The “Show Us How You Roll” Contest is your chance to win and tell your car’s story. Since cars can’t speak for themselves; they need you to do it for them. If you were proposed to in your car, or went on a cross country adventure, we want to hear about it!

Maybe you got some life changing news while driving, or you were in your car on your way to stop the wedding of the person you were in love with who was about to marry someone else, but there was a huge accident, so you got out of your car and started running down the street to the church… wait that wasn’t you; that was in a movie. Anyway, you get the picture. The point is we want to hear all about it. Oh, and taxi cabs are cars too, so share your most inspiring, adventurous, heart-warming story with us.

THE DEAL

You post your story on the wall of our Facebook fan page. (Not required to win.) Everyone sees it, comments on it, loves it… a picture would spice it up a bit, but it’s not absolutely necessary.

THEN

We have this entry form that you’ll need to fill out. This IS absolutely necessary because you can’t win without entering…

the form.

Complete  the form by noon on December 20, 2010, and you could win the grand prize of an Ipad, or an Ipod… yes, we are giving away both!

WHAT ELSE ARE WE GIVING AWAY, YOU ASK?

Each week, until December 20th 2010, there will be a drawing for iTunes gift cards and Visa gift cards, so you don’t want to wait until the last minute to enter!

Click < CONTEST RULES > for the complete list of rules.

2011 Lexus IS F

Sharper handling, new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead the list of improvements and changes for Lexus’s ultra-high-performance IS F for 2010.

Limited slip differential

As announced at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, the full-blooded sports saloon gains the benefit of a new limited slip differential. Fitted as standard, it gives the IS F significantly better traction and stability in high-speed cornering: Lexus test engineers were able to improve the car’s lap time around the Fuji International Speedway by a full two seconds.The Torsen unit is robust enough to handle the 505Nm delivered by the IS F’s 5.0-litre V8 engine, automatically directing drive torque to the rear wheel with the most grip. Out-and-out performance is unchanged, with the IS F capableof nought to 62mph acceleration in 4.8 seconds and a top speed (electronically limited) of 168mph.

HDDsatellite navigation

In keeping with Lexus’s reputation for effective use of advanced technologies, the IS F is fitted with a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD). It is one of the fastest-responding and most accurate guidance systems on the market, giving full-map coverage across Europe, with automatic links to local traffic information data to ensure efficient route planning.The HDD also provides an on-board ”sound library” function, with 10GB of disc space available for owners to store tracks from CD – space enough for around 2,000 songs.

DABaudio

The tuner in the IS F’s 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system has been upgraded to receive DAB digital broadcasts and a USB port has been added (in addition to the Aux-in jack), to allow for fully integrated connection of portable digital music players.New leather interior and alloy wheel optionsIS F can be ordered with a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish and with new mesh-design 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the standard 10-spoke design. Both are no-cost options.

Courtesy of distrocars.com

While speaking earlier this week at the Reuters Global Autos Summit, Bob Carter, the U.S. sales chief for Toyota, spoke about the past year for the struggling automaker, plans for the remainder of 2010 and expectations for the entire industry in 2011.

Carter believes that a main reason behind the dismal sales industry-wide in the U.S. is a lack consumer confidence, fueled by an uncertain economy and hesitation to take on new debt. The beleaguered U.S. market allowed for just 10.4 million new car sales in 2009, and is only expected to rise to somewhere around 11.4 and 11.5 million vehicles for 2010.

By contrast, the U.S. market had previously averaged 16.4 million vehicles per year over a period of 10 years. For 2011, Toyota predicts U.S. sales to come in somewhere between 12.5 and 12.9 million vehicles. Carter believes that Toyota will strengthen its position and grab an increased share of those sales, despite being flat so far in 2010, while the rest of the industry has averaged growth just shy of 11 percent so far this year.

“This has been the most challenging year that Toyota has faced,” Carter said. “Overall, we are confident our challenges are behind us.”

Carter cited the fact that at the height of the recalls suffered by the automaker, sales of Toyota to new customers dropped into “the low 40s,” from a norm of roughly 55 percent, a rate which the automaker has now returned to. “Our brand is recovering nicely,” Carter said.

Yen hurting profits

Like all Japanese automakers hoping to compete in the U.S. market, the strong Yen has also caused troubles. Carter said the strength of the Yen may even force some pricing of vehicles imported into the U.S. to be increased. Although, Carter says pricing will continue to be primarily driven by the market.

Courtesy of leftlanenews.com

Whether you’ve double majored or earned your master’s degree, your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. You deserve unparalleled luxury and quality, and Acura Financial Services® has special financing options for qualified college graduates. Ask about the Acura Graduate Program—you’ve earned this exclusive privilege.

2010 TSX Special AFS A.P.R. Financing

0.9% APR for 24-36 months or 1.9% APR for 37-60 months.

For well qualified buyers and buyers that qualify for the Acura Graduate Program criteria

Take the wheel with Acura Graduate Program financing

• Competitive, flexible rates and loan terms
• Generous qualifying conditions
• Deferred first-payment option for 90 days, with 60 days of no interest*
• A perfect opportunity to build credit

Eligibility

• 5% minimum down payment
• No adverse credit history
• Verifiable proof of employment or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract
• Graduate with a master’s, bachelor’s or associate degree from a U.S.– accredited college or registered nursing school
• Have graduated in the past two years or will graduate in the next four months
• Provide your Acura dealer with credit and document requirements

For more info go to: Acura.com