2013 Chevy Malibu Turbo with 259HP Priced from $26,950*, New Base 2.5L Model Starts at $22,390*

In the coming weeks and months, Chevrolet will enhance the range of its brand new 2013 Malibu with several new models. Following the launch of the mild-hybrid Malibu Eco with a 2.4-liter eAssist engine earlier this year, starting from this summer, GM will add the base LS priced from $22,390 or $23,150 if you include a $760 destination fee (*), along with its better equipped LT and LTZ siblings.
The LS, LT and LTZ are all powered by a new Ecotec 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 197-hp. Chevrolet says it expects these models to return a highway fuel economy in the mid-30 mpg.
Later in the fall, GM will introduce the first-ever turbocharged Malibu model to the range, available in LT and LTZ trims, with prices starting from $26,950 excluding a $760 destination charge.
The turbo model gains a 2.0-liter force-fed four-cylinder unit delivering 259 horsepower and a peak torque of 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), which is sustained from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm, allowing for a zero to 60mph (96km/h) sprint time of 6.3 seconds.
Scroll down for more details on pricing and equipment features.

The base prices for all Malibu models – with a $760 destination charge – are:

• LS (1LS trim): $23,150


• LT (1LT trim): $24,765


• LT (2LT trim): $26,000


• Eco (1SA trim): $26,095


• Eco (2SA trim): $27,705


• LT (3LT trim with turbo): $27,710


• LTZ (1LZ trim): $28,590


• LTZ (2LZ trim with turbo): $30,925

Standard powertrain and chassis content:

• Ecotec 2.5L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)


• Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control


• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS


• Panic brake assist


• Electronic park brake


• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system


• Electric power steering (rack-mounted)


• MacPherson strut front suspension


• Four-link rear suspension


• Sixteen-inch aluminum wheels

Standard exterior content:

• Active front lower grille aero shutters (LS, Eco, 3LT Turbo)


• Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control


• Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)


• Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass


• Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blades

Standard interior content:

• Air conditioning


• Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback


• SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three-month trial period)


• Six-speaker sound system


• Bluetooth phone connectivity


• Cruise control


• Remote keyless entry


• Power windows with express down feature


• Power door and window locks


• Driver information center


• Tilt and telescopic steering column


• Steering wheel audio and cruise controls


• Driver’s footrest


• Overhead console


• Compass display


• Two auxiliary power outlets


• Rear center armrest with storage

Standard safety content:

• Ten standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags, driver and front passenger knee air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) and rear outboard thorax side-impact air bags


• Safety belt pretensioners


• Tire pressure monitoring system


• OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and more

Uplevel features:
In addition to the content included on LS models, Eco, LT and LTZ models add:

• Seven-inch color touch-screen with concealed storage behind it


• Chevrolet MyLink connected radio


• Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones


• USB port and auxiliary input jack


• Ice-blue ambient lighting


• Dual-zone automatic climate control (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)


• Color driver information center (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)

On 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models, an available advanced safety package adds Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. A leather package for Eco (2SA) and LT (2LT/3LT) adds leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.
On LTZ, the following features are also standard:

• LED taillamps


• Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels


• Dual exhaust with bright chrome accents


• Silver grille insert


• Fog lamps


• Chrome door handles


• Leather-appointed seats


• Heated front seats


• Eight-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar


• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob


• Remote start


• Power sunroof (2LZ)

An available premium package on the LTZ adds passive entry/keyless access, push-button starting, high-intensity discharge headlamps and driver’s memory seat and mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels are also available.
Exterior Colors:

• Silver Ice Metallic


• Black


• Black Granite Metallic


• Blue Topaz Metallic


• Summit White


• Crystal Red Tintcoat


• White Diamond Tricoat


• Taupe Gray Metallic


• Atlantis Blue Metallic


• Champagne Silver Metallic

Interior Color/Trim Choices:

• Jet Black


• Jet Black/Titanium


• Jet Black/Brownstone


• Cocoa/Light Neutral

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You Need To Know About Nicole Scherzinger

(Cars Girls Sexy Cool) - There's not much that Nicole Scherzinger can't do. The dazzling beauty is the former leader of The Pussycat Dolls and she has a flair for singing, dancing, acting, modeling and more. She was born into a family of Hawaiian dancers and it wasn't long before pretty Miss Nicole started rocking the world with her many talents.
Nicole Scherzinger has strutted her way to diva status by sheer will. As a child, she danced alone in her bedroom while singing along to Whitney Huston tapes. When she grew up, she ran off to join the rock band "Days of the New," and it wasn't long before Nicole was tapped to lead The Pussy Cat Dolls to fame and notoriety. That is when her career really started taking off.
Let's count the many accomplishments of Nicole Scherzinger. She is an awesome singer and songwriter with multiple awards and undeniable musical chops. She is a supreme dancer who took top prize in the tenth season of ABCs "Dancing With the Stars." She has appeared in live professional theater as well as television and movies. She was a judge on the "X Factor" in the U.S. and now is judging "X Factor U.K." Her face and body are seen in fashions from around the world. Hard to say what's next for this sultry pussycat. Best of all she's also dating F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton.

