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ESPRIT arena
Arena-Strasse 1
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1965 Sekonic Auto Lumi model 86.
Exposure meter with selenium cell in Nikonos waterproof UW case.
Amazingly accurate for something without battery!

Date Taken: 2009-09-30 21:03:59
Owner: ?usn?@w|©kedf|lm

Suissetraffic is the only trade fair in Europe to bring together the railway, bus, funicular and aerial cableway and tunnel construction sectors under one roof

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BEA Bern Expo
Mingerstrasse 6 Case Postale 3000 Bern 22
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Isuzu D-Max double cab truck. 2004 model year. 3.0 litre diesel engine. Manufactured in Thailand. Fitted with a hard top, running boards and styled lights. Sa Kaeo, Thailand.

Date Taken: 2008-08-29 16:33:49
Owner: Ian Fuller

City Cadillac Buick GMC is thrilled to be on the receiving end of three significant awards given by Kelley Blue Book.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – NY Cadillac dealer City Cadillac Buick GMC is happy to announce that its CTS model has earned awards for the 2011 Best Exterior Design Brand, 2011 Best Comfort Brand and 2011 Best Interior Design Brand, three of ten categories for the Brand Image Awards. Being a proponent of quality vehicles, City Cadillac Buick GMC cannot be more pleased with the success that the Cadillac brand has achieved.
“As a dealership it is our duty to serve customers with vehicles that not only demand respect and integrity, but also exude excellence,” said Sam Fox, President and Owner of the dealership. “Earning awards from Kelley Blue Book exemplifies just that. Combine that with excellent customer service and you have a recipe for the quality we stand for,” added Fox.
City Cadillac Buick GMC stocks a full inventory of the 2011 CTS, the awarded vehicle by Kelley Blue Book, and the CTS may be offered with lease programs starting at 8 for the Sedan and 4 for a Performance Package Coupe. There also may be programs with due at signing.
Customers of this NY Cadillac dealer that also sells Buick and GMC should know that there are three key features that are looked at when Kelley Blue Book completes their reports and considers brands for awards. They are:
• Market Research
• Online studies
• Detailed vehicle data
City Cadillac Buick GMC, an NY Cadillac dealer, stands by its claim that customer service is not a privilege when customers walk into the dealership but a right. Associates go above and beyond to answer questions and help customers find the right vehicle for them, as well as help them add the options that suit best.
As an NY Cadillac dealer, one of the many ways that City Cadillac Buick GMC takes care of its customers is with the Cadillac Shield program for owners. Included in Cadillac Shield is a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, as well as a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Also included is OnStar, a service that aids over six-million subscribers and contains Diagnostics, Connections, Emergency, Security and Navigation. In addition to the previous items, Cadillac Shield includes Premium car maintenance, 24-hour roadside assistance and courtesy vehicle transportation during the period of the powertrain warranty.
Not only does City Cadillac Buick GMC want all NY Cadillac, Buick and GMC customers to know that they’ll continue to be treated with the utmost respect for as long as the dealership operates, but it also wants them to know that the excellence in customer service will remain true for just as long. Visit the dealership to see just how professional and experienced the associates at City Cadillac Buick GMC are.
For more information on the Kelley Blue Book awards given to Cadillac or the 2011 Cadillac CTS models, visit www.citycaddy.com or call 866-563-2295.
City Cadillac Buick GMC has all of the brands in one great centrally located site. The dealership and employees work tirelessly to ensure customers get into the car they want for a price that’s lower than competitors. The dealership also has the ability to finance those customers with little, poor, or no credit history.
Customers return to City Cadillac Buick GMC time and again because of the dealership’s fun atmosphere, extensive inventory and customer-friendly service. The dealership’s dedicated sales team always goes above and beyond what’s required for their customers and speak many languages to accommodate all customers.
City Cadillac Buick GMC is conveniently located at 43-60 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. 11101.
NY Cadillac, City Cadillac Buick GMC
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New York
96 Morton Street
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Route 22 Nissan is offering something its competitors may not like: a complimentary iPad 2 with every purchase or lease of a Nissan Altima Coupe.
HILLSIDE, N.J. – NJ Nissan dealership Route 22 Nissan wants its customers to enjoy the newest 2011 Nissan Altima Coupe model while taking home the latest technology. Route 22 Nissan is one step ahead of its competition as it offers its customers a complimentary iPad 2 with every lease or purchase of a 2011 Nissan Altima Coupe while offering other tremendous savings on the Sentra, Rogue and Altima 2.5.
“We know our customers are looking for the lowest prices on popular vehicles, and we stay true to our shoppers by keeping our prices lower than recommended,” said Joe Gorr, Route 22 Nissan General Manager. “The competition may not like us once our advertisement for a free iPad 2 starts to spread, but we want our customers to enjoy life in our new cars for less while rewarding them with the latest technology from Apple.”
NJ Nissan shoppers will enjoy a large inventory available from Route 22 Nissan as it keeps its dealership continuously stocked with Nissan Altimas, Sentras and Rogues. These three popular vehicles are being offered at prices even lower than the competition may be able to handle. With Route 22 Nissan’s newest complimentary offer with the Nissan Altima Coupe, there might be more problems for its neighbors.
Route 22 Nissan already has been asked by NJ Nissan dealers near the dealership to not offer a complimentary iPad 2 with a new purchase or lease of the Nissan Altima Coupe. The competition feels that Route 22 Nissan lowers their prices too much already and doesn’t give anyone a chance. The competition is worried with this offer it will be even harder to catch up, but Route 22 Nissan will always do what is best for their customers.
The 2011 Altima Coupe model NJ Nissan customers may enjoy with the complimentary iPad 2 includes offers such as being priced at ,999 or leased for as low as 9 a month for 42 months. Other models being offered at big savings include the Nissan Sentra 2.0 available for ,879 or a leasing payment as low as 9 for 42 months; the Nissan Rogue for ,879 or leased for as low as 9 a month for 42 months; and the Nissan Altima 2.0 for ,599 or leased for a payment as low as 9 for 42 months. All leased may be available with security deposit, down payment and first month payment.
Route 22 Nissan believes in offering the lowest prices on their vehicles to get customers into the Nissans they truly want along with a complimentary maintenance program that comes with every vehicle Route 22 Nissan sells to its customers. Also, no reasonable offer will be turned down by Route 22 Nissan.
For more information on the lease on a Nissan Altima Coupe and its iPad 2 giveaway, visit http://www.route22nissan.com/ or call 800-430-4209.
Route 22 Nissan sells a lot for a little, not a little for a lot. Customers have many choices at Route 22 Nissan, which proudly serves NJ Nissan drivers with exemplary customer service and delivers all the latest Nissan models in addition to unsurpassed pre-owned vehicles to buyers in New Jersey. New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware neighbors routinely make the trip to Route 22 Nissan for big savings. No reasonable offer will be refused on any new model, certified pre-owned and other used cars available at great quantities.
Route 22 Nissan is conveniently located at 399 Route 22 in Hillside, N.J. 07205, four minutes past Newark International Airport.
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making a CARS cake for Midas’ third birthday

