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Test Drive Unlimited 2 coming this fall

July 16, 2010 /

Test Drive Unlimited 2, the ultimate luxury racing experience, hits stores this fall and just kicked it into high gear with the newest car reveal.

Here’s the lowdown:

Platforms: Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, Windows® PC

Release Date: Sept 21, 2010

Developer: Eden Studios

Publisher: Atari

Genre: Driving

ESRB Rating: RP (Teen Expected)

CAR REVEAL: ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

Scheduled for a limited run of just 77, Aston Martin’s One-77 exists at the intersection between a limited edition artwork and pure technological innovation. The 77 customers who will become owners are making a major commitment – their reward, a car that is the culmination of all the elements that define Aston Martin’s modern era; V12 power, lightweight construction, modern materials, craft skills, design excellence and, naturally, raw beauty.

One-77 Specs:

Engine
• Front mid-mounted 7.3 liter, naturally aspirated V12
• Capable of more than 700 bhp

Max torque of over 553 lb/ft
Max speed of over 220 mph

Transmission
• Rear mid-mounted, six-speed automated manual with asm/ssm electro-hydraulic control system

Chassis
• Two-door, two-seat sports coupe
• Carbon fiber monocoque body structure
• Hand-crafted aluminum exterior body panels
• active aerodynamics with deployable rear spoiler

Suspension & Brakes
• Front and rear pushrod-actuated suspension
• Carbon ceramic braking system
• Dynamic stability control and traction control system

Lifestyle

Ten Cool Cars Under 18K

May 22, 2010 /

Looking for a deal on a new car but you don’t want to spend too much cashola? Our friends at CnnMoney.com have put together a list of the 10 coolest cars that sell for under 18k. From the new Fiesta to the Fit they will all probably give you the value you crave but I would have to say that the Mazda3 is one of the best looking of the bunch. If you want Funky and Cool go for the Nissan Cube!

Ford is making a big splash in the sub-compact car market with the new Ford Fiesta. Early reviews put this one at the top of its class.

Kelley Blue Book, the automotive Web site that picked this list of the best cars you can buy for less than $18,000, calls it “better looking, nicer inside, and even more fun” than the Honda Fit, a car that’s long been one of KBB’s favorites.

Check out the full article here.

Lifestyle

Daimler to offer a 16-passenger Sprinter van

April 11, 2010 /

The commercial van market went from being a 1970’s market with all of 2 players to a fledgling segment. Nissan will launch their new entry this fall (NV2500) and now Daimler is showing a 16-passenger Sprinter van that an be ordered directly from a Mercedes-Benz or Freight liner dealership that sells Sprinter vans. Then next year Fiat/Chrysler are rumored to be bringing some type of variant to the Doblo Euro Van. The Ford E-Series is the king of the hill with some help coming from the Transit vans so this segment will only get more crowded and interesting.

From AutoNews.com:

CHARLESTON, S.C — Daimler Vans USA is expanding its Sprinter model line with the addition of a passenger van that seats up to 16 people. The van is designed for hotel shuttle service, paratransit and other applications.

The vehicle can be ordered directly from a Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealership that sells Sprinter vans. Sales begin this summer. Pricing has not been announced.

Dan Barile, a Mercedes-Benz USA spokesman, said four different interior configurations will be offered including a model with a wheelchair lift that can handle up to 8 passengers. Daimler Vans is a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz USA.

Read the full article here.

Lifestyle

What You Can Do with Online Printing Options

April 1, 2010 /

Printers used to be very much in demand because people couldn’t get fliers, wedding invitations, business cards, menus, or any other printed products for their business or special occasion anywhere else. Now, online printing is gaining in popularity and can offer a lot to people who want to get things printed and save money at the same time. These online printing companies can provide you with business solutions and also personal solutions, so they really provide the best of both worlds. They are trustworthy, and they generally charge less than standard printing companies that are still operating as brick-and-mortar businesses.

Getting a Great Price with Online Printing

If you want to use online printing companies or services, be sure to check them out. They aren’t all the same, and that means that their rates will be different, too. You might not need or want to go with the least expensive choice, but you probably don’t want to go with the most expensive, either. There are plenty of good companies that charge a fair and reasonable price for their online printing services while giving customers great quality. When you find one, you should be able to use that same online printing company for all of your printing needs.

What Can You Get with Online Printing

No matter what you’re looking for in online printing, you can find it. Some people go to an online printing company because they need work done for their business. They have brochures, fliers, documents, and other things that need to be printed out, so they need a company that can do it all. Other people who go to an online printing company need something for their personal lives. Wedding invitations are the most common request, but there are plenty of other things that a person can get from an online printing company.

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