Flybrian

Why? Why not just make hybrids of existing models? Duh...

WENGER UNVEILS 100 YEARS OF INNOVATION IN ONE KNIFE All Implements Produced by Wenger Showcased in World's Largest Swiss Army Knife -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basel, Switzerland - Wenger-the maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife- unveiled its latest and largest innovation, the Giant Collector's Knife. After successfully introducing the revolutionary EVOlution Swiss Army Knife in 2005 and the "S" series locking blades in 2006, Wenger poured 100 years of craftsmanship into the Giant Collector's Knife. This unique piece contains all 85 tools currently produced by Wenger which can be used in over 100 functions. The Giant Collector's Knife features a wide range of Wenger tools including seven blades, three types of pliers, and seemingly countless screwdrivers, saws, wrenches, and other tools. Additionally, some of the more unique implements included are a bicycle chain rivet setter, signal whistle, cigar-cutting scissors, laser pointer, tire-tread gauge, and the requisite toothpick, tweezers, and key ring. This knife weighs two pounds and eleven ounces, measures slightly under 9" wide, and features Wenger's revolutionary EVO ergonomic handles for easier gripping and control. "This is not exactly going to win any awards for lightest, smallest, or most efficient tools with which to going backpacking. It is however, getting a lot of attention and is the best platform for showcasing our product capabilities," said Dennis Piretra, Director of Marketing for Wenger NA. "The most often asked question is about whether or not we have a pouch for it. Our answer is simple. You don't need a pouch, the knife has a key ring." "This knife is a compliation not only of Wenger's entire family of tools but Wenger's history," added Piretra. "100 years of quality craftsmanship is compiled in this collector's item and is a testament to Wenger's ingenuity and creativity while still upholding the Wenger's Swiss made quality of excellence." Below is a full list of all 85 implements. This special edition knife must be individually ordered through Wenger, NA and has an MSRP of $1,200.00. Each Genuine Swiss Army Knife is designed and crafted to hold true to Wenger's commitment of excellence and features a lifetime warranty as proof of their dedication to quality manufacturing. 1 2.5" 60% Serrated locking blade 2 Nail file, nail cleaner 3 Corkscrew 4 Adjustable pliers with wire crimper and cutter 5 Removable screwdriver bit adapter 6 2.5" Blade for Official World Scout Knife 7 Spring-loaded, locking needle-nose pliers with wire cutter 8 Removable screwdriver bit holder 9 Phillips head screwdriver bit 0 10 Phillips head screwdriver bit 1 11 Phillips head screwdriver bit 2 12 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5mm x 3.5mm 13 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6mm x 4.0mm 14 Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0mm x 6.5mm 15 Magnetized recessed bit holder 16 Double-cut wood saw with ruler (inch & cm) 17 Bike chain rivet setter, removable 5mm allen wrench, screwdriver for slotted and philips head screws 18 Removable tool for adjusting bike spokes, 10mm hexagonal key for nuts 19 Removable 4mm curved allen wrench with philips head screwdriver 20 Removable 10mm hexagonal key 21 Patented locking philips head screwdriver 22 Universal wrench 23 2.4" Springless scissors with serrated, self-sharpening design 24 1.65" Clip point utility blade 25 Philips head screwdriver 26 2.5" Clip point blade 27 Golf club face cleaner 28 2.4" Round tip blade 29 Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, can opener 30 Golf shoe spike wrench 31 Golf divot repair tool 32 4mm allen wrench 33 2.5" blade 34 Fine metal file with precision screwdriver 35 Double-cut wood saw 36 Cupped cigar cutter with double-honed edges 37 12/20-Guage choke tube tool 38 Watch caseback opening tool 39 Snap shackle 40 Mineral crystal magnifier with precision screwdriver 41 Compass, straight edge, ruler \(in.\/cm\) 42 Telescopic pointer 43 Fish scaler, hook disgorger, line guide 44 Shortix laboratory key 45 Micro tool holder 46 Micro tool adapter 47 Micro scraper - straight 48 Micro scraper - curved 49 Laser pointer with 300 ft. range 50 Metal saw, metal file 51 Flashlight 52 Micro tool holder 53 Philips head screwdriver 1.5mm 54 Screwdriver 1.2mm 55 Screwdriver .8mm 56 Fine fork for watch spring bars 57 Reamer 58 Pin punch 1.2mm 59 Pin punch .8mm 60 Round needle file 61 Removable tool holder with expandable receptacle 62 Removable tool holder 63 Special self-centering screwdriver for gunsights 64 Flat philips head screwdriver 65 Chisel-point reamer 66 Mineral crystal magnifier, fork for watch spring bars, small ruler 67 Extension tool 68 Spring-loaded, locking flat nose-nose pliers with wire cutter 69 Removable screwdriver bit holder 70 Phillips head screwdriver bit 0 71 Phillips head screwdriver bit 1 72 Phillips head screwdriver bit 2 73 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5mm x 3.5mm 74 Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6mm x 4.0mm 75 Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0mm x 6.5mm 76 Magnetized recessed bit holder 77 Tire tread gauge 78 Fiber optic tool holder 79 Can opener 80 Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, wire stripper 81 Reamer 82 Toothpick 83 Tweezers 84 Key ring Can't tell you how many times I need all those bolded things together at the same time.

