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The Porsche 918 RSR is a different kind of green car.  Sporting a V8 that cranks out up to 563 horsepower, the car actually uses the hybrid system to enhance its power.  When the electric motors are engaged, the horsepower goes up to 767.

In the case of the 918 RSR, the traditional V8 supplies power to the rear wheels of the car.  The electric motors churn out additional power for the front wheels, allowing the car to combine the two types of power for better performance.

The 918 RSR is based on the 918 Spyder Hybrid concept, which turned heads in a big way at the Paris Motor Show.  The production model was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this month.

512 HP lamborghini Gallardo is featured in dfw drive your dream's New One Hour driving experience

While it’s inspired by the 918 Spyder Hybrid concept, the 918 RSR includes a few significant changes.  Most notably, the production model features gull-wing cockpit doors and Porsche’s flywheel accumulator.

“Instead of the futuristic, ergonomically avant-garde centre console with touch-sensitive user interface from the 918 Spyder concept car, the 918 RSR’s cockpit is split by a minimalistic console with rocker switches,” Porsche said in a Rueters article on the 918 RSR. “Instead of a second seat, the flywheel accumulator is positioned to the right of the console.”

The flywheel accumulator is a power storage device similar to a generator.  It captures energy usually lost in braking and applies it to acceleration.  The dashboard of the car features a special pushbutton that provides an additional boost of power.

If you need to get your adrenaline fix but can’t wait for the Porsche 918 RSR to be released, consider participating in a Dallas exotic car tour.  Companies like dfw drive your dream give you the chance to get behind the wheel of a Porsche and other exotic vehicles for a half-day of driving excitement.

You can even sneak away for an hour in a lamborghini Gallardo. We won’t tell anyone at the Sierra Club!

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer who specializes in web content and editing.  She also writes about Texas insurance quotes.

Mini of Dallas is just one of the dealerships on Lemmon Avenue

Exotic car fans can visit Dallas’ Lemmon Avenue to browse and buy a wide range of exotic and luxury brands, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Bentley, Aston Martin, Bugatti, Audi, Infiniti, Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Porsche, and maserati.

“It’s great for those of us who love these cars,” says Ron Sturgeon, owner of company that gives people the chance to drive luxury exotic cars“It’s awesome to be able to go to one spot to see these beauties.”

Luxury car dealers already attract buyers from all over the area, and with the addition of BMW, the appeal may be even more widespread.  Dealers report that customers often arrive from out of state just to shop at these luxury car dealerships.

In 2007, Lemmon Avenue dealers learned that AutoNation, the owner of BMW of Dallas, planned to move the dealership down the street.  A variety of factors, including the recession and various design changes, contributed to the three-year long development schedule.

“It’s not that unusual with luxury dealerships to take some time to develop,” Marc Cannon, vice president of communications for AutoNation, told The Dallas Morning News. “At the luxury level, it’s all about the experience, and you’ve got to provide the right environment.”

The new BMW facility features 94,000 square feet of space devoted to the luxury brand.  The décor is light-colored wood, and the façade of the building is white with a modern edge.  The whole space feels airy and inviting, which it should, considering industry experts estimate the cost at around $10 million.

Luckily, Dallas is in a good position to support a facility this size.  As one of the top exotic car markets in the country, there’s plenty of business to go around.

“It’s a luxury mecca,” said Cannon. “You don’t see that very often.”

Sturgeon agreed.  “Dallas is a great place to drive exotic vehicles,” he said.  “We’ve got awesome weather and beautiful roads.”

Some local residents expressed concern about the road surface on Lemmon Avenue, saying it was sorely in need of repaving.  It’s likely that the city officials and local business owners will take note, now that the street is becoming so important for exotic car consumers.

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer, who specializes in web content, editing, and technical writing.  She also writes about Texas auto insurance.

They even had the dude that was bad news for NY Giants opponents’ defenses–Tiki Barber–deliver the good news to a woman who had helped out an elderly friend 20 years before.

The good news? That friend had left her a tidy sum. MSNBC reported on the substantial amount of property that is being held by state governments on behalf of owners who they cannot locate

It’s unlikely that you will find that the state where you live is holding enough cash to make you rich, but you still might enjoy looking yourself and family members and friends up.

You aren’t likely to find enough to buy a lamborghini Gallardo, but you might get lucky and find enough to rent a Lambo in Fort Worth.

(Photo courtesy of DFW Elite Auto Rental. All rights reserved.)

Who doesn’t love found money. I was excited to find a $20 in a pair of jeans that I had not worn for a while. A few months ago, my father discovered that his mother had some unclaimed property being held by the State of Illinois.

