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Ha. Thanks, dude. I was of course kidding about the video card. The joke is that the paint is so many colors, it kills video cards. Series III.

I want this...sooooooooo bad. Who cares about a lame switchblade key anymore?

I joked your mom last night, but replace 'j' with 'f' and 'o' with 'uc.'

At some Lexus event, right? I have to wonder how it performs in the real word where there are more than champagne glass pyramids or two RX330s parked a perfect nineteen-and-a-half feet from each other. Read their blog entry to see what other problem could potentially befall this system and think about it. By its very nature, it needs to be careful and cautious and check itself (unrelentingly) lest it wreck itself, so what does it do if it detects pressure from road debris, a light touch to the accelerator from a driver not paying attention, or someone walking between the car and the curb that its trying to park next to? Just give up? Probably. Again, it's designed to err on the side of caution whereas a human driver can simply determine that its okay to run over the road reflector or that the guy running between the cars is moving fast enough. I can also see many less-than-ideal situations where - by fault of car or driver - the car is mispositioned and will refuse to park, thereby sitting in the middle of the road like a big pile of crap while fifteen other drivers who know what they're doing try to get around. Meanwhile, the LS driver is furiously arguing with the computer or repositioning the car because he doesn't know the turning limits or radius of his own car (something seemingly few in this country do). Also, anyone who uses this in real life to perpendicular park is f@#king dunce and shouldn't be allowed to drive. I know this sounds like mindless Lexus-bashing, its not - I'm saving up my malcontent for the Tampa Auto Show next week! This is something that has been tauted in various forms in Japan for years and there, regardless if it works well or not, its a necessity. Here, not so much. Even the smallest parallel parking spaces are reasonably-sized and can accomodate large vehicles. That's where I find this to be a parlor trick and nothing more, cute as it may be. I've seen 80+ year-olds somehow slip Grand Marquis and Park Avenues into parallel spaces yet people our own age can't do it with a Del Sol. We're losing an ability in this country called driving and replacing it with riding. Self-parking combined with lane-departure warning, radar cruise control, and other features are treats to drivers like us but subsitutes for real skill for the vast majority. There's a huge difference between features like a parallel park mirror that aids in a certain task and something that simply does it for you.

Yes. Plus, it weighs 300lbs more than a comparable 325 wagon. But that's not the point. Compare it to a normal 3er and I'm positive the car will always handle better. Buying an X3 because its the sportiest SUV is ridiculous because something that looks alot like this... ...sits right across from it. This car - comparably equipped - costs less by at least $3-4,000, isn't cursed with this dorky highchair seating position, is more visually attractive, and gets better mileage by very virtue of it being a normal car. Of course, its not a car, its a wagon and, man, is the term pure death to some people. And does the X3's tailgate do this? Wow. Even more...versitile. And, oddly enough, the wagon is roomier, more legroom(?!) and headroom(?!?!) than the X3. Cargo capacity is also not that much less (25 vs. 28 cu.ft.). Ground clearance is a wash because who takes a Bimmer offroad? So, again, why spend more on the X3 if you're looking for performance and utility? What is with everyone pointing out random GM car models as if I said "any" car can outperform it? The X3 outhandles an '85 Country Squire, but that's not my point. A comparable car exists within the BMW lineup call the 325xi and its superior in most every way to the X3 except that BMW contrives this 'SAV' moniker for the X3 while still cursing the 325 as a 'wagon,' albeit a sport one.

I keep getting a video card error when I click the link. What's the joke?

Is this really any surprise though?

GM @ SEMA2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP-R PICTURES COMING SOON! Sleek and seductive in its original form, Pontiac Solstice GXP-R ratchets up the head-turning quotient – as well as performance – a number of notches. The turbocharged Ecotec engine in this SEMA-only vehicle delivers an amazing 300 horsepower and 315 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 3250 rpm. Bringing this much power to safe, controllable stops are the upgraded calipers and rotors included in the SSBC Performance Brake Package. The brakes are mounted behind custom 19-inch x 8.5-inch wheels shod with Goodyear Eagle F1 245/40ZR19 tires. To provide enhanced airflow to the engine compartment, Solstice GXP-R features a front fascia with upper inlets and recessed lower grilles. Additional functional vehicle enhancements include modified air extractors, a rear fascia and a rear spoiler. Solstice GXP-R’s exterior is swathed in Hydro Blue paint and modified mesh graphics. The exterior paint theme is accentuated in the vehicle’s interior, which features blue accent stitching throughout and a custom bezel and trim treatment. Vehicle highlights 2.0L turbo Ecotec ported/tuned engine delivering 300 horsepower @ 3250 rpm and 315 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3250 rpm SSBC Performance Brake Package PPG Hydro Blue paint Custom 19-inch x 8.5-inch wheels Goodyear Eagle F1 245/40ZR19 tires

