Audi Super Bowl Ad: Kenny G, Riot Suppressor【Video】

<center><object height="385" width="600"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oXE6L2gUDKQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />Audi today announced that Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G will make an appearance in the company's 60-second spot during Super Bowl XLV. <br /><br />The ad shows an adventurous prison riot scene that culminates with a comical appearance by Kenny G as the luxury prison Riot Suppressor.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The german automaker launched a couple of online long-form teaser videos – neither of which actually features an automobile – for the commercial that you can find after the break, along with details on how you could win prizes from Audi, including the chance to drive an R8 at a racetrack.<br /><br /><br /><center><object height="385" width="600"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9MIs0sBBwBo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="600"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>Audi Taps Musician Kenny G for Super Bowl Spot</i></strong></p> <ul> <li><i>Multiplatinum selling saxophonist Kenny G to make satirical appearance in Audi's 60-second spot during Super Bowl XLV</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Comical online teaser video featuring Kenny G launches today at YouTube.com/AudiofAmerica</i></li> </ul> <p><i>Audi today announced that Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G will make a humorous appearance in the brand's 60-second spot during Super Bowl XLV. The ad, set to air in the first break after kick-off on February 6, 2011, will feature an adventurous prison escape scene that culminates with a comical cameo by Kenny G as the luxury prison Riot Suppressor.</i></p> <p><i>Launching today, an online teaser video featuring Kenny G as the Riot Suppressor can be viewed at YouTube.com/AudiofAmerica.</i></p> <p><i>Audi's upcoming Super Bowl spot called "Release the Hounds" follows two pretentious inmates as they attempt to break out of a luxury prison. Challenging viewers to re-think luxury, the ad will feature a number of elements that recall the heyday of old lux. The multiplatinum sax man Kenny G was chosen for his unmistakable music, whose songs and stylings brings the audience back to a certain era.</i></p> <p><i>Audi's 2011 Super Bowl spot also will feature the award-winning 2011 A8 sedan, Audi's most technologically-advanced vehicle and the apex of Audi's new luxury lineup.</i></p> <p><i>The past three years Audi has delivered highly-rated spots, including last year's "Green Car" ad featuring the Audi A3 TDI, Green Car Journal's 2010 "Green Car of the Year," and a soundtrack created by rock legends Cheap Trick. The 2009 spot featured actor Jason Statham in a series of high-speed chase scenes involving luxury competitors, sending the dual message that luxury is evolving. The 2008 Audi spot delivered a parody of the movie "The Godfather" and signaled that the brand was ready to challenge the perceived luxury leaders by "putting luxury on notice."</i></p> </div><div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><br /></div><br /></span><p>

Audi Super Bowl Ad: Kenny G, Riot Suppressor【Video】

Audi today announced that Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G will make an appearance in the company's 60-second spot during Super Bowl X...

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Aston Martin Rapide film【Video】

<center><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561687889861057746" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TS8VqzLCnNI/AAAAAAAD18E/JFiRHr-efC0/s800/As-Video-Rapide.jpg" style="display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 630px; height: 340px; border: initial none initial; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px" /></center><br />Aston Martin has just launched a new marketing stunt for its four door Rapide. the new four-door Rapide is not likely to get a decent role in an upcoming Bond film. So Aston rolled up sleeves and got busy making their own film!<br /><br />Shot in Lisbon, Portugal, the films follow a group of agents as they attempt to deliver a precious object, time, to a mystery figure. The ethos of the film is said to be based on one of life’s quandaries: the more success you had, the less time you had to share it with the people who mattered.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The film – Aston Martin’s attempt to bring the Rapide into the modern world of social media – aims to highlight one of life’s conundrums: the more success you have, the less time you have to share it with the people who matter.<br /><br />The film series is still an advertisement for the 2011 Rapide, doing its best to show off the model's unique ‘swan wing' doors. The Rapide comes with a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque coupled to a six-speed Touchtronic 2 gearbox. It does the 0-60 mph sprint in 5.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds) and top speed is 188 mph (303 km/h).<br /><br /><br /><center><object height="378" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xicRSXTL80g"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xicRSXTL80g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="378" width="600"></object></center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>True Power Should be Shared: Aston Martin Rapide</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i> Series of innovative films to showcase the marque's elegant four door sports car; Rapide into 2011</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> Positions Aston Martin on a global level with first digitally-focused campaign</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> Film to be launched at www.astonmartin.com/rapide in January, 2011</i></li></ul><i><br />Gaydon, 12 January, 2011 - Aston Martin is to launch of a series of innovative new films designed to showcase the marque's four-door Rapide. The newly released films see the Warwickshire-based sports car manufacturer take a bold step into a digitally advanced platform for Rapide in 2011.<br /><br />Aston Martin's first foray into the digital campaign medium, extends from utilising an all ready established social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to reach the company's fan and customer base which now spans some 39 countries.<br /><br />Shot in Lisbon, Portugal, the films follow a group of agents as they attempt to deliver a precious object, time, to a mystery figure. The ethos of the film is said to be based on one of life's quandaries: the more success you had, the less time you had to share it with the people who mattered.<br /><br />Film Director, Donnie Masters from Serious Pictures said; "We wanted to deliver a subtle but clever piece of branded entertainment. Something that mirrors the thrill of the drive. Intelligent, dramatic yet very exciting. It's an action-packed Aston Martin story in three parts, designed to entertain our audience. We're not hard selling, we're showcasing. After all it is the thinking man's (and woman's) performance car."<br /><br />This exciting online campaign features a number of Aston Martin's carefully chosen preferred partners, who all share the marque's dedication to luxury, quality and exclusivity.<br /><br />As the marque's first production four-door sports car, Rapide encapsulates core values of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ‘swan wing' doors provide access to cosseting sports seats both front and rear bestowing occupants with ample accommodation. A 317 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.<br /><br />The first instalment of ‘True Power' officially launches on the 12th January, at www.astonmartin.com/rapide</i><br /></span><p>

Aston Martin Rapide film【Video】

Aston Martin has just launched a new marketing stunt for its four door Rapide. the new four-door Rapide is not likely to get a decent role i...

