10/22/07

No more Genaddi GTX1 after August


Acquiring luxury vehicles is one thing and buying a rare collector’s piece is something very special. The collector’s item need not be an old sixties or seventies archaic piece but a designer car with the latest technology – one of the 600 pieces that would roam on the streets

throughout the globe. This is exactly what a car enthusiast can adorn his garage with only if he acts quickly before 31st August 2008. After the said deadline, Genaddi will cease to take further orders to produce its supercar GTX1.

The upgraded version of Ford GT designed by Genaddi Design is available in two editions – SEMA and non-SEMA editions. Both the editions have the same technology, design and comfort with the difference lying only in the outer finishing. The SEMA editions are painted Valencia orange with titanium silver stripes while the non-SEMA ones have a sporting flashy exterior.

10/16/07

Car nerds name their kids Audi, Porsche and Lexus


Ever wondered till what extent people can go to publicise their items of fascination? A couple of Kilgore has apparently named their children after three renowned car manufacturers. Yes, it is hard to believe, but the story is real. Craig and Sondra Harrington have a 6-year-old daughter by the name of Lexus. Their twin daughters born on 28th October last year have been named Porsche and Audi. I wonder what made the family choose such names for their children. Is it just owing to their immense interest in stylish and trendy cars? Whatever be the reason, living with names like these could be a tough task for the toddlers.

10/10/07

Tokyo Car with Fsh Tank and a Slot Machine

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Tokyo Auto Salon is a place with many interesting cars ondisplay.
One of them has an inbuilt fish tank on one side and a slot machine on
the other. Nice car I’d say and the animal right activists may be a bit happy
as well, because the fishes get a good option for recreation. ‘Fishies love to
gamble you see.’

10/9/07

Cadillac-XLR-V - The Latest Cadillac



StandardInteriorAccents

Aluminum on the center console; left-hand and right-hand door armrests and door switch bezels; center air outlet; climate control; audio system; and steering wheel





Zingana Wood Accents


Air Bags

Dual-stage frontal and side-impact airbags with Passenger Sensing System for driver and right-front passenger (side-impact airbags include head and thorax protection)

Audio and Video Systems

XM Satellite Radio, with 3 trial months at no obligation**AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and DVD-based navigation; digital clock; RDS; TheftLock; weather band; 6.5" LCD color display touch-screen; voice recognition; and Bose® premium 9-speaker system


Cargo Net

Trunk mounted, removable cargo net
Climate Control System

Dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger


Rear window electric defogger with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger


Air-filtration system with pollen filter

Console

Floor-mounted console with ashtray; cigar lighter; auxiliary power outlet; 2 cup holders; coin holder; and accessible storage compartments in console and between seat backs




Door Locks




Programmable door locks with lockout protection


Driver Information Center20-character display includes


Tire Pressure Monitor and 5-language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)






Floor Mats




Carpeted driver and passenger-side floor matsInstrumentation


Head-Up Display, with digital readouts in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish) for vehicle speed, selected gear, Adaptive Cruise Control indicator, audio-system information, high-beam indicator, and fuel level


BVLGARI-designed electronic-analog instrumentation


BVLGARI-designed electronic analog instrumentation, with V-Series logo




Interior Color Choices




Ebony†Cashmere†Keyless EntryKeyless entry includes 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch


Keyless IgnitionKeyless ignition engaged with push-button start


LightingIlluminated entry and exit feature, courtesy lights and entrance lights in base of door




Memory Package




Recalls 2 driver "presets" for power driver seat, outside mirrors with parallel park assist, steering column, climate control, audio system and Driver Information Center




Mirrors




Inside rearview auto-dimming mirrors with OnStar controls


OnStar System1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle location assistance, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, hands-free calling, AccidentAssist, remote horn and lights, information, and convenience services and driving directions delivered through OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (where available)††Safety Belts3-point, driver and right-front passenger belt-to-seat mounting#SeatingFront bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy-exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks, and integrated audio system




Front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and sueded fabric inserts, 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy-exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks and integrated audio system






Steering






WheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel includes controls for audio, voice recognition and cruise controls. Power tilt and telescopic.StoragePassenger-side lockable and illuminated glovebox


Map pockets, door storage


Universal Transmitter3-channel programmable universal transmitter






Windows




Power windows with driver and passenger Express-Down/Up and integrated automatic indexing seal system


Exterior Color ChoicesBlack Raven†Light Platinum##Infrared§Xenon Blue##LightingFog lamps
Steerable adaptive forward lighting system, bi-functional
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Twilight Sentinel




LED tail lamps




LED backup lamps and LED center, high-mounted stop/brake lampMirrorsExterior rear-view heated mirrors are power-adjustable and feature driver-side auto-dimming with memory, manual-foldingParking AssistRear Parking Assist - Ultrasonic with rearview LED display and audible warning




Roof




Power retractable hardtop roof




Wheels & Tires




Tire Pressure Monitoring System19-inch Sterling Silver-painted aluminum wheels with P235/45WR19 front and P255/40WR19 rear extended mobility tires






Windshield Wipers




Rainsense windshield wipers with automatic actuation




Drivetrain150 amp alternator


Battery with rundown protection2.56 rear axle ratio




Engine Type




Northstar supercharged 4.4L DOHC Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine with 443 hp @ 6400 rpm, 414 lb-ft of torque @ 3900 rpmExhaust SystemExhaust outlets with dual chrome-plated tipsTransmission6-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive and Driver Shift ControlBrakes4-wheel antilock brakes with 4-wheel discsStabiliTrak4-channel electronic vehicle stability enhancement system




SteeringMagnasteer, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinionSuspension4-wheel independent suspension with performance-tuned Magnetic Ride ControlSource- Cadillac.com

10/4/07

My Alma Mater - AIMS 'd Best!


It's been less than a year already since I left my alma mater, Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (Pasay City, Metro Manila). It was some kinda mixed emotions: joy and sadness. I am happy for I have succeeded in earning my degree, but then I am missing those times when I was still there at AIMS, busy with my studies and at the same time having fun with my classmates-friends.

Reminiscing all of those memories I had in my college years can never deny the fact that I indeed treasure every hour of my AIMS life. Keep in touch mga pare koh!

San man kayo makarating, tandaan nyo lang lagi iyong motto natin, "In every port, report!" hahaha! O baka iba na naman yan ha! Ang ibig ko lng sabihin ay wag naman makalimot!

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