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Street Tuner The 2007 Chevy Tahoe Street Tuner demonstrates what can be done with carefully selected Chevrolet Accessories that transform a vehicle into a contemporary, custom-look street machine. It features 22-inch wheels that accentuate the custom paint work and ground effects, which include new front and rear fascias and rocker panels. The interior features a host of Chevrolet Accessories, including a carbon fiber trim kit, premium carpet floor mats, second-row console, headrest-mounted DVD screens and a ceiling-mounted portable overhead DVD system with a 10-inch screen. The Tahoe Street Tuner also has been lowered and fitted with a Chevy Accessories cat-back exhaust system, which adds an aural punch to the Street Tuner’s visual appeal. Most of the upgrades are available now from Chevy Accessories, with others coming soon or still in the concept stage. Vehicle highlights 5.3L Vortec V-8 engine and Hydra-Matic 4L60 transmission Custom paint

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Suburban MLB Chevy Suburban has ably served as a capable family road trip vehicle for more than 70 years. The tradition of easily fitting the whole family and all their gear into one comfortable vehicle continues with the 2007 Chevy Major League Baseball Suburban. Chevy, as baseball’s No. 1 fan, has created the MLB Suburban, which is ideal for hitting the road for far-off ballparks or spring training camps. The handsome seats are trimmed in Spinneybeck Andes leather and Mararam Parlay cloth, with matching door panels. Two baseball equipment bags echo the seating materials and, to make longer trips more comfortable, the first- and second-row seats feature power lumbar massage. Finding any ballpark in America is simpler, thanks to the OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation System. Waeco Tropicool coolers in the first- and second-row center consoles enhance snacking options, while entertainment highlights include a KVH satellite TV receiver with wireless internet, a Chevy Accessories portable DVD and Visteon gaming system and a Visteon inductive charging unit that is perfect for charging cell phones, iPods or PDAs on the go – features that ensure no inning will be neglected. Vehicle highlights Intense Dark Blue custom PPG paint with matching color on interior metal trim 5.3L V-8 with E85 ethanol capability Hydra-Matic 4L60 automatic transmission and all-wheel drive Handsome leather and cloth interior, with two matching baseball equipment bags Bamboo bezels and interior trim switch plates Heated front-row seating Power lumbar massage for first- and second-row bucket seats OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation System. Waeco Tropicool coolers for first- and second-row seats

GM @ SEMA2006 Pontiac Solstice Z0K Club Sport Winning in the showrooms and on the racetrack, the Pontiac Solstice is fresh off its first-ever Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Showroom Stock B National Championship, and this fully race-prepared Solstice Club Sport is a shining example of how weekend racers should equip their own Solstice for success in SCCA. All SCCA Club Racing Solstices are equipped with the Z0K Club Sport regular production order option, and this Solstice is no different. Developed by GM Performance Division, the Club Sport option features the standard five-speed manual transmission along with anti-lock brake system (ABS), a limited-slip differential and FE3 suspension. The FE3 suspension is made up of lower control arms with higher-rate bushings, larger stabilizer bars, stiffer stabilizer bar bushings, endlinks and clamps, performance-valved shocks and higher rate springs. Powered by a 177-hp, 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with a five-speed manual transmission, no other options are available when ordering a Solstice Club Sport, but this SEMA version also features some standard components and safety equipment required by SCCA to make it track ready, including a removable carbon fiber hardtop, rollcage, Hoosier 245/35R18 racing ties, Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. racing brakes, Sparco six-point safety harness and fire suppression system. Racetech racing seats, cat-back exhaust, Sparco racing steering wheel and an Orange Crush paint scheme make this Solstice Club Sport ready to take on all challengers. Vehicle highlights Ecotec 2.4-liter I-4 VVT Five-speed manual transmission Z0K Club Sport regular production order option package, which includes ABS, limited slip rear differential and FE3 suspension Custom-painted removable carbon fiber hardtop Cat-back exhaust system Racetech racing seats Hoosier 245/35R18 racing tires Standard safety equipment, including a roll cage, fire suppression system and Sparco six-point harness Custom, Orange Crush racing-inspired paint scheme Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. racing brakes

