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California Highway Patrol : Ford Explorer

2012-05-26T08:05:00Z

California Highway Patrol officials said that they plan to start phasing in a "Police Interceptor" version of the hulky Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle this fall. Ford is not making The Ford Crown Victoria anymore and CHP said The Chevy Caprice and Dodge Charger sedans dont have enough payload capacity to accommodate several adults and all the radio gear and other equipment required. The SUV can perform on different terrains and is better in bad weather.

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Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard

2012-05-24T19:59:01Z

EMILY (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) rescue buoy is manufactured by an Arizona base company called Hydronalix.The remote controlled rescue buoy has the capability of 518 minutes of patrol at 5mph.

The first EMILY was built in September 2009, for scientific use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Since this March, successive versions have been tried out by lifeguards at numerous Southern California beaches.

EMILY rescue buoy is designed with a JetSki-style impeller that will suck water in from the front side and shoots it out the back. A shore base coast guard could communicate with EMILY using the onboard camera and two-way radio system.

Why GM will stop advertising on Facebook

2012-05-23T19:18:34Z

General Motors said it will stop advertising on Facebook after deciding that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers car purchases.

According to The Wall Street Journal GM spends about $40 million a year on Facebook marketing, but only about $10 million of which is for paid advertisements.

According to an Associated Press-CNBC poll released Tuesday, 83 percent of people polled said they "hardly ever" or "never" click on ads on Facebook.

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2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012-05-22T09:14:28Z

The 2012 MAZDA6 is a mid-size sedan with seating for five. The base MAZDA6 is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 170 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque. For upgraded performance, Mazda offers an optional 3.7-liter V6 engine that yields 272 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options consist of a 6-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 21 mpg city to 31 mpg highway, depending on engine and transmission selection. Features include xenon HID headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Bose? sound, hands-free phone capability, navigation system, backup camera, and advanced keyless entry/start. Safety is comprised of advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags, anti-lock brake system, dynamic stability control, brake assist, electronic brake distribution, dynamic stability control, traction control system, blind spot monitoring system, and tire pressure monitoring. The MAZDA6 is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

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Custom Bike

2012-05-15T19:56:59Z

Carroll Shelby

2012-05-13T18:35:27Z

Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 - May 10, 2012) was an American retired automotive designer and racing driver. He was most well known for making the AC-based Shelby American Cobra and later the Mustang-based performance cars for Ford Motor Company known as Mustang Cobras which he has done since 1965. His company, Shelby American Inc., founded in 1962, currently sells modified Ford vehicles, as well as performance parts. Shelby served in world war II as a flight instructor and test pilot.

Carroll Shelby has had an impressive impact on automotive racing and design over the last 50 years. He set 16 U.S. and international speed records. Teamed with Roy Salvadori, and driving for Aston Martin, he won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Shelby the constructor

Main article: Shelby American vehicles

After retiring from driving in October 1959 for health reasons, he opened a high performance driving school and the Shelby-American company.

He obtained a license to import a successful British Sports racing car manufactured by AC Motors of England, installing an American Ford engine rather than its original British Bristol engine, and introduced the car to the American public as an AC Cobra, Later to be known as a Shelby or Shelby Cobra. Shelby continued on to be influential with Ford manufactured cars including the Daytona Coupe, GT40, the Mustang-based Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500, and of course the 427 Shelby Cobra. Parting with Ford, Shelby moved on to help develop performance cars with divisions of the two other Big 3 American companies, Dodge, and Oldsmobile. The most memorable of these cars was the Dodge Viper.

Ford provided financial support for Shelby's Cobras from 1962 through 1965 and provided financial support for the Ford GTs first with John Wyer's Ford Advanced Vehicles in 1963 and then with Shelby American from 1964 through 1967.

He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1992.

In 2003, Ford Motor Co. and Carroll Shelby mended ties again. Carroll Shelby became technical advisor to the Ford GT project. In that same year, he formed Carroll Shelby International Inc. based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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2012 Kia Sorento

2012-05-10T15:55:41Z

The Sorento is available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4) in five or seven-seat configurations. A 175-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 191-hp direct-injection 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 276-hp 3.5-liter V6 are the available engine choices. Base FWD models use a six-speed manual transmission, while all others use a six-speed automatic transmission. All-speed traction control, stability-control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, overhead curtain airbags, anti-whiplash head restraints and ignition disable are just a few of the standard safety features offered. 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, steering wheel audio controls, heated front seats, navigation system and a rearview camera are all available.

