With applied knowledge on the earth’s natural forces including gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics, the new 2009 Nissan GT-R 35 assures a fun and exciting ride. Nissan GT-R is unique not only with its state-of-the-art design but most specially with its production process in which carbon fiber, aluminum and steel components underwent a distinct high-precision process including a series of vibration tests.

The new Nissan GT-R promises a quality performance by reducing driving limitations like poor climate, rough road and driving techniques through advanced and dynamic technology. Never mind if it has an AC receiver drier.  What matters more is that this car has twin turbocharged engine and an electronically controlled all-wheel drive and steering - a common trademark of GT-Rs.  But take note: This Nissan 2009 GT-R has a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 that can produce 473 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque.  Also, it gets a GR6 dual-clutch six-speed automatic and leather-wrapped aluminum paddle shifters.

It can accelerate up to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and meet a top speed of 192 mph.
This Nissan GT-R already went on sale in Japan last year at 7.8 million yen ($68, 150).  It is yet to be available in US this June while its European release is set on March 2009.
Road Test Editor Brian Moody described Nissan GT-R as plain and simple as well as affordable compared to other car models of its type. "The GT-R will solidify Nissan’s reputation as a company that puts top-notch performance in the hands of every man," Moody added.  

Formerly known under the Datsun brand, Nissan Motor Company had grown to be the third largest Japanese car manufacturers in the world and is now among US’ "big three" rivals.

During the first public appearance of the 2008 Jaguar XF, millions of eyewitnesses made their predictions loud and clear… it will absolutely stand out among its competition! It is obviously distinguished by the car’s appearance, from the inside and outside, from the turn signals down to its luxurious interior - the Jaguar XF definitely gets the “W”!

According to Ford’s press release, the big cat proved its superiority during the latest What Car? Awards a few days ago. The Jaguar XF won the 2008 ‘Car of the Year’ and seized top honors in the ‘Best Executive Car’ category as well.      

"For us, the XF goes straight in there with the very best cars from Jaguar’s past. And given that the car market today is more competitive than it’s ever been, it’s fair to say the XF is the best car Jaguar has ever built,” says Steve Fowler, the group editor of What Car?

"The XF really does have it all – a sensational exterior and dramatic interior combined with a drive that will delight and pamper in equal measure. On top of that, it stacks up as a sensible buying and owning proposition, too,” added Fowler.

"All of us at Jaguar are delighted that we’ve taken the top spot at these awards, and that What Car? has named the new XF Car of the Year.  It’s especially gratifying as What Car? has such a great reputation for representing the British consumer. Jaguar is creating a new generation of cars that started with the XK, and now continues with the all-new XF – a four door, five passenger car that has the heart of a sports car and the looks of a grand tourer.  Like the XK, XF is visually striking and thrilling to drive,” says Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars.

"We’re very pleased with the reaction the car has received, and our customer order bank is growing fast.  We’re grateful to What Car? for this wonderful award."

You want some unusual work of art? Well, you have to witness the encasing of a Chevy Nova in a block of ice!

You find it weird? Why would artists do such a strange thing? You might be asking: Why can’t they wait for the snow to shower their cars?

There must be an artsy reason behind this. Artists Sue Wrbican of George Madison University and Mary Carothers of the University of Louisville will give you the reason. And if you want to be a part of the event this Tuesday, visit Michigan Tech University in Houghton. The display will be made in front of the university’s library.

The Nova is reminiscent of the remnants of the late 1970s. Artists said the car was built in the late ’70s before fuel efficiency was considered.

According to reports, the shop class at Hancock High School created a frame for this purpose. The car will be placed inside the frame, and water will be poured around it to make a colossal ice cube. The ice base for the project was started on Tuesday and is expected to be finished in time for Winter Carnival.

Do they worry about oil filter, engines and more? I don’t think so. Once the ice is 18 inches thick, the students intend to lower the Nova onto it.

The artists and some other students want to involve the community in their artwork, they will freeze a few inches each day. "We’re going to keep on putting layers of ice, water, and it’s going to keep on building up. And we’re going to keep on moving the form up until it’s built," said Blake Erickson of Hancock High School.

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