automotive

Nissan GT-R

An overnight spec-drop from the Land of the Rising Sun confirms the 2012 Nissan GT-R is the Car of the Rising Power with a 45 horsepower bump, which is enough to drop the Nurbürgring time to a Corvette ZR1-confounding 7:20.

The new 2012 GT-R is now more than just slightly revised aerodynamics. According to NAGTROC, the 2012 model adds more power through added boost, larger exhaust piping, modified valve timing, and a few other tweaks.

The new GT-R now makes 530 hp at 6,400 RPM and peak torque of 450 lb-ft from 3,200-6,000 RPM. They've also attempted to preempt any jokes by mentioning there's an upgrade to the transmission programming as well.

Not surprisingly, they've extended the number of editions to six: Club Track (racing-only), EGOIST (super customized), Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, and SpecV.

amborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance mid-engined sports car that was built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001. It was the first Lamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). After the end of its production run in 2001, the Diablo was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago.

Acura ILX entry model – On Sale May 22nd - 2012

Acura's new small sedan, ILX, goes on sale May 22 starting price at $26,795 including shipping.

The automaker says it needs the smaller, this low price model car o attract younger buyers who've grown up in rich homes and don't want to settle for normal car brands, but can't pay for typical luxury car prices.

The base model is powered by a 2-liter, four-cylinder engine rated 150 hp. It comes only with a five-speed automatic transmission. Its fuel-economy rating is 24 mpg in town, 35 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg in combined driving.

Next step up: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 201 hp, which comes only with a six-speed manual transmission. It starts at $30,095 and comes with some normal features that are extra on the 2-liter entry model. Fuel economy rating is 22/31/25.

A gasoline-electric hybrid with 111 hp starts at $29,795. It has a fuel economy rating of 39/38/38.

The ILX is derived from the Honda Civic, but is a slight bigger and has different engines.

Acura calls the ILX a "gateway" model that lets lower-income; younger buyers who insist on a best nameplate have a chance at buying an Acura.

ILX is smaller and approximately $4,000 less-expensive than the TSX, which has been the brand's starter model.

Design Concept Debuts

Jeep®Wrangler “Dragon” Design Concept Debuts at 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition• Jeep Wrangler “Dragon”design concept blends two powerful

Kia Sportage

Small SUVs sometimes earn the nickname "cute-utes," and it's never been more true. Trucky imitation is so 2005; crossovers like the Kia Sportage are sleek.

Fragile...

Fragile, a new track by The Blueflowers, can be streamed from the band’s Facebook page. Taken from their forthcoming album In Line With The Broken-Hearted. Still 5 days left to make up your mind, whether or not you want to help fund the album.

The William Blakes is this month’s guest contributor at mixtoverdener.dk, using samples from Danish composer Anders Brødsgaard to create their own version (or rather own unique work) called Music Wants To Be Free (Breathe). The track will be included on the band’s fourth album due sometime later this year (I suppose)…
+ Music Wants To Be Free (Breathe)

Physical copies of The Moonstruck EP by Champagne Riot have finally arrived at the Matinée Recordings HQ and are ready to be shipped (once you have placed your order of course!)…The entire EP can be streamed from the Champagne Riot website.
+ Moonstruck

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Helplessness Blues...

As I have yet another busy day ahead me (too many of those recently), I’m going to take the easy road and post the new Fleet Foxes track. Since it’s already been posted by every second music blog within the first 24 hours of its release, this is hardly the most creative thing to do. But then again; the overwhelming reception clearly demonstrates that the world is ready for the band’s sophomore release...and so am I. Out on Subpop on May 3 and will be titled Helplessness Blues.

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues by subpop