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its Attractions and Rides

<center><img height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbGEa3nrl0_lgRaF7_YUMvPngpPr28LtgLb5sOt99AOgsY88fqdglr1H36Aiv0kASFQMYHgh03zLshOc6bfNqM5BhcVeoX465CmZIYVsb51qBhb10wjginyyNiZZZE48Pb2H_oNq07lk/s1600/Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-15.JPG" width="600"></center><br />Ferrari World Abu Dhabi announced on Monday that the park will open in 100 days featuring a record-breaking roller coaster ride meant to emulate the feeling of being in a Ferrari F1 car.<br /><br />The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is located next to the futuristic Yas Marina circuit that hosted Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix race in November 2009, and is housed under a massive triangular red roof stretching over 200,000 square meters.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />One of main attractions will definitely be the Formula Rossa rollercoaster ride which outruns most Ferraris, reaching a speed of 240 km/h in under five seconds. Able to carry 16 passengers (on four cars), the roller coaster accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.0 seconds and climbs to a maximum height of 52 meters (171 feet). The 2.07 km (1.29 miles) long course also features a series of "sharp turns and sudden drops" which generate 1.7 Gs.<br /><br />Visitors will find a stash of other Italian-flavored takes on the typical theme-park fair, including a log-flume type ride that allows riders to experience the thrill of going through a V12 engine. That sounds fun and all, but we're more interested in an exhibit that the company is calling "Galleria Ferrari." Think of it as a walk through the pages of Ferrari history, one classic model at the time.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbGEa3nrl0_lgRaF7_YUMvPngpPr28LtgLb5sOt99AOgsY88fqdglr1H36Aiv0kASFQMYHgh03zLshOc6bfNqM5BhcVeoX465CmZIYVsb51qBhb10wjginyyNiZZZE48Pb2H_oNq07lk/s1600/Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-15.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Ferrari World Abu Dhabi reveals attractions and rides" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495991394508433218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbGEa3nrl0_lgRaF7_YUMvPngpPr28LtgLb5sOt99AOgsY88fqdglr1H36Aiv0kASFQMYHgh03zLshOc6bfNqM5BhcVeoX465CmZIYVsb51qBhb10wjginyyNiZZZE48Pb2H_oNq07lk/s200/Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-15.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border:initial none initial; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 88px; " /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjUD97MmkamZorRUCOIoCBTX4wpJP19M3IAnhI13xI2e6jbGj3V3ftBfC45tyN0qHuCmJS_jQ4ixS_qQGAxgBQVqStOoKefw3Dy_PsUt9CtnoLkxScgKMFzEsMOyKfHtShM8rgUdNWd0/s1600/Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-18.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="Ferrari World Abu Dhabi reveals attractions and rides" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495991416895681090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjUD97MmkamZorRUCOIoCBTX4wpJP19M3IAnhI13xI2e6jbGj3V3ftBfC45tyN0qHuCmJS_jQ4ixS_qQGAxgBQVqStOoKefw3Dy_PsUt9CtnoLkxScgKMFzEsMOyKfHtShM8rgUdNWd0/s200/Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-18.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 88px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>World's First Ferrari Theme Park Opens in 100 Days - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Unveils all Attractions for the First Time</i></strong></p> <p><i>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 July 2010 - The countdown has started and in 100 days, at noon on 28 October 2010, the world's first Ferrari theme park, and the largest of its kind, will open its doors to the public. Today Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its exciting and unique attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation together with its story, to families and fans of all ages and interests.</i></p> <p><i>With more than 20 rides and attractions lying beneath the iconic 200,000 m² red roof, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will offer guests the time of their lives with a host of attractions that indulge the senses in ways never experienced before. With the thrill of some of the world's most inventive rides, eye-catching surroundings, authentic aromas and distinctive sounds of Italy, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will have something for everyone.</i></p> <p><i>Some of the state-of-the-art attractions on show include the fantasy world of ‘Nello' at Speed of Magic, as the mischievous racing driver leads guests on a fantastic 4-D adventure through deep green jungles to icy caves and ravines. Guests can also go faster than anyone has ever been before on a roller coaster when they ride Formula Rossa, which powers them to 240 kmph in less than five seconds. Discover what only Ferrari owners have before, with a tour through the Maranello factory aboard the Made in Maranello attraction and gain an insight into the making of the world's most sought-after cars. Viaggio in Italia, provides a breath-taking bird's eye view of Italy, as you follow a Ferrari California through the scenic countryside and famous Italian landmarks.</i></p> <p><i>"The opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will revolutionize the way visitors and people in the region spend their leisure time," said Mohammad Al Mubarak, Chairman of the park's operating company, Farah Leisure Parks Management. "It is a great testament of Abu Dhabi's capacity, and the region's potential, as a world class tourist destination."</i></p> <p><i>"Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will provide an enthralling experience that will appeal to all audiences, including families and enthusiasts," said Claus Frimand, General Manager, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. "With just 100 days to go until we open the park to the public, all of our staff is committed to delivering one of the most spectacular entertainment venues in the world."</i></p> <p><i>"I can't wait until we open our doors on October 28th and welcome our guests to this entertainment experience where they will discover the unique world of Ferrari," he added.</i></p> <p><i>Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has come a long way since the laying of the first stone back in November 2007 to become the world's largest indoor theme park.</i></p> <p><strong><i>Rides and attractions:</i></strong></p> <ul> <li><i>Formula Rossa - The world's fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 240 kmph.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Speed of Magic - A fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a young boy as he travels through a kaleidoscopic dreamscape of natural and phenomenal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Made in Maranello - A virtual trip behind the walls of the famous Ferrari factory in Maranello, taking guests through the intricate process of making the world's most sought after car.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>V12 - An exciting flume ride to the heart of a 12 cylinders engine.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>G-Force - A thrilling tower ride that will shoot thrill-seekers through the red roof and 62 meters in the air before plummeting back to Earth, experiencing the actual G-force of a Ferrari, in a seat directly inspired by the Ferrari Enzo.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Scuderia Challenge - Cutting edge racing simulators similar to those used by the drivers of the Scuderia Ferrari in training.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Viaggio in Italia - A virtual aerial voyage over Italy's cities and their main monuments, mountains and coasts pursuing a Ferrari.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Fiorano GT Challenge - A unique dueling rollercoaster with Ferrari F430 Spiders twisting and turning through tight corners on a sprint to the finish line.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Bell'Italia - A miniature recreation of Italy's most famous locations, from the picturesque Portofino and the Amalfi Coast to Monza racetrack, the Colosseum in Roma, Venezia and Maranello, the heartland and home of Ferrari.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Paddock - A re-creation of the Ferrari motor home including garages, transporters & hospitality suites with interactive shows offering fans a taste of the true action behind the scenes on a Grand Prix race day.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>The Pit Wall - An interactive theatre that allows guests to test their judgment in realistic racing scenarios.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Galleria Ferrari - The world's largest Ferrari gallery outside Maranello, showcasing the most exclusive range of classic and contemporary Ferrari's from all over the world.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Junior GT - A driving school for children with expert instruction where they will drive reduced scale F430 GT Spiders on an equipped driving course.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Junior Grand Prix - After the Junior GT driving experience, budding F1</i>^<i>TM</i><i> drivers can enjoy the race track in scaled down Ferrari F1</i>^<i>TM</i><i> racers.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>The Racing Legends - A ride through Ferrari's greatest racing moments starting from the first races all the way to today's F1 victories.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Driving with Champions - An interactive 3-D show which follows the adventures of a young engineer who is taken on the ride of a lifetime with a racing champion on his first day working at the Ferrari factory</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Cinema Maranello - Ferrari World's own theatre showing ‘Coppa di Sicilia', a short film that tells one of the many inspiring stories from the life of the legendary Enzo Ferrari.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Junior Training Camp - An interactive play area for children where they can engage with a waterless car wash, become custom ‘constructors', climb up the grandstand, pilot remote cars, peddle their own miniature Ferrari and play with an F1</i>^<i>TM</i><i> car made of soft, guest-friendly foam.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Carousel - Featuring never-before-seen Ferrari prototypes based on winning designs from a Ferrari competition.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Dining and Shopping - A range of concept restaurants and cafes offering authentic Italian dining experiences, in addition to unique shopping locations. </i></li> </ul></div><br /></span><p>