No, its up on a turntable and I didn't get to spend much time with it because I was with my father, and the last thing he wants to do is look at a Toyota.

Yeah, but you have to be a dumbass to spend $28,000 on that, especially when ones in good condition go for far, far less. As a similar example, I've seen Buick Reattas - actual collectibles in certain circles - with under 25k miles go for around $10-15,000.

Things like "I bought this car new xx months ago" combined with "Age: 26." C'mon, man...

By the way, this thing really does look stupid in person. And the knockoff King Ranch color scheme of one interior choice is just funny. More tomorrow when I go back to the Tampa Auto Show and take more pics.

Even the work truck dash looks good. Thanks, BigPontiac!

I look forward to the 2009 Camaro with 'SERIES III' embroidered Recaro seats. Good luck with that!

Actually, BV, its not the same logic. Those who typically buy the V6 equipped work trucks could care less about noise or bogus 'refinement' yammering.

Here's a whacky-ass thought for the week... Ford spins off Jaguar and Aston Martin, merges with Chrysler Group, spun off from DCX. Ford benefits from immediate RWD platform availability and minivans, Chrysler gets superior truck technology, both share larger portion of US market.

Well, the current 4.3l isn't so hot on economy as is. Food for thought: Trailblazer 2WD vs. '07 Silverado WT single-cab std-bed 2WD Curb Weight: 4356lbs vs. 4448lbs Engine: 4.2l I6 - 291hp/277lb-ft vs. 4.3l V6 - 195hp/260lb-ft Economy:15/21 vs. 17/21 Again, this ignores any compatibility/pricing/tooling issues. I'd just hate to see a good engine like the Atlas go away.

Can't forget Buickman Or the infamous Newsflash Regarding Cheers and Gears Or ModenDriver, showing that people (myself included) spend too much time with C&G! Or how about Random Recognition (Read under Legends)

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Those hits would have to be serious, '86 Taurus-style hits, and I think we saw the biggest 'hit' we'll see on the car side with the Fusion/Milan/Zephyr.

Oh had screencaps a-plenty until my harddrive crashed a few months ago. Damn. So much goodness lost, too.

