eventually become the F30 M3 sedan.
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2012 Honda Crosstour

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For the 2012 model year, Honda has dropped the Accord from the Accord Crosstour crossover making the official name of the car – the 2012 Honda Crosstour.
 
                                                            2012 Honda Crosstour
The 2012 Honda Crosstour is still available in two trim levels, the Crosstour EX and EX-L, with Real Time 4WD also available on the EX-L model. There is still no 4-cylinder option so power still comes from a 3.5 liter V6 making 271 horsepower at 6,200 RPM and 254 lb-ft. of torque at 5,000 RPM. No major gain in fuel-economy numbers so it still achieves 18/27/21 mpg (city/highway/combined) on 2WD models and 18/26/21 mpg on 4WD models.

So what’s new for the 2012 Honda Crosstour besides the name? It’s all summed up in this little paragraph right here:

“For 2012, new features on the Crosstour EX include auto on/off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth Hands Free Link and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also available on all Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl replaces Tango Red Pearl.”
 
                                                                  2012 Honda Crosstour
 
The front-wheel-drive Crosstour EX starts from $29,990, while the more upscale EX-L starts at $32,890. The all-wheel-drive package is only available with the EX-L model, starting at $34,340. Adding navigation adds a further $2,200 to the price tag, for a total of $34,770 with 2WD and $36,540 with AWD.

Although visually similar to the upcoming Acura ZDX, the Crosstour does not ride on the ZDX's platform. Based on a modified Honda Accord chassis, the Crosstour is being produced at Honda's East Liberty factory in Ohio (the ZDX will be produced in Alliston, Ontario).

Prices for the 2012 Honda Crosstour:

    2012 Honda Crosstour 2WD EX: $30,340.
    2012 Honda Crosstour 2WD EX-L: $32,990.
    2012 Honda Crosstour 4WD EX-L: $36,540.
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2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling

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Although the Honda Insight was eagerly awaited before it launched as a 2010 model, the little hybrid hatchback has never come remotely close to its sales goals.
But the company isn't giving up, and the new 2012 Honda Insight features revised front styling, a nicer interior, and improved gas mileage ratings.

                                          2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling
 
The Insight's hybrid powertrain features a 1.3-liter eight-valve, i-VTEC four-cylinder engine paired with a DC-brushless electric motor, and is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The gas engine provides for 98 peak horsepower at 5,800 rpm, and 123 lb-ft of torque in the range of 1,000 to 1,700 rpm. the electric motor adds 12 horsepower at 1,500 rpm, and 58 torque at 1,000 rpm.

The front of the Insight now features a redesigned--Honda calls it "more distinctive'--grille with a thin blue accent bar to underscore the Insight's hybrid technology, along with a reshaped bumper. The internal reflectors of the headlights have also been updated.

                                         2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling
New covers for the 15-inch wheels on lower-line models are standard, and the upscale Insight EX model sports restyled 15-inch alloy wheels. Honda has also widened the tires slightly for better grip.

The base model comes with automatic climate control, power windows and locks and six airbags, while EX models of the Insight feature standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, as well as alloy wheels, cruise control and stability control.

Honda hopes to build 200,000 units annually, with half of that production to be sold in the United States.

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 1.3L I4
Standard Transmission: VAR Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 98@5800
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 41/44
Combined Fuel Economy: 42
EPA Class: Compact
Number of Valves: 8
Torque @RPM: 1000
Fuel Type System: Hybrid Gas/Electric / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: 100.8
Compression: 10.8:1
Displacement: 1339/82
Bore X Stroke: 2.87×3.15
Cruising Range: 434.6 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: N/A
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Single Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: 1500
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: 58
Electric Torque RPM: 1000
Electric HorsePower BHP: 13
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2012 Cadillac SRX Auto Review

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The Cadillac SRX’s lead development engineer, Steve Kline, kicked off the debut of the 2012 Cadillac SRX by telling us, “If we’d told you back in 2009 that the SRX would move from number nine in the segment to number two behind the Lexus RX, you probably would have laughed.” Kline is right. C/D loved the previous, CTS-based SRX. Its rear-drive dynamics and interior packaging allowed it to win a comparison test and multiple 5Best Truck trophies but failed to endear it to customers. We would not have believed that a front-drive-based SRX would rocket up the sales charts, but that’s exactly what has happened.

                                                                              2012 Cadillac SRX Auto Review

The cabin is nicely isolated from the outside world, with wind noise almost non-existent and tire noise absent except on horrid pavement like the sort that lines large segments of coastal U.S. 101. Inside, there aren't any changes for the 2012 SRX. The dash still features Cadillac's familiar pop-up navigation, the cargo area still has the funky U-Rack storage system, and the sound system is still an eight-speaker Bose setup.

                                                                              2012 Cadillac SRX Auto Review

Meanwhile, a number of suspension tweaks have smoothed out the ride considerably. It is still on the sporty side for the segment -- Cadillac is trying to be more BMW than Lexus, after all -- but definitely luxurious. Two suspension setups are offered, a softer setup under the technical designation "FE2" and the sportier "FE3" setup that also comes with variable-effort, speed-sensitive power steering. These were definitely more fun to throw around the rough, twisty backroads during our test drive near Santa Barbara, California.

