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A Viper Green Metallic paint job isn’t just for the Lamborghini Huracán anymore. Now you can order a 2019 Volkswagen Golf R in one of 40 custom colors, plus five standard flavors. Nogaro Blue Pearl, Violet Touch Metallic, Caribbean Green, and Copper Orange Metallic are just a few of the new colors to choose from if you’d like your new Golf R to look like something that rolled out of a bag of Skittles. The Volkswagen Spektrum Program adds $2,500 to the sticker price, which should easily push your hot hatch into the low $40,000 range. Aside from Viper Green Metallic which by the way was originally featured on the European Mk 3 Scirocco, other colors include Deep Blue Pearl from the Mk 4 and Mk 5 R32, Ginster Yellow from the 1997 Driver’s Edition GTI, and Mars Red from the Mk 1 GTI. Our 2016 Four Seasons Golf R served us well with its potent 2.0-liter turbo-four that delivered 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. But it was in a rather bland shade of … [Read more...] about 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Available in 40 Tasty Flavors

Chevrolet / Corvette / News By Andrew Nabors August 15, 2018 Shares Facebook LinkedIn Tweet Google+ Pin StumbleUpon Reddit Email Hertz has been renting cars almost as long as cars have been sold. To mark their Centennial Anniversary, they have teamed with Chevrolet to offer the 2019 Corvette Z06 at a few of their larger locations. Renting fast cars is nothing new to them, and they even had a “rent a racer” program with Shelby for the 1966 GT350 Mustang. Urban legend says a few of them were returned with normal Mustang engines wearing Shelby parts. 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Specs, Price, Photos & Review No, they won’t rent you a manual transmission. But believe me, the 8-speed automatic is plenty of fun. The front spoiler has also been removed because it is carbon fiber and not cheap to replace. The yellow and black paint scheme is the same used on Hertz Corvettes in the past, and we’re glad it … [Read more...] about Hertz will rent you a Corvette Z06!

Owners of a Maine restaurant known for serving up hot dogs say they’ve encountered “disturbing and hostile customers” in recent weeks in response to a change on their menu — swapping out crinkle-cut fries for straight-cut fries. Leslie Parsons, owner of Bolley’s Famous Franks in Waterville, said in a statement on Thursday that while there is an understanding that the crinkly, deep-fried potatoes were “the long standing traditional fry” of the restaurant, the decision to change up the menu was financial. And other than the shape change, she said, the quality and care put into the fries remains the same. “I was forced to make an unpopular business decision for reasons as a business owner one must make from time to time,” she wrote. “The blades are ridiculously pricey and flimsy. It takes many blades to operate the cutter and after sinking thousands, yes thousands, I chose to go with an alternative cut. They are still fresh cut … [Read more...] about This Maine restaurant has faced ‘disturbing and hostile customers’ over a switch to straight-cut French fries

PUBLISHED: 19:00 15 August 2018 Vicky Angear Lois and her daughter Charlotte. Archant A woman who competed in Weston Hospicecare’s Strictly Fun Dancing event is preparing to raise money for the charity at the Midnight Beach Walk. Lois Penketh-King is walking in memory of her mother who died at the hospice last year after suffering with bowel cancer.Lois’ daughter Charlotte is also taking part in the 5km walk with her to support the charity.Lois competed in the hospice’s first Strictly Fun Dancing event with her husband Lee last year.More: Strictly Fun Dancing event raises £18k for Weston Hospicecare.She said the competition has inspired her to sign up for the Midnight Beach Walk to raise money for the ‘fabulous charity’.She said: “My husband and I took part in Strictly Fun Dancing this year and found the whole experience so emotional joining a group of strangers who are now our friends.“The challenge of taking … [Read more...] about Strictly dancer set to take on Midnight Beach Walk

Netflix's "Fastest Car"Netflix has announced that it's dipping its proverbial toe more deeply into the water that is automotive television. This means two new shows and a third, "Fastest Car," that is getting renewed for a second season. More automotive content is great for car fans, but while Netflix may be offering original content, the ideas aren’t original. One new show is called “Car Masters: Rust to Riches.” Netflix's press release for the show pitches it as follows: “What does it take to turn $1000 into $100,000? In Car Masters: Rust To Riches, Mark Towle and his team at Gotham Garage have perfected the upgrade and trade model, using sweat equity and sheer car genius to turn rusty wrecks into six-figure paydays.” Sound familiar? That's also the basic pitch of “Counting Cars,” “Misfit Garage,” “Graveyard Carz,” “Chop Cut Rebuild,” “Wrecks to Riches,” and “Desert Car Kings.” … [Read more...] about Netflix is hitting the gas on “original” automotive content

The IIHS has named the 2019 Acura RDX a Top Safety Pick Plus after putting it through its full battery of testing. In order to get the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, a vehicle must fulfill the following requirements: earn Good ratings on roof strength, side impact, head restraints, moderate front overlap, and driver’s side front small overlap impact; Acceptable or Good on the passenger’s side small overlap impact; Advanced or Superior in the front crash prevention test; and offer an available headlight option that scores a Good rating. The 2019 RDX scored the highest rating on all of the IIHS’ categories, scoring Good on crash tests and Superior in front crash prevention after it avoided crashes at 12 mph and 25 mph. Surprisingly, the base LED headlights on the 2019 RDX are rated Good while the optional adaptive units have a lower score of Acceptable. AcuraWatch, Acura’s suite of active safety features, comes standard across the 2019 RDX lineup. This includes … [Read more...] about 2019 Acura RDX Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating

Ford Mustang and Chevy CamaroDespite arriving in dealer showrooms just a month ago, the 2019 Ford Mustang has received a price increase. The refreshed 2019 Camaro, meanwhile, arrives with a price cut. It's not just a horsepower war as the automakers adjust their pricing strategies to capture sales and maximize profits. Ford's upward price move isn't a terribly dramatic one. According to Cars Direct, the destination charge increases by $95 for all trim levels, rising from $900 to $995. Along with that hike, a few other Mustangs rise in price. Every Mustang powered by the 310-horsepower 2.3-liter turbo-4 jumps $275. That puts the starting price at $27,115 for a manual gearbox car. Add in the $1,595 for the 10-speed automatic and the base price becomes $28,710. The GT and new Bullitt Mustangs get no additional price jumps beyond the increased destination charge. On the other side of the fence, Chevy has dropped the price of its 2019 Camaro by as much as $3,000. At the bottom Camaro rung, … [Read more...] about Ford Mustang price climbs while Chevy Camaro gets a price cut