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Spectre Performance has been busy. The team made impressive progress toward its goal of toppling the 400 mph barrier in a four-wheel, gasoline-powered vehicle during this year's Bonneville Speed Week . Their weapon of choice? A twin-engined speedliner with a combined displacement of 1,026 cubic inches and a total output of somewhere between 3,200 and 4,000 horsepower thanks to twin turbo systems on each engine. In 2009, that contraption walked all the way up to 330.569 mph – good enough to set a world record at the SCTA World Finals, but still well short of the team's goal.

This year, they headed to the salt flats with driver Amir Rosenbaum at the tiller. Rosenbaum managed to squeeze quite a bit more speed out of the machine, pushing it all the way to 366 mph and breaking three records in two classes in the process. If you're like us, you're probably wondering just what it feels like to fly at those speeds with the seat of your pants mere inches from the Earth. Fortunately for all of us curious types, Spectre has put out an excellent video detailing the experience. Find it and the full press release after the jump .

Team announces plan to attend Bonneville FIA Meet September 20-25 with goal of breaking the 400mph barrier and becoming the fastest gasoline car on earth.

Ontario, Calif. (August, 2010) - Thirty days and counting. With no time to bask in the glory of last week's record-setting runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Spectre Performance team has already torn down the missile-shaped SpeedLiner to prep for a return to the salt and a new mission: a private meet in late September regulated by the FIA. The announcement comes shortly after an incredibly successful campaign at Bonneville Speed Week, where Spectre Performance founder Amir Rosenbaum drove the SpeedLiner into the exclusive 300mph Chapter of the 200 MPH Club and to a maximum velocity of 366mph, shattering three records in two classes.

Video: Spectre Performance Speedliner takes to the salt - Autoblog (blog)

DAVANAGERE: CRPF jawan Shankrappa Bhajantri, who was arrested for "allegedly" killing three persons in Hubli and injuring a traffic policeman here, was produced before the magistrate in Davanagere on Wednesday. He was sent to judicial custody up to September 14.

SP Sandeep Patil said Dharwad police will take him to their place after seeking permission from Davanagere court . "We have written a letter to CRPF office, seeking information about Bhajantri, and weapon, bullets possessed by him," the SP added.

Patil said the accused, after giving Dharwad police the slip, borrowed his friend Mehaboob's two-wheeler to go to Bangalore . But his luck ran out when the fuel tank dried up in Davanagere. Vinobanagar residents helped the police catch Bhajantri while he was moving suspiciously for money.

However before being arrested, Bhajantri threatened the mob at gun-point, saying they will be shot at if they came near him. He also opened fire at traffic policeman Manjunath when the latter tried to overpower him. Manjunath is now being treated at a hospital here for injuries in the abdomen.

Trigger-happy jawan sent to custody till Sept 14 - Times of India

Yamaha releases their 2011 model lineup - with three all new models among the BNG. The highlight appears to be the North American availability of the Euro adventure tourer the Super Ténéré available as a 2012 model, available May 2011. The new FZ8 provides an option for those seeking a street-fighter, and the custom chopper-inspired Stryker adds more attitude to the Star lineup.

Yamahaâ??s proven YCC-T fly by wire technology which is matched to an all-new traction control system, which regulates ignition timing and fuel injection volume based on rear wheel spin. Three rider-selected modes are available to match conditions and the riderâ??s preference. Also Yamahaâ??s D-Mode has two settings: â??T-modeâ?? for Touring and general riding, giving a softer response; â??S-modeâ?? for Sport riding when the rider wants the most performance possible. A two axis primary balancer ensures all the engine vibration is smoothed out for all day riding comfort.

Power is put to the ground through a six speed wide ratio transmission which cruises at highway speeds just as easily as it climbs its way out of a muddy back road. A clean and reliable shaft drive system is used to transfer the power to the hypoid rear gear to ensure everything is as compact as possible.

The Super Ténéré features an all-new steel frame that is designed to reduce rider fatigue during long rides. Using a steel main frame offers the best balance of strength and flexibility, one good at absorbing jolts from uneven road surfaces. The engine is a stressed member of the frame. Locating the crankshaft low and close the foot pegs gives the bike a remarkably light feel, even off road.

Yamaha releases 2011 Model Lineup - all new Super Ténéré, FZ8, and Stryker - Bikeland

Sometimes you need a pickup truck—and nothing else will do. Full-size pickup trucks make up roughly one in every five vehicles sold in the U.S. market, though they’re a vehicle type largely restricted to North America, where gasoline is cheap. The rest of the world is more likely to use what we’d consider midsize or even compact pickups.

Dodge ), Toyota, and Nissan are offered with anything smaller than a V-8 engine. Their bluff profiles, frequent heavy loads, and prodigious torque mean that 15 miles per gallon is about average for pickup-truck fuel economy.

So when we needed to haul several hundred pounds of cabinets and pick up some 12-foot lumber one recent weekend, we decided we’d test the green alternative to a thirsty conventional pickup: the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

Dodge canceled a Two-Mode Hybrid version of its own Ram pickup , perhaps with GM’s sales in mind. So our test truck was a rare bird indeed.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Pickup: First Drive Review - Green Car Reports

For the first time in a five model years, Marshall Chrysler dealer Cole Chrysler Jeep Dodge is announcing the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Aug 31, 2010 – Marshall Chrysler dealer Cole Chrysler Jeep Dodge has announced that the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived at the Michigan Jeep dealership. As the first all-new Grand Cherokee since the 2005 model year, the 2011 features new styling, 4x4 features and an all-new engine.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the same Hemi V-8 engine as previous models, but will also be available with an all-new Pentastar-V6 engine. The fuel tank capacity has been increased to 24.6 gallons and achieved an estimated fuel economy of 16city/22hwy.

The 2011 model is available in three trims levels, Laredo, Limited and Overland. All three trims are available in either four wheel drive or rear wheel drive. Four wheel drive has three 4x4 driving system options, Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II. The Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II have a standard Selec-Terrain system, which allows the driver to choose the best option for their off-road or on-road driving needs. Jeep Grand Cherokee drivers can selectfrom five terrain modes: automatic, sand/mud, sport, snow and rock.

Michigan Jeep Dealer Announces Arrival of 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - PRLog.Org (press release)