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Silverado Roadside Assistance The all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD crew cab is a hard working truck that, when equipped as a Roadside Assistance vehicle, can handle any emergency situation. The Roadside Assistance Silverado shows how the truck’s highly versatile nature can be enhanced with the addition of well-chosen accessories. High visibility is ensured with a bold yellow and black custom paint job. Multiple strobe lamps in the high beams, fog lamps and reversing lamps, along with an overhead light bar and outpost strobes provide roadside safety. Bed-mounted halogen flood lamps make it easy to work with the Kohler on board generator, Ingersoll Rand compressor, and dual battery jumper connectors. Diamond plate protects the bed and Waterloo Tool storage units contain necessary gear. A Warn 9,000-pound winch supplies pulling power and the crew cab’s rear seat has OnStar service access. Vehicle highlights Custom yellow and black paint scheme with bold upper body stripes Multiple strobe lamps in high beams, fog lamps and reversing lamps Styled outpost strobe lamps Diamond plate aluminum bed deck and tailgate covering Dual battery jumper connectors: front bumper and rear bed mount Custom, bed-mounted side access three compartment storage Rear-facing tool box drawers from Waterloo Tool Warn Premium Series XD-9000 winch Kohler on-board generator with 50-ft. retractable cable Ingersoll Rand on-board air compressor with 25-ft. retractable air hose Diamond plate aluminum bed and tailgate covers Rear-seat access for GM OnStar service

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Silverado E85 Handyman The Chevy Silverado E85 Handyman is a versatile truck, delivering both comfort and capability to owners who use it as their rolling office or to transport loads of mulch on the weekend. Equipped with a StarGate Mobile dockable personal notebook computer with internet access, no information is far away. From ordering materials to finding that out-of-the-way restaurant, the Silverado E85 Handyman 4WD concept vehicle was designed as a dream truck for the real world of hard work. The bed has been modified to accommodate the Stealth Dump box mechanism, which has a tailgate that hinges from the bottom and top to accommodate easy dumping. The interior features durable, easy-to-clean materials such as breathable vinyl that looks and feels like leather. It’s a truck that can work hard all day and still look great for evening outings. It’s an efficient truck, too, powered by an E85-capable 5.3L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management, allowing owners to “Live Green Go Yellow” while working hard. Vehicle highlights E-85-capable 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management Locking front and rear differentials Stealth Dump hydraulic dump box with dual-hinged tailgate 20-inch alloy wheels Chrome brush guard and assist steps Durable, cleanable interior materials Vinyl seating surfaces that look and feel like leather StarGate Mobile dockable personal notebook computer with internet access

GM @ SEMA2006 Saturn Outlook Adventure The 2007 Saturn Outlook Outdoor Adventure Vehicle is a perfect example of how carefully chosen accessories can increase vehicle functionality to reflect a customer’s personal lifestyle. In this case a new Saturn Outlook AWD with the XR Package was optimized for outdoor fun and adventure. This Outlook is equipped with the Enhanced Convenience, Advanced Audio and Touring Packages. The Saturn Outlook Outdoor Adventure is designed to comfortably and safely travel less-than-perfect roads while still providing ample room for family, friends and all the gear needed for a great time. The seven-passenger interior has luxurious leather seating surfaces and premium all-weather floor mats. Vehicle highlights High-content Outlook AWD with XR Package, including second-row captain’s chairs, sunroof with rear skylight, XM Satellite Radio and HID headlamps Ocean Mist paint Tan leather interior

GM @ SEMA2006 HUMMER H3 Open Top The 2007 HUMMER H3 has an available oversized power sunroof for an open-air feel, but the H3 Open Top concept goes a step further with ASC’s unique sliding fabric “Infinivu” roof system. The expanded opening provides a nostalgic, safari-style experience in a thoroughly modern midsize SUV. The look and fun factor are classic, but the ease of operation, durability and weather resistance are strictly contemporary. Black chrome finish on the numerous H3 Chrome Appearance Package items available from HUMMER Accessories offsets the sparkling silver paint. Inside, the primary upholstery material is Townsend lambskin leather with Gatsby Green accent stitching. Vehicle highlights Unique, uni-directional sliding fabric “Infinivu” roof system from ASC Fixed header, back glass and door Silver Spectra Flair tri-coat paint with blackout wheel wells 20 x 9-inch Rozzi EGO chrome wheels Mickey Thompson Baja Claw 325/50R20 tires Custom Townsend lambskin leather upholstery with Gatsby Green accent stitching, Opal Gray trim and Ebony carpet Black chrome door panel trim OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system

