We may be in recession but car lovers are still looking for sports cars. According to carmax.com, car shoppers searching online for sports cars increased six percent in April from the previous month. Online sports car searches are up eight percent over January’s figures.

The No. 1 searched car on carmax.com for April was the popular Ford Mustang sports car. This was the first month it landed the top spot in searches in the last several years.

Three other sports cars ranking in the top 20 online searches for April were:

• 13th position – Infiniti G35
• 14th position – Dodge Charger
• 17th position – Chevrolet Corvette

“Whether customers are searching for that ‘instant classic’ or just a fun ride for the summer, carmax.com is the best place to find a car of any vehicle type that matches their needs,” said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. “Within the CarMax inventory there are thousands of vehicles of all makes and models for customers to choose from.”

(Source) Press

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The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro makes its official debut at a community-wide block party and auction on the historic Circle in downtown Sebring on Wednesday, May 6. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with complimentary food and beverages provided for the public, free giveaways a live radio remote broadcast

Two 2010 Camaro sports cars will arrive there 6 p.m., with a full introduction and vehicle demonstration given at 6:30. At 7, both Camaros will be auctioned to the general public, with some of the proceeds going to benefit Highlands County charities. The winning bidder will be able to select which charity – from a list provided — will receive the auction proceeds.

The newest Camaro offers two high-performance engines to choose from: a 3.6 liter V-6 engine boasting 304 horsepower, and – for the most demanding drivers – a high-performance 6.2 liter V-8 with 426 horsepower.

Interested bidders for one of the two Camaros to be auctioned off may pre-register at www.alanjay.com, or by calling Mark Faye at 402-4210. Pre-registration is required for all interested buyers.

(Source) Highlands Today

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Cars.com has come out with their “Best Bet” cars to help guide shoppers in making vehicle buying choices. Apparently, the final selection included three models from Subaru. The models were:

• 2009 Subaru Impreza
• Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• Subaru Forester

According to Cars.com, the two Subaru Imprezas are each a “Best Bet for Sports Cars,” and the Subaru Forester has been recognized as a “Best Bet for SUVs and Crossovers.” To qualify as a Cars.com Best Bet, models must meet three quantified criteria: a “Good” rating in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests; average or higher reliability ratings; and average or higher gas mileage within their class.

“We are proud to accept these awards from Cars.com,” said Tom Doll, COO and executive vice president of Subaru of America, Inc. “The editors who have named the Subaru Impreza and Forester ‘Best Bets’ evaluate scores of vehicles, so this recognition comes from true automotive experts. The Forester and Impreza models offer safety, reliability and performance — and are fun to drive.”

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If you think seeing the new Jaguar models, the New XKR and XFR, were enough then try getting into detail with the features that they carry. At the heart of Jaguar’s ADC system is GKN Driveline’s ETM electronic limited slip differential (eLSD).

The ETM is a rear axle differential with an integrated active coupling that provides unsurpassed vehicle traction and stability through high speed optimal torque allocation to the powered wheels. Its integrated electronically controlled direct actuation makes it a highly suited module for improving dynamic performance in sports cars such as the new XKR and XFR.

Keys to the ETM’s performance are:

• Smooth and immediate engagement (mechanically pre-emptive)
• High control accuracy
• Exceptional release response time, all of which are ensured by the ETM’s “smart” actuator

An electronic control unit with GKN’s proprietary IPM software constantly monitors torque requirements and manages an electric motor that directly rotates the cam gear of a unidirectional ball-ramp mechanism. The rotational torque causes the balls to roll up the opposing ramps, which pushes the front cam forward and activates the clutch. Without intervention from the driver, the system continuously adapts to both the driver’s demands and the amount of grip available at each individual wheel.

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Sports cars and snow don’t seem to go together at least not unless you are driving the KTM X-Bow.

To assist with catching that perfect four-wheel drift through the pristine white winter wonderland, there are numerous accessories from the KTM Powerparts & PowerWear collections to choose from. Pirelli Sottozero snow tyres are available with central locking as well as with five bolt wheels. For interpid drivers that like their thrills to be more extreme, a common trait of X-Bow buyers, snow chains are available, which are of course homologated and ensure good traction under the most demanding of conditions.

Tags: KTM, Sports Cars, Winter Driving, X-Bow

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