"Transformers" Bumblebee Edition 2010 Chevy Camaro

Chevrolet plans to offer a Bumblebee appearance package for Camaro LT and SS models, a GM salesperson said on the Camaro5 forums today. Jason Drees of Symdon Chevrolet, who posts under the username "Kvapil28," said that GM just announced the package to dealers via live broadcast.

According to Drees' post, the package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black "Bumblebee" stripes and "Transformers" badging on the wheel center caps. The option will be available to order June 1, about a month before "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" arrives in theaters. But, Drees claims, production is limited, starting on June 24 and running through December. 

PROTON SATRIA NEO R3 (LIMITED EDITION)

The Satria R3, based on the original Satria (which itself is based on the Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg), was introduced in late 2004. It was conceived as a run-out model of the successful Satria GTi, and was positioned at the top of the Satria range. Original Stage 1 R3s utilises the same Mitsubishi-sourced 1.8-litre, inline-4 engine as the Satria GTi (albeit with a new free-flow exhaust system), producing 140bhp (105kW) and 168nm of torque. Power is channeled to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, also sourced from the GTi.

The main modification that separated the R3 from the GTi was its double stitch welded chassis, which meant the car was welded twice for increased structural rigidity, aided by the inclusion of front and rear suspension strut braces. The R3 was also stripped of its sound-deadening material and driver's airbag, which helped bring the weight down to just 995 kg. Suspension improvements included uprated springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars and lower ride height.

The brakes were also modified to have Anti-lock braking system removed as well as the original ventilated front discs and solid rear discs and replaced by cross-drilled and slotted DBA (Disc Brake Australia) discs all round. M1144 series brake pads were supplied by Mintex Racing.

Externally, the R3 is differentiated from the GTi by its lightweight 16-inch Advanti alloy wheels. Although they are the same size as those on the GTi, they have a five-spoke design with a gunmetal finish and wrapped in Yokohama Advan AD07 tyres. Also, the headlamps are smoked and the roof spoiler is now made of carbon fibre. Inside, the R3 has a three-spoke MOMO Tuner steering wheel, carbon fibre gearknob, titanium-effect trim and Recaro SR4 seats.

All R3s came in Incognito Black with R3's signature red and silver stripes on the sides, while the interiors of all cars were trimmed in black and red fabric. Only 150 units were ever produced.

Later, R3 introduced staged hop-ups for the Satria R3. The two stages (Stage 2 and 3) included a plethora of more hardcore upgrades for the powertrain and chassis.

The carbon fibre parts on the R3 are prone to theft. Many owners resorted to removing these lightweight parts and replacing them with those from the GTi, refitting them only during special events.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

Lamborghini's latest Gallardo Superleggera model adds horsepower and subtracts weight to create a menacing track-ready supercar that will hit 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds and top 200 mph. Read all about the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera premiering at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in this article from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.

Lamborghinis have long stood for sheer, menacing speed, usually courtesy of a monster engine. It's a solid formula, but any engineer will tell you that you eventually reach a point of diminishing returns. How, then, do you make an even more insane Lamborghini? Make it lighter.

Lamborghini first applied the "lighter is better" approach to the compact Gallardo back in 2007, aptly naming the special model the Superleggera, or "super-light." Extensive use of carbon-fiber and the deletion of such frivolities as a radio and cup holders knocked more than 200 pounds off of the curb weight, allowing the stripped-down, road-legal track car to hit 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. The lack of creature comforts didn't scare away buyers -- Lamborghini moved 618 Gallardo Superleggeras during its one-year production run.Built on the success of the original and with lessons learned in the new, one-make Lamborghini Super Trofeo racing series, Lamborghini is bringing back the Superleggera, and it's lighter and wilder than ever. The speed freaks in Sant'Agata went over the Gallardo, now in a new generation known as the LP 560-4, with a fine-tooth comb and managed to shave 38 more pounds over the first Gallardo Superleggera, dropping the curb weight to just 2954 pounds and making it the lightest Lamborghini available.