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2010 Seat Ibiza Good Stuff Special Edition

<center><img height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlmYTnpwGKfQnQ2m3ZMHHUZZa5KlyP43HqVVOjDqZaCPpeCDVjDiH4xViuR_NHIFIPszo2TDxSiSxzqS0tgQTJViObMq8hHYKauHcIg3dUhcpBqu8fos_3ciww-B0fnOsEwdRprZYUQU/s1600/Good_Stuff.jpg" width="600"></center><br />Seat has released a new special edition Ibiza in partnership with Shakira, the name of this special edition is given after Shakira’s forthcoming Good Stuff European tour.<br /><br />The Ibiza GS features a Candy White or Speed Blue exterior, 16-inch ‘Sonda' alloy wheels, and tinted rear windows. Other goodies include TomTom satellite navigation, an 8GB iPod Nano, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, automatic climate control, power windows and mirrors, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />The Seat Ibiza Good Stuff engines powered by 1.4-litre 16V petrol engine matched to a five-speed manual gearbox and returning 85PS at 5,000rpm. The sports coupe version is capable of 0-62mph in 11.8 seconds and a top speed of 110mph.<br />The five-door model takes 12.2 seconds to reach 62mph from standing and has a top speed of 109mph. Fuel consumption is recorded at 47.1mpg and CO2 emissions are as low as 142g/km in the five-door Ibiza.<br /><br />The Seat Ibiza Good Stuff interior comes with cornering function, one touch electric windows, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, MP3 compatible AM/FM radio/CD player with combined USB and AUX in port, trip computer and speed sensitive electro mechanical power steering.<br /><br />Prices start at £12,300 RRP (£12,710 RRP for the 5dr).<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlmYTnpwGKfQnQ2m3ZMHHUZZa5KlyP43HqVVOjDqZaCPpeCDVjDiH4xViuR_NHIFIPszo2TDxSiSxzqS0tgQTJViObMq8hHYKauHcIg3dUhcpBqu8fos_3ciww-B0fnOsEwdRprZYUQU/s1600/Good_Stuff.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488015479479816946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlmYTnpwGKfQnQ2m3ZMHHUZZa5KlyP43HqVVOjDqZaCPpeCDVjDiH4xViuR_NHIFIPszo2TDxSiSxzqS0tgQTJViObMq8hHYKauHcIg3dUhcpBqu8fos_3ciww-B0fnOsEwdRprZYUQU/s200/Good_Stuff.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZj_9hy2B1OUV_DJAw8f7eYVB6UrM_kIX1j25nGSYd3eeg2GU9xMSnwaN6gJnLoeyuRNrS2E7t6J5lta9SYv9Sc3PC3BBiRd_88z3WIWcS90VYDaXEfO0KLjla8vwVqPN9YqIEv9WPJCs/s1600/4991960411137823626.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488015388983105042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZj_9hy2B1OUV_DJAw8f7eYVB6UrM_kIX1j25nGSYd3eeg2GU9xMSnwaN6gJnLoeyuRNrS2E7t6J5lta9SYv9Sc3PC3BBiRd_88z3WIWcS90VYDaXEfO0KLjla8vwVqPN9YqIEv9WPJCs/s200/4991960411137823626.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ReVWR9tV8HBvd2PpomXlfhjLIMh7V5xzRwJQTphxMC7LzN6DW-vFnWRGMxThrEWfi0P89JBPQWAqZmWypOb0IN28IAh2FfCZpLayzeJOaJgQ6Uq1CGSQk3B-7F7Cm7mokaTy_sd6cqY/s1600/1123050351658631960.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488015327710787634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ReVWR9tV8HBvd2PpomXlfhjLIMh7V5xzRwJQTphxMC7LzN6DW-vFnWRGMxThrEWfi0P89JBPQWAqZmWypOb0IN28IAh2FfCZpLayzeJOaJgQ6Uq1CGSQk3B-7F7Cm7mokaTy_sd6cqY/s200/1123050351658631960.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76a0rGRXhvOhMP6fkbZ-FXjulfpltlscoXYnAuR4T2MjrE-4fPvuBfTkwO9VvD_ka1aub3r8MCrYllRRR1riJFjUGObjxWkh2gmMRps1Ve7r0WMWx632CsElVYoNxAOk6mbqYlgKXouU/s1600/240736531171916206.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488014745653068050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76a0rGRXhvOhMP6fkbZ-FXjulfpltlscoXYnAuR4T2MjrE-4fPvuBfTkwO9VvD_ka1aub3r8MCrYllRRR1riJFjUGObjxWkh2gmMRps1Ve7r0WMWx632CsElVYoNxAOk6mbqYlgKXouU/s200/240736531171916206.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNMemF2sSz2mi_vnVf8dY6C7nv5IFwlwQPiYYaA2RqCmZU5Vn80KYf6YARjYRZkUTQxAjmC4lh82znvRXZGfAPXvyICaYb5rruROHGJnzmvigXp12o_TJsT396wMuo65dB_ta650LyVo/s1600/7490053.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488014691972252162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNMemF2sSz2mi_vnVf8dY6C7nv5IFwlwQPiYYaA2RqCmZU5Vn80KYf6YARjYRZkUTQxAjmC4lh82znvRXZGfAPXvyICaYb5rruROHGJnzmvigXp12o_TJsT396wMuo65dB_ta650LyVo/s200/7490053.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaB8-xXP94UuEpHrQU19CKVr2sFT68LBl2PNduYkxllH1mfc00S7aIZGZu5kBsp4OyXi6Cwt4PbedK_G08FX6dSr97018Zk-tPDbLEtUXRL7mbAeNzHiOk3NRwIsBsugZegPwTTqtuv8/s1600/2775764.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Shakira edition SEAT Ibiza" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488014542871060178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaB8-xXP94UuEpHrQU19CKVr2sFT68LBl2PNduYkxllH1mfc00S7aIZGZu5kBsp4OyXi6Cwt4PbedK_G08FX6dSr97018Zk-tPDbLEtUXRL7mbAeNzHiOk3NRwIsBsugZegPwTTqtuv8/s200/2775764.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>SEAT'S LATEST SPECIAL EDITION HAS STAR QUALITY</i></b><i><br /><br />SEAT is celebrating its partnership with Columbian pop sensation Shakira with the debut in UK showrooms of a special edition SEAT Ibiza that's packed with ‘good stuff'.<br /><br />The new Ibiza Good Stuff is based on the popular Ibiza 1.4 SE, available in both practical 5dr and sporty SC bodystyles, and boasts a sparkling array of neat extras for its bargain £12,300 RRP (£12,710 RRP for the 5dr).<br /><br />It has been named in recognition of SEAT's sponsorship of Shakira's forthcoming Good Stuff European tour and is available in a selection of smart paint shades including Candy White and Speed Blue.<br /><br />As befits its moniker, the Ibiza Good Stuff adds a great selection of state-of-the-art extras including a TomTom satnav system and unique SEAT dashboard dock and cradle, black iPod Nano 8GB complete with etched SEAT logo and SEAT branded content, iPod cradle and charger, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system.<br /><br />On top of this, Good Stuff buyers can look forward to keeping cool this summer thanks to the special edition's climate control system, and looking cool behind the wheel courtesy of the car's 16" ‘Sonda' alloys and dark tinted rear windows.<br /><br />Of course there's much more to the car than this, as the extras add to the Ibiza's already generous SE spec which includes, as standard, the likes of electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, front fog lights with cornering function, one-touch electric windows, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, six-speaker MP3 compatible AM/FM radio/CD player with combined USB and AUX-in port, trip computer and speed-sensitive electro-mechanical power steering.<br /><br />Beneath the bonnet lies a newly EU V-compliant 1.4-litre 16V petrol engine driving the front wheels through a crisp five-speed manual gearbox. Offering 85 PS at 5,000 rpm, the engine carries the SEAT from rest to 62 mph in a sprightly 11.8 seconds (12.2 seconds 5dr) and offers a top speed, where legal, of 110 mph (109 mph 5dr). CO2 emissions stand at 142 g/km and, on the combined cycle, the Ibiza Good Stuff's official consumption is put at a frugal 47.1 mpg.<br /><br />The car's name is taken from one of the tracks on Shakira's latest album, She Wolf, and reflects SEAT's ongoing association with the singer from northern Columbian city of Barranquilla.<br /><br />Aside from the tour sponsorship and multimedia advertising campaign around the Good Stuff model, SEAT is also actively supporting Shakira's work with the Barefoot Foundation - the charity the singer set up when she was just 18 with the aim of making education for children universally available.<br /><br />Welcoming the showroom debut of the new car, SEAT UK Ibiza Product Manager Andy McGregor said: ‘Adding these great features to the already generously-specified Ibiza creates a smart, sporty and brilliantly well-equipped supermini.<br /><br />‘Our dealers nationwide are already seeing a massive interest in the new model as TV, press and internet advertising campaigns highlight its availability here.'</i><br /></span><p>