Vegas Desert Off-Road Racing

2012-05-06T20:42:47Z

The Fat Bastards of Comedy

2012-05-06T20:25:03Z

Las Vegas get ready for The Fat Bastards of Comedy Tomer Benvenisti and Mike Stigs of The Tomer and Stigs show with special guest Headliner Bruce "Big John" Mickelson. "This will be the best pound for pound comedy show" - Mike Stigs. "its laughter be the pound, and that's alot of pounds" - Tomer Benvenisti.

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1970 Ford Tornino

2012-05-03T18:31:03Z

Lexus SC 1991 - 2000

2012-05-02T17:49:18Z

STIGZA CAR PROFILE : Lexus SC 1991–2000

In the early 1990s, following the debut of Lexus, automotive press reports indicated a forthcoming mid-size Lexus coupe to compete with the luxury coupes of other marques like Mercedes-Benz SL, Acura Legend coupe and Infiniti M30 coupe. At that point, Toyota had no genuine luxury coupes in its model range. A coupe would complement the successful Lexus flagship model, the V8-powered, rear-wheel drive LS 400 sedan. The coupe was going to be targeted towards the American market, and the development effort for its exterior design was handed over to the Calty Design Research center in California in 1987.

The American Calty design team took a different approach to designing the car, using plaster molding shapes to design the body, and working three-dimensionally instead of the traditional 2-D sketch approach. According to automotive journalist Bill Russ, the SC design was considered influential among automotive designs of the time.

The SC 400 debuted on June 1, 1991 in the United States as a 1992 model. The SC 400's 4.0 L V8, the same engine as used in the LS 400, was reported to have cost over $400,000,000 in research and development. The SC 400 was honored as the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1992. It also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1992 through 1998.

In July 1992, the SC 300, a smaller engined version of the SC 400, premiered in the United States. The SC 300 was equipped with a 3.0 L inline 6. Lexus' traction control system, TRAC, was offered as an option.

The first generation SC lasted in production until July 7, 2000, over nine years, quite long compared to the other cars of the 1990s. Even with the SC's long production cycle, only minor exterior changes were made. New tail lighting and a modified spoiler design was part of the mid-cycle vehicle refresh. A front grille was added in 1997, along with a redesigned front bumper, side skirts and rocker panels. The SC 400 produced 250 hp 260 lb·ft from 1992–1995. The original 1991–1997 engines for the SC 300 were rated at 225 hp 210 lb·ft. The output of the SC 300 was five horsepower more than the equivalent engine used in the Toyota Supra.

In 1996, the SC 400's V8 engine design was upgraded to 260 hp. These engines were coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission on both the SC 300 and SC 400 models. A 5-speed manual transmission was only offered on the SC 300 from its debut until 1997.

In 1997 (1998 model year), both the SC 300 and 400 were upgraded and hp ratings were raised to 290 hp and 300 lb·ft of torque for the SC 400 and 225 hp 220 lb·ft of torque for the SC 300. Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds with the 5 speed manual and 7.2 seconds with the 4 speed automatic.

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2012 Shelby 1000

2012-05-01T18:15:26Z

Carroll Shelby created the 2012 Shelby 1000 by taking a 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 and kicking its handling, horsepower and braking to the performance edge. The Shelby 1000 will be offered in both a street and a Shelby 1000 S/C “off-road” track version. The street legal, pump gas version dyno’s out at approximately 950 HP, while the track oriented S/C edition is rated at over 1,100 HP. A limited production of Shelby 1000s will be built, each numbered and documented. The post-title package for the Shelby 1000 starts at $149,995, not including the base GT500. A completed Shelby 1000 is expected to be approximately $200,000.

