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Thursday, November 29, 2012

2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 Review

Was presented as the Land Rover Freelander in 1997 for the first time, he was a co-founder of the segment of compact SUVs and was instantly the most popular Land Rover model.

Land Rover Freelander 2 2013

In 2006 the second generation was launched, which has now been completely revised for the new model year and upgraded.

Visual level, the new vintage at a cooler look with revised headlamps, new front bumper, new tail lights and a few other little details that the Land Rover Freelander 2 can act now even more dynamic.

Land Rover Freelander 2 2013

The interior has been redesigned and now offers quality materials and a fresh look. Between the two round instruments is a new LCD display space, a new look, the center console has also obtained.

The manual handbrake is now given way to an electronic, and the Terrain Response was that optically aligned in the Evoque. Also new are a rearview camera, which gives a very good picture and a Meridian sound system, which provides maximum listening pleasure.

When the engine of the 6-cylinder petrol engine with a modern 2.0-liter 4-cylinder was replaced, which is a power of 240 hp more than 7% of the 6-cylinder engine.

But he is more economical to move to 14% and is on average 9.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Even more economical are the best diesel. The 2.2 liter 4-cylinder diesel engine is available with 150 hp or 190 hp.

Land Rover Freelander 2 2013

With the 150 hp version, customers can also choose between front-and all-wheel drive, 2-wheel driven eD4 with a consumption of 6.0 liters, the most fuel-efficient version of the SUV.

While the 150 hp are enough out for decent performance. The sprint of the 150 hp Freelander done in 11.7 seconds, the version with 190 hp creates the same discipline even in just 9.5 seconds.

For daily use, the 150 hp quite rich, who places more value on driving pleasure, but also want to get off the beaten track ahead is the 190 hp version, but certainly better off.

The redesigned interior with a still like design and is an easy to use. The materials chosen act also much higher quality than its predecessor.

His true trumps the Freelander 2 plays but from off the paved roads, where he convinces with its great off-road capability.

Land Rover Freelander 2 2013

Of course, he creates by the lack of air suspension is not the same entanglement as the Discovery 4, but it comes with the Freelander 2 off road in areas where other compact SUV had to abandon a long time.

Impressive is still the Terrain Response system, which offers the perfect opportunity for each electronic control. Whether mud, sand or even the steep slope, the electronic system controls all aspects perfect, and it comes perfectly with the Freelander 2 through rough terrain. One keystroke is enough to set the current base of the Terrain Response, and you're ready for anything.

The renovation of the 2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 has done very well, he looks back dewy and higher quality than the previous model's top off-road but he was able to maintain.

2013 Chevrolet Impala Price Starting at $27.535

At the New York Auto Show 2012 Chevrolet presents its top sedan, now were also the first time the prices published.

Chevrolet Impala 2013 new

The Chevrolet Impala is one of the most popular full-size sedans in America and is positioned above the Malibu.

In April 2012, Chevrolet has unveiled the latest generation of the Chevrolet Impala. Compared to its predecessor, the look of the new Impala has become much more dynamic. Despite sporty look but the new Impala will offer even more space.

With the completely redesigned interior Chevrolet also wants to score points with its customers. The dashboard looks very high quality and very modern. Numerous assistance systems, as well as the new "Rear Cross Traffic Alert" and many convenience features are also to attract customers to Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Impala 2013 new interior

Price of the new Chevrolet Impala starts at U.S. $ 27,535 in the LS trim, for the LT are U.S. $ 29,785 due, and the LTZ comes to U.S. $ 34,555, but will also have a lot of luxury with all your requirements. As standard there is a new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission is used.

If you want to have the 305 hp 3.6 liter V6 engine in the Impala, which should take into account for the LT and LTZ $ 30,760 U.S. 36,580 U.S. $.

Available is the new Impala from spring 2013 in North America, whether it will come to Europe is not yet fixed.

Chevrolet Impala 2013 new

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

2013 Honda Civic US Version

Nearly two years after its launch, given the U.S. version of the Honda Civic a major facelift.

Honda Civic 2013 US Version

At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 Honda was first to present the revised Civic Sedan, the current model is in use only since 2011.

Honda has given the Civic Sedan with the redesign of something more premium character. A smooth front fascia and rear a more structured design give the new Civic Sedan more shine.

