BUGATTI; What An Awesome CAR!!!

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    So you want to see an AWESOME CAR? How about the Bugatti? The original founder of Bugatti was Ettore Bugatti founded in 1909 in the town of Molsheim which was part of the German Empire and after 1919 became a region of France. The modern day Sports Car Bugatti is part of the Volkswagen Group. If you want to read more about Bugatti and its history, check out Bugatti Wikipedia for some great information.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2010/01/
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Model T Ford Car Tattoo

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Top 10 Customer Excuses Not To Buy Car; Crazy Salesman Responses

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    Im Just Looking:
    This one has been used by Car Buyers for ages. Everyone is just looking when they come to a Car Lot. If you are new to Selling Cars remember, ALL customers are just looking. Your job is to assist them in the process of looking without being smart about it. Crazy Salesmen Response: "Im just looking too." or "Looking is Free Today." Dont be smart about it, just realize everyone is just looking when they first arrive. I have even heard salesman ask in the greeting, "are you here to buy a car today."

    Check with Spouse:
    Check with Spouse is one of those excuses that is hard to overcome because if I were making a major purchase, i would have to check with my spouse too. Just give the customer all the information they need so the spouse will have all the answers to their questions. Crazy salesmen response, "I have to check with my spouse to sell it to ya." I have actually heard that one! And, dont assume that a female shopper has to have a spouse to buy a vehicle. Women buy the cars in the household or have the influence of what is bought! Remember this, Women may not like to negotiate, but they decide what is purchased!

    Have Doctors Appointment:
    I have never seen so many customers that have Doctors Appointments. This is a good excuse because it is hard to overcome or question. I dont know which customer started this one, but its a good one. Crazy salesmen response: "Can you get me some good meds too."

    Go To Work:
    This one does not work too well because how many people actually leave early enough to look at a car before going to work. The only time this might come into play is when a customer may be on a lunch break. Crazy Salesmen Response: "Are they hiring."

    Have 5 Minutes:
    All customers only have 5 minutes. This is because they do not like you in the first 30 seconds. They will give you 5 minutes before they go to another dealer. Crazy Salesmen Response: "Thats not enough time, come see me later when you have more time."

    Not Ready:
    A customer is telling you they do not have enough information to make an informed decision. Do not take this as a customer wasteing your time, give them more information. Crazy Salesmen Response: "Come see me when your ready." That is too funny, call the customer tomorrow and see what kind of vehicle they purchased!

    Do You Have Other Color:
    Have you ever seen a customer look around to see what you have to ask you for a color that you do not have? This is sometimes a defense mechanism to get away from you. You now say you can locate one, but they say they would have to look at it first. The customer is usually one step ahead of you. If you are new to car sales, realize the same excuses come up every time and have a response ready. Crazy Salesman Response: "You want a white one, that is the most popular color. Why would you want what everyone else has?"

    Price Too High:
    This is another excuse for not enough information. You may have to go over features of the vehicle again and make sure customer test drives the vehicle! Customers already know what you can sell a vehicle for because they have invoices just like you. They know you cannot take 5k off the price, believe me! Crazy Salesman Response: "I am trying to feed my kids."

    Not Enough For Trade:
    Its never enough for trade, but explain where this number comes from. Just like the price of the car, they know what the car is worth. Crazy Salesman Response: "You want more, its a Piece of sh%#!!!"

    Have To Look At Other Make:
    Customers always want to compare your vehicle to other vehicles. Just remember this, call them the next day to see they purchased the same vehicle from your competitor. Once this happens a few times, you will quit listening to this. Crazy Salesman Response: "You want to look at that. Why? They are ugly!!!"

    I have been in the car business for over 10 years so I have heard and seen it all. Customers have excuses for every situation, but i have found out why they come up with these excuses. They either do not feel comfortable with the salesman or in the situation they were put in. You have to give a customer all the information they ask for and let them make an informed decision. You dont have to be pushy, just informative.

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Dealer Car Financing Falls Through? Scam? What Now?

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    When you go to a dealership to buy a car, sign all the paperwork in the finance office, drive off, end of story right? Most of the time yes, but what happens if a dealer calls you back and tells you they could not obtain financing for you? This is called "Spot Delivery" as far as car dealer lingo goes or "Spotting the Deal."