If you do decide to check yourself out, don’t forget to check states that you used to live in.

You might not be rich as a result, but it sure feels good to put a little money that you did not know you had back into your pocket.

Here’s to hoping that you find enought to get really rich and drive your dream exotic car.

Check out the original MSNBC unclaimed property story and links to the states where you can look yourself up to see if the state is holding any unclaimed property for you.

This post written by freelance web copywriter Eric Anderson. Eric’s recent writing projects include a website for a DFW car sharing club and a Lutz Florida mortgage broker.

Universal Studios is displaying Paul Walker’s WRX STl along with a few other famous movie cars. Who wouldn’t want to drive this dream car on a remote piece of Texas Hill Country asphalt?

(Photo Credit: Jaimie Trueblood. Image copyrighted 2009. Universal Studios)

For those with an itch that requires more the looking, check out a dream car driving experience like dfw drive your dream in Dallas Fort Worth and other cities throughout TX or Gotham dream cars’ Dream Car Driving Tours in the NY metro.

(Photo by Josh Davis, Josh Davis Photography in Fort Worth, TX. Used with permission.)

Between track days, driving schools, luxury car sharing clubs, and dream car driving experiences, auto enthusiasts should be able to do more than look at dreamcars. Although some of these experiences can run into thousands of dollars, other are available for as little as $595 for a half day.

dfw drive your dream features seat time in the audi r8, lamborghini Gallardo, ferrari 360 Spyder, Dodge Viper, and Porsche 911. If rolling in a lamborghini is on your bucket list, why not make a reservation! visit http://www.dfwdriveyourdream.com to see available dates.

For those of you going to LA, the other cars on display include the parade vehicle from Animal House, the Blues mobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, and several others.

Check out Universal Studio’s press release on the Fast and Furious car’s appearance.

This post written by freelance SE friendly web content writer Eric Anderson. Eric’s recent writing projects include copy for a Dallas car storage site and a Tampa FL mortgage broker website.

The Lamborghini Driving Academy program gives auto enthusiasts the opportunity to drive a lamborghini on a race track, a life goal for many fans of these exotic automobiles.  The program will be held every month from April through November, with no courses being held in August.

There are two programs to choose from.  The first, called the Track Academy course, is for entry-level drivers and includes racing theory and handling and safety drills.  Participants then get behind the wheel of a lamborghini Gallardo.

For more advanced drivers, the Advanced Academy course offers tips on improving wheel control and performance on the track.  In addition to driving a lamborghini gallardo, these participants will also drive a lamborghini Murcielago LP640.

The courses will also help participants become familiar with all wheel drive, deal with the finer points of steering at top speeds, and even perfect the art of drifting.  The price tag of the course seems very reasonable when all of this education and experience is taken into account.

If jetting off to Italy doesn’t fit in your budget right now, or if you can’t take the time to attend one of the Lamborghini Driving Academy programs, don’t despair!  There are still several options that make it possible for you to  right here in Texas.

An automotive dream tour is a great option for those who want to experience the thrill of driving exotic cars.  A 2,000 horse power tour is available for only $697 per person and gives participants the chance to drive a ferrari 360 F1, a lamborghini gallardo, a Dodge Viper SRT/10, an Audi R8, and a Porsche 911 Cabriolet – all in one amazing day.

If you are interested in driving a Lamborghini for the weekend, exotic car rental is a great option.  You can spend some quality time with an amazing car for much less than it would cost to attend the Driving Academy.

Another great option is joining an exotic car sharing club.  Members of exotic car clubs have access to an entire garage of exotic vehicles, including Lamborghini Gallardos.  If you’re looking for a long term relationship with some incredible cars, an exotic car club is the perfect choice.

Lamborghini’s Driving Academy program will take place at the Adria and Vallelunga tracks.  Check out the official Driving Academy website to see when you will be driving a Lamborghini this summer.

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance web writer living in the Twin Cities. Visit her website or email her for information about her freelance writing services.

(Photo by freelance photographer and entertainment writer Sean Claes. See more of Sean’s photographs on the Kyle, TX Daily Photo blog. )

The Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $120 million because no winner was found for Tuesday night’s drawing.  In order to win the jackpot, a player needs to match all the winning numbers.  If no winner is found, the jackpot continues to grow.

Of course, Uncle Sam will take his share of that jackpot, and depending on where the winner lives, the jackpot might be taxed by the state as well.  Texans are lucky because they do not have to pay state taxes on lottery winnings.