The transformation can be seen here immediately, the Honda Civic model year 2013 resembles its predecessor, only from the side. Were adapted by the chassis and the drive, both will now offer even more comfort.

To dealers in North America, the new Honda Civic Sedan comes as early as 29 November 2012. The prices will change here compared to the previous hardly.

Honda Civic 2013 US Version

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster

In the summer of 2011 with the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 launched its new super sports car to the market. Now the Roadster will be given later. Called 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

The open version of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 offers an open-air driving pleasure of superlatives. With its 700 bhp, the V12 is a naturally aspirated 6.5 liter engine available, creates the Lamborghini open the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds.

If you want, is also up to 350 km / h on the road, making the Aventador Roadster is one of the quickest ways of the open movement. It is shifted via the automated Independent Shifting Rod transmission (ISR) with 7 gears.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013 interior

The enormous power is made ​​perfect thanks to the all-wheel drive on the road, and Lamborghini has developed a rapid Roadster taught economical use of fuel. Thanks to cylinder deactivation and start / stop system, the supercar of the new model year will also be moving efficiently.

Recognize the Roadster is at first glance at its newly designed profile in the roof and made ​​of carbon fiber hardtop. Thanks to the lightweight construction material weighs each roof part less than 6 pounds. The two elements can be removed as easily and with little effort stowed in the overhead bin.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

The redesign of the rear roof pillar of the Aventador Roadster offers an integrated automatic roll-over protection for the occupants. For even more fresh air, but also an even greater listening pleasure of the 12-cylinder engine provides the electrically retractable rear window.

Nevertheless, thanks to the interior of a wind deflector in the windscreen frame to be very calm and also allow faster pace without the hairstyle then in the bucket.

For the Roadster Lamborghini also offers the new color "Azzuro Tethys", a subtle blue on, and the new wheel "Dione", size 20-inch front and 21 inch rear.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013

2025 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept

For the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012 Mercedes has developed the concept car Ener-G-Force, and shows how the G-Class the future could. Called 2025 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force 2025

The Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012 looks far forward and studied the "Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025", with which the law enforcers make future chasing criminals.

Mercedes has answered this question with the Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force, which will also show the same look like a G-Class in 2025 could. Designed for the police operation Ener-G-Force skillfully combines a futuristic design with a beefy appearance.

During this, the genes of the G-Class built in 1979 not on the track, and the Ener-G-Force should be able to score points with excellent off-road capability.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force 2025

The Ener-G-Force takes on recycled water in tanks on the roof and passes it to the "Hydro-Tech Converter" section. It converts this natural, renewable resource into hydrogen for use in fuel cell. The storage units for the electrical energy obtained are easily accessible in the striking side skirts.

The Mercedes Ener-G-Force emits only water, has a range of around 800 kilometers, making it a true green car. Four wheel hub motors provide propulsion force whose power a high-performance electronics and for each wheel individually sensitive to the respective terrain adapts.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force 2025

This round of topographic scanner "Terra-scan" on the roof constantly detects the environment of the vehicle and then adjusts suspension, shock absorbers and other suspension parameters for the best traction on the substrate in question, regardless of whether terrain or road.

The distinctively shaped skirts contain the energy-storage units and hot-swappable battery packs. The lighting of the side shows simultaneously through color changes to the operating and the state of charge of the energy packs. Integrated into the roof is a roof rack and extra lights.

The question remains whether the Mercedes engineers perhaps a science fiction movie looked too much, or whether the technology will continue to develop so rapidly in fact until 2025. On the "Hoverboard", which was 13 years ago to see "Back to the Future II", as you have traveled to the year 2012, the author of these lines are still waiting in vain.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force 2025


Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force 2025








2013 Chevrolet Spark EV

The electric version of the Chevrolet Spark is traveling straight on past tests, the production version will be available in the summer of 2013 at U.S. dealerships. Called 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV.

Chevrolet Spark EV 2013

After the Volt, which is suitable as an electric car with a range extender for other routes, comes from 2013 Spark EV advance in North America with pure electric drive on the market.

Chevrolet's smallest model is intended primarily for customers in the city area are an interesting alternative, with his performance and it may well appeal to sports-minded customers.

Chevrolet Spark EV 2013 interior

The electric motor in the Chevrolet Spark EV in fact enjoy an output of 130 hp (100 kW) and accelerates the compact car in less than 8 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h About the precise scope Chevrolet has betrayed anything yet.

