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It has been quite a while since we have covered a limousine in this particular blog right?  Well, I just had to tell you guys about the brand new Hyundai Equus LV500 Limousine.  This is actually one of the coolest Hyundai’s for it is completely bulletproof and is actually the president’s limo … which makes it all that much better.  Now, it is not Obama’s limousine, it was actually built for Cheong Wa Dae, which is the South Korean president.

However, this particular limousine was decked out for Cheong.  All sorts of different tricks were added to the Hyundai Equus LV500 Limousine to really make it his ride and personally – I would love to take a tour inside this black beauty.

Personally, I love that limos for the president’s are becoming not only more stylish but better looking.

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Acura announced to the public last year that they will be offering a manual Acura TL for its 2010 release. The public can now get a taste of the Acura TL with an option for a self shifter with six speeds going side by side with the five-speed Sequential Sportshift automatic of the 2009 TL. The sticker price for the all wheel drive TL SH starts at $42,385.

The new manual gear box gets stronger architecture and better engineering compared to its older siblings. Aside from the tougher aluminum casing and rigid internals, the gearbox is equipped with specially designed synchronizers to make transmission smoother. The clutch also gets a new build to blend well with the natural strong torque of the V-6 3.7L power train.

The Acura TL 3.7L variant boasts of 305 horsepower and an torque of about 275 lb-ft. The 3.5L model outputs 280 horsepower with a 254 lb-ft torque.

The manual transmission model uses bushings to make sure that the transmission and the engine is very stable during high rev driving. The car also gets 1% improvement on weight distribution with a 58/42 ratio compared to the 59/41 of the automatic model. The better ration may be attributed to the 110 lbs shaved off from its curb weight compared to the 5-speed automatic release.

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Now – The Fiat Punto Evo is a car that is supposed to look almost like a Maserati in a hatchback form, however – the Italian automaker actually updated the Fiat Punto Evo and they wanted it to be a surprise for the public.  To me – this is exactly the makeover that was needed, for it will definitely put Fiat back on the map.

Visually, the Fiat Punto Evo has all sorts of new things!  New bumpers, new lights front and rear, a brand new grille and a handful of little and modern touches that truly does make this beautiful car look amazing and feel very – very good. 

Although, the Fiat Punto Evo hardly ranks among the many European hatchbacks, I think that this little car is definitely on its way of making it in the rankings!

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While I know that there are a hell of a lot of crossover vehicles out there right now, to me, the Hyundai Tucson ix35 is by far the best one.  Not only does it look good on the road, but at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it was definitely in the spotlight and it owned it!  While most people think that the Hyundai Tucson ix35 looks like every other crossover vehicle, to me – it looks different.

I think that the lines looks cleaner and crisper and I think that overall, the Hyundai Tucson ix35 is going to make an impact.  The new Hyundai Tucson ix35 – right now is being offered up with a 2.0L engine and a six-speed automatic slushbox.

If you are looking for a brand new crossover – the Hyundai Tucson ix35 is definitely the car for you!

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So let’s talk about 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.  This is a car that while many people think that it is not all that great – we think that it is pretty damn cool.  To me, the 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is Volkswagen’s version of a luxury sedan and to me – that is what they needed in order to break out of their ‘beetle’ mold. 

Everything thinks that VW is a brand that is very fun and flirty and while for the most part … they are, what about the serious business people?  Well, that is exactly what the 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton was designed for.  In my personal opinion of course.  While at first – the Volkswagen Phaeton caused quite a few problems in the states, now everything has evened out.

You want a serious car?  The 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton – is going to be it for you!

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Just recently, McLaren finally revealed the brand new MP4-12C, which will be the first in a whole series of high performance sports cars which will be unveiled in upcoming years.

It features a mid engine and has two seats — and it also happens to follow a lot of the principles used in Formula 1 cars. In other words, everything on or in the car is there for a good reason. From weight saving to aerodynamics, there is a reason for the design, the lines, the surfaces, and even all the details. The chassis is a single piece made of carbon fiber, called a Carbon MonoCell by the company itself.

One thing is for sure, this car will take you as close to flying as you can get with four wheels, and it will certainly be a big seller for the boys who can afford very expensive toys.

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The world of hybrid cars is truly an amazing one and to be perfectly honest, I am one of the people that are so excited at the possibility of driving a car that is fully electric.  We are slowly but surely moving toward that point, especially with the much anticipated launch of the Nissan EV Leaf – however, did you hear about the new kid on the block?

Chinese automaker BYD have actually started creating an all-electric car and they plan on releasing it into the states right around the same time as the Nissan Leaf – the BYD e6 Electric MPV is the name.

While this five-seat crossover is the first one to hit the market with a just over $40,000.00, the details on the launch itself are very slim.  However, the BYD e6 Electric MPV is going to be limited on availability – so if you want one of these puppies, you are going to have to move fast!

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We all know that the Gemballa brand is one brand that is known for taking the Porsche’s latest model and turning it into something different and unique – that is definitely what they have done here with the Gemballa Mistrale.  This beautiful car is something that has come out of the all new Porsche Panamera and this particular body kit looks awesome to me.  Sport cars are the wave of the future it seems like and the Gemballa Mistrale is absolutely no exception to that rule.

It seems that the hood on the Gemballa Mistrale is somewhat matching to the Porsche version and while there are some differences, there are not a whole lot … seriously.  Every time that Porsche comes out with a new car – the Gemballa Mistrale is going to do the same thing it seems like.

The Gemballa Mistrale does look good though … you have to admit that – right?  I mean seriously, it’s beautiful!

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I like cars I can (theoretically) afford. I also like it if that car does not happen to be a Kia. I have absolutely nothing against Kia, mind you, I am just generally distrustful of anything that affordable, but that’s besides the point.

The real point is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Is it the flashiest car on the market? No way, but it is still pretty cute. It gets 35 miles per gallon on the highway and 25 miles per gallon in the city. It is available as a coupe (two door) or a sedan (four door), and there are four trims available.

Three of them — Base, LS, LT — have a 2.2 liter, four cylinder engine with your choice of four speed automatic or five speed manual transition. The SS Turbocharged trim features a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine — turbocharged, of course — with a five speed manual transmission.

More importantly, the MSRP value ranges between $14,990 and $24,535. Awesome, right?

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Yes. I have serious beef with the new 2010 Jaguar XF. What’s my beef? I don’t like it. I think it is ugly. Fugly, even. Yeah, I said it. What?

I can’t help it. I get that driving a Jag is a prestige thing — boy do I. I get that the manufacturers are trying to be edgy and innovative by ditching the traditional design. The problem is that, really? They have been stepping farther and farther away from the traditional design for years, and I didn’t like it then, either.

My dream is to have a Jaguar. But I tell you what, if I ever get that kind of cash, I will be going old school. I do not give a spit for all the new features. I want that sleek, ostentatious hood ornament. I want that chic design. I want to drive around like Sebastian in Cruel Intentions, darn it!

You can have this monstrosity, man, I don’t want it.

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