New Automotive 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Facebook Edition

You know that you live in a world that’s dominated by the internet and social media when you have an automaker that makes a special edition model because it’s social media fan page has reached 1 million fans.

Look no further than German automaker Porsche, who thought it would be a good idea to celebrate the milestone that is 1 million fans on their Facebook page by coming out with a special exhibition inside the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart solely dedicated to a unique custom-made 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. So what exactly is so unique about this particular model? Take a look at its exterior and you’ll notice that it has been adorned with signatures of more than 27,000 Porsche fans on Facebook. While this particular model is expected to be just a special exhibit piece, we do know that the 911 GT3 R Hybrid embodies the very spirit of our fast-paced world with the company’s new Porsche Intelligent Performance program, and as such, makes it the ideal car to be chosen to honor the company’s ever-growing fan base on the popular social network site.

Automotive 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

If you think this new tuning package looks a bit familiar then you get some extra points for your attention to detail. SpeedART’s talented engineers have put together a wide body kit for the Porsche Cayenne that is the most delectable package we’ve seen for the SUV, which is exactly what we said about it when SpeedArt first revealed it in 2010. To be fair, the new kit isn’t exactly the same. In fact, the small additions they have made change the look of the vehicle even more so than the original. The new Titan-EVO-XL 600 package is set to be revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, but here are a few details to mull over until that time.

SpeedArt’s new tuning kit is based on the Cayenne Turbo and, as its name suggests, updates to the engine allow the SUV to get 600 HP (up from a standard 500 HP) and 627 lbs-ft of torque. Adding to the package is a new flashy bodykit with striping similar to the Porsche 997 GT3 RS MkII and many other new components, including new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a new exhaust system. Finishing the sporty look of the Cayenne is a new set of 23-inch forged alloy wheels.

The interior of the Porsche also sees some modifications such as new carbon shell-type seats and a multi-media-unit with an iPad and iPod-docking-station.

More details on the Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600 by speedART will be unveiled as the Geneva Motor Show draws near, so stay tuned!

New Automotive 2009 Pontiac G6

Pontiac announced today updates for the 2009 G6 family: coupe, sedan and convertible. The Coupe version will be priced at $22,890 (GT coupe starting at $25,280); the convertible at $32,970 and the sedan version from $24,125.

The G6 coupe will be available with GM’s fuel sipping, 164-horsepower 2.4L four-cylinder Ecotec engine with a fuel consumption of 33mpg. The engine will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Pontiac will also offer: a E85 ethanol-based fuel, a FlexFuel version of the 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 will be available as a no-cost alternative to the standard 3.5L engine on all body styles. E85 ethanol-based fuel is readily available, a FlexFuel version of the 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 will be available as a no-cost alternative to the standard 3.5L engine on all body styles.

The new G6 features a new front fascia, revised headlight design with clear park/turn lenses and amber lamps, body color mirrors and painted rockers on the sedan and coupe. An updated spoiler is available for base model sedans and is standard on the GT models. On the interior there will be a revised center stack featuring the all new HVAC controls and an updated AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with auxiliary audio input jack.

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

The car, whose first generation was designed by Frank Stephenson, draws inspiration from the original Mini, which was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 to 2000. The name of the car's brand, MINI, is all-capitalized to distinguish it from its predecessor. Development of the first generation had been done between 1995 and 2001 by Rover Group in Gaydon, United Kingdom and BMW AG in Munich, Germany. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the car, Rover wanted a straight economy car, whilst BMWBMW prevailed, and in 1999, they assumed control over the entire project following the departure of BMW's CEO, Bernd Pischetsrieder. When BMW divested itself of Rover in 2000, BMW elected to retain the Mini project, and to move the planned production site of the car from Rover's Longbridge plant, (the former production plant of the traditional Mini) to BMW's Oxford plant in Cowley, Oxford, United Kingdom (what was historically the Pressed Steel Company body plant).

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

The vehicles produced during the 2001 to 2006 model years (unofficially, the "Mk I Mini") included four hatchback models (referred to by Mini as the Cooper Hardtop): the basic "Mini One", the diesel-engined "Mini One/D", the sportier "Mini Cooper" and the supercharged "Mini Cooper S"; in 2005, a convertible roof option was added to the Mk I line-up. In November 2006, BMW released a re-engineered version of the Mini Hardtop (unofficially the "Mk II Mini") as a 2007 model-year vehicle. The Mk II is currently[update] available in the original Hardtop and Convertible body styles (the latter being introduced as a 2009 model). A third Mk II body style, an estate called the Clubman, was introduced as a 2008 model.

