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Ford has added a new contender to its ever-expanding family of crossovers, which already includes the recently renamed Taurus X (formerly Freestyle) and the new-for-’07 Ford Edge . Set to go on sale this summer, the full-size Flex lives up to its name for its completely customizable nature. Low-slung and long, Flex mixes old school station wagon lines with new-age features like seven-passenger seating, an interior refrigerator, Ford’s SYNC in-vehicle communications and entertainment system, interior “mood lighting,” plenty of safety features, 18-inch wheels standard, and optional white or silver roofs. Ford is hoping to sell 100,000 units. Pricing for a base Flex SE will start at $28,995, while the all-wheel-drive Flex Limited begins at $37,255. A 3.5-liter, 260-hp V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission powers the Flex for a good balance of performance and fuel economy, although actual EPA numbers are yet to be determined. As distinctive in design, yet completely different from the new, more angular Flex, Ford’s curvaceous, midsize Edge crossover is also powered by the same award-winning engine. Introduced in ‘06 as a 2007 model, the 2008 Ford Edge gets several new options this...
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Gran Turismo has always proven to be a killer app for Sony, an essential competitive advantage for the PlayStation systems. The PS3 is finally about to get its due with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue , the fifth installment of the world's best-selling racing franchise. This partial game with 70 cars is now available on Blu-ray disc, with a bonus behind-the-scenes video called “Beyond the Apex.” Tomorrow, PS3 owners will be able to download the game. Both versions cost $39.99. No other automotive video game franchise has had the impact of Gran Turismo. With a leading-edge graphics and ever-evolving physics engine, each generation of the GT series has brought enthusiasts closer to a true driving simulation, putting them behind the controller of the world’s greatest machines. Having distributed 48 million units worldwide, the GT’s living room impact is undeniable. Even automakers acknowledge its role in the real world, notably pushing the sales of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRX in the United States. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue introduces new modes to the series, including support for up to 16 players head-to-head racing offline and online, complete with race events and...
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For those who remember the “ Speed Racer ” cartoon from childhood, or perhaps are leaving the imported Japanese classic with your own children, the latest trailer released by Warner Brothers should quicken your pulse. While the colorful, CGI-filled film looks a far step removed from the simplistic animation in the original TV series, the latest trailer reveals many cues and characters that are immediately recognizable. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the film is the creative team behind it: writer/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the “The Matrix” trilogy, with Joel Silver producing. These three last worked together on “V for Vendetta.” The film stars Emile Hirsch (“Alpha Dog”) as Speed, Christina Ricci (“Black Snake Moan”) as Trixie, Matthew Fox (TV’s “Lost”) as Racer X, Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”) as Mom Racer, and John Goodman (“Evan Almighty”) as a well-cast Pops Racer. This live-action film is scheduled for release on May 9, 2008. Take a look at the trailers , and let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, read the experiences of our own speed racer in “ Top speed testing. ”
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