    It seems when you sign all the paperwork at a dealership that everything should be final, but this is usually not the case. Here is how dealerships operate when financing a car for customers. They have trained Finance personel to look at your credit and determine what rate they believe they can get for you based on the Finance company's standards. The standards set up by the lenders will depend in part on your credit score, type of vehicle you are buying, miles on vehicle, how long you are financing, how much money down, are you trading a car, do you have negative equity? These are just a few factors so you can see how complex these issues can be. Now, most of the time when you sign the paperwork at a dealership, the lender has not given the dealership the final approval or the final interest rate. Many times it may be the next business day before the dealer will know how much the interest will be or if the deal will even be approved.

    Many larger dealers will look at your deal and make an educated guess (most of the time very accurately) at your rates. Now realize this as well. When you finance anything, the rate you are given is usually not the best rate possible because interest rates will be marked up just like vehicles. Your buy rate may be 5% and the dealer charges you 7%. The extra money made from the interest goes to the dealer. For anyone in Car Sales, you always get the question on the lot, how much will my Interest Rate Be? Never tell a customer you will get the best rate possible! This will set the dealer up for a lawsuit because a customer usually never gets the best rate possible. Tell the customer: Every customer and every vehicle qualify for different rates and you will be more than happy to figure an interest rate once the application process has been completed.

    But, what happens when a dealer calls you and tells you they could not get your vehicle financed? Here is what happens on the dealers side. They believe they can get your deal worked out when you drive off with the car, but lenders are funny sometimes. They may decline a deal that you were sure you could get worked out. The dealer will call the lender back the next day and give them a reason to buy your deal. They may have the General Manager or Owner of the dealership call to try getting your deal worked out. Believe me, they will try every possible option to keep from calling a customer and telling them to bring the car back. This is what they refer to as "Rehashing a deal" and there are some finance managers that are better than others when it comes to "rehashing". This may even be turned over to a Finance Director is some larger dealerships. They will try to find some way to go with your deal. They may even call the customer back and tell them that another $1000 down is needed to secure the deal or the customer may have to resign paperwork if another lender is chosen. It is always a last resort to call a customer and have them bring the car back.

    If a dealer cannot get financing worked out for you, take matters into your own hands. Get your own financing. Bad Credit? No Credit? Auto Loans...Contact Us!

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Ferrari Hybrid Goes Beyond Rumor

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    Ferrarri has comfirmed that a production model Ferrarri 599 will be at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in March. The announcement was made by CEO Luca di Montezemolo at the release of the F10.

    "It has to be the avant-garde in automobile technology. We're constructing cars with an enormous part of the innovative technology. We'll present a 599 hybrid in Geneva, which will represent a great path towards the future," Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said in Maranello, Italy, at the presentation of the 2010 Formula One Ferrari.

    The two-seat V-12 599 will use a kinetic energy recovery system, employ start-stop technology and improve fuel efficiency by 30%. That should raise the rating up to 14 mpg.

    Luca di Montezemolo also said Ferrari is looking at other ways of improving efficiency in its cars.

    Sources: CNet and nitrobahn


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Forced Features in Hybrids

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    There's a report out making the allegation that car makers are 'forcing' customers to accept luxury items in order to buy a hybrid car. The allegations are being made by the Union of Concerned Scientists. To that I say, Ya, so?

    Car makers (Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM, Nissan, etc...) invested a lot of money in developing their hybrid cars. They can't sell the public on just the engine, however. Not at the price they need to sell the car at and still hope to make money on it.

    So, they have been adding in luxury items to the cars right from the beginning. That allows them to justify the price tag ($20,000 or more... much more for some), and gives people justification for the price they are paying.
    "Hybrids don't have to be luxury vehicles," said Don Anair, the senior vehicles analyst with UCS's Clean Vehicles Program. "They should be within the reach of all Americans. Car buyers shouldn't be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority."
    The problem with that is hybrid technology just isn't within reach of all Americans. That's just the truth. The second engine (and all the other parts that mate the two together and help them to play nice with each other) costs money to build and create new types of.