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

The car, whose first generation was designed by Frank Stephenson, draws inspiration from the original Mini, which was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 to 2000. The name of the car's brand, MINI, is all-capitalized to distinguish it from its predecessor. Development of the first generation had been done between 1995 and 2001 by Rover Group in Gaydon, United Kingdom and BMW AG in Munich, Germany. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the car, Rover wanted a straight economy car, whilst BMWBMW prevailed, and in 1999, they assumed control over the entire project following the departure of BMW's CEO, Bernd Pischetsrieder. When BMW divested itself of Rover in 2000, BMW elected to retain the Mini project, and to move the planned production site of the car from Rover's Longbridge plant, (the former production plant of the traditional Mini) to BMW's Oxford plant in Cowley, Oxford, United Kingdom (what was historically the Pressed Steel Company body plant).

Mini Cooper Classic Cars

The vehicles produced during the 2001 to 2006 model years (unofficially, the "Mk I Mini") included four hatchback models (referred to by Mini as the Cooper Hardtop): the basic "Mini One", the diesel-engined "Mini One/D", the sportier "Mini Cooper" and the supercharged "Mini Cooper S"; in 2005, a convertible roof option was added to the Mk I line-up. In November 2006, BMW released a re-engineered version of the Mini Hardtop (unofficially the "Mk II Mini") as a 2007 model-year vehicle. The Mk II is currently[update] available in the original Hardtop and Convertible body styles (the latter being introduced as a 2009 model). A third Mk II body style, an estate called the Clubman, was introduced as a 2008 model.

Dodge Challenger - Muscle Car

Dodge Challenger - Muscle Car

Survivor. It''s a word you hear a lot when dealing with collector cars these days. There''s been a resurgence in the appreciation for original un-restored cars ranging from that amazing 1911 Oldsmobile that was discovered still sitting on the tattered remains of its original tires and sold for $1.65 million to more realistic survivors like say this heavily-optioned 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE with 18788 original miles on it. Most enthusiasts will agree that a survivor carries its original power-train (it must be matching numbers) a good portion of its original paint and trim and most of its original interior. Clubs are starting to recognize this growing trend with preservation classes just for these cars (for example I think the Buick club insists that the paint be 85% original for a car to qualify for ''survivor'' status). This Plum Crazy Challenger is an ideal candidate for the guy who has already done the restoration thing and now wants to take his hobby to the next level. Yes a survivor is most certainly the next level in the collector car hobby. Anyone with a big enough checkbook can have a perfectly accurate restored car but the supply of authentic honest original un-restored vehicles is notably short I don''t care how much money you have. Investors are starting to recognize this fact and are attaching a great deal of value to it. That ancient Oldsmobile I mentioned probably won''t get restored despite its admittedly geriatric condition and its value will only go up from here. Somewhat less fragile and far better preserved and therefore much more fun is this 1970 Challenger RT/SE. Packing a 4-barrel 383 and a TorqueFlite automatic all of which are matching-numbers of course this is an excellent example of a true survivor no matter whose definition you use. Loaded with options like A/C and an overhead console and fully documented with a window sticker and Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet this would be an amazing car in any condition but with just 18788 actual miles and in 96% original condition it is flat-out astounding. Heck it still comes with its original tires! Options? Here''s the fender tag which is incredibly hard to read because it''s trapped under the original A/C lines (it''s just one option away from being a 2-tag car): E63383-4 BarrelD32H-D A-727 TorqueFlite TransmissionJS29J = Dodge ChallengerS = Special29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop N0BN = 383 330HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL0 = 1970B = Dodge Main Hamtramck MI USA198708Sequence Number ''198708''FC7Paint Code: Plum Crazy Purple / In-Violet Irid H5X9Trim Grade/Style/ColorH = High5 = Cloth and Vinyl Bucket SeatsX9 = Black 000Upper Door Frame: Full Door PanelB19Date Built: 11 / 19 / 1969119263Order Number: 119263V1XRoof Type OR Color: Full Vinyl Top – BlackA01Light PackageA363.55:1 High Performance Axle PackageA62Rallye Instrument ClusterB51Power Assisted BrakesC15Special Sound Insulation Package 70s80C16Console w/ BucketsC26Over Head Roof ConsoletteC55Bucket SeatsG31Right Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / ChromeG33Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / ChromeH51Single Air /w HeaterM21Roof Drip Rail MoldingsM25Wide Sill MoldingM31Belt Molding 69-70N41Dual Exhaust w/o TipsN42Chrome Dual Exhaust TipsN85TachometerS83Rim Blow steering wheelV6WWhite Longitude Sports StripeY05Built to U.S. specifications2626 inch radiator So yes the paint is 40 years old. Concours it isn''t but for a preservation class it''s absolutely perfect. There are a few chips that have been touched up here and there and one golf ball-sized spot where there was a repair and a repaint but I''d say that more than 90% of the paint on this car is original. It has a shine that looks as good as possible thanks to the expert ministrations of our detail shop. This car has never been disassembled and all the panels are 100% factory steel as installed by the guys at Hamtramck on November 19 1969. The doors don''t sag the hood fits extremely well and the trunk opens and closes without effort. Those white R/T stripes on the flanks are original and in outstanding condition front to back with no fading checking or peeling.