With a new charging system should, however, within 20 minutes, 80% of the battery capacity of 20 kWh large available again.

Total Chevrolet has tested the car and the batteries around 200,000 hours. Now stand up runs last in the program before the small Chevrolet is the summer of 2013 to join the U.S. dealers.

Chevrolet Spark EV 2013

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hurricane Sandy vs Collector Cars

Ok, first it's Hurricane Sandy, not Super Storm Sandy. No matter how you slice it, it was still a hurricane that rocked the east coast of the U.S. in October. And the one thing that drives any car guy crazy is to see vehicular damage. We cringed at a photo floating around facebook that was also the cover shot of Automotive News magazine last week of a fleet of Ford Crown Victorias and a few Transit Connect taxis sitting in a lot flooded with water. Turns out they were brand new cars sitting at a Ford owned dealership in Manhattan. So it turns out not only were they Crown Vics, they were some of the LAST Crown Vics built.

From our friends over at Hemmings comes these photos snapped by a reader of two Aston Martins that weren't so lucky last month. Makes you want to cry.


See all the photos here.

Source & Photos: Hemmings Blog


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Randy Marion Fall Food Drive - ALL LOCATIONS












The Randy Marion Automotive Group cares about our customers and our community. During the month of November, bring in any canned or non-perishable foods to any of the locations listed below and receive up to $10 off any service work.   


Randy Marion Chevrolet Buick Cadillac
 
220 W. Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-3201
 
Randy Marion Chevrolet Statesville
 
601 Gaither Road Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 464-3343
 
Randy Marion Buick GMC
 
13701 Statesville Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 464-3343
 
Randy Marion Subaru Mooresville
 
209 W. Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117
(888) 590-0860
 

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

2014 Subaru Forester

At the auto show in Los Angeles will present the fourth generation of the Subaru Forester. Called 2014 Subaru Forester.

Subaru Forester new 2014

The new Subaru Forester shows show for the first time the public on the car in Los Angeles. The fourth generation of the Subaru Forester gets more edges compared to the predecessor back and does so somewhat stockier.

Especially the new front has a dynamic and brought a harmonious touch the compact SUV. Also the driving comfort is to go now more towards car character was improved. A new chassis / spring combination makes this possible.

The motorization have customers in North America choose the proven 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with 170 HP and a new 2.0 litre turbo Boxer engine with fuel injection. The new unit has a power of 250 HP and is as standard equipped with a CVT transmission.

The weaker Forester comes from the factory with a 6-speed manual transmission, but can be ordered as an option with a stepless CVT automatic transmission.

In North America the new Subaru Forester will go down in the spring of 2013, at the start, to Europe he will come probably end of 2013 or early 2014.

Subaru Forester new 2014

2013 Renault Symbol

Renault points to the Istanbul motor show for the first time the new 2013 Renault Symbol designed only for the East and Asia.

Renault Symbol new 2013

The Renault symbol enjoys since 1999 in the East of great popularity. It is sold under the name Renault Thalia. In Istanbul, Renault now shows the latest generation of symbol.

The basis for the symbol came so far from the Renault Clio, the new generation has many similarities with the Dacia Logan.

However, the Symbol is a pure-bred Renault and also proudly carries the new face of the brand with the big logo in the grille.

Renault Symbol new 2013

The small car with saloon to convince customers with a good space and economical engines. For the first time there is the Renault symbol with a 7 "touch screen navigation device type.

The motorization, the new TCe 90 customers can choose petrol engine or the dCi 75 or dCi 90 diesel engine. The gasoline engine has an output of 90 HP and consumes just 5.3 litres per 100 km.

The two diesel engines with a capacity of 75 and 90 HP are still economical, both engines settle 3.9 liters per 100 km, CO2 emissions 103 g / km is.

The launch of the New Renault symbol is planned for early 2013.

Renault Symbol new 2013

Monday, November 5, 2012

Suzuki files for Chapter 11 protection, no more U.S. car sales

What can I say. I saw this train wreck happening 2 years ago. American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced late this afternoon that it was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to their press release, this is being done in order to realign the company to focus more towards their motorcycle, ATV, and marine operations.

