2012 Acura TSX Special Edition

<center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Simsun; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Simsun; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nSKmXTSPztlxcto6ocK3kvwrbJLrVYaioGIdVbyb3f1VB32nJ8TQgvWxIdTa4Avl-kcPpN0dM6mXNOXPrz4iupHXES-Z6mXUut1r8K2vqdU0xIAye-g1JPmxq24oOvV4uA4Yx4cvrzA/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_1-thumb-717x477-98178.jpg"> <img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nSKmXTSPztlxcto6ocK3kvwrbJLrVYaioGIdVbyb3f1VB32nJ8TQgvWxIdTa4Avl-kcPpN0dM6mXNOXPrz4iupHXES-Z6mXUut1r8K2vqdU0xIAye-g1JPmxq24oOvV4uA4Yx4cvrzA/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_1-thumb-717x477-98178.jpg" center="" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nSKmXTSPztlxcto6ocK3kvwrbJLrVYaioGIdVbyb3f1VB32nJ8TQgvWxIdTa4Avl-kcPpN0dM6mXNOXPrz4iupHXES-Z6mXUut1r8K2vqdU0xIAye-g1JPmxq24oOvV4uA4Yx4cvrzA/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_1-thumb-717x477-98178.jpg" /></a></span></span></center><br /><br />Acura has announced plans to introduce the 2012 TSX Special Edition at the Orange County International Auto Show on September 22nd.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition Package adds a new front spoiler, a new rear bumper fascia, side sills and an ‘Special Edition’ badge on the trunklid. It also adds 17×7.5-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels with dark gray background.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine remains, producing 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Both manual and automatic transmissions are offered.<br /><br />Inside, Acura has pumped up the interior with black suede inserts on the seats that's contrasted by red stitching. More of the red color makes its way to the steering wheel and shift knob, as well as the lighting of the gauges, footwell and cabin. That footwell area also see the addition of aluminum pedal covers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nSKmXTSPztlxcto6ocK3kvwrbJLrVYaioGIdVbyb3f1VB32nJ8TQgvWxIdTa4Avl-kcPpN0dM6mXNOXPrz4iupHXES-Z6mXUut1r8K2vqdU0xIAye-g1JPmxq24oOvV4uA4Yx4cvrzA/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_1-thumb-717x477-98178.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 Acura TSX" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646494977005659666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nSKmXTSPztlxcto6ocK3kvwrbJLrVYaioGIdVbyb3f1VB32nJ8TQgvWxIdTa4Avl-kcPpN0dM6mXNOXPrz4iupHXES-Z6mXUut1r8K2vqdU0xIAye-g1JPmxq24oOvV4uA4Yx4cvrzA/s200/2012_TSX_SE_1-thumb-717x477-98178.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLiFjswl7qiSOawTQbLQiU7_zjz0sgmFSlmNGYI_fwWr-_Bygohyphenhyphenl6fc3La_2fQHHN7Vkugde6LDCWAqhWz91JM8WeXiTLxPBvFxPqMyiUarNcHpv3V9CdGZgG-F59zWxOsViyjC9vHI/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_2-thumb-717x477-98180.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 Acura TSX" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646494135411307122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLiFjswl7qiSOawTQbLQiU7_zjz0sgmFSlmNGYI_fwWr-_Bygohyphenhyphenl6fc3La_2fQHHN7Vkugde6LDCWAqhWz91JM8WeXiTLxPBvFxPqMyiUarNcHpv3V9CdGZgG-F59zWxOsViyjC9vHI/s200/2012_TSX_SE_2-thumb-717x477-98180.