Dodge Challenger - Muscle Car

Dodge Challenger - Muscle Car

Survivor. It''s a word you hear a lot when dealing with collector cars these days. There''s been a resurgence in the appreciation for original un-restored cars ranging from that amazing 1911 Oldsmobile that was discovered still sitting on the tattered remains of its original tires and sold for $1.65 million to more realistic survivors like say this heavily-optioned 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE with 18788 original miles on it. Most enthusiasts will agree that a survivor carries its original power-train (it must be matching numbers) a good portion of its original paint and trim and most of its original interior. Clubs are starting to recognize this growing trend with preservation classes just for these cars (for example I think the Buick club insists that the paint be 85% original for a car to qualify for ''survivor'' status). This Plum Crazy Challenger is an ideal candidate for the guy who has already done the restoration thing and now wants to take his hobby to the next level. Yes a survivor is most certainly the next level in the collector car hobby. Anyone with a big enough checkbook can have a perfectly accurate restored car but the supply of authentic honest original un-restored vehicles is notably short I don''t care how much money you have. Investors are starting to recognize this fact and are attaching a great deal of value to it. That ancient Oldsmobile I mentioned probably won''t get restored despite its admittedly geriatric condition and its value will only go up from here. Somewhat less fragile and far better preserved and therefore much more fun is this 1970 Challenger RT/SE. Packing a 4-barrel 383 and a TorqueFlite automatic all of which are matching-numbers of course this is an excellent example of a true survivor no matter whose definition you use. Loaded with options like A/C and an overhead console and fully documented with a window sticker and Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet this would be an amazing car in any condition but with just 18788 actual miles and in 96% original condition it is flat-out astounding. Heck it still comes with its original tires! Options? Here''s the fender tag which is incredibly hard to read because it''s trapped under the original A/C lines (it''s just one option away from being a 2-tag car): E63383-4 BarrelD32H-D A-727 TorqueFlite TransmissionJS29J = Dodge ChallengerS = Special29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop N0BN = 383 330HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL0 = 1970B = Dodge Main Hamtramck MI USA198708Sequence Number ''198708''FC7Paint Code: Plum Crazy Purple / In-Violet Irid H5X9Trim Grade/Style/ColorH = High5 = Cloth and Vinyl Bucket SeatsX9 = Black 000Upper Door Frame: Full Door PanelB19Date Built: 11 / 19 / 1969119263Order Number: 119263V1XRoof Type OR Color: Full Vinyl Top – BlackA01Light PackageA363.55:1 High Performance Axle PackageA62Rallye Instrument ClusterB51Power Assisted BrakesC15Special Sound Insulation Package 70s80C16Console w/ BucketsC26Over Head Roof ConsoletteC55Bucket SeatsG31Right Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / ChromeG33Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / ChromeH51Single Air /w HeaterM21Roof Drip Rail MoldingsM25Wide Sill MoldingM31Belt Molding 69-70N41Dual Exhaust w/o TipsN42Chrome Dual Exhaust TipsN85TachometerS83Rim Blow steering wheelV6WWhite Longitude Sports StripeY05Built to U.S. specifications2626 inch radiator So yes the paint is 40 years old. Concours it isn''t but for a preservation class it''s absolutely perfect. There are a few chips that have been touched up here and there and one golf ball-sized spot where there was a repair and a repaint but I''d say that more than 90% of the paint on this car is original. It has a shine that looks as good as possible thanks to the expert ministrations of our detail shop. This car has never been disassembled and all the panels are 100% factory steel as installed by the guys at Hamtramck on November 19 1969. The doors don''t sag the hood fits extremely well and the trunk opens and closes without effort. Those white R/T stripes on the flanks are original and in outstanding condition front to back with no fading checking or peeling.