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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Wows Crowd at L.A. Auto Show

No one was disappointed when the Infiniti G37 2009 convertible was officially unveiled during the L.A. Auto Show. The car marks the re-enlivened drop top production after the M30 convertible last produced in 1992.

The highly anticipated member of the Infiniti G Series sports a three-piece hardtop that retracts in 30 seconds with a push of a button on the center console.

Company officials distinguishes the 2009 G37 from the line up of the series with its widened track, new look for the body panels, structural enhancements, and suspension.

The clam shell car will blaze on the road with its 325 horsepower 3.7L V6 engine with 267 lb-ft torque. The powerful engine is coupled with magnesium paddles to handle a 7-speed automatic transmission system. Another option is to pair the power plant with a manual gear box with six speeds.

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Shelby EXP500 CSS “Black Hornet” Auctioned for Charity

American racing and automotive designer Carroll Shelby is auctioning a 1968 Mustang, known as the Shelby EXP500 CSS“Black Hornet” for charity this December.

The Black Hornet is an amazing tribute to the “Green Hornet” that Shelby used to test the then ground breaking technologies of the 1960s. In partnership with Restoration Hardware, Shelby is challenging all car enthusiasts to participate in the online car auction that runs from December 2-12, 2008. The Black Hornet bidding starts at $100,000.

Three-quarters of the Black Hornet sale will be given to the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation, which helps children suffering from life-threatening illnesses around the world, and also promote the donations of organs and tissues.

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