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPJ_1g2M4XzXzWRrE_H8LSVyNVAgCMR5IJIZg0zkdwwDJ6vThyphenhyphen7Y5pOaIEC1P1TSJriZZQCSax0MTUaaIZp0jygxsSGG5-OQBy3Qt1rHury9KrfA2pkCBmqhj1C8AIhK8WrONPj2NIBs/s1600/2012_TSX_SE_3-thumb-717x477-98182.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 Acura TSX" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646493919788129586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPJ_1g2M4XzXzWRrE_H8LSVyNVAgCMR5IJIZg0zkdwwDJ6vThyphenhyphen7Y5pOaIEC1P1TSJriZZQCSax0MTUaaIZp0jygxsSGG5-OQBy3Qt1rHury9KrfA2pkCBmqhj1C8AIhK8WrONPj2NIBs/s200/2012_TSX_SE_3-thumb-717x477-98182.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 86px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Acura Announces Special Edition Model for TSX Sports Sedan</i></b><i><br /><br /><br /><br />Exterior and Interior Upgrades Make for an Even Sportier TSX<br /><br /><br /><br />08/29/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif.<br /><br />Continuing the celebration of its 25th anniversary, Acura today announced the availability of a new version of the popular TSX sports sedan for the 2012 model year. Designed to evoke the fun-to-drive 4-cylinder Acuras of the past, the TSX Special Edition will add even more sportiness to the TSX lineup thanks to numerous exterior and interior upgrades for Acura's entry-level sedan.<br /><br /><br /><br />"The Acura TSX has long been known for its high-revving 4-cylinder engines and sporty driving nature," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "With the new Special Edition, the TSX becomes even more youthful and sporty in character, furthering its appeal to performance-minded buyers."<br /><br /><br /><br />The 2012 TSX Special Edition package consists of numerous upgrades to the exterior including a more aggressive front spoiler, a new rear bumper fascia, unique side sills and an exclusive "Special Edition" badge on the trunklid. Finally, the TSX's 17x7.5-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels will feature a polished finish with dark grey background, unique to the Special Edition model.<br /><br /><br /><br />Inside, the TSX Special Edition makes use of sport-minded appointments including exclusive seating surfaces with perforated black Lux Suede® inserts with red backing. Unique red stitching, used for the seats, steering wheel and the shift knob, combines with red lighting for the instrument cluster gauges, overhead lighting and footwell lighting. Adding more appeal to the driver's footwell are aluminum pedal covers with a race-inspired look. Rounding out the Special Edition's interior upgrades is the use of bright silver plating for the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters along with black headliner material (standard TSX have grey headliner material).<br /><br /><br /><br />The TSX Special Edition package makes use of Acura's acclaimed K24 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and will be available with either the close-ratio 6-speed manual or Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmissions. The TSX Special Edition will go on sale in late September and will make its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show on September 22nd.</i><br /><br /></span><p><br /><br />