Shelby American is located at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway (702) 942-7325 or visit www.shelbyamerican.com

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My High School Monte Carlo

2012-04-30T17:25:38Z

The Car I had in High School 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS v8 305cui. - GM should of had a 350 option
picture taken in The South Bronx Graffiti by King Bee (left) and Skid on (right) 1992

PSCA Las Vegas Nationals

2012-04-28T16:00:19Z

The PSCA's 13th season continues April. 27-29 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with racer gates opening at 10am and a test session from 2pm - 7pm

The PSCA, featuring 7 heads up classes, Top Comp, 4 bracket, 3 index and 2 Jr Dragster classes, are headlined by Hu...ghes Performance Pro Street, a low six-second door-slammer class with cars rocketing down the quarter mile at 245+ mph.

"The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one finest facilities in the country and I am proud to hold our PSCA events at this track" PSCA President Mel Roth said. "This season is going to be record-setting year and track manager Chris Blair (Las Vegas) have assembled crews to make the PSCA racing experience not only fast and exciting, but fun as well."

Blair, fresh off having his facility named as the NHRA Division 7 Track of the Year for 2011, is looking forward to the return of some of the best drag racing the West Coast region has to offer both fans and racers.

"The Pacific Street Car Association has been a tremendous partner with Las Vegas Motor Speedway since we opened our new facility in 2000," said Blair, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway vice president of racing operations. "Through the years the efforts of the organization to produce amazing racing, along with our state-of-the-art facility, has produced more than just races; we have produced 'happenings'."

Friday April 27th / Gates open at 10am for racer reg & pit parking / Test Session from 2-7pm

Saturday April 28th / Gates open at 7am with continued racer reg & pit parking / Jr time trials 8-9am / PSCA Qualifying 9am - 5:30

Sunday April 29th / Gates open at 7am / Jr eliminations start at 8am-10am / PSCA Eliminations at 10am and continue throughout the day / finals at 5:30pm

Complete and up-to-date info can be found at www.pscaracing.com or call Mel at 661-917-3078See More

NicKey Super Camaro

2012-04-24T18:17:47Z

The Stage II S (Supercharged) Convertible starts at 600hp. That is more HP than the ZL1Camaro Coupe! If you need more HP, they can help with that too.

This NicKey Super Camaro Features:

Serialized and certified. Listed with the Nickey Registry, Inc. Stage II SE (Supercharged and 50 states emissions legal package) TVS 2300 Top mount Positive displacement Super Charger Nickey Stinger II functional Ram AIR hood, Painted Rally Stripes, Custom Nickey Aero spoiler, ZL1 front fascia, GM Heritage Grill, Red line Nitto performance tires, American Racing Torque Thrust wheels, Nickey Custom leather interior, Black with Yellow stitching. 3" Chambered Cat back exhaust system, Pedders Xa Coil overs, Nickey drilled and slotted Brembo rotors, Stainless brake lines, Powder coated Brembo calipers.

Nickey can custom build a 2012 Camaro coupe or convertible just for you. http://www.nickeychicago.net/

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Dale Earnhardt Jr

2012-04-22T17:08:36Z

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR Sprint Cup winless drought is at 136 Races. Right now Dale Junior is tied for second in the points standings and has 3 Top fives and 4 Top tens in 6 races.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announced on May 10, 2007, that he would leave Dale Earnhardt Inc., the company founded by his father, to drive for Hendrick Motorsports team in 2008. Earnhardt expressed that his decision was based entirely on his desires to achieve his career goal of a Sprint Cup Championship. Since 1999 Dale has 18 Wins 98 Top fives and 166 Top tens in 441 Races.

(150 races with Hendrick Motorsports 1 Win 22 Top fives)

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BMW and Rolls Royce Recall

2012-04-19T18:51:23Z

Recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently include Rolls-Royce and BMW models with electronics that could catch fire.

Rolls-Royce is recalling 69 certain Ghost cars from the 2011 model year that have 8- or 12-cylinder turbocharged engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump may overheat. The overheating could lead to smoldering or fire in the engine compartment. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce at 877-877-3735.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-Series models, 2012 6-Series convertible, 7-Series, and X5 and X6 crossovers with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because circuit-board problems similar to those affecting Rolls-Royce Ghosts. BMW said the recall affects 2,846 vehicles.

The Lamborghini Estoque concept

2012-04-16T18:42:35Z

The Lamborghini Estoque was a concept car. Unlike current production Lamborghini cars, which are mid-engine two-seat sports cars, the Estoque is a four-door sedan. The Estoque was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The Estoque is the first front-engine vehicle by Lamborghini since the LM002 Truck. It currently houses a 5.2 litre V10 engine, although there has been speculation that this could be replaced by a V12, V8, or possibly even a hybrid or turbo-diesel engine.