To strip 154 pounds from a standard Gallardo LP 560-4, Lamborghini engineers first turned to the original Superleggera's bag of tricks. The exterior mirrors, the new rear diffuser and side sills, the wing, the engine compartment lid and parts of the underbody are all carbon-fiber, as are the interior door panels, the transmission tunnel, the shifter surround, and the seat shells. Where the last Superleggera used polycarbonate instead of glass for the engine window, the new model uses the lightweight material for the rear and side windows as well. In all, 88 of the 154 pounds lost came from the carbon-fiber and another 28.6 pounds were lost in the 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels.

2010 Mini Cooper 50 Camden Edition

It's hard to believe, but the Mini brand just turned 50. Nevermind the huge gap in new model production untilBMW bought the pint-sized automaker in the early 2000s, but the name Mini as we know it has been around for half a century. It's over the hill, though still looking good for its age.

To celebrate, Mini created two special edition packages for the Cooper hatchback – the Mayfair and Camden– named after two of London's trendiest boroughs. And while the extra kit doesn't provide a performance boost or driving enhancements, they do add some extra cheekiness to the already-cute Cooper.

We recently spent some time with the Camden package fitted to a base Cooper hatchback. The most notably addition is the talking Mission Control system, and while we always enjoy spending time with special editions of our favorite cars, our test run in this Cooper did more than provide us with a few gee-whiz features to show our friends. You see, we hadn't driven a base, non-turbocharged Cooper in a very long time, and while we certainly love the S and John Cooper Works models, there's a lot to be said about the bottom-rung of the Cooper range. Follow the jump to find out what.

Visually, the Camden package adds a choice of special paint colors (White Silver Metallic in this case), white pin stripes on the mirrors, xenon headlamps, front foglamps, appropriate badges on the sides, grille and door sills, and unique 17-inch Silver Shield wheels. We like what we see, though we're still arguing with ourselves over whether those alloys get a full-fledged thumbs-up or thumbs-down. While we don't dislike them, we'd honestly prefer something more akin to the traditional eight-spoke design found on the Cooper S.

Moving inside, the Camden package is nicely applied to the cabin, where a white and black theme is present throughout. It's sharp and fits well with the voguish theme that Mini has going on inside its offerings. That same white pin striping from the outside mirrors is found on the plastic dash materials, and if we're honest, the interior design is what garnered the most positive feedback from passengers. We appreciate the upgraded Harmon/Kardon premium sound system that comes as a part of the Camden package, especially since we find the standard Mini audio system to be a bit weak for pumping out the jams.

Spruced-up design aside, the Mini's interior is growing a bit tiresome for our tastes. After all these years, we're still having trouble getting used to the controls on the center stack. We've lost track of how many times we've gone to adjust the volume and inadvertently changed the audio track on the CD player, and while the dinner plate-sized speedometer is a fun throwback to the original Minis from the 60s, we'd much rather see that space allocated to house a more functional audio and navigation system.

That aside, we don't have much in the way of comfort or quality issues. The Mini's cabin is surprisingly spacious and the front buckets are extremely supportive and plush. We've driven long distances in these chairs and would eagerly do it over and over again. Sight lines are great in all directions, and smart features like the dual glovebox design, fold-flat rear seats and cubbies in the doors make for a hatch capable of carrying a raft of personal items, regardless of its exterior size.

Then there's the Mission Control system – the absurdly annoying chatterbox that comes as part of the Camden kit. Sure, it'll make your girlfriend giggle, and it's sort of cute for the first few minutes you're in the car, but if we're honest, the best part about this feature is that it can be turned off (or hacked, as the folks atAutomobile found out). It presents itself right away when you start the car, the different voices talking to one another, but as you start to drive, the conversation tapers off. That is, until you're twenty minutes into a Sunday drive, you take a quick left-hander, and suddenly, "Love that go-kart feeling!" comes blaring out of the speakers. That's one way to ruin the perfect line you had going into a turn.

