Hollah! Cazzilla to Break In ’08 with Style

To celebrate all the accolades its vehicles have been receiving, General Motors will be going all-out in its exclusive, VIP-only, automobile-slash-fashion-slash-music extravaganza called GM Style on January 12, 2008.

You see, the Saturn Astra Tuer and Chevrolet Beat concepts are finalists for the North American Car of the Year; and the 2008 models of the Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac CTS (I like to call Cadillacs “Cazzillaz” – let caddies sit and stay in golf courses, you dig?) are among Car and Driver’s “10 Best” list. More than that, my future Cazzilla has been named by Motor Trend as its 2008 Car of the Year.

Cast of characters include Mary J. Blige as perfomer, DJ Samantha Ronson as music mix-master, as well as the country’s top models wearing bling and fashion-y things from Marciano for Guess?, Mark Zunino, and Detroit’s very own Kevan Hall. And—get this—all the GM All-Stars will rip the runway along with the fashions in a head-spinning show set to music. Goodness, I gotta nab me an invite!

Thankfully, gm.com will simulcast the event for us folk who love our Cazzillaz (and love to do da nasty in it – I can’t wait to break in that sweet CTS with ma ladies…). To be held at the huge, climate-controlled pavilion just east of GM’s Global Headquarters, GM Style will also jumpstart GMnext—a series of activities leading up to the beginning of the corporation’s next 100 years (who da hell knew that GM is turning a century old by September 16 next year?)—as well as lead up to the largest legal orgy for car lovers: the North American International Auto Show.

Said Ed Welburn, GM vice president for Global Design:

“The momentum and excitement around GM Style is building quickly. It promises to be an evening in which the artistry of our vehicles, music and fashion converge in an exciting way for GM and for Detroit.”

Well, of course it better not be a dang disappointment! Stay tuned for more pre-party news. Till then, peace out!

Spin That Tailpipe Bling

Who’da thunk it? Tailwaggin’ ain’t just for ladies no more. And no, fool!—I’m not talkin’ about no queer eye—I’m talking about tailpipes, ya hear? The SPINNER EXHAUST PIPE from the peeps at XEX EXTREMEXHAUST literally puts your rear in gear, to stop you from merely blowing smoke like other folk. It twirls like a chopper, you see; and once you rev yourself hot, it comes poppin’ out!

Available in Turbine or Flare designs, these spinnaz come in models that fit in either 1¼”-2” or 2”-3” exhaust pipes – so take ya pick to swap your puny pipe tip, ya hear? So far, it’s only from Laser Distributions, so log on to their site (www.shoplaser.com) to give your rear that much-needed bling.

Le Fiat Fiorino Compact Van

Fiat, together with Peugeot-Citroen PSA, has developed a new compact vehicle. They call their latest innovation as the "Fiorino." It is basically a van that will soon be released in the markets of more than 80 countries worldwide. As with its French counterparts, the Fiorino is styled by gifted craftsmen. This is why the Fiat Fiorino is sure to be able to compete with other French cars when it comes to stylishness. As for the vehicle’s capacity, it can load up to 610 kg and has 2.5 cubic meters of stowage. It is designed especially for long driving. It has a special climate control system that allows one to control the temperature as well as the humidity of the cabin. Aside from this, it also features a modern audio system that will surely rock your ride.

The Volkswagen SlipStream

At the L.A. Auto Show, the winner of the Design Challenge has already been declared. The one who bagged the award was none other than the Volkswagen SlipStream. It is a car that is powered by solar energy. When city driving, the SlipStream is upright that makes it possible to save space as well as to make corners easily. On the freeway, the SlipStream has the capacity to reduce its drag area. What makes the Slipstream special is that it can exceed the speed of 250mph.

Alfa’s 147 Ducati Corse Special Model

Alfa Romero announced that the limited special series 147 Ducati Corse will debut in Bologna, Italy this coming December 5, 2007. The said vehicle has a 170 bhp JTDM turbodiesel engine. The Ducati can run for 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds and it can speed up to 215 km/h. It features Alfa’s Q2 self-locking front differential system. According to the company, the car is made to “improve roadhold, traction and stability.” Many say that the 147 Ducati Corse has a “racing ambiance.” It has a sport button that “varies the mapping of the accelerator pedal” that gives its users the choice between a touristy mapping and a sporty configuration.