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Auto Stuff: Brad Pitt and his brand new Camaro SS

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Brad Pitt with his new Camaro SS

While celebrity gossip usually concerns romances with members of the opposite sex, Hollywood residents do some crazy things from time to time. For instance the big screen actor, the most famous celebrity alive, Brad Pitt, has just been spotted with a new love interest. Just the other day he ran into a little snag with his custom chopper and it now seems that he is finding happiness on four wheels with something that has orange accents and a bowtie.

The award winning actor’s affection is not what you are thinking. Neither Angelina should be too jealous, because Brad was recently seen stepping into a brand new Camaro SS.

Like all of GM’s 2010 pony cars, the Branjamaro is powered by an extremely efficient modern day small block V8. The LS3 power plant displaces 6.2 Liters and can make as much as 422 HP and 408 lb-ft of torque when equipped with a fuel saving six speed manual transmissions.

The Branjamaro has no doubt an octet of cylinders because it is an SS model. But the question remains does Brad Pitt’s new lady take full control or does she let him bang the gears.

This is huge brand recognition for the Camaro SS and will surely increase interest in the vehicle. Like it or not, celebrities are the trendsetters.

2009 Tokyo Auto Show: Toyota SAI Hybrid

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

On the eve of the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota has launched its new SAI, a sister car to the Lexus HS 250h in Japan. The 2009 Toyota SAI is a more affordable version of the Lexus hybrid sedan.

Toyota SAI with the four-door looks the same and the 2.4-liter hybrid system is identical. The SAI has a simpler interior and hits the streets for thousands less.

Toyota SAI is almost 4 inches shorter than the HS. It has changed new extensive sheet metal changes, including new lights front and rear, although these are so subtle that few will notice at first glance.

The SAI is being powered with the 2.4-liter hybrid powertrain with nickel-metal hydride battery pack mounted beneath the trunk floor, which is a straight carryover from the Lexus, making 187 horsepower.

Hybrids means green and the SAI turns in a useful 47-54 mpg in Japan’s economy cycle, exactly the same as the HS 250h, even though it’s smaller and up to 154 pounds lighter.

Japan gets the SAI because there is no Camry hybrid in the domestic market and its smaller body is better suited to Japanese driving conditions. For that reason, the SAI will not be crossing the Pacific to the U.S.

The Toyota SAI is a reasonable value at the equivalent of $37,600, but the top-spec model is of $47,370.

The Toyota SAI seems to be a smart move, but with the HS 250h on which it’s based selling out in Japan.