Date Taken: 2009-11-13 22:26:49
Owner: RuSt

So who has the money to get a ~0,000 sports car and, supposedly, a ,000 vanity "1" license plate for it? Apparently, that would be Ben Affleck, though the guy in the mirror doesn’t look like Affleck to me. *shrug*

Quoting from Wikipedia | Aston Martin DB9:

The Aston Martin DB9 is a GT sports car launched by Aston Martin in 2004.

The DB9 is the first model to be built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England. The moniker "DB" stems from the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history. The DB9, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, superseded the now-discontinued Aston Martin DB7 (also by Callum) which started production in 1994.

Overview
The Aston Martin DB9 comes in two variants; the coupé and ‘Volante’ convertible, each producing 470 bhp (350 kW; 477 PS) from a 6.0L V12 engine, originally taken from its sister car the V12 Vanquish. In fact, this V12 engine is why Aston Martin did not call the car the DB8, which could suggest that it has only a V8 engine.[1] One report states that Aston Martin believed that this car was such a huge leap from the Jaguar XJ-S based DB7 that it named it DB9 instead of DB8, which they thought would indicate a gradual evolution.[2] The Gaydon facility’s production capacity for the DB9 could allow for approximately five thousand units per year, which is roughly the same production volume as other esteemed sports cars, in particular the Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The DB9, however, is more often compared against other competitors in its segment: the Ian Callum designed Jaguar XKR, the Volkswagen-produced Bentley Continental GT, the ten-cylinder powered BMW M6, and the AMG variants of the Mercedes-Benz SL. Traditionally being a maker of more exclusive automobiles, CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez assures Aston Martin loyalists that production numbers of the DB9 will be slightly higher than previous models; however, Aston Martin will still retain only a small statistical percentage of the high-end sports car market.[3]

The DB9 is the first Aston Martin model to be designed and developed upon Ford’s aluminium VH (vertical/horizontal) platform. The body structure is composed of aluminium and composites melded together by mechanically fixed self-piercing rivets and robotic assisted adhesive bonding techniques.[4] The innovative bonded aluminium structure possesses more than double the torsional rigidity of its predecessor’s, despite being 25 percent lighter.[4] Aston Martin’s engineers designed the quad-cam, 48-valve engine for the V12 Vanquish in collaboration with Ford’s Research and Vehicle Technology team (RVT) and were able to reduce its weight by 11.8 kg (26 lb) for use in the DB9.[4]