2010 Seat Ibiza Good Stuff Special Edition

Seat has released a new special edition Ibiza in partnership with Shakira, the name of this special edition is given after Shakira’s forthco...

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Video: Lexus CT 200h Dark Ride interactive promo

<center><object height="378" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p0KhesoAZcI"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p0KhesoAZcI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="378" width="600"></object></center><br /><br />Lexus debuts "Dark Ride," a high-definition interactive film that promotes its new luxury compact hybrid, the CT 200h.<br /><br /><br /><br />Got wheels. Lexus has released a high-def interactive film, Dark Ride, to promo its new CT 200h model. Visitors to the LexusDarkRide website can slot themselves – well, a likeness – into the movie, and into the CT 200h seat right next to actor Norman Reedus, of the Boondock Saints film franchise.  From there they can record their own dialogue, control the camera movement and POV, and make decisions that alter the path of the movie narrative.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sx9CRHk-ae7Gy3phqQ-v9iE2TVp2KFsWX3ozg8fDpeX_QruoE56VMIEjir6MhNVYg4XBX4ZIJVd9TY9IH_3gRAFzBrU80bt0fF4kx0QM_qkXQRt0cbCm4lY6tlHw9NwLCRjAe2LHJYI/s1600/1428577685845952921.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252873924540770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sx9CRHk-ae7Gy3phqQ-v9iE2TVp2KFsWX3ozg8fDpeX_QruoE56VMIEjir6MhNVYg4XBX4ZIJVd9TY9IH_3gRAFzBrU80bt0fF4kx0QM_qkXQRt0cbCm4lY6tlHw9NwLCRjAe2LHJYI/s200/1428577685845952921.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIxGg90vPXUiMn-aY-evk-APXCV-fq-YfULjF3W0i8ladMXKjG2n0h3Xlqo2fngvZ6Cz_0lXfbquJ2hFKD-3fMPWV_FpVmBFihmvm79D83ZAH3j1_RhwskzrtoDKVsEOkP6IATX9aT3s/s1600/15337802011229720.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252779082062402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIxGg90vPXUiMn-aY-evk-APXCV-fq-YfULjF3W0i8ladMXKjG2n0h3Xlqo2fngvZ6Cz_0lXfbquJ2hFKD-3fMPWV_FpVmBFihmvm79D83ZAH3j1_RhwskzrtoDKVsEOkP6IATX9aT3s/s200/15337802011229720.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5pXB9l6k4quxZRSrTh5C3aSgwxZlWdH3ptzK56aN9nYdELX61AVAE6_oLCbx6aId7ponjatvsyShjxJvuTQ0_4DaF4FVVU3zaRgaRBQG7Vd9-AwCAdecNU8X7O9SJxS0uFBZn3U-1Gw/s1600/5438958751940954971.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252643511868466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5pXB9l6k4quxZRSrTh5C3aSgwxZlWdH3ptzK56aN9nYdELX61AVAE6_oLCbx6aId7ponjatvsyShjxJvuTQ0_4DaF4FVVU3zaRgaRBQG7Vd9-AwCAdecNU8X7O9SJxS0uFBZn3U-1Gw/s200/5438958751940954971.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4ZDfGeOi0cyMzEQz6eg7NUyV-WtJM0iB1ex3mp7tQnYdnkjchNiggDHUmfdWDUNHitqMkU44NSKd2jShsvbx6e-8o9DBqWfc5fNmupSIJeysgZ-hUpGO5rGTwLPbB977Y0nSV8dQQEs/s1600/1999505975824013110.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252525291437346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4ZDfGeOi0cyMzEQz6eg7NUyV-WtJM0iB1ex3mp7tQnYdnkjchNiggDHUmfdWDUNHitqMkU44NSKd2jShsvbx6e-8o9DBqWfc5fNmupSIJeysgZ-hUpGO5rGTwLPbB977Y0nSV8dQQEs/s200/1999505975824013110.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwhq8lJzyN7JYNFoQQ8db9q7qLK15SSH_YvYIumO3WkVRgZoWN4e6AZMMvf2y7KyxgI3PjFbbDVgPbG37MW7L9OcdESTIq69TbMQwaQOwkBcrPd3T732dJXF1Lb8zIYNFKaVHf2CKkwA/s1600/891261374994122183.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252444853993570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwhq8lJzyN7JYNFoQQ8db9q7qLK15SSH_YvYIumO3WkVRgZoWN4e6AZMMvf2y7KyxgI3PjFbbDVgPbG37MW7L9OcdESTIq69TbMQwaQOwkBcrPd3T732dJXF1Lb8zIYNFKaVHf2CKkwA/s200/891261374994122183.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnR5jELD3N28f16F97T0n1Uu2HulvasBf-y6N5Cx3OVzVtbml1oZcjnanIIlo01iooEZs4XmlTyEijfVvwHgdNtqEcUFU9BNz-mM8o6zPGMAUMsxQZDennW9daEr2FiNixF2NUKl1Utlw/s1600/1191320648725983636.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472252188020457586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnR5jELD3N28f16F97T0n1Uu2HulvasBf-y6N5Cx3OVzVtbml1oZcjnanIIlo01iooEZs4XmlTyEijfVvwHgdNtqEcUFU9BNz-mM8o6zPGMAUMsxQZDennW9daEr2FiNixF2NUKl1Utlw/s200/1191320648725983636.