                                                                             2012 Cadillac SRX Auto Review

For 2012, the SRX gets a major powertrain upgrade that might grow sales even further. The standard 265-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 is dead. New customers should be relieved that they won’t have to spin their engine all the way to 5100 rpm just to access a limp 223 lb-ft of torque. Likewise, the 3.0-liter will be relieved that it has been relieved of the SRX’s 4500-pound curb weight. Cadillac stopped offering the SRX’s previously optional engine, a turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6, earlier this year. Few mourned the loss of the 300-hp, single-turbo six. Its eulogy was probably filled with references to turbo lag, nonlinear power delivery, and the engine’s Saab origins.


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2013 Cadillac XTS, preview of our new luxury sedan

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The Cadillac-related announcements keep dropping in as after the release of a teaser photo of the firm's entry-level compact sedan codenamed ATS, GM revealed that we're also going to see a flagship luxury sedan model added to Cadillac's range in the Spring of 2012.

                                                    2013 Cadillac XTS, preview of our new luxury sedan

We will come to know that model as the Cadillac XTS and it will replace both the current STS and the DTS, the production of which was terminated this year.

Flexibility is a hallmark of the E2 architecture itself, which comes in three basic sizes. The 2013 Cadillac XTS is designed on the largest variation, no surprise for the new flagship car at GM's flagship brand. The Regal uses the smallest version, the LaCrosse and next-gen Impala the in-between size. We've extrapolated XTS dimensions from those of the LaCrosse as well as the redesigned 2010 Saab 9-5, another "big E2" model.

                                                    2013 Cadillac XTS, preview of our new luxury sedan

General Motors may not have published a teaser photo of its Cadillac range-topper in the sedan category but the Detroit firm said it will be modeled closely after last year's XTS Platinum concept study adding that the final production model will be revealed in the coming months – obviously either in LA this November or Detroit in January 2012.

The company is highly optimistic for the new XTS claiming it will compete against the best.

"The Cadillac XTS is being designed to compete and win against the finest luxury cars," GM said in a prepared statement. "It takes a new, modern approach to the large luxury sedan, combining high-tech electronics and engaging driving dynamics in a car that is also elegant and spacious," the company added.

                                                    2013 Cadillac XTS, preview of our new luxury sedan

The new 2013 Cadillac XTS will be manufactured at the Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, with GM saying it will invest $117 million to prepare the facility and at the same time, "create or retain" 400 jobs on the Flex Line

As far as we know, however, the E2 platform cannot accommodate a V8 engine, so look for the 2013 Cadillac XTS to come with the top-line LaCrosse option, a 3.6-liter V6 with economy-boosting direct fuel injection. We suspect this new corporate mainstay will be tuned up some for XTS duty, adding at least 20 horsepower and 16 lb-ft of torque over Buick's version, partly to compensate for the Caddy's expected greater weight. Only one transmission is likely too, the same 6-speed automatic used in most every other U.S.-market Epsilon-based model.
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2012 Toyota Ultimate Motocross Truck Models

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Built on a Toyota Tundra full-size pickup, DC Shoes used valuable feedback from their Motocross athletes to help create a truck that had everything a rider needs to make an event trip easier. They took this input and passed it along to West Coast Customs who performed the build.

                                                2012 Toyota Ultimate Motocross Truck Models

The  Tundra Double Cab 4×4 equipped with the powerful 5.7-liter V8 engined and six-speed electronically-controlled transmission with intelligence. The truck also features Tundras standard bed and is a certified Flex Fuel vehicle.

                                                2012 Toyota Ultimate Motocross Truck Models 

West Coast Customs used a Tundra Double Cab 4×4 equipped with the powerful 5.7-liter V8 and six-speed electronically-controlled transmission with intelligence. The truck also features Tundras standard bed and is a certified Flex Fuel vehicle.
An array of modifications were built into this special Tundra enabling it to tackle the roughest terrain and it’s equipped with everything a Motocross rider requires. Modifications include a suspension lift from Camburg Racing, shocks by Fox Racing, KMC 18 x 9-inch wheel mounted to General 35 x 12.5 x 18 tires, custom rough-texture paint by Line-X, a roof rack that can also be used as a viewing deck, fold-up bed sides, a suicide tailgate, a gas pump and water pressure washer located in the bed, an air compressor, a winch to load bikes, a hidden ramp, custom embroidered interior and much more.
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2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster in Full Beauty

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Mercedes has caused history to repeat itself as they have come out with a roadster version for one of their popular coupes. This trend was seen in the SLR McLaren and will now repeat itself with the SLS AMG coupe version. The SLS AMG Roadster will be revealed in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but right now the car is under extreme testings.

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster in Full Beauty

The Mercedes SLS AMG roadster version will be powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. However, being a much heavier model, it will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 4.0 seconds before topping out at approximately 192 mph.