Reported on 22 March 2009 that production plans for the Lamborghini Estoque were cancelled. Lamborghini executives responded to this by stating that the Estoque had not reached the production planning stage and that the decision whether to produce the Estoque or not has been delayed due to sales and marketing considerations.

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LINGENFELTER Camaro ZL1 Package

2012-04-15T19:59:22Z

The 700+ Horsepower LINGENFELTER ZL1 package includes the addition of our GT9 ZR1 supercharger camshaft and Lingenfelter CNC ported ZL1 LSA cylinder heads. This package gives you additional power over our other supercharger upgrade packages while maintaining a safe level of boost & supercharger RPM. The GT9 camshaft has an excellent sound quality and will not degrade the vehicles drivability or reliability.

700+ Horsepower

623 rear wheel horsepower 617 rear wheel lbs ft of torque

Package Includes:
- Engine removal & removal of supercharger assembly, cylinder heads, camshaft
- Lingenfelter CNC porting & polishing of ZL1 LSA cylinder heads for optimal flow
- 2.165” diameter hollow stem intake valves
- 1.59” diameter high temperature inconnel exhaust valves
- Lingenfelter multi-angle valve job, cc chambers, surfacing & spring height adjustment
- Competition Cams valve springs, titanium retainers, 10 degree locks
- Lingenfelter GT9 camshaft by Competition Cams 215/247 .629/.656 121 CL
- GM Head gaskets & head bolts
- 2.55 inch diameter steel supercharger drive pulley - powder coated black - 8 rib
- 8 rib serpentine belt
- Lingenfelter LS9 solid supercharger isolator coupling
- Port and polish supercharger snout
- Lingenfelter air intake duct
- K & N Air Filter
- Lingenfelter 10% overdrive harmonic balancer
- 63 lbs/hour fuel injectors
- Fuel injector connector change
- 160 degree thermostat
- Professional installation, camshaft degreeing & testing
- Engine testing & expert ECM tuning
- Chassis dyno testing before & after installation
- Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
- Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity
- Lingenfelter 2 year/ 24,000 mile warranty

Package price – $11,245.00

Normal installation time required: 3-4 weeks with pre-scheduled appointment. Installation time may change based on current production levels. Package inclusions are subject to change without notice.

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The Marchi Mobile eleMMent RV

2012-04-14T19:03:33Z

This is the Marchi Mobile eleMMent RV a 40ft palace on wheels. Built by Austrian company Marchi Mobile, this RV is Crazy it comes with a pop-up roof terrace measuring 215 sq. ft, underfloor heating and a bar. But that’s only the beginning because this 20-ton beast also boasts a huge master bedroom with a 40-inch TV and state of the art en suite bathroom complete with rainfall shower. Even the driver's cab has a bunk bed. It also features a 'sky lounge' rooftop patio that opens at the touch of a button. But what about optional extras? Okay, how about mobile internet, a working fireplace, streaming video surveillance, satellite TV and a glow-in-the-dark paint job to improve night safety/show everyone else on the road how loaded you are? Well it beats leatherette gear knobs. The eleMMent’s 510hp engine with a top speed of 93mph gets 13mpg.

Product Features:

The most expensive and extravagant motor home on the market
Pop up 210 sq ft terrace with retractable stairs
Full inbuilt bar
Huge sky windows
Master Bedroom with en Suite
Fully functioning fireplace
Glow in the dark exterior paintwork
2x 40" HD TVs
Touch screen command centre
Automatic underfloor heating
Black out windows
Fully customisable interior
Rotating lazy boy style loungers
WiFi Connectivity
Mini Kitchen
Adjustable lighting, Air con and Heating
Expandable side creating a massive 430 sq ft living space
Rainfall shower
Exquisitely furnished with Italian and Austrian design

Technical Specifications:

510bhp Diesel engine
Capable of 13mpg
Top speed of 93mph
Carbon rear diffuser with double sport exhaust
Aerodynamic design saves up to 20% on fuel cost
20 tonnes
40 feet in length
Shell constructed from glass fibre
Chassis is from a DAF XF105

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