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Lexus Invites Consumers to Co-star in New 'Dark Ride' Interactive Film to Launch New CT 200h Hybrid<br /><br /><br /><br />Torrance, Calif., May 14, 2010 -- "Get in, buckle up and start talking." Lexus customers will be calling the shots in a high-definition interactive film entitled "Dark Ride." The film features Lexus' newest hybrid, the CT 200h premium compact car, piloted by actor Norman Reedus (Boondock Saints franchise). Reedus is behind the wheel in this 12:30 action film, but he is following the directions of the person riding shotgun...the consumer.<br /><br /><br /><br />"With ‘Dark Ride' we are creating a unique virtual test drive opportunity so consumers can experience this hybrid, that is like no other, months before it is available at dealerships in early 2011," said Dave Nordstrom, Lexus vice president of marketing. "In it, consumers play a co-starring role as the fun-to-drive Lexus CT 200h is put through its paces. By guiding the driver and the CT through a series of adventures, customers will be exposed to ‘The Darker Side of Green,' which is completely different than the way hybrids are usually portrayed."<br /><br /><br /><br />The film releases online at www.lexusdarkride.com today along with the trailer for the film, which will appear in select movie theaters across the country. Visitors to the www.lexusdarkride.com site will get to insert themselves into the film, sitting beside "Tony" (Reedus), and navigating while he drives the CT 200h from the Nevada desert to a Los Angeles safehouse and protects it from a variety of enemies who wish to get their hands on the new prototype.<br /><br /><br /><br />Consumers will use an array of interactive features in the film-allowing them to insert their own likeness (via a Webcam or profile pic), record their own dialogue lines, control the camera movement and POV, and make decisions that alter the path of the film so new situations arise each time.<br /><br /><br /><br />The "Dark Ride" film is the next step in the launch of the Lexus CT 200h and demonstrates Lexus' marketing theme, "The Darker Side of Green." This theme, which shines a different light on this new breed of a fun-to-drive hybrid, debuted at a star-studded event prior to the CT 200h's North American debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. This initiative will continue through the launch period with in-market custom events and a VIP marketing program that will give tech-savvy influencers access to an edited "Dark Ride" list of restaurants, clubs, bars and lifestyle brands. Brand partners include Duncan Quinn bespoke suits, VeeV Açaí Spirit, The James Hotel and Grand Hospitality for The Soho and Tribeca Grand Hotels.<br /><br /><br /><br />DIRECT FILM VIEWING LINK: www.lexusdarkride.com<br /><br />CAMPAIGN LINK: www.darkersideofgreen.com<br /><br /><br /><br />The all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. Expected to lead its class in fuel economy, the stylish, sporty five-door also delivers a dynamic, fun-to-drive experience. The CT is powered by a 1.8L Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gas engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology. The CT will be equipped with four drive-modes: Normal, Eco, Sport and EV.<br /><br /><br /><br />With its reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service from its 228 dealers, Lexus has been the top-selling luxury automaker in the U.S. for ten years in a row. In addition, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, now offering four hybrids, with a fifth on the way, that provide the best in innovative technology and first-class luxury. When Lexus was established in 1989, it offered two models of vehicles. Now, more than 20 years later, Lexus offers variations of 11 vehicles, from the entry-level IS 250 to its first V10 supercar, the LFA.<br /><br /><br /><br />Note: Lexus Dark Ride is viewable with Internet Explorer (Versions 6 and most optimally, 7), Google Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox. Your computer must be equipped with Adobe Flash Player Version 10, found here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/</i></span></b><br /><br /></span><p>

Video: Lexus CT 200h Dark Ride interactive promo

Lexus debuts "Dark Ride," a high-definition interactive film that promotes its new luxury compact hybrid, the CT 200h. Got wheels....

