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AutosRe: Top 10 Safest Cars by skarz(op): 1:56pm On Jan 19, 2017
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AutosTop 10 Safest Cars by skarz(op): 1:53pm On Jan 19, 2017
10. Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is always considered to be one of the safest cars in the world. This year is no different. The Accord has been praised for its reliable handling and high level of safety. You can choose from the two-door or the four-door variety. The two-door Accord boasts of a sporty look, but the four-door allows easier access to the rear seats. It is now in its ninth generation though it has now been reclassified from a full-size car to a mid-size one with its interior space of just 119 square feet. The car scored highly in safety features, be they be in frontal driver, frontal passenger, side driver, side passenger, side pole driver and rollover.
9. Chrysler 200 Four-Door Sedan
The Chrysler 200 is the company’s entry-level luxury mid-size vehicle. It first came out in 2011 as an update of the 2010 Chrysler Sebring. Its prototype was the Chrysler 300, which is probably why it is said to be a scaled down version of the latter. The model also has a two-door convertible version, but it is the four- door sedan version that has gotten raves for its safety and reliability. This vehicle, however, is not expected to stay long on the market as a second-generation model. It’s expected in auto shows by the first month of 2014.
8. Dodge Avenger
The Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel drive, mid-size vehicle from Chrysler Corporation that it markets under the Dodge name. It originally came out as a two- door coupe in 1995 before the company halted its production in 2000. After eight years, the model was reintroduced to the market but this time, it was built as a four-door sedan. Users can choose between a four-speed or six-speed automatic transmission. The suspension of the new Dodge Avenger has been revised quite extensively to improve the quality of the ride, as well as its handling features.
7. Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car from the Ford Motor Company. It has been in production since 2006. The company had seen rough times in the past but it has slowly but surely regained a foothold in the North American, and even worldwide, automobile market. The Fusion itself has had its share of setbacks, with recent versions getting recalled for engine fires. The total number of vehicles recalled was 89,000, though this figure included those of the Escape. Models built after December 2012, however, have easily exceeded safety standards.
6. Kia Optima
The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan from Kia Motors. It first came into production in 2000 as a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata. In 2011, the car was completely redesigned. It was first unveiled during the New York Auto Show of 2010 and it immediately drew raves for its sleek and sporty profile. This overhaul in aesthetics was then complemented by the introduction of several safety features and improvements. This has allowed the Kia Optima to attain the highest safety grade for production vehicles.
5. Nissan Altima Four-Door Sedan
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan from the Japanese automaker Nissan. It initially came out in 1993 as the continuation of the Bluebird line, which had been in production since 1957. In 2011, the Altima became the second best selling car in the United States. It also has a compact version, but it is the four-door sedan that got the honor for its safety and reliability. Altima sedans built after November 2012 features several safety improvements to complement the car’s style and performance.
4. Subaru Legacy and Outback
The Subara Legacy is a mid-size car from the Japanese manufacturer Subaru. It has been in production since 1989. It is the flagship car of the company and it competes directly with the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. There are also variants that feature high-performance and they are offered as an alternative to the BMW Series 3, Audi A4 and the Alfa Romeo 159. It is now in its fifth generation and the current look has been retained since 2010. Not much has changed since that year, though the company has constantly added minor improvements. Models built after August 2012 have shown remarkable safety improvements, thus allowing the car to make the list. The Outback model is also included. It was built based on the Legacy platform and provides a safe and viable alternative in wagon form.
3. Acura TL
The Acura TL is a mid-size luxury sedan from Honda. It has been in production since 1996 and was once the best selling model from Acura. It also was ranked once as the second best selling luxury sedan, just after the BMW 3 Series. However, the Acura TL has been criticized for its styling the past few years and as a result, sales have dropped dramatically by up to 50 percent. It is now in its fourth generation. Still, as it comes from the same people behind the Honda Accord, it has made the TL the only luxury sedan to make the safest cars list.
2. Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 is a compact executive car from the Swedish automobile giant Volvo. The car has been in production since 2000, though only two generations have been released so far. The company has always marketed itself for its cars safety features and record. The S60 is no different, as it has easily passed safety standard inspections with flying colors. It received a five-star rating from both American and European safety inspection agencies.
1. Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car from the German maker Volkswagen. It has been in production since 1973 and has seen six generations of design. The ones built after October 2012 have received excellent safety ratings for its handling, features and reliability.

CelebritiesRe: Davido Sacks His Manager, Kamal Ajiboye & Throws Shade At Sony Music [PICS] by skarz: 1:58pm On Jan 18, 2017
hyfr:
All of you saying he's jealous of tekno, hope you know as at 2015 beginning the adeleke family was worth $800m . I wonder why he would be jealous of over $4m. Make una use una head
I've been waiting for someone to talk sense into these people
CelebritiesRe: Drake Posts This Photo Of Sasha Obama And The Internet Became Scared... by skarz: 3:00pm On Jan 17, 2017
Mologi:
But the girl fine ooooo.....
I don't look for iyawo tire....if this one come my way.....
I go sell Buhari marry am.....#marriagegoals



#justthinkingaloud.....
she's 15
CelebritiesRe: First Daughter Sasha Obama Pictured At The Beach In A Bikini (pics) by skarz: 11:32pm On Jan 15, 2017
dacovajnr:
She's actually the 2nd and Wow! She don grow Oooooo! No be pikin of yesterday be this? shocked
what do you expect when he copied it from Linda ikeji
CelebritiesRe: First Daughter Sasha Obama Pictured At The Beach In A Bikini (pics) by skarz: 11:32pm On Jan 15, 2017
dacovajnr:
She's actually the 2nd and Wow! She don grow Oooooo! No be pikin of yesterday be this? shocked
what do you expect when he copied it from Linda ikeji that
AutosRe: VINTAGE w108 Mercedes Benz on sale by skarz: 3:41pm On Jan 15, 2017
Dino will buy this one
Autos2017 Lamborghini Centenario: The 759-hp Birthday Present by skarz(op): 3:22pm On Jan 15, 2017
Lamborghini celebrates Ferruccio's 100th with this menacing, megadollar masterpiece.

