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HarleyEarl

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  1. That Saab concept is very interesting.....very nice car.
  2. Here's a fun little custom version of the FC-150.
  3. Here's some more pics of this facinating American truck.
  4. I agree, it will have big ripple effect. Pontiac will be the new buzz....it get's in people's minds and conversation.....it's been awhile since people were talking about Pontiac.
  5. I always like these trucks...very unique. They made these for sometime in other markets after production ended in America. FC 150 '57 FC 170:
  6. Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2006 Most Significant Vehicle of the Year Most Significant Vehicle of the Year: Pontiac Solstice GTO. Firebird. Fiero. The history of Pontiac is peppered with nameplates that helped establish the brand as a legitimate performance division within GM. Whether they were ramming air, making a chicken scream, or putting the engine behind the driver, the folks at Pontiac always had something interesting to draw enthusiasts into the showroom. That all ended in 2002 when the Firebird flamed out. Not only was the division's pony car dead, but there wasn't a rear-wheel-drive model to be found in the entire lineup. So much for "building excitement." The "new" GTO (from Australia?) tried to revive the brand's image in 2004, but it's the all-new 2006 Solstice that has returned a sense of thrill to Pontiac showrooms — and created customer orders that far exceed initial supply. Beyond its arresting appearance and rear-drive chassis (GM calls it the "Kappa" platform), the Solstice features a four-wheel independent suspension, standard 18-inch wheels and a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The price is right at just under $20,000, but if you want power windows, cruise control, or even air conditioning, you'll have to pay extra. Of course, you can't say "Solstice" without someone saying, or at least thinking "Miata." That car is all-new for 2006 as well. But with a 16-year history of making a sporty two-seater, Mazda's redesigned Miata isn't as significant. But GM going from concept to reality in 27 months on a two-seat roadster? A roadster that looks as good as the concept while offering an entertaining ride and attractive interior for less than $20,000? Beyond redefining the low-priced roadster market, the Solstice also revives the company's image. For 2006, there really is some excitement at your local Pontiac dealer. Now that's significant.
  7. I forgot about that Chevy Traverse.....definitely the inspiration for the MAXX. Those Chryslers were very nice.
  8. The Safe Bugatti: The Ultimate Gift for Enthusiasts Date posted: 01-02-2006 MUNICH — German manufacturer Stockinger Safes is one of the few non-automotive companies to enter into a cobranding agreement with Volkswagen's Bugatti subsidiary. Unfortunately, it doesn't make anything you can drive. To coincide with the launch of the new Veyron 16.4, Stockinger is offering its "Safe Bugatti" to store your most prized valuables, say that favorite Bugatti leather handbag or the keys to your Veyron. The safe stands just over 4 feet tall and measures about 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep. It has 2.9 cubic feet of storage inside, including drawers lined in — what else? — Bugatti leather. LED interior lighting and automated digital entry are part of the standard package. And don't forget that handsome blue Bugatti logo on the door. The price? As they say, if you have to ask…. What this means to you: Forget to shop for your favorite driver? (Inside Line)
