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September 9, 2005
2007 Mitsubishi Evo
The 2007 Mitsubishi Evo X is expected to be a completely revamped version of the Evo we all know and have come to respect. The 2007 Mitsubishi Evo X. The 2007 Evo X is expected to be powered by a 2.0L turbo charged motor pushing out just over 300 horsepower.
The 2007 Lancer Evo X is anticipated to be released at the Tokyo Motor Show later on this Fall. It looks as though the Evo X will bring plenty enough to the plate to keep enthusiasts interested, and the Evo X on tracks world wide.
The Evolution series cars of the past have demanded respect - and earned it. The 2007 Mitsubishi Evo X should be no different - lots of power, and handling like it's on rails. The Evo has, and presumably will continue to be near the pinnacle of automotive performance. The 2007 Evo X is almost guaranteed to outperform the likes of the Evo XIII and the Evo IX hands down. With a little nudge in horsepower - provided the same rock solid drive train is used, it's going to happen.
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Car Tinting Laws
Confused about the tinting laws in your state? Want to see how different levels of tint will look on your ride? Autowindowtintings.com provides a nice tool that allows you to choose between various combinations of front and rear tints. It also shows that states the chosen combination is legal in. A great reference for modders.
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Internet Movie Car Database
You rely on IMDB to find all the information you'd ever want to know about pretty much every film ever made. Now you can find information about every car ever featured in a movie! Check out Internet Movie Car Database (IMCDB) to see all the cars that have been in movies in the past. A very extensive and intertesting site for both car and movie buffs alike.
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September 8, 2005
Jay Leno offers Harley on ebay for Katrina relief
In an effort to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno†will once again partner with Harley-Davidson to have celebrity guests sign a motorcycle that will be auctioned on eBay. Beginning on September 6, guests who will hopefully add their signatures to the motorcycle include Samuel L. Jackson, Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConoughey, Donald Trump, Denis Leary, Benjamin Bratt, Chris Rock, Jennifer Garner, Nicollette Sheridan, Jessica Alba, Ellen DeGeneres, Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton and many more, including surprise walk-ons.
Jay Leno's Harley
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Honda Motorcyles to have airbags
TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled the world's first airbag system to be mounted on a production model motorcycle, with plans to offer it on the new Gold Wing touring bike to hit U.S. showrooms next spring.
The airbag module is built in between the bike's handles and activates when four crash sensors detect a severe frontal collision, creating a buffer as the rider is flung forward on impact.
Honda (Research), Japan's third-biggest car manufacturer and the world's top motorcycle maker, said the airbag would significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries, citing data which shows most harm occurs during frontal collisions.
Honda will eventually offer the airbag option in Europe and Japan, Operating Officer Suguru Kanazawa told a news conference. The company declined to say how much the add-on would cost.
The 1800cc Gold Wing is Honda's biggest motorcycle and starts at $18,600 in the United States. It sold 12,000 units in North America last year, 1,600 in Europe and 270 in Japan.
Officials said Honda aimed to offer the airbag on more motorcycles in future, but acknowledged a number of hurdles.
Because the airbag works by absorbing kinetic energy from the forward-flying rider, the motorcycle itself needs to be heavy enough not to tip over, otherwise the driver would be thrown over the deployed airbag.
The airbag also needs enough space to blow up safely in front of the rider, meaning the system can't be mounted on a sporty bike where the driver leans forward into the handle.
Still, Chief Engineer Satoshi Iijima said having the airbag could mean the difference between life and death. While the system works best in a straight-angle frontal collision at up to 50 km (31 miles) an hour, the airbag can slow down the rider being thrown off at twice the speed, causing only a minor injury in an accident that would otherwise result in death.
Honda is at the forefront of vehicle safety technology, offering Japan's first airbag in 1987 on the Legend high-end sedan. It began research and development on motorcycle airbags in 1990.
As part of its safety drive, Honda has also developed technology to warn motorcyclists of oncoming cars that are hidden from the rider's view, and headlight designs that help others on the road better gauge the distance from the motorcycle.
Those technologies are not yet available on production models.
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MacVroom
Apple Mac Mini's tiny footprint and powerful technology makes it perfect for installation in a car. For roughly $500 and some technical know-how, you can turn your car into a mobile multi-media powerhouse. MacVroom is a site that details every aspect of this new fad. The site features how-to's and a gallery of submitted vehicles that have installed Mac Mini's for various purposes. Install your own mac mini in the glove box and a lcd screen on the dash to enjoy a dvd or itunes visualizations on that long drive.
MacVroom
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Car Configurator
Want to tune your car but don't have the cash to buy the top-of-the-line parts? Maybe you want to see how some new shiny wheels would look on your car before you make the investment? Look no further. Car Configurator is a excellent flash applet that allows you to customize one of six cars. You can modify everything from wheels and paint to suspension. Give it a try and make some your dreams a reality!
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High Resolution Car Wallpaper
Car-desktop.com has an amazing collection of high-resolution wallpapers for your computer desktop. Most the images are 1600x1200, making them perfect for even the largest of displays. Check out this site for a huge collection of great cars.
Car-desktops
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September 6, 2005
Mercedes Benz 190E Evo II
An extremely rare 190E Evo II is currently available for sale on Autotrader.com Only 502 units of this car were built and it wasn't even originally sold stateside. An amazing car for every collector and enthusiast.
"The Mercedes-Benz 190 (201 series) introduced in 1982 rapidly made a name for itself as the “Baby-Benzâ€. But who would have thought that it would also acquire a reputation as a compact sports car over the years and after several engine and equipment refinements? This development finally culminated in the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1990."
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Renault Clio renaultsport Concept
As production of the highly successful Clio Renaultsport 2 litre and V6 three-litre comes to an end, sports car enthusiast can rest assured that Renaultsport, the competition and sports car branch of Renault, has some exciting replacements waiting in the pipeline. The all-new Clio III goes on sale in October and Renaultsport has built a more extreme “concept†version of next year’s Clio Renaultsport 2.0 as a preview.
Clio Renaultsport Concept is the highest performance trim of the new Clio III
Assertive lines, a powerful character and an exclusive interior make this a show car that blends refinement with high performance. A demonstration of Renaultsport Technologies expertise, it is set to become a worthy successor to the Clio Renaultsport 2.0 182 and it brings a first to this market segment: an underfloor air diffuser. Like the extractor vents in the front wings, it is derived directly from Formula 1 racing cars. The independent mountings for the front suspension guarantee that the handling will be precise and sporting. Clio Renaultsport Concept heralds the production model that is due to go on sale in 2006.
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