                                                2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster in Full Beauty

Like with the coupe version, the roadster version will feature a long bonnet, large wheels, and a short rear end. Both coupe and roadster versions are also built on an aluminum spaceframe, but due to the omission of a fixed roof and gullwing doors for the roadster, it was necessary to design the side sills more robustly.

                                                2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster in Full Beauty

The new Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster will be offered with a three-layered fabric soft top which is deposited behind the seats in a Z-formation to save space. The sports car offers a low center of gravity and is designed for speeds up to 196 mph.

                                                2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster in Full Beauty

Under the hood, the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster  will feature the same engine as the coupe: a 6.3-liter V8 engine located front-mid that will develop 571 hp and up to 479 lb-ft. of torque. The engine will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Mercedes has also announced that the roadster will be capable of a top speed that is just one mph lower than the coupe: 196 mph.
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BMW 328 Hommage Concept Car : retro , sexy , beautiful , preferential , cool

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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original BMW 328 classic of the late 1930s auto brand BMW has unveiled their unique 328 Hommage Concept car. It’s based on the Vision Connected Drive Concept shown at Geneva this year. The 328 Hommage will employ a straight six-cylinder powerplant and the familiar kidney-shaped BMW grille stretched upright in dramatic fashion. The interior and exterior make heavy use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and there are no doors – just deep recesses. In a nod to the racing heritage of the original 328 the car is extremely light, weighing in at just 1,719 pounds. “With the BMW 328 Hommage, we wish to pay homage to the passion and inventiveness of the fathers of the BMW 328. They created an icon, which is considered a milestone in the history of the automobile.” said Karl Bäumer, CEO of BMW Group Classic. 

The roadster combines design elements of the company's recent Vision ConnectedDrive concept with elements from the company's kidney-grille past. All of that is wrapped up in plenty of carbon fiber, with an interior of creamy café au lait leather. Note too the ex'd out headlamps, connecting the old racecar tape trick to its high-tech presence.

The two-part light alloy wheels pay tribute to the characteristic hole pattern of the original car's rims. Like its racecar antecedents, a minimalist dash cluster holds only a tachometer and gauges for oil temperature, oil pressure and water temperature.


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Series 5 BMW installed in Indonesia

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After assembly of the BMW 3 Series and BMW X1 , BMW Car Company quickly assembles a car in Indonesia. And the BMW 5 Series comes to the raft of the archipelago.



Helena Abidin, director of corporate communications, said BMW Indonesia announced today that all BMW 3 Series and BMW X1 met in Indonesia. And next month you will get an improved version of BMW Indonesia.

"We have a wide range of series 3 and X1. In December, there are other models that are easy," he said in Jakarta on Friday (11/11/2011).


Although reluctant to reveal what is probably going to think the model Helena rafts intention to sell five models of the series in Indonesia is very dominant.

Helena's statement in BMW sales in January 1249 units in October, an increase of 21 percent in sales last year.

These figures dominate the BMW 3 Series with 466 units sold, which consists of the BMW X Series X1 X3 monitoring, X5 and X6 with a total of 375 units sold.

Although the new BMW 5 Series is able to sell 345 units and later the BMW 7 Series, with a turnover of 55 units, making the lead BMW controls 26 percent share of market share in the premium segment in Indonesia.

In this view, then it is likely to be mounted on the BMW 5 Series in Indonesia. "No be discussed. Wait until next month, yes," .
Furthermore, the first vice president of BMW Group, Graeme Grieve, directly from Germany confirmed.

In addition to creating a new BMW model Helena is preparing to increase production capacity of the plants are four units per day for 8 units is growing every day.

Not only that, in December, BMW is ready, the premium car market base to heat the end of 2011 with two new models, is you and BMW 6 Series Coupé BMW.

To the BMW 1 Series BMW 116i features, which consists of two variants (BMW 116i and BMW 116i Sport Line telephone line) are. In addition, Indonesia also BMW 6 Series Coupe.

Despite the current composition of a possible BMW is no change in the price is now Rs 529 million is the way to Jakarta.

BMW 116i and BMW 116i 1600 cc capacity compatible with local line 136 hp capable of 4300 rpm. This car can reach 100 km standing start in 9.1 seconds with a top speed of 210 km / hour. Fuel consumption is very fuel efficient cars, at 5:24 per liter of 1 km, CO2 emissions of 134 g / km.

The new BMW 1 Series is 84 mm and 17 mm wider than the previous version, with a wheelbase 30 mm longer, but at the same height.

However, for the BMW 6 Series Coupé is not yet in detail what is said to be known, even if the price of the car price is not very different from the BMW 6 Series Convertible.

Under the plan, this car will be launched simultaneously with the recent mission of the program is impossible.

640th BMW 6 Series Convertible is equipped with a displacement of 2979 cc six-cylinder with 320 hp 1,598 million rupees banners in the street and the 4395 BMW 6 Series Convertible 650th cc engine with 407 hp 8-cylinder and can withstand the increased $ 2,098,000 value of the street in Jakarta.
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