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Kim's and Ferrari 458 Italia

(Cars Girls Sexy Cool) - This generation has found its Elizabeth Taylor in Kim Kardashian. Kim changes men like she changes her Jimmy Choo shoes. Once she finds the perfect mate, he gets a hair cut and he is no longer the man she fell in love with. She is just unlucky in love. Kim is beautiful, successful, has a strong family and a butt that requires its own time zone. We are all hoping she finds her Mr. Right and not just Mr. Right now.

Kim's sisters may be the ones keeping her hope alive. Her oldest sisters both seem to have strong, loving and monogamous relationships going for them. Maybe Kim should let her sisters be the matchmaker for her next wedding.
Ms. Kardashian is known around the world. Lord knows we can't turn on E! for 5 minutes without seeing her moniker. It has got to be a full time job just trying to find someone worthy of dating for someone of her stature. If the next engagement/marriage doesn't work out, maybe she should consider the monastery.

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Shows off with it's cool in-car technology - 2012 Chrysler 300C

{ Cars Girls Sexy Cool } We love the latest in-car technology and the new 2012 Chrysler 300C boasts some of the coolest we've seen in a long time. After all, it doesn't seem that long ago when in-car technology consisted of a built in CD player and central locking and we thought that was cool. Now luxury cars like the new 2012 Chrysler 300C boast more technologies than a super yacht!

One of the coolest features we love is the 2 front cup holders which are cooled and heated and come with LED lighting which glow blue when they're chilled and red when they're hot!

Another cool feature of the 2012 Chrysler 300C is the 'Rain Brake Support' helping the brake pads stay dry for better stopping power in poor condition. Ventilated front seats and heated rears, the Uconnect infotainment system with Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, an 8.4-inch touch screen display, mirrors that darken automatically to limit headlight glare, cruise control and 18-inch wheels are all standard on the Limited model.

The Executive version has a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system, radar Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and a two-panel panoramic sunroof as well as the forward collision monitoring system and 20-inch alloy wheels.


Chrysler’s new wing badge has been remodelled to have a more cool modern appearance.

The 2012 Chrysler 300C boasts a 3 litre V6 turbo diesel engine which ensures a smooth and powerful ride (as well as surprisingly good fuel efficiency up to 47.9 miles per gallon).

it also features an 8.4 inch touch screen display that serves as the hub for many of the vehicle's advanced features shown in this video:

If this is the future of in-car technology then it's going to be some fun driving years ahead of us!
The system comes complete with audio jack input for plugging in your iPod or other MP3 device. Also fitted as standard is a 9 speaker sound system which can be upgraded to a cool 19 speaker Harman Kardon 7.1 surround sound set up complete with 3...yes 3 subwoofers! Other entertainment features include an SD card reader for MP3 sound files, AM/FM radio tuner a CD/DVD player and an input for USB devices.

In car navigation
In car navigation is becoming increasingly important to help take the stress out of planning your journey and here the Chrysler 300C looks like it executes this really well. While reversing into a parking space an image on the touch screen display shows the view from the back of the car provided by an board camera including a representation of the width of the car so you know instantly if the car parking space is big enough. Cool eh! Should cut down the number of car park scrapes and car insurance claims!

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Another safety feature is Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) which uses radar to automatically modify the Chrysler 300C's speed to keep a safe distance when the car approaches another vehicle in the same lane or even when a vehicle enters from another lane.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Similarly Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) uses an ultra broadband radar sensor to search for cars that might be briefly concealed from your view. Icons illuminate in the mirror and an acoustic warning signal sounds if there is a car in the blind spot.

For the ultimate in luxury, the touch screen control can also be used to control your individual settings. Not only can the air conditioning be set to different temperatures for the driving and passenger seat, you can also precisely adjust the positioning of the seat, even set your seat to move out of the way of the steering wheel when the car is stationary to make it easier to get out of the car.
You can order a test drive today and you can follow Chrysler on Twitter and Facebook
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Celebrity Cars: Eric Clapton gets his one off Ferrari SP12 EC

{ Cars Girls Sexy Cool } Showcasing pictures of the Ferrari SP12 EC that was bespoke built for Eric Clapton by Ferrari. Clapton is reported to have spent more than £3million building his dream Ferrari which is inspired by the 1970s Ferrari 512 BB, the SP12 EC is built on a 458 Italia chassis. Why the 512BB? Probably because Clapton has owned 3 of them over the years, among many other Ferraris. 

Designed by the Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and Ferrari's engineers in Maranello, the SP12 EC (SP for "Special Project" and EC for "Eric Clapton") is described in a press release issued by Ferrari as being "created as homage to Clapton's career and his long lasting experience as a Ferrari owner".

The car is part of Ferrari's One-Off Programme, which was set up in 2007 to create unique models following demand from customers. Cars built by the One-Off Programme must be based on an existing Ferrari platform, with customers also receiving the tooling used to make the car, thus ensuring that it will remain unique.

The engine is the 458's 4.5-litre V8 rather than a flat-12 as in the 512 BB.

Classic 512 BB styling touches on the SP12 EC's hand-built body include a larger air intake at the front of the car, grey slats on the front boot lid and a two-tone red and black paint scheme.

As for the design process itself, Ferrari says: "Just like music is created, applying the right notes in the right places to build a musical score, so was the creative process behind the SP12 EC." In an interview in the latest addition of the official Ferrari Magazine, Clapton describes following the project from what was a blank canvas as "one of the most satisfying things I've ever done".

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