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Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Edition and Hakkinen Shooting Commercial in Barcelona

<center><img height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hUBw8bWpT3W4ebJmElPhwg15XTBjU3xbgbX2IxleePV-Z6-ItMNZz4FeDv5oCcPuxwacKEkf_9r7MzFv_Nh4VzoOghbDRgsczmDRvoP83myXACGz7YQ-JuquQ8GQpL7ryJ8Rm5MmnUeL/s1600/slr-stirling-21.jpg" width="600"></center><br />Somebody at Daimler must have been a big fan of recent photos showing the Audi A1 S-line in Barcelona's Raval district.  The company has been working on a new video shoot for the Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss Edition a few kilometers away from the A1 location, and close to scenes used in a video of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The SLR Stirling Moss Edition was the last version that became the SLR McLaren, and was filed in 2009. Is inspired by the 300 SLR that Stirling Moss took the victory in the Mille Miglia in 1955, along with journalist Denis Jenkinson, ie, which has no windscreen or roof or anything like it. <br /><br />With a weight of 200 kilos less than the conventional SLR, and a little more power (650 horses on the original 617), accelerates from 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds and can take the 350 km / h. S'en only 75 produced, which were offered only to customers who already have a SLR to your garage. The price? Well 750.000 .- €. Almost nothing. <br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/110032325274/mercedes-slr-stirling-moss-edition-and-hakkinen-shooting">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hUBw8bWpT3W4ebJmElPhwg15XTBjU3xbgbX2IxleePV-Z6-ItMNZz4FeDv5oCcPuxwacKEkf_9r7MzFv_Nh4VzoOghbDRgsczmDRvoP83myXACGz7YQ-JuquQ8GQpL7ryJ8Rm5MmnUeL/s1600/slr-stirling-21.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452113207472391186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hUBw8bWpT3W4ebJmElPhwg15XTBjU3xbgbX2IxleePV-Z6-ItMNZz4FeDv5oCcPuxwacKEkf_9r7MzFv_Nh4VzoOghbDRgsczmDRvoP83myXACGz7YQ-JuquQ8GQpL7ryJ8Rm5MmnUeL/s200/slr-stirling-21.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dQ24dwq_z9T7_cSncvyD4jEIhvYQtm_kEVtig8Kl28Yuif9w2YnfOI_mmcrww_4ZdcK3ul0MVm7Tu2Q5ZXKmueLJdG_WRQHJWIh2o08sCV0WR8afGOwjiHODPaLezkbTEc3MrobF4tEe/s1600/slr-stirling-31.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452113031396429074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dQ24dwq_z9T7_cSncvyD4jEIhvYQtm_kEVtig8Kl28Yuif9w2YnfOI_mmcrww_4ZdcK3ul0MVm7Tu2Q5ZXKmueLJdG_WRQHJWIh2o08sCV0WR8afGOwjiHODPaLezkbTEc3MrobF4tEe/s200/slr-stirling-31.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYiYEO_G1FAD-8l3Evg92P-n0iDFm7CVgYYMhFD7_j5LLAaNi06HE26nGCbtDug-IaC57CzUsY1iEm_gULbkIf-qUhnt8XQW1dIyubkz8BhFjMlQ3ZulOcLsY5pE8kiRhilRdfscWN-pT/s1600/slr-stirling-51.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452112872324495682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYiYEO_G1FAD-8l3Evg92P-n0iDFm7CVgYYMhFD7_j5LLAaNi06HE26nGCbtDug-IaC57CzUsY1iEm_gULbkIf-qUhnt8XQW1dIyubkz8BhFjMlQ3ZulOcLsY5pE8kiRhilRdfscWN-pT/s200/slr-stirling-51.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4_fEjRmspdlTZ9EBjtxmaXF2LarOZoRGZ9Xl5i2TfzP6oaj2KvaJgDWqGSuCy4w4747EPAKv4T2H5lzyyscufcltYMIUGsZsbVYXWz0MsSe85HeRUNcGEq4OZful3dW-tp43cWUUV6qu/s1600/slr-stirling-51+(1).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452112712138313154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4_fEjRmspdlTZ9EBjtxmaXF2LarOZoRGZ9Xl5i2TfzP6oaj2KvaJgDWqGSuCy4w4747EPAKv4T2H5lzyyscufcltYMIUGsZsbVYXWz0MsSe85HeRUNcGEq4OZful3dW-tp43cWUUV6qu/s200/slr-stirling-51+(1).jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyL_QaqLhyOH5Zl7ta4QuliCzlLCrE7g2REG5-nic8rgy5OX9WehibbxkDVfWwQyNaa5gR9Cv9-4w1x5TlIF59wi6zYJUAJOY-BYTAgK6LzDHq9kMzW_KWAU06B3jQcXyDsS1wHh43CZ-z/s1600/slr-stirling-61.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452112579682034466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyL_QaqLhyOH5Zl7ta4QuliCzlLCrE7g2REG5-nic8rgy5OX9WehibbxkDVfWwQyNaa5gR9Cv9-4w1x5TlIF59wi6zYJUAJOY-BYTAgK6LzDHq9kMzW_KWAU06B3jQcXyDsS1wHh43CZ-z/s200/slr-stirling-61.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexwJGgeJsnH3vbxU4UvmqGyi-A18d5pEImvEyzzQsl_cjqZ3KAAsfPmQmmpuT-6tPJkVT_UKNN4kjPXpjTMMS48IqDOhxDv5UZ6cbIOVQ4BVNCEWsgKLQbdg-YUFQkwwqLBG6af2qG01A/s1600/slr-stirling-41.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452112363326349154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexwJGgeJsnH3vbxU4UvmqGyi-A18d5pEImvEyzzQsl_cjqZ3KAAsfPmQmmpuT-6tPJkVT_UKNN4kjPXpjTMMS48IqDOhxDv5UZ6cbIOVQ4BVNCEWsgKLQbdg-YUFQkwwqLBG6af2qG01A/s200/slr-stirling-41.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ5JPG5z1XR5BzgGcSGsX1oXQjr9bcM42xxJorPzXOCJsOFBJN8ivnkFHSj7CiT738OlE17VCLZV989VtqP29AQfHN0T6fVscClaYg2a-TmhSvl_GsSvbyieqmf2gFi9Z6UdOsEWf6ncR/s1600/slr-stirling-71.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452112238830395458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ5JPG5z1XR5BzgGcSGsX1oXQjr9bcM42xxJorPzXOCJsOFBJN8ivnkFHSj7CiT738OlE17VCLZV989VtqP29AQfHN0T6fVscClaYg2a-TmhSvl_GsSvbyieqmf2gFi9Z6UdOsEWf6ncR/s200/slr-stirling-71.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 97px;" /></a> </center><br /></span><p>

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Edition and Hakkinen Shooting Commercial in Barcelona

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi F430 GT Roller Coaster [ Video]

