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Sunday, September 19, 2010

"Back2TheFuture/OuttaTime" Productions: 1967 Pontiac Sprint XP

YM Body: Mid-engine variation of Y-Body (Corvair rear-engine air-cooled);
Engine: 230 OHC 'Sprint' L-6, 300 hp 'race duty'; Water-cooled/radiator(s).
Show car concept only, for possible production or homologation (model XP-R) for 24 Hrs of Le Mans in 1969;

Thursday, September 16, 2010

[NEW] 2013 Buick Invicta, Opel Adventure, Vauxhall Viscount, Chevrolet Laguna

Sub-compact CUV based on Chevrolet Aveo platform. Competes with 2011 MINI Crossman and Kia Sportage. Below are the brands and geographical sales coverage.
  • Buick Invicta (China, USA)- $20k-25k base, fully optioned.
  • Opel Adventure (Germany)- $19k-22k
  • Vauxhall Viscount (UK)- $18k-21k
  • Chevrolet Laguna (USA, Europe, Asia)- $17K-22k, LS, LT, LTZ
All use the same basic platform, engines and drivetrain, with stylist differences and configurations. All come standard with 24 inch wheels and large diameter tires, as well as a 'lift' kit look to give a more SUV/truck stance.