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Welcome to the Sketch Competition #10 Voting thread! Remember, artists who entered must vote for someone other than themselves. Those that do not vote or vote for themselves will be asessed a two (2) point penalty. Voters, please nominate five (5) entries in this format: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place Each first place vote earns 5 points, each second place vote 4 points, each third place vote 3 points, each fourth place vote 2 points, and each fifth place vote 1 point. Voting begins now and will end Friday, November 10th, 2006 @ 11:59PM. Only those votes cast during that time will be counted. Remember, the 1st place winner will recieve a special GM-related prize from Cheers and Gears! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Welcome to Sketch Competition #11! The current GMT-355 compact pickup trucks are solid trucks without question. In spirit, they're a natural follow on to the S-series trucks. However, they lack the appeal of their precedcessors. Some see the styling inside and out as too tepid, too weird, or too old. Some just plain think the size is all wrong. What's to be done about it? Its up to you. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to design the next generation of compact GM pickup trucks. 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 GM-branded vehicle. The Chevrolet and GMC divisions encompass GM's traditional truck market, but you may certainly think outside the box and design one for another division as long as you think it makes sense...maybe HUMMER? You can use a mixture of heritage cues for break from all tradition, its up to you. The winner will recieve a GM-related prize! Deadline is Friday, December 8th @ 11:59PM your local time. Good luck!

Welcome to Choppin' Competition #31! The 2006 SEMA show has come and gone. We were impressed with some of what was offered and, well, less-than-enthused about others. Here's your chance to set the record straight. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to either redesign a GM vehicle showcased at SEMA or give a non-showcased GM vehicle the SEMA treatment. For example, if you don't like how the Lucernes looked, make one you do like. Also, if you wished to have seen a LaCrosse at SEMA, customize one the way you'd like to see it. Please use only General Motors vehicles for your entry. Some Picture Sources... -Autodeadline* -FamilyCar.com Size guidelines remain at 800x600, so please size your entry accordingly. Please do not submit your images as Bitmap (.bmp) files. Also, please use only images from those aforementioned sources for your starting image. Any other image will be disqualified. The winner will recieve a Pontiac-related prize from C&G! Deadline is Tuesday, November 14th @ 11:59PM your local time. Good luck and have fun! *Instructions for accessing high-resolution images through AutoDeadline: Replace the bold, orange section of the URL... (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?silverado&Source=all) ...with the make/model/etc you're searching for. Replacing 'silverado' with 'lesabre' will bring up downloadable hi-res images of the Buick LeSabre.

Yes, this is the second time this is being voted on. Due to an oversight in my part, an entry was not included in original voting last month. In the interest of fairness, I'm asking you please vote again in this competition. My apologies to all and thank you for revoting! ***************** Welcome to the Choppin' Competition #29 Voting thread! Remember, artists who entered must vote for someone other than themselves. Those that do not vote or vote for themselves will be asessed a two (2) point penalty. Voters, please nominate three (3) entries in this format: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place Each first place vote earns 3 points, each second place vote 2 points, and each third place vote 1 point. Voting begins now and will end Friday, November 10, 2006 @ 11:59PM. Only those votes cast during that time will be counted. Remember, the 1st place winner will recieve a special C&G-related prize from Cheers and Gears! 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOTE----------------VOTE----VOTEVOTE----VOTEVOTEVOTE--VOTEVOTEVOTE-- -VOTE--------------VOTE---VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTEVOTEVOTE--- --VOTE------------VOTE----VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTE---------------- ---VOTE----------VOTE-----VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTE---------------- ----VOTE--------VOTE------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- -----VOTE------VOTE-------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTEVOTEVOTE---- ------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTE---------------- -------VOTE--VOTE---------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTE---------------- --------VOTEVOTE----------VOTE----VOTE--------VOTE--------VOTEVOTEVOTE--- -----------VOTE----------------VOTEVOTE----------VOTE---------VOTEVOTEVOTE-- Good luck to all who entered!

I think its a sad day when Reg has more unit movement than Mitsubishi. And will they stop talking about the f-in' Notoutyetlander...

Enterprise to Sonata - We'll Pick You Up.

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Consider the fact the V6 brings the price point waaaaay down for the W/T models, which typically sell in large quantities to fleets and contractors anyway. What exactly is GM losing here? Now, whether or not its financially better off to use Atlas I6 capacity and replace the 4.3l in the -900s is a question for GM to answer. I would think they'd pick up a fair amount of sales with a well-powered, smooth-running, decently-equipped I6 -900 in these times, especially with creative advertising, but I digress.