GM @ SEMA2006 HUMMER H3 E85 The 2007 HUMMER H3 is a highly versatile midsize SUV and the addition of an E85-capable 5.3L V-8 increases its versatility. E85 is an ethanol-based alternative fuel made from domestically produced renewable resources. GM engineers developed the H3 E85 FlexFuel to demonstrate that an alternative fuel vehicle can combine with stylish design for a unique, forward-thinking SUV. To highlight the H3 E85’s alternative intentions, designers focused on making the H3 exterior smooth and streamlined, including the addition of a body color rear spare tire cover. A lower profile was achieved with a two-inch suspension drop. Chrome wheels and components from HUMMER Accessories complement a custom-mixed Spectra Flair matte exterior paint finish. The interior features extensive use of custom leather upholstery. Vehicle highlights 5.3L V-8 with E85 ethanol FlexFuel capability Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS Custom BASF Spectra Flair tri-coat paint in a matte finish Sterling silver accents Smooth, body-color-matched exterior trim Two-inch lowered suspension Chrome 18 x 7.5-inch HUMMER Accessories wheels BF Goodrich 285/55R18 All Terrain tires H3 X rear tire cover Chrome door handles, mirror caps, hood louvers and fuel door from HUMMER Accessories Custom matching seats and door panels in Townsend leather Leather trim headliner and instrument panel Unique gauge cluster and graphics Rear-seat entertainment system with DVD headrests from HUMMER Accessories

GM @ SEMA2006 GMC Yukon Denali XL Big Max The GMC Yukon Denali XL 2500 “Big Max” is designed to be the most powerful, most capable Denali ever. The “Big Max” represents the ultimate in towing, hauling, onboard entertainment, luxury and technology. It’s ideally suited for cross-town commuting or cross-country vacations. It’s also a spectacular tailgating vehicle. It’s visually exciting and technologically advanced. The Small Block Supercharged V-8 concept engine provides more than ample power for going and towing, while the six-speed transmission maximizes performance and fuel economy. Heated and cooled custom leather bucket seats provide living room comfort for enjoying the satellite TV system and multiple DVD screens. Vehicle highlights Small Block Supercharged V-8 Six-speed Hydra-Matic 6L80 transmission with Adaptive Cruise Control DM Tech America 22 x 9.5-inch aluminum wheels P305/45R22LX tires Custom tri-stage silver to green “flip flop” base with red mid-coat and clear top coat Roof-mounted satellite TV system 20-inch rear overhead monitor 1250-watt inverter in left rear quarter trim panel with A/C outlets Waeco Tropicool cooler integrated into front center console First- and second-row heated and cooled bucket seats Dark brown Melanzana Townsend leather seats with Maharam cloth inserts and Pantone accent stitching Cream-color Spinneybeck Volo leather and Alcantara coffee suede trim with dark brown Dorsett “chunky loop” carpeting Simulated wood floor inserts and polished billet aluminum pedals OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation

GM @ SEMA2006 GMC Sierra Texas Ext Cab Trucks are a way of life in Texas, ands the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Texas Edition was designed for that unique market. Building a Texas-tough truck was simple, given GMC’s 100-year-plus heritage of building nothing but trucks. The Sierra Texas Edition concept sports 22-inch chrome wheels, a custom trimmed power soft tonneau cover and a custom Texas Edition slide-out toolbox. Vehicle highlights Vortec 5.3L V-8 and 4L60 automatic transmission Special Texas Edition logos and badging throughout the interior and exterior Spectra Flair paint SF101 Body-color door and tailgate handles All-wheel drive Custom pull-out Texas Edition weathered wood tool box, with Texas Edition logo Leather interior trimmed in Eagle Ottawa Granite and Saddle Brown Horseman Custom finish on all instrument panel bezels

GM @ SEMA2006 GMC Sierra NFL Crew Cab The National Football League is home to crews of world-class athletes, and the GMC Sierra NFL Crew Cab is a vehicle designed to support the active enthusiasm around the game. Inspired by the NFL theme, designers developed an uplevel pull-out tailgating system, complete with a barbecue grille, cutting board and cooler. A KVH satellite system and 50-inch Panasonic plasma screen allow revelers to catch up on vital sports news before entering the stadium. The luxurious interior features football leather seating surfaces with solid piping. Vehicle highlights 5.3L Vortec V-8 delivering 320 horsepower @ 5200 rpm and 340 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4200 rpm Second-row bucket seats Second-row center console with integrated cooler Custom billet aluminum pedals Tailgate-mounted Bose Surround Sound system Custom chrome roof rack NFL logos throughout the interior and exterior Custom PPG White Diamond with custom NFL stripes in Light Tarnished Silver Leather seat inserts and trim with GST football material Plush Dark Titanium custom floor mats KVH Satellite TV receiver 50-inch Panasonic plasma screen OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system Custom finish on all instrument panel bezels