<center><img alt="Ferrari-GT-Roller-Coaster" height="440" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S55MUKdzQAI/AAAAAAACoUY/agboh1Ki9bY/s1600/Ferrari-GT-Roller-Coaster-1.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br />An exclusive image of the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi GT rollercoaster, one of two unique roller coasters featured at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The GT rollercoaster is a racing coaster, which will send two competing rollercoaster carriages sprinting along twisting parallel tracks on a race to the finish line. Each coaster car is a replica of a Ferrari F430 Spider. This is one of twenty rides and attractions featured at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi designed to bring to life the Ferrari story and to celebrate the passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><center><object height="560" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zs17gj22DxI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zs17gj22DxI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="560" width="600"></object</center><br /><br />Ferrari World is still under construction on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.  The first theme park named for the automaker is being built on over 135 acres of land in the emirate.  It is scheduled to open in the latter half of 2010.<br /><br />via:<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/03/first-photo-of-ferrari-world-abu-dhabi.html">carscoop</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi F430 GT Roller Coaster [ Video]

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HIP-HOP SUPERSTAR NELLY SET TO FEATURE CUSTOMIZED 2011 MUSTANG AS PART OF NEW ALBUM ARTWORK

<center><img alt="Nelly poses with 2011 DUB Edition Mustang 5.0" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2010/1/medium/7732776.jpg" /></center><br /><ul><li>The 2011 Mustang GT is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album's artwork</li></ul><ul><li>DUB Magazine tricked-out a 2011 Mustang GT for Nelly that features a gloss black exterior paint job, flat black racing stripes and 22-inch Pirelli tires in the front and 24-inch tires in the rear</li></ul><ul><li>The new Mustang GT continues Ford's powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg</li></ul><span class="fullpost">DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 12, 2010 - The 2011 Mustang 5.0-liter V-8 is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album's artwork. The album, set to launch this spring, will feature a tricked-out 2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Nelly Talks to the Press at 2010 NAIAS" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2010/1/medium/6650979.jpg" /></center><br />The 35-year-old rapper, actor and mogul, who was most recently ranked third on Billboard Magazine's "Artist of the Decade List," says the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever to hit the streets.<br /><br />"I don't care where you grew up, everyone knows the Mustang. At some point, you've had a conversation about a Mustang - and it was probably one about you wanting to get behind the wheel of one," says Nelly. "I've always loved the Mustang; the vehicle has power to the point where you can't help but want to hit the pedal. And the newest one? More power, hotter style."<br />Nelly's tricked-out Mustang GT came to life after the artist caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford's design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex. Since then, Nelly has collaborated with Ford's design team and DUB's customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.<br /><br />Crystal Worthem, Ford's Multicultural Marketing communications manager, says Nelly is an amazing partner for Ford: Nelly has an impressive history within the entertainment world, just as the Mustang has a strong history within the automotive world.<br /><br />"Nelly is a true car guy, there's no denying that. When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit," said Worthem.<br /><br />"The Mustang has such appeal within the urban market. Since it was launched, the vehicle has made appearances in several of the most popular urban films," Worthem added. "This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we're excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010."<br /><br />The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust.<br /><br />In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers.<br /><br />Nelly says he can't wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.<br />"I'm itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets. This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting," said Nelly.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Nelly Talks to the Press at 2010 NAIAS" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2010/1/medium/7836750.jpg" /></center><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2011 Ford Mustang GT<br /><br /></span>The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine, developed by a passionate cadre of engineers who rallied around the common goal of delivering more than 400 horsepower.<br /><br />The modern 5.0-liter four-valve Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in the new Mustang GT will deliver 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. At the same time, fuel economy is projected to be better than the previous model and unsurpassed in the segment.<br /><br />The 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque delivered by the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter V-8 represent significant increases versus 2010 model year output levels.<br />A Brembo brake package upgrade will be available for serious enthusiasts. This package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Added convenience content<br /><br /></span>For 2011, Mustang GT offers drivers several new convenience technologies, including:<br /><ul><li>Standard message center</li></ul><ul><li>Integrated blind spot mirrors</li></ul><ul><li>MyKeyTM programmable vehicle key</li></ul><ul><li>Rear headrests</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">New look<br /><br /></span>From the 5.0 fender badges to the new engine cover, Mustang GT honors and continues the proud heritage of its predecessors. The speedometer increases to 160 mph and the tachometer redline advances from 6,500 to 7,000 rpm.<br /><br />Three vibrant new colors will be added for 2011 including Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red and Ingot Silver.<br />via:worldcarfans<br /></span><p>

HIP-HOP SUPERSTAR NELLY SET TO FEATURE CUSTOMIZED 2011 MUSTANG AS PART OF NEW ALBUM ARTWORK

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FORD FIRST TO ENABLE iTUNES TAGGING WITH LAUNCH OF NEW HD RADIO CAPABILITY IN ITS LINEUP