Specification
• Base Price: £111,000 Coupe; £124,000 Volante convertible
• Power: 350 kW (476 PS; 469 bhp) (469 hp) @ 6000 rpm[5]
• Torque: 600 N·m (443 lbf·ft) @ 5000 rpm[5]
• Weight: 1,760 kg (3,880 lb)[5]
• 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h): 4.6 seconds[5]
• 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 4.8 seconds[5]
• Top Speed: 306 km/h (190 mph)[5]

Variants
DB9 Volante
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the convertible version of the DB9 coupe. It is built by hand in limited numbers and has enhanced styling. It is powered by the same 6.0 litre, DOHC 48 valve V12 as the DB9 and is completed with 470 bhp (331 kW) and a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).[citation needed] Because it is a convertible it will do 0–60 mph in 4.9 seconds,[6] three-tenths of a second slower than the hard top coupe. The Volante is taller than the hardtop, standing at 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) compared to 50.1 inches (1,270 mm). The transmission options are either the Graziano-sourced six speed manual or the ZF-sourced six speed ‘Touchtronic 2′ automatic. The DB9 Volante is featured in the television shows Desperate Housewives and Entourage.

Date Taken: 2011-07-06 09:14:10
Owner: Chris Devers

There are three vehicles that hit 40 mpg as a regular vehicle, including the Chevrolet Cruze Eco model, and Michigan Chevrolet dealers are learning about the satisfied owners as sales increase for the newest Chevrolet Cruze model.
DETROIT, M.I. – Michigan Chevrolet dealers may have been impressed by the fuel efficiency available with the Chevrolet Cruze. Being one of the most-fuel efficient cars in the U.S., the Chevrolet Cruze has increased in sales over the past three months and is expected to surpass 50,000 in U.S. sales during the first quarter.
Not only is the Chevrolet Cruze fuel efficient but it’s designed to be stylish, smart and trendy. In a survey conducted by Chevrolet of 500 new Chevrolet Cruze owners, the top two reasons for purchasing a Cruze were for its exterior styling and fuel efficiency.
“With the all-new Cruze, we set out to build the best compact car on the market,” said Lisa Hutchinson, Chevrolet Cruze marketing director in a GM press release. “The Cruze is priced to compete in the compact segment. But the Cruze offers the styling of a more expensive car, as well as more standard safety features than any other compact, and more miles per gallon with the Cruze Eco model. Clearly, that’s a combination many customers can appreciate.”
Michigan Chevrolet dealers are seeing not only repeat-Chevrolet owners trading in their Chevrolet models for the Cruze, but there are 48 percent new Cruze owners that traded in a different make. Only 34 percent traded in other Chevrolet models and 18 percent had no trade in, which may suggest those buyers were adding another vehicle to the household or buying the first.
There are three models of the Chevrolet Cruze that reach 36 miles per gallon highway: Cruze LS, LT and LTZ. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco reaches up to 42 miles per gallon, which is more than any other gasoline-powered car on the market, excluding hybrid and diesel models. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco stocks an efficient 1.4-liter turbocharged engine which delivers 138 horsepower.
Some safety features that all Cruze models are stocked with include StabiliTrak electronic stability control, 10 air bags and six months of OnStar with Chevrolet’s Directions and Connections package. According to Chevrolet, these features have made it possible for the Cruze to be the first compact car to earn the best-possible crash test ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the revised New Car Assessment Program administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and implemented for the 2011 model year.
The following shows the current ranked vehicles and their ratings:
Vehicles Max. Highway
Fuel Economy Standard
Air Bags 2011 IIHS
Top Safety Pick 2011 NHTSA
Crash Safety Rating
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 42 10 Yes 5-Star
2011 Honda Civic 36 6 Yes 3-Star
2011 Toyota Corolla 35 6 Yes NA
2012 Ford Focus 40 7 NA NA
2012 Hyundai Elantra 40 6 NA NA

Most of the above vehicles did not need added engine features to generate the high miles per gallon, like the Ford Focus, to get the fuel efficiency listed.
[Rewind: MI Ford Dealers to Explain 40 MPG Achievable Only in Special Edition Ford Focus]
Michigan Chevrolet dealers have heard retail sales are expected to be 370 percent higher in California, 225 percent higher in New York and 230 percent higher in Florida. It is a testament to the design of the Chevrolet Cruze as the numbers continue to grow.
MI Auto Times plans to follow the growth of the Chevrolet Cruze to see where the car will travel in the market. Check back to stay updated.
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