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Be sure to read the story. Its pretty interesting... 2001 Intrigue SC3 Showcar

**Updated** Now with some equipment information. Again, you'll be well-pleased. Also, vote in the poll!

As a sidenote, no. They don't touch a Hanes shirt because it says Hanes. If it said Dolce & Gabbana, 75% wouldn't know the difference.

One complaint about the Impossible Dreams ad is that it should end with the Hondajet, though I'm sure this was made a few years ago given the age of the cars shown. Perhaps a re-edit showcasing the plane emerging from the mists of the waterfall would be in order. Honestly, it sort of let me down at the end with a balloon(?!) since I was expecting the plane, which is - by much estimation - truly the crowning achievement of Honda's engine development to date.

Welcome to Sketch Competition #13! Buick has had a long and storied heritage of beautifully-crafted automobiles. Top of the line Buicks have long been heralded for their timeless designs - Roadmaster, Electra, Riviera, Park Avenue. Now, its your turn to create the future. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to create a flagship vehicle for Buick in the near future. This can be anything from a sporty roadster to a fullsized sedan. Perhaps you may want to recreate the Riviera or Electra. Its up to you. Your sketch should include at minimum 2 (two) of the following: -3/4 Front View -3/4 Rear View -Interior View Remember, people will be voting based on the overall presentation of your entry, so the more views, the better, including ones not specifically listed above. Also, if you want to include special features, by all means point them out! Aside from 800x600 size guidelines, remember this must be a Buick vehicle. The winner will recieve a GM-related prize! Deadline is Tuesday, Janaury 23rd @ 11:59PM your local time. Good luck!

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Welcome to Choppin' Competition #33! Well, its out already and a little on the early side I might add, but we now have a full look of what the new Chevy Malibu looks like. There was a lot of hype surrounding this debut and much of it has been met or exceeded, but some are left wishing certain aspects could've ended up looking better. Now, you have a chance to make it so. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to modify the 2008 Chevy Malibu in any way you see fit. Some possibilities include different trim levels or packages (SS), bodystyles (coupe, convertible, MAXX), simple modifications to the existing design (restyled front, sides, or rear), or modifying it to fit a different division. How much or how little you modify the 'Bu is up to you. Please use only the 2008 Chevy Malibu for your entry. Some Picture Sources... -Autodeadline* -FamilyCar.com -CarPhotoSite -Netcarshow Please note that the official release date for much of the media related to this car is January 2nd, so you may choose to wait until then to have a wider selection of pictures to use. Up to you. Size guidelines remain at 800x600, so please size your entry accordingly. Please do not submit your images as Bitmap (.bmp) files. The winner will recieve a Chevy-related prize from C&G! Deadline is Friday, January 12th @ 11:59PM your local time. Good luck and have fun! <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>*Instructions for accessing high-resolution images through AutoDeadline: Replace the bold, orange section of the URL... <span style='color:red'>(http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?<span style='color:orange'>silverado</span>&Source=all)</span> ...with the make/model/etc you're searching for. Replacing 'silverado' with 'lesabre' will bring up downloadable hi-res images of the Buick LeSabre.</span>

Hate Something I must admit...I like it. Probably one of the few good ads Honda's made. And, of course, its for another country. Anyway, very cute and gets the message across. Enjoy.

Pics added for the interested.

The next LaCrosse will ride Epsilon II.

**UPDATED** Please see the top of the first post for updated preliminary powertrain info. Many will be pleased.

Um. Why didn't they just call every hybrid a Prius? Camry Prius, Highlander Prius...? Whatever. Bet it looks just as dumb as the Prius.

Dude, when Chery saw the Compass, they wanted to sue Chrysler for copying their copy of a Jeep!

The interior is garbage, but that's not the point. Remember what the Viper is all about - a cheeseburger with extra cheese; a sawed-off shotgun; vacationing in Chechnya; sex without a condom. Its risky, daring, and by those virtues, exciting. Its by no means a luxury car, nor is it an extrodinarily well-rounded machine. Its value is minimal for the price and its about the most impractical thing you can buy from an American manufacturer (you could at least carry things in a Lightning). But that's the point. Its raw, unchecked, unbridled, and untamed. Remember, this car didn't have anti-lock brakes until '99ish and you burned your thighs on the exhaust when you got out. You slap people with a Mustang. You hit them with a Corvette. And you punch them in the face with a Z06. But with this car, you kick them in the groin, clock them in the head with a stilson wrench, kick them again while they're unconcious, take their wallet, &#036;h&#33; on their lawn, and f@#k their wife. That's a Viper. Or maybe I've had too much soda, who knows?

Like I said before, Chrysler should just dust off the tooling for the K-car. It'll be of higher quality.

One has been sitting at the local Saturn lot for a week and I just haven't test driven it yet. Time and such. I did crawl around inside of it a week ago after dropping my girlfriend off - its was 12:30 and it was UNLOCKED!?!? I'll take some pics and try to drive it tomorrow.

A 2007 C&G Member's Rides Calendar will solve all your woes.

With people complaining about how the X5 and its ilk are too small while hating the RX and the like for being too sloppy, its a crying shame to see Cadillac ditch the SRX.

FOR RELEASE: 2006-12-27 Chevrolet HHR Premiere Edition To Debut In Detroit DETROIT – Chevrolet announced the HHR Premiere Edition, which features a special Cappuccino Frost Metallic exterior color and a special Ebony/Gray two-tone interior. Only 4,000 HHR Premiere Editions will be built. The HHR Premiere Edition begins production early in the first quarter of 2007; it is based on the popular HHR 2LT. The Premiere Edition package is priced at $995 MSRP and includes the following features: Seventeen-inch black chrome wheels Black chrome exterior package Front fog lamps with smoked lenses Headlamps with smoked lenses Color-keyed running boards Color-keyed outside rearview mirrors Exterior accent stripe Aero wing rear spoiler Black, roof-mounted side rails Leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrasting stitching Custom floor mats Cappuccino Frost Metallic exterior color Ebony/Gray two-tone interior The HHR 2LT equipment includes a 2.4L Ecotec engine, FE3 sport suspension, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power outside mirrors, cruise control and remote keyless entry. Also standard is a 260-watt Pioneer sound system with subwoofer, including a front-mounted auxiliary input jack so that an iPod or similar device can be played through the audio system. “The HHR has been among the hottest selling vehicles in the industry since its introduction last year,” said Cheryl Catton, general director of Chevrolet car marketing. “The HHR Premiere and the previously announced HHR Panel will help us maintain that momentum in 2007.” Since its launch, HHR has received five-star crash ratings – the highest rating awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. The five-star ratings were awarded for the driver and right-front passenger in a frontal crash, as well as five-star side-impact crash ratings for front seat and rear seat passengers. The HHR also was the highest-rated SUV for the 2006 model year in NHTSA rollover testing.

I still can't get over how lousy the nASSau is

I want Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise because I'm too busy using the mirrors to look at how handsome I am.

And that is the most single disturbing post I've ever read here.

Um...wow. The rear kills it. Dead. Looks like a Mazda3 taking a dump. Also, the center console sucks.

Suzuki wants its grille back. P.S. Optional?! Lame.

Cory does...'cause he's borrrrrrrrrrred.