But beyond the Mission Control and Camden-ness beats the heart of a real champ, even in naturally aspirated form. Remember, the base Cooper only cranks out 118 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque from its 1.6-liter inline-four, but it's the car's chassis tuning that makes it a real honey for all sorts of driving situations. Granted, it doesn't provide blistering acceleration off the line, taking a quoted 8.6 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour if your foot is pressed to the floor, but for an diminutive hatchback, it delivers enough power, especially when you consider that it's capable of achieving 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 on the highway. We can't think of many other vehicles that are this frugal and so entertaining.

Our test car was fitted with the standard six-speed manual transmission, which is really the way to go in any of the Mini models if you want to get the most out of your driving experience. Yes, we're partial to do-it-yourself shifters in the majority of the cars we test, but it just feels so right in the Mini. The clutch pedal has a good deal of weight behind it, which isn't terribly noticeable unless you're faced with long stretches of stop-and-go traffic, and it's easy to modulate during shifts at speed. The stick is pleasant to use, as well, and while we can see how some drivers would prefer shorter throw lengths between the gears, we like the notchy throws and overall engagement.

When it comes to on-road dynamics, we've always been impressed with how well the Mini handles, especially when it comes to the steering. The helm is one of the best in the industry – a small, thick-rimmed wheel that inspires plenty of confidence as soon as you grab it. From there, the steering is nicely weighted, never light or flimsy, providing enough feedback and communication to the driver to make the whole experience immensely involving. One complaint that we've always had with most Minis is the overabundance of torque steer, but with only 118 hp delivered to the front wheels without the aid of a turbocharger, it's barely present in the base Cooper.

To get the most out of the Cooper's dynamics, it's best to drive in sport mode, activated by pushing a small button just above the shifter. This not only improves the throttle response, but it stiffens the suspension slightly, and when combined with the Camden's larger 17-inch wheels wrapped in 205/45-series rubber, there's plenty of grip for the tomfoolery that Mini driving inspires. We'll admit, the suspension damping is a little harsh for the pothole-laden roads of metropolitan Detroit, but once you're out on smooth, twisty roads, all is well.

The base Cooper, while lacking in turbocharged oomph, is still a total hoot to drive. It's an extremely well-balanced and spirited little hatch, and while we'd still probably spend our hard-earned bucks on the upgraded S model, enthusiasts who stick to the lower-end of the price scale will be immensely satisfied.

Speaking of price, that's the big issue we have with Mini's clever Camden car. We've always said that at a base price of only $18,800, the Cooper provides exceptional bang for the buck, but when you start ticking boxes on the options list, it becomes clear that this is, in fact, a product from the BMW group. On its own, that Camden package commands $4,500, and our test car's window sticker showed an additional $1,000 in extras. Tally that up, add $700 for destination and delivery, and the end result is – get ready – a $25,000 base Cooper. For reference, the Cooper S starts at $23,000, albeit without as many extra amenities, but to be blunt, the Camden package simply isn't worth all of that extra coin. Ditch the Mission Control system, spec the same goodies found in the Camden package, and you'll actually spend a bit less.

So while the Camden package might prove to be a hard sell, our time spent with the talkative Cooper reminds us that we don't simply love the Mini range for its turbocharged offerings – the entry-level model still packs plenty of punch, regardless of what flashy goodies have been added on. As a purchase proposition, this car really does speak to us. As Mission Control would say, "This is it – total Mini love."

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace Edition

2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace

Versace and Lamborghini has collaborated since 2006 and released their new launch of the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster VERSACE. It features a unique collection of accessories and will be viewed on Monday June 23rd, 2008 in Milan. In order to create this monster roadster, Maison Versace’s designers and Lamborghini Design Centre combined together.

Clients can choose their equipments, colors of the exterior, and the interior fittings. Equipped with the very first time, it’s top of the line transparent engine hood to reveal their powerful V12 engine. The seats are fully designed in black and white leather.

The CEO Giancarlo Di Risio has said, “This new Super Car and the exclusive Collection LP640 represent a natural evolution of excellence for both Versace and Lamborghini through the creation of these unique, one-of-a-kind projects.” This car can reach from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is questionable.

The top speed of this car is 205 mph. Versace and Lamborghini has made this car not only luxurious, but to be outside of the box and providing its customers with its well performed top speeds.