GM @ SEMA2006 GMC Sierra All Terrain Crew Cab The Sierra All Terrain Crew Cab is a showcase for the all-new Sierra pickup lineup. The Sierra All Terrain starts with the very popular Z71 off-road package and builds on it with tuned Rancho Suspension shocks and rugged all-terrain tires. They complement the Sierra’s already capable suspension system. The two-tone leather heated and cooled seats are luxurious yet durable. Custom sill plates reinforce the All Terrain theme. Vehicle highlights 5.3L Vortec V-8 delivering 320 horsepower @ 5200 rpm and 340 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4200 rpm Stealth Gray Metallic paint Unique All Terrain four-bar chrome grille Black tailgate handle with back-up camera Sierra Denali body side moldings “All Terrain” body graphics and sill plates Rancho front suspension kit; front and rear shocks Meridian Ebony and Light Titanium leather on heated/cooled seats StarGate Mobile dockable PC in the center console Custom instrument cluster and graphics

GM @ SEMA2006 Buick Lucerne CXX Luxury Liner For a taste of Detroit and Europe blended together, look no further than the Buick Lucerne CXX Luxury Liner by Rick Bottom Custom Motor Sports of Mendota, Ill. This interpretation of the Lucerne delivers a great, fun-to-drive enthusiast’s commuter car that occasionally ferries business passengers. The Lucerne CXX Luxury Liner begins with a two-tone exterior finish with White Gold Flash tri-coat on the sides and Glacier Gold Flash over the top down to the beltline. The colors are divided by a 1/8-inch Gold Miststripe. The two-tone effect conveys a lower, sleeker look. A ground effects kit consisting of add-on body pieces to the front and rear fascias and rocker panels brings the body closer to the pavement for a performance-oriented look. A small deck spoiler visually extends the length of the trunk. CXX badging tops off the package. And speaking of the V-8, the Lucerne CXX’s existing Northstar powerplant gets a 20-percent power increase from revised ECU programming, and a Corsa exhaust with noise-cancellation technology provides a throaty sound but whisper-quiet cruising. Because stance is everything in a performance ride, the Rick Bottom customizers reduced the tire-to-fender gap for an Autobahn-capable appearance, and reduced the ride height by 2.25 inches. Inside, buttery soft Cashmere leather with perforated inserts on the seats allows the full functioning of the cooled-seat feature. An audio/visual/navigation system worthy of a luxury liner awaits drivers and passengers. The vehicle is equipped with OnStar. Vehicle highlights Razzi front chin spoiler, rear bumper extension overlay and rocker panel covers Bronze window tint Weld EVO forged spoke 20-inch wheels, one-piece multi-spoke with chrome plating mated with Dunlop 245/40R20 low-profile, quiet tread tires Variable rate drop coils by Sprint Eclipse state-of-the-art hard drive-based navigation system, satellite radio, DVD, CD, two CD changers, HDD radio, rear-seat monitors, class D amplifiers, X-box plus iPod connection. Features three-way components up front, three-way in the rear, three 10-inch subwoofers for 3,000 watts of power Fourteen-inch vented and slotted brake rotors with aluminum calipers in black from Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. RBCM chrome accents throughout, including on speaker grilles, bezel around headunit Sound-deadening material by Hushmat Transmission upgrades by Bowler Performance Transmission Paints products from Glasurit Audio installation by SOUND DECISION Corsa exhaust Buick Accessories steering wheel and shift knob

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Z-71 Plus The all-new 2007 Chevy Avalanche is one of the industry’s most unique and capable SUVs, combining full-size utility interior room and truck-like cargo capability. GM engineers developed the Avalanche Z71 Plus to project the ultimate off-road image, equipping it with accessories that make the Z71 Plus a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle. Among its details are 20-inch wheels, BF Goodrich off-road tires, an integrated Warn 6,000-pound winch that is concealed in the bumper, roof-mounted lighting and unique PPG tri-coat Spectra Flair custom paint. Vehicle highlights GM Vortec 6.0L V-8 and Hydra-Matic 4L70 four-speed automatic transmission Eaton locking front and rear differentials; 4.10 gear ratio BFGoodrich 285/55R20 All Terrain tires Z71 grille, fascia and wheel flare package Custom-mixed PPG Spectra Flair tri-coat paint Color-tinted chrome package Custom overhead halogen lights Warn 6,000-pound winch integrated into front bumper Oversize tow hooks, polished exhaust tips Custom-trimmed Townsend leather interior with Z71 billet seat inserts Unique stainless steel dash cluster, billet pedals, custom floor mats Magellan portable GPS – eXplorist 500 Series Waeco Freezer (CU84) with Plate Evaporator (VD-18) cooler built into cargo area

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