Dodge Challenger V10 Mopar Drag Pak 2011 New Drag Race Car

The new race-only V-10 powered rear-wheel drive Dodge Challenger V10 Mopar Drag Pak 2011 features an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch engine with a 2-speed automatic transmission. Mopar will showcase its new drag car this evening at the Dodge Viper Owner's Invitational in Salt Lake City. The vehicle will then make its way to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas from Nov. 2-5, 2010, and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando from Dec. 9-11, 2010.



Based on the 2011 Dodge Challenger and finished in a Stock Eliminator and Super Stock configuration, the 2011 Dodge Challenger V10 Mopar Drag Pak is the first and only 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car. The car features competition wheels and tires, a Mopar solid rear axle with performance gear ratio, a 2-speed drag race transmission with integrated roll control, a complete competition fuel system with fuel cell, and a complete interior with gauge package.

BMW X3 xDrive35i 2011 four-wheel drive SUV pictures

The new BMW X3 2011 is the successor to a bestseller, setting the same high standards as the first generation of the BMW X3 launched in 2004. Its success had already been previously substantiated with the concept utilised for the BMW X5. This concept encompassed the development of all-terrain models with a clear orientation towards driving dynamics, thereby establishing the Sports Activity Vehicle category. Its exceptionally agile handling and the superior characteristics of the intelligent four-wheel drive concept xDrive have also rendered the BMW X3 a pioneer in its class and a global bestseller, the production of which ended after the sale of 614,824 units.



The lasting popularity is also reflected in the outstanding public survey results: Twice in succession, the BMW X3 was voted both "All-terrain Car of the Year" and "Off Road Vehicle of the Year" in 2006 and 2007 respectively by readers of the magazines "Auto Bild Allrad" and "Off Road". Moreover, independent experts have bestowed several awards on the vehicle for outstanding safety, customer satisfaction, reliability and stable value, including top rankings in the breakdown statistics published by the Allgemeine Deutsche Automobilclub (ADAC).

Our Love/Hate Relationship of Driving

In this day and age, the majority of people over seventeen are able to drive and many are lucky enough to have their own vehicles. However, not all of us will drive for the same reasons... Now, this may sound a little strange to begin with, but why not take a moment to think about it. Just how many years have you held your licence for? And do you still get as much enjoyment from being behind the wheel as you did when you had first passed your test?

In actual fact, there are different types of driving and different types of drivers. Some of us will love to go for a spin in our car (or van) whilst others simply dread making a long and boring journey. And this is nothing to do with the expense of keeping a vehicle either; we may all be legally required to have Road Tax, a valid MOT certificate and car/van insurance, but some of us will not mind having to pay for these at all. For those of us with a genuine passion for driving, these fees are worth every penny. And that is simply because the enjoyment factor of driving far outweighs the cost!

The two main types of driver are –

· Those who drive because they have to.

For some people, a vehicle is essential for getting to and from work; or they may even drive for a living!

This type of driver will often only view their vehicle as a necessary piece of machinery and, as a consequence, many of these people will no longer get any great pleasure from driving. These are the kind of drivers that you will hear complaining about the price of their car or van insurance...

However, this is a real shame. Driving is obviously meant to be useful, but it is also supposed to be fun!

· Those who drive because they enjoy it.

There are others (thankfully) who drive for the absolute joy of it! Even if they have to make the same old journey day in and day out, they will still get plenty of enjoyment simply from being behind the wheel!

The satisfying change of gears, the power beneath your right foot and the genuine pleasure of taking a tight corner ‘just right’; there are certainly plenty of reasons to enjoy going for a spin in your vehicle.

But the truth is that most of us will vary with how we feel about driving from one day to the next... Sometimes driving will be an absolute chore and on other occasions it can be fun, pleasurable and relaxing. It will all depend on where we are going, whether or not we are late and if we are looking forward to arriving at our actual destination! You could see it all as a bit of a ‘glass half full/glass half empty’ scenario... Our perception of the driving experience will have a very large effect on whether we actually get anything positive from it or not!

This article was written by Premier Line Direct

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Dodge Charger 2011 Premium Sedan

With its iconic character, contemporary fastback four-door coupe proportions, world-class performance, craftsmanship and refinement, and state-of-the-art connectivity features, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger is the Dodge brand's flagship that proudly delivers premium, world-class E-segment sedan precision at an incredible value.

The efficient and aerodynamic exterior of the Dodge Charger 2011 is spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s, featuring a design that is sure to strike an emotional chord with Dodge performance enthusiasts of all generations.

The all-new Dodge Charger 2011 features more than 65 safety and security features, including standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready-alert Braking and Rainy Day Brake Support safety features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on and off the track. Safety and security features available for the first time on the Dodge Charger include adaptive-cruise control (ACC) with forward-collision warning (FCW), blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with rear cross path (RCP) detection and ParkView™ rear back-up camera with grid lines, all designed to provide the driver with added confidence while behind the wheel.

Built at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ont. (Canada), the Dodge Charger 2011 arrives in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus 2011 Ready for Order

A special edition of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2011 will be showcased in the annual Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book," the luxury retailer announced. Only 100 special edition convertibles will be built, each offering luxury appointments inspired by Neiman Marcus combined with the legendary performance of the Camaro SS. This is the 84th edition of the luxury retailer's catalog of ultimate holiday gifts. Neiman Marcus debuted the Christmas Book and the special edition Chevrolet Camaro Convertible at its flagship store in Dallas.

The interior of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus Edition features exclusive leather interior appointments, including amber-colored leather seating surfaces offset by black leather side panels and red stitching. Red accents also appear on the center console, steering wheel and shift knob. The Deep Bordeaux color from the exterior is brought inside the car, appearing on the dash and door panels.

The Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus has a retail price of $75,000, and will be ready for delivery in the spring of 2011. Reservations for one of these limited-edition cars will be accepted beginning at noon, EDT, on October 19, 2010.

All Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus will be equipped with a 6.2-liter, V-8 engine, When paired with six-speed manual transmission, the engine delivers 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque; with the six-speed automatic, the engine delivers 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.