As part of the wind down operations, ASMC will discontinue all U.S. automobile sales. However, unlike Saab's bankruptcy, all warranties will be honored for owners. Suzuki, states that "low sales volumes, a limited number of models in its line-up, unfavorable foreign exchange rates, the high costs associated with growing and maintaining an automotive distribution system in the continental U.S. and the disproportionally high and increasing costs associated with stringent state and federal regulatory requirements unique to the U.S. market." as the reasoning behind their decisions. I am curious as to why it has taken them this long to reach that decision as their sales performance has been slipping for the last several years. Their marketing was at times puzzling, comparing the Kizashi against cars like the Mercedes C class and Audi A4.

As we receive more details about Suzuki, we'll keep you updated here. 

Source: American Suzuki Motor Corporation.

Press release:

American Suzuki Motor Corporation ("ASMC") Announces Restructuring and Realignment to Focus on Motorcycles/ATV and Marine Divisions

ASMC to wind down and discontinue new automobile sales in continental U.S.
Consumers will be protected and all warranties will continue to be fully honored


BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Suzuki Motor Corporation ("ASMC" or "the Company"), the sole distributor in the continental United States of Suzuki Motor Corporation ("SMC") automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and marine outboard engines, today announced that it plans to realign its business to focus on the long-term growth of its Motorcycles/ATV and Marine divisions. Following a thorough review of its current position and future opportunities in the U.S. automotive market, ASMC will wind down and discontinue new automobile sales in the continental U.S. The Company has determined the best path to achieve this realignment in an efficient and orderly manner is to restructure its operations under chapter 11. The case will be filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California in Santa Ana.

Consistent with ASMC's long history of standing by its products, owners of Suzuki automobiles will be protected. All warranties will continue to be fully honored and automobile parts and service will be provided to consumers without interruption through ASMC's parts and service dealer network.

ASMC remains firmly committed to Motorcycles/ATV and Marine products, and these divisions are competitively positioned in their respective markets, allowing for long-term growth as economic conditions improve. The realignment is intended to better position ASMC for long-term success and is a return to the Company's roots in the U.S. market, which began with motorcycles and has grown to include ATV and marine products. ASMC remains very proud of its high quality, high performance motorcycle, ATV and Marine products. The Company will continue to bring ASMC products to market, including its full lineup of sportbike, cruiser, touring, scooter, dualsport, motocross, off-road motorcycles and KingQuad ATV line, as well as its flagship DF300AP, state-of-the-art DF20A, and DF15A, among other models. Additionally, ASMC is working to further build its market share through continued investment in additional support for dealers through marketing and advertising activities and sales promotion. Suzuki will continue to have a strong presence as a sponsor of teams in supercross, outdoor motocross and road racing.

In evaluating its position in the highly regulated and competitive U.S. automotive industry, ASMC determined that its Automotive division was facing a number of serious challenges. These challenges include low sales volumes, a limited number of models in its line-up, unfavorable foreign exchange rates, the high costs associated with growing and maintaining an automotive distribution system in the continental U.S. and the disproportionally high and increasing costs associated with stringent state and federal regulatory requirements unique to the U.S. market. While the decision to discontinue new automobile sales in the U.S. was difficult to make, today's actions were inevitable under these circumstances. ASMC is dedicated to honoring its commitments to Automotive customers through and after the wind down of new automobile sales in the continental U.S.

An Orderly Process to Serve Consumers
ASMC intends to work within its current U.S. Automotive dealer network to help structure a smooth transition from new automobile sales to exclusively parts and service operations, or, in some instances, an orderly wind down of dealership operations. ASMC intends to market and sell its remaining U.S. automobile inventory through its Automotive dealer network. Through and after the restructuring, all warranties will be fully honored and automobile parts and services will be provided to consumers through the dealer network. ASMC intends to honor any automobile buyback agreements that are currently in place with financial institutions.

As part of its chapter 11 filings, ASMC will submit a proposed Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement that specifies how the Motorcycle, ATV and Marine divisions will be maintained and enhanced, and how its relationship with Automotive dealers will be largely transitioned to support consumers and dealers through continued parts and service operations. SMC or its nominee intends to purchase ASMC's Motorcycle, ATV and Marine businesses, as well as the Automotive service operation responsible for parts and warranties, through a new U.S. subsidiary that will retain the ASMC brand name.

ASMC believes it has sufficient cash on hand to operate its businesses during the restructuring. If necessary, ASMC will request permission from the Court to borrow additional funds from SMC needed during the restructuring.