    Look at the new Honda Insight. There's a car that has the least 'forced features' and as such, is billed as the cheapest hybrid you can buy. According to the advertising, it's the hybrid for all. But all means those who can afford to pay $20K for a new car. And for $20K, you don't get any of the luxury features you would expect in a twenty thousand dollar car.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2010/01/
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Slot It wireless controller system

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2010 Slot It news

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2010 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC580

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    Callaway Cars are on the new Callaway Chevrolet proud corvette SC580: class class-competing supercar against a fraction of the costs of its European collega' s to introduce. To hold to a design philosophy forged more than thirty years of the construction of " Powerful Engineered serious Fast" auto' s, the Callaway SC580 offer intimidating strength during reflecting refined manners: Low 11-seconden ET-mogelijkheid file properties perfect with no petrol mileage punish, one 3 years/36,000 miles of aandrijflijn guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic improvements.2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC580 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
    • Roots-style Eaton CS2000 Supercharger, with polished finish
    • Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
    • Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
    • Body-color Injector Covers
    • Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
    • Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
    • Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
    • Callaway RTM Fiberglass Hood Bulge
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Badging, Exterior and Interior, including Dash Plaque with engraved VIN
    • Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty



    Performance Specs
    Maximum Power: 580 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    Maximum Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
    Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
    Top Speed: 204 mph
    Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
    • Callaway Short Throw Shifter
    • Callaway Exhaust Tip Slats
    • Hood Accent Color, C16 Hood or Carbon Fiber Hood Bulge
    • Callaway 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels
    • Callaway/Dymag Wheel & Tire Package
    • Callaway LMGT Brake Packages
    • Callaway Deutschleder Interior Group
    • Callaway Sport Seats w/ Optional Harnesses
    • Cast, Machined Valve Covers with Remote Ignition Coil Mounting
    • Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over Suspension

    MSRP: 2010 Callaway Corvette SC580 Package $19,400

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2010 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC580

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    Callaway Cars are on the new Callaway Chevrolet proud corvette SC580: class class-competing supercar against a fraction of the costs of its European collega' s to introduce. To hold to a design philosophy forged more than thirty years of the construction of " Powerful Engineered serious Fast" auto' s, the Callaway SC580 offer intimidating strength during reflecting refined manners: Low 11-seconden ET-mogelijkheid file properties perfect with no petrol mileage punish, one 3 years/36,000 miles of aandrijflijn guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic improvements.2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC580 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
    • Roots-style Eaton CS2000 Supercharger, with polished finish
    • Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
    • Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
    • Body-color Injector Covers
    • Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
    • Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
    • Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
    • Callaway RTM Fiberglass Hood Bulge
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Badging, Exterior and Interior, including Dash Plaque with engraved VIN
    • Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty



    Performance Specs
    Maximum Power: 580 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    Maximum Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
    Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
    Top Speed: 204 mph
    Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
    • Callaway Short Throw Shifter
    • Callaway Exhaust Tip Slats
    • Hood Accent Color, C16 Hood or Carbon Fiber Hood Bulge
    • Callaway 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels
    • Callaway/Dymag Wheel & Tire Package
    • Callaway LMGT Brake Packages
    • Callaway Deutschleder Interior Group
    • Callaway Sport Seats w/ Optional Harnesses
    • Cast, Machined Valve Covers with Remote Ignition Coil Mounting
    • Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over Suspension

    MSRP: 2010 Callaway Corvette SC580 Package $19,400

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2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette

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    The last 2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette SC606 has maximum Power 606 pk 6500 rotations by, the maximumkoppel 553 pond-ft 4500 rotations per minute minute, maximum toerental 6500 goes for a ride per minute, top Speed 205 miles per hour, fuel Economy MT 15/25 mpg - 14/24 mpg ATE, the newest Callaway SC606 bring curb of the power, whereas refined vogue 11-seconden ET capacity without fuel kilometres punishment, perfect file properties expose condominium, 3 year/36, 000 miles gearing guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic sweetenings, for more newest Chevrolet to the house of bacon are possible you to cheap sports car.
    2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC606 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
    • Eaton/Magnuson Roots-style TVS2300 Supercharger, with black housing
    • Liquid-to-air Intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
    • Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
    • Callaway Carbon Fiber Injector Covers
    • Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
    • Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
    • Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
    • Callaway Carbon Fiber Louvered Hood Center Bulge, with “Supercharged” emblems
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Badging, exterior and interior, including dash plaque with engraved VIN
    • Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
    Performance Specs
    Maximum Power: 606 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    Maximum Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
    Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
    Top Speed: 205 mph
    Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg




    2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette engine



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2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette

