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First unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Aston Martin DBS gets new ‘Touchtronic 2’ transmission. Introduced as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, DBS customers will now be afforded the option of the ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed automatic transmission. Derived from the same ZF transaxle unit that was developed for the DB9, the system has been substantially re-engineered to accommodate the power and performance characteristics of the DBS.
The DBS Touchtronic transmission features a final drive ratio shortened from 3.15:1 to 3.46:1, aiding quicker acceleration times and an improved performance feel. Additionally, changes to the gearbox calibration aid more aggressive gear shifts and greater usability, while retaining the performance potential of the manual gear box – matching the 0-60mph time of 4.3 seconds. System functionality is consistent with that on the DB9, with ‘Park’, ‘Reverse’, ‘Neutral’ and ‘Drive’ modes selected via facia mounted controls.
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Introducing the most fuel efficient and affordable machine to ever where the Lamborghini logo... unfortunately it’s a lighter. Tonino offers a brand new collection of cigar lighters and cutters for those folks who own a Lamborghini or at least may want to look like they own one. Tonino offers two lighters models and a cigar cutter featuring
Lamborghini logos, each of them manufactured carefully. If you expect to get this for $10 you’re wrong! We know it is just a lighter but Tonino asks for one $150-$175. So it doesn’t matter it is a pen, lighter or a laptop; if it has the Lambo logo, it must be expensive!
If you want a Camaro you’ll be happy to know what you will be able to start placing orders from October 13th (although dealers can’t promise they will have the pricing list on that day too.) But we can bring you the parts and accessories list, and we have to admit it looks amazing!
This list includes among others: molded rear fender splash guards w, high wing spoiler (5 colors) and ground effects, Hood and Hockey stripe (3 colors), Rally Stripe (5 colors), engine covers for V6 and V8 in five colors. Performance parts: air intake, catback exhaust, shorty headers, and Hurst short throw shifter.
GM performance parts for LS based engines: Crate engines, Blocks, Heads, Valve Covers, Camshafts, Intake Manifolds, Head Gaskets. Exterior accessories: spoiler, rear diffuser, fuel door, high spoiler, car cover with rally stripes. Interior accessories: Carbon Trim Kit, Body Colored Lighted Trim Kit (Yellow, Red, Orange), Floormats, subwoofer. Wheel/performance parts: chrome 21" wheel, painted 21" wheel, catback exhaust, airbox.
The problem with owning (or at least driving) a Bentley is that people only get to see how wealthy you are when you’re behind the wheel. It’s a problem most of us Bentley owners try to overcome by inserting little points into the conversation like, “Interest rates don’t bother me, my Bentley holds a constant value,” “Have you seen the keys to my Bentley?” or my favorite, “Do you know I own a Bentley?”
But now Bentley has seemed to answer the cries of its more socially shy owners by offering more obvious forms of gross displays of wealth. For the price that lesser people may use as their entire car budget, Bentley is offering two new accessories: a notebook computer and official luggage.
For $19,800, the aptly named Ego company will get you a notebook computer with Microsoft Vista Ultimate software, a 64-bit processor and a 160Gb hard drive. But most importantly the outside of the computer can carry the same leather that comes with the Bentley. So now everyone will know exactly what is the color of the inside of your Bentley.
Because sometimes not everyone in the hotel lobby saw what you pulled up in, exclusive luggage maker Alfred Dunhill now offers a line of Bentley inspired cases. The five pieces available ranging from large suitcase to briefcase will leave no doubt in anyone’s mind your level of refinement, taste or constant need for attention.
There has always something cool about being able to see a car’s engine while its running. These ’window’s to the car’s soul’ are something that have been appearing on foreign exotics like the Audi R8 or the Ferrari F430 for a while. They are starting to now make an appearance on domestics like the Corvette ZR1. And since the Corvette has one, Ford must follow.
Hillbank Motorsports developed this clear hood to fit the 2005-2009 Ford Mustangs. For those who want to get one, they are available now. The kit starts at $1,299.99 or $2,499.99 for the complete assembly.
BMW announced today that the 2009 1 and 3-Series will introduce access to Google Maps search capability within the vehicle on 2009 BMW Assist and Navigation system.
This unique service identifies the current location and destination of the vehicle automatically and then displays the local results with details of address, phone number and distance. For example, you can look up business information like the names of restaurants, hotels, service stations, banks, supermarkets, cinemas and public facilities such as schools or city halls, all by the simple use of a key word. You can also easily ask for a search at another location.
To allow customers to send business listings and street addresses with associated phone numbers from the internet directly to their BMW, Google and BMW began offering “MyInfo” with the introduction of the X6 back in April, now extended to all other 2009 BMWs except for X3. “BMW Search” now opens up access to the Internet directly from the vehicle, representing another building block in the BMW Assist services portfolio.
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Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen revealed today the BeoSound DBS - one of the finest in-car audio systems on the market.
The BeoSound DBS system has been developed exclusively for Aston Martin. The system is acoustically and physically matched to the DBS, with a design that follows the inherent quality and material honesty of the Aston Martin interior. The loudspeaker grilles are finished with smoothly contoured aluminium so as to integrate seamlessly with the fluid lines and curves of the cabin. When the system is turned on, the twin acoustic lens speakers emerge silently and swiftly, adding a touch of theatre and technological panache that is the perfect complement to the Aston Martin DBS.
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"Power is nothing without control." This is Pirelli’s slogan and this is the reason why it’s working on an intelligent tire, which uses a microchip inserted into the carcass to supply essential information. Now the tire can report the state of the tire and on-road conditions to the driver and car, making the electronic control of the car more efficient.
The “intelligent tire” will be delivered to market in two stages: the Cyber Lean and the Cyber Tire. The first one will be available starting 2010 can register data such as tire pressure and temperature, as well as the average load of the vehicle.
The Cyber Tire is an evolution of the Cyber Lean. It will use an even more sophisticated and even smaller electronic device to communicate in real time with the electronic devices of the car, such as the ESP and the ABS. The electronic sensor will be directly inserted into the structure of the tire, becoming an integral part of its construction.
Engadget was invited by Ford to its Premier Auto Group headquarters in Irvine, California to talk about the future of Sync. During demos, they got glimpse of Ford’s future infotainment (information + entertainment = infotainment) platform.
According to the company, Sync v2.0 debuts in November, bringing tighter integration with Ford’s syncmyride.com portal, providing owners with in-depth online vehicle health reports. Also in the cards is E911 support, which automatically places an emergency call as soon as the vehicle detects airbag deployment (like GM’s OnStar).
Sync 3, scheduled to debut "sometime in 2009," will bring traffic, news, sports and weather to Ford vehicles without requiring navigation or a monthly subscription. On the infotainment front, however, 2009 Ford vehicles with the navigation option can subscribe to Sirius Travel Link for $7 a month, enabling real-time traffic info, coast to coast weather, local gas station listings sorted by price, movie show-times and sports scores.
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