<center><img alt="Ford Sync Incar Digital System" height="363" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2007/1/medium/2070108.005.1M.jpg" width="480" /></center><br /><br /><ul><li>Ford is the first auto manufacturer to offer HD RadioTM technology with iTunes® Tagging capability; this new functionality will be available next year</li></ul><ul><li>HD Radio technology captures free digital radio broadcasts, which eliminate static, fadeout and other problems associated with conventional analog radio signals; the result is FM audio that's comparable to near-CD quality and AM audio that sounds like today's FM broadcasts</li></ul><ul><li>HD Radio digital technology provides a number of advanced services not available with an analog radio. Extra FM channels, called HD2/HD3 channels, are delivered, as well as useful on-screen Program Service Data such as artist name and song title</li></ul><span class="fullpost"><br />DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2009 - iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology are the latest features on Ford's growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010.<br /><br />HD Radio receivers pull in digital radio signals and play them with dramatically improved sound. FM stations, for example, have near-CD quality, making it convenient for customers to select songs they want to download and purchase.<br /><br />"iTunes Tagging and HD Radio technology are strong new additions to the growing collection of Ford convenience features and technology we're offering customers to make driving even more enjoyable," said Mark Fields, president of The Americas. "This is another example of Ford's commitment to bring the widest variety of factory-installed customer-focused technology, features and conveniences to millions of people."<br />In 2010, Ford vehicles will offer familiar terrestrial radio, HD Radio technology, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio as well as Internet radio through Ford SYNC® from a Bluetooth®-streaming audio-capable smartphone.<br /><br />"Ford continues to lead the market in bringing advanced capabilities to popular vehicles. We are very pleased that HD Radio technology is an integral part of Ford's broad offering of new features," said Jeff Jury, COO of iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of HD Radio technology.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Like the song? You can tag it</span><br />The world's first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radioreceiver will launch in 2010 on select Ford vehicles. Through the SYNC system, iTunes Tagging will provide Ford customers with the ability to capture a song they hear on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase. With a simple push of the "TAG" button on the radio display, the song information will be stored in the radio's memory.<br /><br />Up to 100 tags can be stored on SYNC until the iPod is connected to receive the download of metadata. When the iPod is then synced to iTunes, a playlist of "tagged" songs will appear. Customers then can preview and, if desired, purchase and download tagged songs from the iTunes Store.<br /><br />All HD Radio-enabled receivers in Ford vehicles also will provide Program Service Data - information that appears on the radio screen and includes song title, artist name and more.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Familiar controls with better quality</span><br />HD Radio technology enables more listening options and increased sound quality by using the same radio interface customers are used to as well as the same antennas and analog tuners with an added digital decoder inside the radio. Additionally, HD Radio-enabled receivers provide listeners with unique advanced services.<br />To operate, there's no difference from today's radio operations - customers just tune in their favorite stations. If the station is broadcasting with HD Radio technology, the system automatically picks up the signal and will transition to digital audio once decoded.<br /><br />Exclusive to HD Radio receivers are HD2/HD3 channels, which resemble mini-stations that could be spun off the "mother" station or completely new content for the local market. HD2/HD3 channels are found directly adjacent to the main (HD1) channel on the dial if available.<br /><br />If additional HD2/HD3 channels are available, the radio will indicate how many on a multicast information bar. Users may tune up to the new available channels like they would tune to any other analog station. Users also may store HD2/HD3 presets, just as they do with today's radio.<br /><br />HD Radio technology enables better audio and exclusive unique content choices<br />One significant benefit of HD Radio technology is that the sound quality of the broadcast is dramatically better because of the digital transmission - FM sounds like a CD and AM sounds like terrestrial FM broadcasts. Also, the sound itself is much clearer and more consistent, without issues such as pops or hisses. Unlike analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts aren't susceptible to interference, fadeout and other issues.<br /><br />Most stations use the additional HD2/HD3 channels to provide more unique coverage of sports, music or other niche programs often tailored for their individual markets - all for free. For example, in Dallas there is now a dedicated 24/7 Cowboys channel on 105.3-HD3. In Pittsburgh, there is a dedicated 24/7 Penguins channel on 105.9-HD2.Broadcasters may choose any genre they wish for their additional channels.<br /><br />Nearly 2,000 radio stations in the U.S. currently broadcast in digital HD Radio sound, with more than 1,100 stations also airing HD2/HD3 channels. Approximately 85 percent of the U.S. population is served by a station broadcasting with HD Radio technology.<br />via:worldcarfans<br /></span><p>

FORD FIRST TO ENABLE iTUNES TAGGING WITH LAUNCH OF NEW HD RADIO CAPABILITY IN ITS LINEUP

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Michael Jackson dead - leaves behind large car collection

<center><img alt="Michael Jackson 1988 Lincoln Town Car limousine" height="225" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/2757789.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson 1988 Lincoln Town Car limousine<br /><br /></span><span class="fullpost"> Jackson owned at least four limousines, including a 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph that was unusually decorated, to say the least. Our friends at Jalopnik described it well, when they said, "The dark blue Seraph wears an interior which looks to have been pulled directly from the Palace of Versailles." Jackson was said to have designed the interior himself, which probably explains the generous use of 24-carat gold. The vehicle was said to have a 5.4-liter V12 aluminum engine that generated up to 322 horsepower.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span> <center><img alt="Michael Jackson 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Touring Limousine" height="225" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/8912168.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Touring Limousine<br /><br /></span>Back in February it was announced that a collection of items belonging to Michael Jackson would be auctioned off, including his own fleet of vehicles. Although that auction was cancelled in mid-April, it gave us a chance see how the King of Pop lived while being chauffeured around California.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Michael Jackson 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Limousine" height="227" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/7790969.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Limousine<br /><br /></span>Now that MJ has passed on, we decided to take a look back at these vehicles. It is unknown what will happen to many of the Neverland Ranch possessions (Jackson did have a lot of debt), and surely some of these will wind up either on the auction block, or in a museum.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Michael Jackson's 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Special 4 Door sedan from Driving Miss Daisy" height="226" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/5469454.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson's 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Special 4 Door sedan from Driving Miss Daisy<br /><br /></span>Jackson owned a 1990 RollS Royce Silver Spur II, trimmed in contrasting white leather and black fabric. Dark, tinted windows were adorned in white curtains, and a full-service bar that was used for god-knows-what. His white, 1988 Lincoln Town Car had a much more subdued interior that used gray leather and fabric. The fourth limo is the same 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood used during the filming of Driving Miss Daisy. Jackson's collection included a 1997 Neoplan Tour Bus with individual seats and booths, and a king's crown embroidered in the carpet. Possibly used on the HIStory World Tour, the bus featured a bathroom lined in porcelain, gold, and granite.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Michael Jackson 1988 GMC V Jimmy Half-Ton High Sierra Classic and 1993 Ford Econoline E150 van" height="228" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3726993.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson 1988 GMC V Jimmy Half-Ton High Sierra Classic and 1993 Ford Econoline E150 van<br /><br /></span>Jackson other vehicles included a 1993 Ford Econoline van with leather seats, individual tv screens, and an old-school video game console, a 1986 GMC High Sierra firetruck, a 1988 GMC Jimmy, and a replica of a 1909 Detamble Model B Roadster. Amongst the collection was an electrified horse-drawn carriage, and a 2001 Harley Davidson touring police bike.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley electrified horse-drawn carriage" height="247" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/9193820.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley electrified horse-drawn carriage</span> <center><img alt="Michael Jackson's custom Peter Pan golf cart" height="390" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/8720197.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson's custom Peter Pan golf cart</span> <center><img alt="Michael Jackson's black Dodge Viper mini-car with The Simpsons decorations" height="185" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3037245.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson's black Dodge Viper mini-car with The Simpsons decorations</span> <center><img alt="Michael Jackson's 1909 Detamble Model B Roadster Replica" height="245" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3182690.jpg" width="400" /> </center><span style="font-style: italic;">Michael Jackson's 1909 Detamble Model B Roadster Replica<br /></span>Source:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109062620151/michael-jackson-dead--leaves-behind-large-car-collection">worldcarfans</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span> <br /></span><p>

Michael Jackson dead - leaves behind large car collection

Michael Jackson 1988 Lincoln Town Car limousine Jackson owned at least four limousines, including a 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph that w...

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