  9. Opel Antara Interior:
  10. Absolutely beautiful....love it.
  11. GM taking center stage at last L.A. auto show held in January By AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 01/02/06, 7:54 am et AT A GLANCE: L.A. SHOW STARS These vehicles will make their world debuts in Los Angeles. PRODUCTION 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 Chevrolet Aveo sedan 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan CONCEPT Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Volkswagen three-wheeler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Motors will dominate the last Los Angeles Auto Show held in January. GM will introduce the restyled 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, a high-performance 2007 Pontiac Solstice, the redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Aveo sedan and a Saab concept. Volkswagen plans to unveil an unconventional small car, while Mazda will introduce a crossover developed on the Mazda6 platform. Toyota's stage will spotlight the second model in the Yaris line. Press events are scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 4, and Thursday, Jan. 5. For 2006, two auto shows are planned in Los Angeles as the event switches to a new month. Organizers will move the show to December beginning in 2006. Press days will be Nov. 29 and 30. The move is a response to pressure from automakers and journalists. They complained that the current schedule required them to travel around the holidays and to rush to the Detroit auto show afterward. The earlier date is expected to increase world debuts and boost the show's importance. Here are the world debuts planned in Los Angeles. Chevrolet Chevrolet will unveil three vehicles: the re-engineered and restyled 2007 Suburban, the redesigned 2007 Aveo sedan and the 2006 Corvette Z06 pace car for February's Daytona 500 race. The Suburban is built on the GMT900 full-sized-truck architecture. It features new sheet metal, a redesigned interior and a six-speed automatic transmission. It will offer GM's cylinder deactivation system for improved fuel economy. Sales begin in the second quarter. GMC The 2007 GMC Yukon XL, also built on the GMT900 architecture, is re-engineered and restyled. It boasts a slight increase in fuel economy. Sales are scheduled to begin in the second quarter. Mazda After teasing buyers with the MX-Crossport concept last year, Mazda finally will show the production version, the CX-7. The 2007 CX-7 is based on the Mazda6 platform. It's larger than the Tribute and seats five. It will be powered by a version of the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that is in the MazdaSpeed6. The CX-7's engine will generate 244 hp and 258 pounds-feet of torque. Sales begin in the spring. Pontiac Pontiac unveils the 2007 Solstice GXP, a performance model with the most powerful version of GM's four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine features direct-injection. Saab Saab takes the wraps off the 9-5 Aero BioPower concept. The concept features a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine powered by bio-ethanol fuel called E85. The engine delivers 310 hp, compared with the gasoline version's 260 hp. Torque is rated at 325 pounds-feet. That's 25 percent more than the gasoline engine gets. Gauges are clustered in the center of the instrument panel of the Toyota Yaris. Toyota With the Echo gone, Toyota is counting on the Yaris to attract entry-level buyers. Toyota introduced the 2007 Yaris three-door hatchback in November at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention in Las Vegas. The sedan version will debut at the Los Angeles show. The two vehicles do not share sheet metal. Yaris models are larger than the Echo. For example, the Yaris hatchback has a 96.9-inch wheelbase; the sedan's is 100.4 inches. The wheelbase for the 2005 Echo is 93.4 inches. Volkswagen Is it a car or a motorcycle? Volkswagen is short on words, saying that the concept to be unveiled is not a traditional small car. Expect a three-wheeler. Automotive News staffers Jamie LaReau, Diana T. Kurylko, Mark Rechtin and Rick Kranz contributed to this report
  12. I am really liking this!.....Give's the Solstice a whole different personality.
  13. I think there is room for the Stingray. A different customer than the Camaro. There are many that love the Corvette but beyond their reach and they wouldn't go near a Camaro. Camaro still has some mullet stigma for many. The Stingray would give a taste of the Corvette mystique for the common man. That was how the original Corvette started. The current Corvette is in supercar class now. This is a good move by GM. Strengthen the Corvette brand. I'd even move the Corvette out of Chevrolet.
  14. Thanks bud, I'll look for that one.
  15. Sixty8, do you know of any good books on auto design studios and design proposals that didn't make it......I really like that kind of stuff....can't get enough of it.
  16. I love this kind of stuff......can't wait for a photo of this baby. What great fun.
  17. Here is an interesting model proposal, a pickup, called the Cowboy by American Motors in 1971:
  18. I detest minvans.....but there is something very quirky interesting about this concept. I like the rear especially....how the roof comes down and the tailight treatment.
  19. The Suzuki P.X. Minivan Concept. Doesn't that dash look like a certain General Motors sports car in '66.
  20. I think this is a fantastic move by GM and Corvette. Long overdue. Finally it's happening. This new Stingray will sell like mad.
  21. Corvette considering new sports car. The Stingray. This is a long-time coming....I have always thought this was the way to go. Corvette is a powerful brand. To be based on the Kappa platform. It is rumored to have a new V6 and may even use the I-4 from the Solstice GXP.
  22. And of course the incredible scenery is Alberta, Canada where the movie was filmed. And my home.....most beautiful area, probably in the world.
  23. Don't like it. It's not Buick in spirit. Hate the bloated overhang at the front.
  24. The red one looks much like these rumored designs which have been around for awhile:
  25. It's so choppy looking. It amazes me how something like this gets the green light.
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