Honoring Commitments
ASMC intends to operate its Motorcycles/ATV and Marine businesses as usual and is dedicated to completing the realignment process as smoothly and efficiently as possible. ASMC will continue to fully stand behind all of its products and honor all warranties from these divisions. ASMC is working with GE Capital's Retail Finance and Commercial Distribution Finance businesses to continue providing motorcycles and ATV consumer financing programs and motorcycle, ATV and marine dealer inventory financing respectively. The Company expects existing agreements with other dealer and consumer financing providers to continue as well.

ASMC has filed a series of first day motions requesting approval to continue paying employee wages and benefits in the ordinary course, offering dealer incentives and payments under customer warranties. ASMC also expects to pay vendors in the normal course of business for goods and services delivered on or after its November 5, 2012 filing. Payments for goods received before ASMC's November 5, 2012 filing will be made in accordance with the chapter 11 procedure.

SMC, the 100 percent interest holder in ASMC, is not a debtor in the chapter 11 filing.

ASMC's legal advisor on the restructuring is Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, and its financial advisor is FTI Consulting, Inc. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is serving as special counsel on automobile dealer and industry issues. Further, ASMC has proposed the appointment of M. Freddie Reiss, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, as Chief Restructuring Officer, and has also added two independent Board members to assist it through this period.

Additional information regarding ASMC's business realignment can be found at the Company's website, www.suzuki.com, or via an information hotline at 1-877-465-4819.

Jennifer Marion on WCNC's Charlotte Today

Jennifer Marion on WCNC's Charlotte Today
Follow the links below to watch Jennifer Marion's September and October appearances on WCNC's Charlotte Today. In Jennifer's first appearance, she delivers cutting edge information on the all-electric Chevrolet Volt. Then in her second appearance, Jennifer gives great advice to the female viewers of Charlotte Today about the importance of car maintenance as she tours the Randy Marion Service Center in Mooresville.


WCNC Charlotte Today - Chevrolet Volt Interview

WCNC Charlotte Today - Car Care for Women

Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge at 2012 SEMA

Scion shows three tuned versions of the Scion FR-S that were selected for a tuner challenge on the 2012 SEMA.

Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge

The Scion FR-S is the cheapest version of the sports car trio of Scion, Subaru and Toyota. We have the FR-S as a Toyota GT-86 and Subaru gt.

For the SEMA 2012 Scion has chosen three tuner three months ago, a FR-S and a budget of 15,000 US$ have to tailor a version of FR-S according to their ideas.

The SEMA shows all three versions, and the winner of the tuner challenge can about a prize of 10,000 US$ are happy. All three versions are very independent here.

Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge

Most striking, the "FR S-GT" by Daniel song, which stands entirely in black and with extreme attachment parts immediately in the eye is this safe. The oversized rear wing and the wide wheel arches make as a vehicle of the GT series seem the Scion FR-S.

The FR-S "Minty FReSH" by Chris Basselgia, which has powered a mintfarbige paint the sporty Scion is also quite remarkable. Also can the FR-S by Chris Basselgia with a bodykit all round and black 19 "alloy wheels come up."

Almost already discreetly, he then fails matte-gold FR-S "Carbon Stealth-FR-S" by John TOCA. Despite the eye-catching paint job and the large front apron of the FR-S very elegant since is noble Carbonstyle performed many elements that give a perfect contrast to the painting.

All three versions will delight the tuning fans, because each model is very self-contained and appeals to a different audience.

Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge

Sunday, November 4, 2012

2013 Toyota Avalon Price Starts at $34,000

In April, Toyota presented its new 2013 Toyota Avalon in New York, shortly, the sedan now comes at US dealerships.

Toyota avalon 2013

The new Toyota Avalon comes in completely new outfit to the Toyota dealers in North America. Compared to its predecessor, which has raised above all an audience beyond the 65 years, he should inspire new younger people. A chic and dynamic sedan, which attracts sure younger customer segments with its Coupé-like lines became the totally conservative Avalon.

Toyota avalon 2013

In addition to the stylish outfit, the Avalon got also a new interior with luxury highlights of plenty of. Depending on the model version there is for the large Toyota sedan a 6.1 "navigation system, air conditioned seats, 3-zone automatic air conditioning, a multimedia system, a JBL sound system with 11 speakers, the smart key and still plenty of other highlights."