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    The last 2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette SC606 has maximum Power 606 pk 6500 rotations by, the maximumkoppel 553 pond-ft 4500 rotations per minute minute, maximum toerental 6500 goes for a ride per minute, top Speed 205 miles per hour, fuel Economy MT 15/25 mpg - 14/24 mpg ATE, the newest Callaway SC606 bring curb of the power, whereas refined vogue 11-seconden ET capacity without fuel kilometres punishment, perfect file properties expose condominium, 3 year/36, 000 miles gearing guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic sweetenings, for more newest Chevrolet to the house of bacon are possible you to cheap sports car.
    2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC606 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
    • Eaton/Magnuson Roots-style TVS2300 Supercharger, with black housing
    • Liquid-to-air Intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
    • Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
    • Callaway Carbon Fiber Injector Covers
    • Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
    • Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
    • Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
    • Callaway Carbon Fiber Louvered Hood Center Bulge, with “Supercharged” emblems
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Badging, exterior and interior, including dash plaque with engraved VIN
    • Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
    Performance Specs
    Maximum Power: 606 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    Maximum Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
    Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
    Top Speed: 205 mph
    Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg




    2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette engine



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2010 Carlsson C25 Super-GT

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    How dense we at the 2010 fairs of Geneva in March, the lake reveals car manufacturers their plans for of the most important car shows of the year. Carlsson, well-known Mercedes-Benz, have announced specialist today that it will shake the covers from C25, which she describes as a company " first own developed car. And that, Carlsson mean in fact that she limited its own edition super car using a lot of bits and smatterings of Mercedes-Benz " to share has created bin. Although the tuner not said which model C25 the haircut has been based, to judge to the teaser outline and the fact that it is operated by 6,0-liter bi-turbo V12 an engine, our first gambles AMG go to Mercedes-Benz SL 65. Nevertheless, the drawings appear that C25 own unique styling is individuality, whereas the tuner claims that the same applies that to the new interior a large-scale use of real carbon paper, buffalos receives tanned leather and ultra-suèdeultra-suède suede ultra-suède in special colours. Under the plate work, it is all concerning tuning Mercedes-Benz " course work. Power come from getweaked 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine which crutches from 753-pk and a mouth leave falls 1.320 Nm or 974 pond-ft (!) Of pick cross-belt which is available at 3,750 tpm.



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2010 Carlsson C25 Super-GT

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    How dense we at the 2010 fairs of Geneva in March, the lake reveals car manufacturers their plans for of the most important car shows of the year. Carlsson, well-known Mercedes-Benz, have announced specialist today that it will shake the covers from C25, which she describes as a company " first own developed car. And that, Carlsson mean in fact that she limited its own edition super car using a lot of bits and smatterings of Mercedes-Benz " to share has created bin. Although the tuner not said which model C25 the haircut has been based, to judge to the teaser outline and the fact that it is operated by 6,0-liter bi-turbo V12 an engine, our first gambles AMG go to Mercedes-Benz SL 65. Nevertheless, the drawings appear that C25 own unique styling is individuality, whereas the tuner claims that the same applies that to the new interior a large-scale use of real carbon paper, buffalos receives tanned leather and ultra-suèdeultra-suède suede ultra-suède in special colours. Under the plate work, it is all concerning tuning Mercedes-Benz " course work. Power come from getweaked 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine which crutches from 753-pk and a mouth leave falls 1.320 Nm or 974 pond-ft (!) Of pick cross-belt which is available at 3,750 tpm.



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Flying Lizard/TRG Porsche 7th on grid for Daytona 24!

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    January 28, 2010 - Daytona Beach, FL - Patrick Long qualified the No. 67 TRG/Flying Lizard Porsche seventh in GT for this weekend's Rolex 24 at Daytona, the season-opener for the Grand-Am Road Racing Series. Joerg Bergmeister, Johannes van Overbeek and Seth Neiman will team with Patrick in the ShoreTel/Openwave-sponsored Porsche GT3 cup car for the 24-hour endurance race, January 30-31, 2009.

    Patrick commented, "We've been totally focused in practice on race balance setup. We decided to make some radical changes before qualifying and they didn't pay off as we had hoped. The Mazdas clearly had the pole in hand. But with the progress we've made today and with tonight's practice we'll have a very balanced car for the race. Seventh is a respectable starting position: we've got a 24-hour race to win and I'm confident that our setup work will pay off this weekend."

    Patrick Long and Bergmeister return to Daytona with the goal to repeat their GT win here in 2009 (with TRG). Bergmeister has won three times at the Rolex 24: in 2009, in 2003 (GT and overall) and in 2002 (GT), all with TRG. Bergmeister was also the Grand-Am Daytona Prototype champion in 2006 (with Krohn Racing). Bergmeister and Long are Porsche factory drivers and will be co-drivers in the Flying Lizard No. 45 Porsche for the 2010 ALMS season. With Flying Lizard, the duo won the 2009 ALMS GT2 drivers' championship.