Especially in tough economic times, it’s fun to think about what you would do with the extra money from a Mega Millions jackpot.  Imagine plunking down the cash and driving off in a lamborghini.  But before you get too wistful, there are several ways for regular people to drive dream cars without matching five numbers and a Mega ball!

Exotic car rental lets you drive a lamborghini without winning the lottery.  Instead of paying six figures to own an exotic vehicle and dealing with all the hassles of exotic car ownership, you simply rent an exotic car for the weekend.

Renting an exotic car means you don’t have to worry about finding secure exotic car storage, tracking down a mechanic who can work on your exotic vehicle, or shelling out the cash to insure your exotic car.  Rental is a much less stressful way to drive your dream car.

If you really love exotic vehicles, another great option is joining an exotic car sharing club.  Members of exotic car clubs have access to an entire garage of exotic vehicles like Audi R8s, Bentley Continentals, and Hummer H2s.

Of course, if you’re set on winning the Mega Millions jackpot, don’t let the 1 in 175,711,536 odds discourage you.  Playing the game is as simple as choosing the winning combination of numbers.  If the numbers drawn match the numbers you picked, you’ve struck it rich.

One of the easiest ways to play Mega Millions is to choose a “quick pick” number.  “Quick picks” are numbers randomly chosen by the lottery machine.  Each ticket costs $1.

Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.  The next drawing for the $120 million jackpot will be held Friday, February 20.

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional web content writer living in the Twin Cities. Visit her website or email her for information about her freelance writing services.

In fact, most don’t.

Most millionaires became wealthy by living well below their means and investing the difference in appreciating assets or by being successful at running and growing businesses and doing the same.

Either way, the folks the join the financial elite have a keen sense of where to put their money and where not to. I just came across a nice post by John Sholz, a finance-minded entrepreneur on Blogger.

Judging by the about me portion of his blog, he has had a long career in mortgage and finance.

He writes, “The majority of millionaires aren’t living in gaudy mansions or driving Ferraris. They have average-sized homes and drive Ford F150s. [I may have to trade the Oldsmabuick in on a used F150....] They don’t regularly drink champagne or eat caviar. They drink bear and eat hot doges. They don’t wear designer clothes; they wear Levis.”

In part eight of his series dispelling misconceptions about the members of the financial elite, he addresses a concept near and dear to this blogger. How to enjoy luxury items without making the ownership commitment. John tells the story of a millionaire software engineer named Suzanne Garner. For her, he says, “owning a 100,000 automobile doesn’t make financial sense. She drives a Mazda Miata.

Instead of owning, Suzanne fulfills her supercar driving dreams by belonging to an exotic car sharing club.

For less than a $1,000 a month, car enthusiasts who live in Dallas Fort Worth can avail themselves of a garage full of the latest exotic cars: two ferraris (F430 F1 and a 360 Spyder), a lamborghini Gallardo, and a 2009 audi r8!

The depreciation, maintenance and car storage in DFW for even one of these cars is far more than membership in the club.

“Cars are depreciating assets and the faster the car, the faster the depreciation in most cases,” says dfw elite car club.com General Manager Tom Warren. “In a time of belt tightening, it makes sense to find the smart way to drive supercars,” said Warren.

The tend toward borrowing over buying even extends to such items as luxury handbags. We recently posted about a handbag sharing company.

Those interested in finding out more about dfw elite car club can visit, (http://www.DFWEliteCarClub.com). If you live outside of the DFW metro, check out a fine directory of performance car sharing clubs across the U.S. at (http://www.exoticcarclubs.com)

This article was written by SEO web copywriter Eric Anderson. Eric’s recent writing projects include copy for a small business strategic planning company and pages for a Tampa, Florida mortgage broker.

Today, you can get an even sleeker model with a 6.5L V12 pushing over 600HP! For 2007, lamborghini even brought out a new Roadster model called the Murcielago LP640 Roadster. This exceptionally beautiful car can be seen briefly in the latest Batman movie, “Batman Begins”.
The coupe’s base price? Starting at only $273,000, which is about $90,000 more than it’s smaller cousin, the Gallardo.

This year’s lamborghini Winter Driving Academy , offered in early March, gives lamborghini owners the chance to pilot their toy in various wintry-weather scenarios. The course, Lamborghini says, pits driver and car against some slick surfaces and snow-covered tracks in the shadow of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington. Professional instructors teach winter safety and year-round hints for all included.

The price? A measly $2500; includes an evening at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, NH.

So, if you plan to drive your new toy in the snow or ice, I’d highly recommend this. Even if you don’t, the training you get here could probably be used on a rain-slick road down the road!