2012 Acura TSX Special Edition

Acura has announced plans to introduce the 2012 TSX Special Edition at the Orange County International Auto Show on September 22nd. The 2...

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Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXSmImbVEV4AWSujoYZVw9fjKFQ4xS17znuwmc6Ez3V85983FfpgydidYIkoh0Leja8TEq4BhCBGzv-MBRmUhjjw2oX2_M6YtpPePj1uVLe0Z2Ubd-7lMi4EAL0IPmldpTHcbny4STQ/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXSmImbVEV4AWSujoYZVw9fjKFQ4xS17znuwmc6Ez3V85983FfpgydidYIkoh0Leja8TEq4BhCBGzv-MBRmUhjjw2oX2_M6YtpPePj1uVLe0Z2Ubd-7lMi4EAL0IPmldpTHcbny4STQ/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXSmImbVEV4AWSujoYZVw9fjKFQ4xS17znuwmc6Ez3V85983FfpgydidYIkoh0Leja8TEq4BhCBGzv-MBRmUhjjw2oX2_M6YtpPePj1uVLe0Z2Ubd-7lMi4EAL0IPmldpTHcbny4STQ/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in" width="600" /></a></center><br /><br />Unveiled at the Rock En Seine music festival, Renault and Gibson collaborate to create a one-off special based on the Renault Wind Gordini. Some otakus are familiar because this is the brand of the guitar Yui Hirasawa used on K-ON (take note, the Gibson Les Paul).<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Wind ‘Gordini by Gibson’ features a blue livery with two white stripes, yet the colours and materials it employs also explore one or two other ideas.<br /><br /><br /><br />The Wind Gordini by Gibson’s interior is a little more original. Six real guitar strings are hand-stitched into each leather seat back and the radio knobs are replaced with Gibson guitar knobs. The Gibson logo is proudly featured on the leather-upholstered dashboard and on the seat backs, just above the Gordini logo. There are other minor changes like chrome air vents, chrome door handles and white seat belts. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqIk6_JGIM0yNeSIZtroMWIvBzPHBatsXQqCtsRdAt1VoRz0PC1e2EFULDPUjPLDnXLE52zu7xv4GGmple-nHw0DmuKOwlwEk3zKqRxr2QOTR5rn4JfjCodtQtvq4mdYNJ1Pqv25vORo/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645697185707381026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqIk6_JGIM0yNeSIZtroMWIvBzPHBatsXQqCtsRdAt1VoRz0PC1e2EFULDPUjPLDnXLE52zu7xv4GGmple-nHw0DmuKOwlwEk3zKqRxr2QOTR5rn4JfjCodtQtvq4mdYNJ1Pqv25vORo/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXSmImbVEV4AWSujoYZVw9fjKFQ4xS17znuwmc6Ez3V85983FfpgydidYIkoh0Leja8TEq4BhCBGzv-MBRmUhjjw2oX2_M6YtpPePj1uVLe0Z2Ubd-7lMi4EAL0IPmldpTHcbny4STQ/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645697050736627826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXSmImbVEV4AWSujoYZVw9fjKFQ4xS17znuwmc6Ez3V85983FfpgydidYIkoh0Leja8TEq4BhCBGzv-MBRmUhjjw2oX2_M6YtpPePj1uVLe0Z2Ubd-7lMi4EAL0IPmldpTHcbny4STQ/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Front-Angle-View.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUfFY8rS9_aQ0gDVBPovQQWOERN1s0qXRbBnCuuELS-f4oFDoxAnPUTb8j-iSYiRJ-AEb4qFndUTC2ZQoMjczU2fa_PmL3XGK4ZRQywsMzfyeq0lRwMkwRvkytrBAXuy8-mTnq4B8B-Q/s1600/1961-SG-guitar-Pickups-608x404.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645696505599505010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUfFY8rS9_aQ0gDVBPovQQWOERN1s0qXRbBnCuuELS-f4oFDoxAnPUTb8j-iSYiRJ-AEb4qFndUTC2ZQoMjczU2fa_PmL3XGK4ZRQywsMzfyeq0lRwMkwRvkytrBAXuy8-mTnq4B8B-Q/s200/1961-SG-guitar-Pickups-608x404.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWgujkXUSkBQP5ElJ8bNRgFJzU3xuJ2igxluudAN_X25EAC8msrxNh5ZMY89FJrGAbDwsYQLpdsAGKC66eOx-amjobkLJFrwjqusjTcilvvJzJULP2QkAZXEPTRkyXpdrH14ttcbxeIA/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Interior-Seats.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645696401664118706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWgujkXUSkBQP5ElJ8bNRgFJzU3xuJ2igxluudAN_X25EAC8msrxNh5ZMY89FJrGAbDwsYQLpdsAGKC66eOx-amjobkLJFrwjqusjTcilvvJzJULP2QkAZXEPTRkyXpdrH14ttcbxeIA/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Interior-Seats.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VO9aCZBegHXlk-GtesSroKSEhZIPOn-FIXrxQG3gug0diWeSGef7-xY_PObPTggKd0MllS5DUzOEtAC3w75ubu9aXPoVlM3KmqvOyW5ByULJT965VCycaXwCtWz06HxZzFfITpGnwpg/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Steering-Wheel-and-Dashboard-608x405.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645696313878578290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VO9aCZBegHXlk-GtesSroKSEhZIPOn-FIXrxQG3gug0diWeSGef7-xY_PObPTggKd0MllS5DUzOEtAC3w75ubu9aXPoVlM3KmqvOyW5ByULJT965VCycaXwCtWz06HxZzFfITpGnwpg/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Steering-Wheel-and-Dashboard-608x405.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sMK8Y07_YzA3B4o_RY-U8jrtX8m7c83n04sNtOF-kyA3WRz8Dfcjf8tGaRz-mIgk_eM2447cfEIvEhyphenhyphen17qFEtDI6QhFzFTrjgGlPKHf3FCD4aZDLjhzh2Z-dy5d6xEKd1lPvBqNtx6w/s1600/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Multi-Media-Interface-Controls-608x810.