When normal people die, they are remembered in framed photographs or personal anecdotes told by their loved ones. Pillars of the community might get their name on a street or a ball field, but for most of us, that’s where our legacy stops. But if you’re a dead Italian tractor-builder-cum-supercar-constructor named Ferruccio Lamborghini, who would have turned 100 this year, your tribute comes in the form of the car you see here: the spectacular, 217-mph Lamborghini Centenario, which also marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of the stunning Miura.
Making its debut at the 2016 Geneva auto show, the Centenario is the latest in Lamborghini’s series of so-called “one-off limited editions” (yes, that’s an oxymoron), joining models such as the
Reventón , the Sesto Elemento , and, more recently, the spectacular Veneno. Like its predecessors, the Centenario is a showcase of Lamborghini talent, from engineers and craftsmen to designers (who have gotten pretty good of late). As with the Veneno, the Centenario builds on Lamborghini’s mid-engine V-12 architecture that underpins the Aventador, juicing it up with Lamborghini’s most powerful V-12 engine and wrapping it all in a shape that’s tough to describe in words.
For Ferruccio’s sake, we will at least try. Like the aforementioned “one-offs,” the Centenario is jagged and severe, its form following aero-driven function with a satisfying dose of evil. But in contrast to the dorsal-finned Veneno, which was suitably wild if not instantly recognizable as a Lamborghini, the Centenario’s heritage is clear, with its smooth silhouette, hexagonal side glass, and horizontally oriented headlamps recalling the brand’s current products. The gouge-like air intakes rising from the rocker panels to the roof on each side of the car are particularly bold, and they join the other holes, flaps, and grilles on the car to take the Centenario’s design from dramatic to extreme.
These include the air-gulping front fascia, the air extractors in front of the windshield, the shelf-like rocker panels with vertical fins, the triangular vents to cool the brakes at all four corners, and—wait, what?—the distinct lack of a rear bumper. The Centenario’s back end is basically a huge diffuser with six vertical fins that appear to originate deep within the engine bay, with three angled tailpipes nestled neatly in the center. Dramatic, Y-shaped taillamps slice across the back a few inches below the Centenario’s extendable rear spoiler, which can adjust its angle by up to 15 degrees.
Lambo had the good sense not to fully paint the show car, breaking up the expanses of glossy and matte-finished carbon fiber with yellow accents on the ground effects, grille, and diffuser vanes, as well as two thin stripes over the roof. Customers can paint it any color they want, of course, but we hope at least a few of them will do it this way because it looks totally rad. Also nifty as hell are the center-locking 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels (wrapped by yellow-trimmed Pirelli P Zero tires), which feature fan-blade-like spoke profiles said to aid brake cooling.
Like the body, the central structural tub also is completely composed of carbon fiber, helping keep dry weight down to a claimed 3351 pounds. (The Aventador we tested a few years back weighed in at 4085.) Powering the Centenario is Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated V-12, bumped up to 759 horsepower—19 more than the Aventador Superveloce —thus making it the most powerful production engine ever built by Lamborghini. The redline has also been raised by 100 rpm, to 8600. Lamborghini expects that the Centenario will be able to hit 62 mph in 2.8 seconds; keep the throttle buried and you could see 186 mph in just 23.5 seconds.
When not driving in a straight line, Lamborghini’s new rear-wheel-steering system is said to reduce the turning circle while stabilizing high-speed handling. The system’s effect also changes according to the driver’s selection of Strada, Sport, and Corsa driving modes, which also control powertrain behavior, stability control, steering effort, and more.
The Centenario’s interior includes carbon-fiber sport seats and generous amounts of stitched leather and microsuede. Springing for the near-$2-million Centenario over the workaday Aventador also nets you an upgraded infotainment system that features a new 10.1-inch high-definition touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi connectivity, and other features ol’ Ferruccio would probably never bother with if he were still alive. His ears might perk up, however, when he found out it also comes with a performance data recorder to measure speeds, g forces, and lap times during track excursions.
Lamborghini plans to build 40 Centenarios, split evenly between coupes and roadsters, and the maker says all were sold before the car was publicly shown. We suspect none of its customers blinked an eye at the car’s pre-tax price of €1.75 million, or a tick over $1.9 million at today’s exchange rate. Deliveries begin this fall and will continue into 2017.
We’re fairly certain the old tractor guy never imagined that he’d receive anything this wild for his centennial birthday, yet we’re equally certain he’d approve. Sure beats a plaque on a park bench....

this amazing machine was sold before it was unveiled

CelebritiesRe: Photos: See The Huge Snake Killed Near A Farm by skarz: 5:49pm On Jan 14, 2017
lala be like

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