In the following video, Edmunds Inside Line reviews the 2010 Callaway Camaro SSLS3 at the track.
For starters, one of the cool features of this vehicle is that it can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. On a second attempt, the Camaro SSLS3 goes from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds without rollout. It later covers a quarter of a mile on the track in 12.3 seconds at top speeds of 118.4 miles per hour.
Overall, I would say that this is a pretty nice ride. However, the only question remaining is:
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Chrysler Financial Company may start lending again to consumers and dealers after being knocked off of the leaderboard as one of the main lenders in 2009.
According to reports from Automotive News,
Chrysler Financial aims to start with loans to buyers with near-prime credit, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. It is also looking to raise capital and considering a name change, the person said. The company has also asked dealers about financing their inventory, said retailers who have been contacted.
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For those of us who have grown up with the Corvette, we have no doubt seen the transition it has made over the years both in body style as well as improved performance. In the following video by Edmunds Inside Line, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is put to the test in order to see how it actually performs once it hits the pavement.
Keep in mind that these tests are performed by professionals on closed roads, so don’t try to attempt your own “test performances” on your own. Also keep in mind that if you are interested in purchasing a Read the Rest…

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According to Car and Driver, the Audi R8 may soon be joined by another family member likely to be called the R4.
Apparently, Audi is planning both coupe and roadster versions of the R4 with an emphasis on lightweight materials. Experts are predicting a hybrid body structure comprised of both steel and aluminum, weighing in around 2500 pounds.
Production costs are also being taken into consideration, and the R4 will more than likely be priced as an ‘affordable sports car’ geared at a younger audience, quite possibly being cheaper than even the Audi TT.
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While General Motors (GM) may have not gotten the best reputation over the last couple of years, it seems as if they may be making a slight comeback with the Chevrolet Volt, which opened to a fairly warm reception. In the following video, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) conducts an in-depth review of the Volt as well as when you can expect the 2011 model to come out.
KBB had the following to say about the Volt,
For a car that’s still not for available for sale, it feels like we’ve been hearing about the Chevrolet Volt for forever. Years worth of rumors, Read the Rest…

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One time, while flying non-stop from New Jersey to southern California, things were going swimmingly- that was until I got back to the east coast and had my entire time schedule thrown off, thanks to jet lag.
According to the Travel Industry Dictionary, jet lag is:
A physiological condition caused by the disorientation of a person’s biological clock due to travel across several time zones. Characterized by irritability, lethargy, insomnia, and other symptoms.
Symptoms
Symptoms of jet lag include:

Fatigue
Disorientation
Lack of concentration and motivation
Disrupted sleep after travel
Dehydration
Discomfort of legs and feet

What you can do about jet lag:

Prepare for a long trip by getting REST.
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