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645696189815385058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sMK8Y07_YzA3B4o_RY-U8jrtX8m7c83n04sNtOF-kyA3WRz8Dfcjf8tGaRz-mIgk_eM2447cfEIvEhyphenhyphen17qFEtDI6QhFzFTrjgGlPKHf3FCD4aZDLjhzh2Z-dy5d6xEKd1lPvBqNtx6w/s200/Renault-Wind-Gordini-by-Gibson-Wallpaper-Multi-Media-Interface-Controls-608x810.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Renault Gordini and Gibson in tune with a special show car and guitar at the Rock En Seine Festival</i></b><i><br /><br /><br /><br />To mark its second year at the Rock En Seine music festival, near Paris, France, Gordini has teamed up with Gibson to produce a one-off show car and an equally unique 'Gordini by Gibson' electric guitar. Gates open at 2:30pm on August 26, 2011.<br /><br /><br /><br />- The leather seats of the Renault Wind-based 'Gordini by Gibson' show car incorporate real guitar strings, in addition to a host of other rocking details.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Gibson's iconic SG model from 1961 has been treated to a stunning makeover featuring the familiar Gordini blue with white stripes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Gordini and Gibson: a shared passion for innovation</b><br /><br /><br /><br />There will be plenty to please the ears and eyes of Parisian festival goers this weekend thanks to a display comprising the one-off Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car plus five striking Gibson SG '61 guitars in Gordini colours. The early 1960s saw Gordini and Gibson both revolutionise their respective worlds with the introduction of a sporting version of the Renault 8 for the former and the release of the SG electric guitar in the case of Gibson. The two brands have long been reputed for the accent they place on innovation and their open-minded approach to the future is founded on the same sense of freedom. The fact that Gibson and Gordini have joined forces for this project could but inspire Renault's designers...<br /><br /><br /><br />"We had tremendous fun designing the Wind-based 'Gordini by Gibson' show car and carrying Gordini's visual identity over to the Gibson SG '61 guitar," says Julia Macfarlane, colours and materials designer at Renault. "I hope that we succeed in conveying the passion that fired us throughout the project and that visitors to the Rock en Seine festival will like the result."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Guitar strings for the Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car's leather seats</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' is a two-part harmony based on the two brands' respective styling cues. Unsurprisingly, Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' features a blue livery with two white stripes, yet the colours and materials it employs also explore one or two other ideas. In addition to the two hallmark white stripes which extend over the bonnet and blue roof, hints of gloss black feature across the bodywork, while Gibson logos are visible on the doors. An original attraction of the show car's blue and white leather upholstery is the incorporation of genuine guitar strings which have been hand-sewn into the leather seats. Meanwhile, embroidered Gibson logos feature on the seat backs and blue leather-trimmed dashboard, while the seat belt straps are white and chrome has been used for the air vents and door handles. Last but not least, the guitar potentiometer knob used for the audio system's volume control adds a 'fun' touch to the intrinsically switched-on and off-beat Wind 'Gordini by Gibson' show car.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Gordini treatment for the SG '61 electric guitar</b><br /><br /><br /><br />The guitar selected by Gibson to fly Gordini's colours is a reissue of the original 1961 SG, a radical electric guitar in its day which went on to make its own contribution to the Gibson legend. The striking graphics formed by the Gordini blue and two white stripes lend themselves perfectly to a variety of schemes, as illustrated by the special Gordini SG '61's blue solid body and two white stripes, plus a Gordini logo on the headstock which tops its ebony neck. As they play this magnificent object, those festival goers who take part in the Gordini guitar solo competition will get a chance to sample the model's timeless looks, playability and technical strengths. Contestants also stand a chance to win one these fine guitars as a function of the number of votes they receive on the web for their playing.</i><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><p>

Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson

Unveiled at the Rock En Seine music festival, Renault and Gibson collaborate to create a one-off special based on the Renault Wind Gordini. ...

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2012 Toyota Camry【Video】

<center><iframe width="600" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O6lMHR5bOVg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></center><br /><br />Toyota officially unveiled the 2012 Camry.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 2012 Camry is still pretty conservative looking (especially compared to the extroverted styling of the Hyundai Sonata, for example), but its new sheetmetal is understatedly handsome. And while the 2012 Camry's exterior dimensions are basically the same as the 2011's, incremental tweaks inside have actually increased overall interior volume by two cubic feet. It's not just roomier, either. Subtle changes like reshaping the pillars help deliver very good outward visibility, too.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The new 2.5-litre four-cylinder ‘Toyota Direct Ignition’ petrol engine that Toyota say is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient, but details of its output won’t be released to the press until nearer to the launch date in November. However, we suspect that the US version, which develops 133kW and 230Nm, will be similar, if not identical to what we can expect for Australian-built versions.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 2012 Camry's single biggest improvement is its interior. Rather than an exercise in computer-aided ergonomics, the cabin's styling looks as though it was created by a human -- a stylist, even -- able to convince the bean counters to splurge a little. There's an unnecessary, but hugely welcome, band of contrasting thread stitched into the Camry's attractive, horizontally themed upper dash. The center stack pours down over the middle of the dashboard, riding atop the rest of the soft-touch material. It feels several classes richer than the last Camry's cabin, and the elegant styling sacrifices nothing in terms of usability.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUytW9USs-s/Tlj8EdQJWaI/AAAAAAAE684/V0wDLjWbNPA/s1600/2012-Toyota-Camry-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="2012 Toyota Camry" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645539286410942882" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUytW9USs-s/Tlj8EdQJWaI/AAAAAAAE684/V0wDLjWbNPA/s200/2012-Toyota-Camry-6.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghJoOEOnFzI/Tlj8EDz-RsI/AAAAAAAE68w/YY_VjEzm3sI/s1600/2012-Toyota-Camry-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; 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background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e9ZYdGrkghg/Tlj8FPyCBKI/AAAAAAAE69Y/QgROptRnymw/s1600/2012-Toyota-Camry-10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="2012 Toyota Camry" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645539299974841506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e9ZYdGrkghg/Tlj8FPyCBKI/AAAAAAAE69Y/QgROptRnymw/s200/2012-Toyota-Camry-10.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gp0CsKIjZzU/Tlj8FoRKAQI/AAAAAAAE69w/d6V0XaLKcqE/s1600/2012-Toyota-Camry-13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="2012 Toyota Camry" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645539306547839234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gp0CsKIjZzU/Tlj8FoRKAQI/AAAAAAAE69w/d6V0XaLKcqE/s200/2012-Toyota-Camry-13.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /><br /><br /><i>(Translated from Russian)<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Toyota Camry new generation is available for order in the official dealer network!</b><br /><br /><br /><br />KIEV, August 23, 2011 - As the official dealer network FDI "Toyota-Ukraine" opened a booking on business-class sedan Toyota Camry new generation.<br /><br /><br /><br />The new Camry has become more expressive and elegant exterior design, more comfortable and spacious interior, one of the best in class noise insulation and a unique set of multimedia equipment.<br /><br /><br /><br />The car will be presented in Ukraine with a new 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and an advanced 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline V-twin engine in five versions to choose from. Business-class sedan Toyota Camry is available for order at a price of 33,050 dollars. U.S. *.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sedan Camry, which was first released in 1982 and has now reached the 7th generation, has won numerous awards and is the flagship sedans produced by the company "Toyota". He is the leader in sales volumes in the segment of business-class sedans: to date has sold over 14 million vehicles of this model worldwide, making it the second most car companies selling model after the Toyota Corolla.<br /><br /><br /><br />Camry has achieved worldwide recognition in the market for sedans in its class leading levels of quality, comfort, reliability and performance. In Ukraine, the new Camry in addition to improving these key attributes will have a different exterior and interior in comparison with the model, which will be presented to the American market. In her eloquent and elegant exterior design is the perfect accompaniment to the exquisite interior design, enhancing the feeling of luxury and prestige.<br /><br /><br /><br />The new Camry was designed so that its owners could enjoy the highest level of comfort while in motion, resistance on the road, vibration control body, agile and responsive steering. The new 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an advanced 3.5-liter six-cylinder V-twin engine designed to work with 6-speed automatic transmission that combines enhanced performance and a significant reduction in fuel consumption.<br /><br /><br /><br />Despite the fact that the wheelbase has not changed, the space for a back row has been optimized, mainly in the legs and over the head of passengers. The driver's seat provides optimal ergonomic, gear change and visibility. A high quality materials and finishes in the cabin provides comfort befitting a sedan in business class.<br /><br /><br /><br />New comprehensive measures to combat noise, vibration, stiffness and subtle acoustic tuning shop makes the new Camry is very quiet. The new Toyota sedan is equipped with high-end systems to ensure comfort. Increased passenger comfort is provided by second-row heated seats, a separate control panels for sound system and climate system, and adjustable sun blinds: for side windows - with a mechanical drive, and for the rear window - with elektroprivodom.<br /><br /><br /><br />The new Camry buyers are also offered a unique range of multimedia equipment: touch screen Toyota Touch and new top-grade energy-saving speaker system with 10 speakers JBL.<br /><br /><br /><br />The climate system has a unique system of air purification «nano-e» (nano-), which not only purifies the air in the cabin, but it moisturizes, providing a refreshing effect.<br /><br /><br /><br />The new Toyota Camry is equipped with most modern systems of active and passive safety. The car is equipped with nine airbags, including the first in its class side airbags for the rear seats, front seats that provide protection against whiplash in rear impacts, adaptive headlights system (AFS), parking assistant and rearview camera.<br /><br /><br /><br />Car Toyota Camry new generation will be introduced in showrooms authorized dealers of FDI, "Toyota-Ukraine" in October 2011.</i><br /><br /></span><p>

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