An adaptive cruise control, a dead-angle-Warner, the rear provide for safer cross traffic alert, the in the backward out arrival approaching traffic warns, as well as a rear-view camera.

Toyota avalon 2013

The motorization, a 3.5 litre customers can choose V6 and a hybrid version. The 3.5 liter V6 has 268 HP and accelerates the large Toyota in under 7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

Switched is via a 6-speed automatic transmission, which also the aisles can be manually sorted. Three driving modes available are the driver, he can choose between "Eco", "Normal" and "Sport". So, the Avalon of the prevailing driving situation can be adjusted perfectly.

The Toyota Avalon hybrid can convince but with better efficiency, but behind the V6 with the performance. Hybrid, the Avalon is powered by a 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine, which has a capacity of 156 HP. He is supported by a 143 HP electric motor, the performance is however only 200 hp.

Toyota avalon 2013

The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is done in about 8 seconds, the circuit via a CVT continuously variable transmission.

For the American driving conditions, the hybrid engine is also optimally matched, because you put Yes mostly long distances with a continuous, but not very brisk speed back.

Exact prices has not yet called Toyota for the new Toyota Avalon, one can assume however, that the new Avalon at around $34,000 will start.

Toyota avalon 2013

Toyota avalon 2013

Thursday, November 1, 2012

It's a Jeep thing: Jeep climbs U.S. border fence

If there's one four wheel drive I have always had a soft spot for, it was the Jeep Cherokee. My family had many of them during my childhood, so of course I liked them. So imagine my surprise when I logged on to MSN this morning and I saw this picture. Now what exactly is going on here? According to the short article, two Mexican suspected smugglers were attempting to drive, yes drive their cherokee over the 14 foot high border fence between Arizona and California.

Using some pretty creative homemade ramps, they abandoned the effort when the jeep got stuck. Hmmmm I wonder why that would happen? When agents spotted the Jeep, two men were on the Mexican side attempting to free it, but ran away. Nothing was found inside, but the U.S. border patrol is guessing the Jeep was being used to smuggle marijuana.


Source: MSN, photos: AP Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition

In North America, BMW now offers a special edition of the BMW M3 Coupé, namely the 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition.

BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition 2013

Shortly before the change of model, BMW offered a very special version of his sporty two-door sedan for the North American market with the M3 Coupé frozen limited edition.

The BMW M3 Coupé frozen limited edition limited to 150 pieces is available in three colours extra for the special model "Frozen Blue", "Frozen Red" and "Frozen White".

In addition to the "icy" paint you can recognize the special M3 still matte black-lacquered 19 "-alloy wheels, black running side and front Grill, as well as the roof in carbon optics."

BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition 2013

In the Interior, finest leather sport seats with contrast stitching in body colour and carbon look pamper trim. BMW M3 frozen Limited Edition with 6-speed manual transmission is standard delivered, upon request it is automatic transmission but also with the M-DCT available.

The price of the strictly limited special model is in the United States $76.395. Who would call a copy of his own, has to import but this on their own.

BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition 2013

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

At the SEMA Show in Las Vegas the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition has unveiled that will be available from spring 2013 in a strictly limited edition. Called 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition.

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013

Chevrolet has now created the popular model cars from hot wheels to life and brings hot with the Camaro wheels Edition from spring 2013 a special version of his sports coupe on the market. As with the collectibles in model cars is also the Camaro hot wheels Editon strictly limited and only available as stock extends.

Chevrolet has the special Camaro with the design Department developed Mattel wheels Division, and Holst Felix, Vice President of Mattel wheels forward Division, especially on the Camaro Special Edition, after all, responsible for the design of model cars for 20 years, he and can now for the first time one of him with designetes driving himself in his garage.

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013

Visually, you can see the special Camaro at its "kinetic blue" livery with black stripes on hood, roof and trunk lid, the ZL1 rear spoiler, the ZL1 Grill, the 21 "-alloy wheels with red stripes and the hot wheels logo in the grille."

In the Interior you can find then black leather seats with red stitching and hot wheels logo on back and doors. Special model is available as Coupé and convertible, and the motorization the 3.6 litre V6 with 323 HP and the customers can choose 6.2 liter V8 with 400 / 426 PS.

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition 2013