    Read more at this link on Flying Lizard Motorsports' website.

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Nissan Borrows $1.4 Billion From the DOE

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    Nissan closed its $1.4 billion loan with the Dept of Energy, part of the $25 billion made available to car manufacturers to develop advanced vehicles. Nissan is going to use the money to retool the Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build advanced electric automobiles (Nissan Leaf) and build a battery manufacturing facility.

    Nissan expects to create 1,300 jobs with the two projects.

    "This is an investment in our clean energy future. It will bring the United States closer to reducing our dependence on foreign oil and help lower carbon pollution," said Secretary Chu in a statement. "We are committed to making strides to revitalize the American auto industry and supporting the development of clean energy vehicles."

    Nissan is planning on a production capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually at the Smyrna plant, along with 200,000 battery packs.

    This is the third loan closed on by auto manufacturers. Ford closed on a $5.9 billion loan back in September. Tesla closed last week on a $465 million loan to help in part to build the plug-in hybrid sedan, Nina.

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Cool Car Tattoo

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GM Putting $246 Million into Baltimore

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    GM will invest $246 million in a new production facility at the Baltimore Transmission plant. It will be used to manufacture the electric motors used in GM's Two-mode Hybrid system for 2013.

    GM expects the investment in the Baltimore plant will create 200 jobs. That will double the number of people employed at the plant.

    "By designing and manufacturing electric motors in-house, we can more efficiently use energy from batteries as they evolve, potentially reducing cost and weight," GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said.

    GM is taking advantage of local and state incentives, plus the Recovery Act funding available from the Dept of Energy. GM expects the incentives to help retain or create 1700 jobs. The grant money from the DOE is about $105 million.

    "Electric motors are the engines of the future," Stephens said. "By designing and manufacturing electric motors in-house at Baltimore Transmission, we can more efficiently control the design, materials and production processes. It will also enable us to lower costs and improve performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability of the electric motors we use in our vehicles."

    Although GM is considering building electric motors in house for a range of electric vehicles, Stevens said GM will buy some motors from others.

    GM said it would consider building motors in-house for a broader range of electric vehicles.

    GM is also investing some of the money elsewhere:
    • In Pontiac, Michigan, $2 million for and electromagnetic computational facility and $26 million for development and validation dynamometer facilities;
    • In Indianapolis, $10 million for development and validation dynamometer facilities;
    • In Torrance, California, $6 million for characterization and development dynamometer facilities.
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New MRRC Ford and Chaparral set and Porsche arriving

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How-To: Install Finch 2.6.5 in Debian Lenny

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    Finch is a powerful text user interface instant messaging client based on libpurple, and it comes included in the Pidgin source, the popular GNOME IM client. Finch supports various protocols, including AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo and IRC.

    The version which ships in Debian Lenny is rather old (2.4.3), so in order to install the latest release of Finch in Debian Lenny (which, at the time of writing is 2.6.5), just follow the next steps:

    Make sure the sources repositories are enabled, so that the needed development libraries are available. That is, a line like the following should be available in the /etc/apt/sources.list file:

    deb-src http://ftp.fi.debian.org/debian/ lenny main contrib non-free

    As root, update the packages list:

    apt-get update

    And install the development libraries:

    apt-get build-dep finch

    Next, download the Pidgin source code (which also includes Finch source) from the official website (direct link here), uncompress it:

    tar -xjf pidgin-2.6.5.tar.bz2

    Change the current working directory to pidgin-2.6.5 and compile and install it using:

    ./configure --disable-gtkui --disable-vv --disable-nm

    The --disable-gtkui switch will not build the GTK interface, and the other two will disable voice/video support and NetworkManager support.

    Now issue the usual:

    make
    make install

    The last one as root. Alternately, you can install Finch as a local user, by specifying an install prefix:

    ./configure --prefix=/home/USER/usr --disable-gtkui --disable-vv --disable-nm
    make
    make install

    In this case, make install should be run as normal user. Replace USER with your username and make sure /home/USER/usr/bin is included in your $PATH variable. Run Finch by typing finch at the command-line.

    Pidgin 2.6.5 running in a terminal
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