2009 Maserati Quattroporte get facelift

After selling 15,000 units, Maserati is now offering a facelifted version of the Quattroporte. Looks wise the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte gets a new large grille with vertical slats like the GranTurismo. Rear lights have been updated with LEDs while side gets new under-door molding and new side mirrors.

The base 2009 Maserati Quattroporte gets the former 4.2L V8 producing 400-hp while the 2009 Quattroporte S gets the GranTurismo S’s new 4.7L V8 producing 430-hp. Both are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with ZF.

Inside the 2009 Quattroporte gets a new center console with controls grouped closely together along with a completely new navigation system with the new Maserati Multimedia System. Both models will go on sale in October.

source:egmcartech.com

Pontiac Solstice GXP

Pontiac claims 260 horsepower for now. The turbo Ecotec is capable of more -- much more -- and so the Solstice GXP targa coupe could be advertised at 300 horsepower or more some time after it arrives in showrooms early next year, posing a serious threat to the upcoming 2010 Nissan 370Z, which Pontiac lists as a competitor.

Two things: First, the extra horses, courtesy more turbo boost, intercooling and a new fuel rail, will be available in the GXP convertible, too, and only with the manual gearbox in either coupe or convertible (automatics will be stuck at 260). Second, that's still about 30 horses shy of the 370Z, if the Infiniti G37 is any guide. But the 3.7 is a V-6, of course.

The 300-horsepower Ecotec turbo is probably a short-term engine, as expected interim Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards before the 2020 rule aren't likely to be kind to such high output. The targa coupe also will come with the 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter Ecotec engine.

The car's hatch opens as the rear glass, only, making for better cargo space than the convertible, or about as much as a Mazda Miata's. That means there's no room for stowing the targa roof, so Pontiac plans to offer a folding cloth top for rain emergencies. Pontiac made only minor changes to the body, with a new taillamp assembly to flow more smoothly into the tapered roofline. Manufacturer's curb weight is up 31 pounds, to 2930 for the 2.4-liter and 3018 pounds for the GXP.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

The Mitsubishi Prototype-S concept just made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show and Mitsubishi has already announced the debut of the production version, the Lancer Sportback. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Sportback Ralliart will make their debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will be introduced to the European market this fall. Pricing details will be announced closer to the launch date.

Power for the Lancer Sportback comes from a variety of engine choices including a 1.5L engine producing 108-hp, a 1.8L engine producing 141-hp and a 2.0L turbo diesel producing 138-hp. Mitsubishi’s new diesel engine will join the lineup in spring of 2009.

The Lancer Sportback Ralliart is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces a total of 237-hp with a peak torque of 253 lb-ft. Power is transferred to the wheels via Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch SST transmission with an Active Center Differential.

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Neon Lighting - Neon Undercar Kits

Neon lighting as in Neon Undercar kits surely give your car the cool look. You must have seen various cars sporting neon lights and have wondered what exactly is it and how it can project so many colors at one go. Neon Undercar kits are lights that designed in tubes and can be mounted under your car. You can even use them under a truck or on your motorcycle. Car owners to highlight the best feature of their car use them.

You might wonder why use neon lights when you can make do with simple headlights. Well, there are people who use their cars just as a mode of transport to take them from one area to another. However, others believe that the way they project their cars reveal their personality. Certain car owners are obsessed with their vehicles and treat them as an extension of their personality. Neon Undercar kits are available easily online and offline.


The neon lights are easy to install. Most of the kits come with an exhaustive installation manual. The instructions are easy to follow. You might need to do some drilling on the car body. There might be quite a lot of electrical work to be done, but all will depend on the Neon Undercar kit you choose. If you feel that it is too much complicated, then do not worry at all. Numerous custom shops are available, who are willing to do the work for you. You might have to pay a price, but you can be rest assured that they will get a good job done.

There are come issues with neon lights. For example, in certain places, authorities do not appreciate your using neon. Therefore, the best way to avoid paying fines is to have a separate switch to light them up. Avoid having the same switch for your headlights and your neon lights. You can so this, by running a power wire from the battery of your car to the operating switch of the kit. This will help you to bypass the wires meant for activating the main lights of your car. If you live in an area where the LED and neon lights are not allowed, then you must avoid using them. There is no point in inviting trouble unnecessarily.

Before you start with the process of installing Neon Lighting, you need to disconnect the negative battery cable and keep it at a place where it will not be able to touch the body of the vehicle. You must keep the installation manual handy. If you want your neon to light up by itself along with the headlights, then need to work with the wire under the dash near the steering. The wire will usually be Red or Yellow in color. It supplies the control switch with 12V power. The neon lights will light up along with the headlights, once you tap into the wire. If you want to control both the lights separately, then you can connect the power wire directly to the Positive side of the car battery. You can also connect to any 12V power wire from the dashboard.

Neon lighting or Neon Undercar kits can set your vehicle apart from other cars. They give your car a whole new look. The most frequent form of neon lighting is the underbody lights. Your car will get a swanky new look with very less investment. The neon adds a style to your car and the look of your car changes drastically.

By: carstuffoutlet