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Are the team going to add events to the free-roam world so we can actually drive to the event rather than activating the event from the GPS map?

I love this question because, next to the car list, this is probably one of the most hotly debated topics in the studio and on the forums. We have people firmly entrenched in two camps when it comes to how you select events in the game. You’ve likely noticed that we’ve moved back and forth on this ever since shipping our 1st “open world” in Need for Speed Underground 2. We’ve forced players to drive to events in the open world (NFS Underground 2), we’ve allowed players to drive to events in the open world and select them via the Pause Menu/ Map Screen (NFS Most Wanted & NFS Carbon) and we’ve allowed people to only select events through the “race now” feature or the Map Screen (NFS Undercover). I think what I’ve learned over the years is that it’s probably best to give people both options unless the overall meta-design for the game strongly supports one method over the other. For example, if exploration and discovery is a major component or theme in the game, it makes sense to have players physically drive to an event location in the open world as opposed to making a menu selection to start a race. This is also something under consideration for DLC on NFS Undercover in the future.
Are they going to be more levels available for multiplayer sprint + circuit races ? Me and my friends are always wishing we could have more multiplayer levels to race on?We are actually planning some pretty interesting things with regards to multiplayer going forward on Undercover…both online as well as offline. I can’t give away too many details just yet but you can expect to hear lots more about this over the coming months.I was curious as to when this patch will be coming out as well as what issues are supposed to be addressed. Also, while I have this opportunity, would you be able to tell me if there will be any upcoming DLC, and if so, any details?The 1st patch for NFS Undercover features a series of performance optimizations to address frame rate inconsistencies and enhancements to the adaptive difficulty logic to accelerate the difficulty curve for the expert players. The patch should be available for download during the second week of February. Keep watching www.needforspeed.com for updates on the exact time and dates. I can tell you that we are definitely going to be supporting Undercover with additional content over the coming months. As I mentioned before, this is the start of a new way that we’re going to be predictably and consistently supporting our titles post-launch going forward. It’s about NFS Undercover today and future titles going forward. You guys in the community are going to play a huge part in determining what is working, what needs improving and what you feel is missing from the game. We are going to do our best to listen to you, share our thoughts with you, frequently interact with you and then consistently deliver great content back to you.Many questions about frame rate and micro-pauses during gameplay.& Too many to list…As I mentioned above, the February patch will definitely address most, hopefully all, of the frame rate issues that some of you have been experiencing. Going forward, we want to engage the community for your feedback on the game and try to address any and all comments that you have. Thanks for all the great questions relating to the 1st patch…I apologize if I wasn’t able to answer your question directly but we tried to group the questions into themes and I think the answers above addressed the majority of the questions and/or concerns that you had. I look forward to speaking with everyone again really soon. Download the patch, play the game some more, encourage your friends to get online (or back online) and let me know what you think. On that topic, I’d love to hear your recommendations for future title updates and DLC. What would you guys like to see the most in the coming months?

Your Patch and DLC Questions Answered

Any new (free) cars? Where are all the convertibles?
I think it’s pretty safe to say that you will be seeing additional cars available for NFS Undercover in the near future. It’s even likely that some of them will be available for free. Mind you, you may have to earn them in the game somehow…
Lot of us missed traditional cars as Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX '99 or even Volkswagen Golf GTI which appeared in NFS underground and NFSU 2. Why have you guys decided to do not put these old versions of new models? I mean, you do put old and new versions of cars like Skyline or Camaro or Mustang... Are you going to include more cars in this patch like the last year in NFS Pro Street?The car list each year is always one of the hottest topics of conversation both inside and outside the studio. We constantly strive to deliver a list of iconic cars that pleases the majority of our fans. Typically we try to have a good cross-section of cars from Europe, North America and Japan. There is so much passion around specific car manufacturers and models that it almost always makes for heated conversation on the forums and at also at our desks. Supporting NFS titles post-launch going forward allows us to interact with the community and determine what types of cars that people are missing in the shipped game. Hopefully we can have a more open dialogue with you guys going forward and try to deliver some of the cars that you’ve been missing from the latest titles.Are there going to be any new game modes in the next update because loads of people I'm speaking to are saying it would be cool to have new game modes, like Outrun with 8 players allowed, or the one where you have to crash the enemy car to total it; :) something like that would make online so good PLEASE CONSIDER :)A big part of our future on Need for Speed is supporting our titles post-launch for an extended period of time. In fact, we have a team of people (including myself) dedicated to this initiative and are committed to delivering quality, additive content after launching the game. We used to “launch and forget” and now we’re going to “launch and manage” our games. You’re going to see a very cool mix of free content and purchasable content available over the next few months for NFS Undercover. We have some ambitious plans in terms of cars, modes and gameplay that I’ll be able to share with you in the near future.I have a HUGE question....i spent nearly 600 Microsoft points to purchase a GTR which I then jacked up a little, now I have two strikes....is this true that i can lose this car permanently???Good question! Of course we’re not going to stiff you if you happen to get 3 strikes against a car that you have purchased with MS Points. The car should always be available in the car shop once you’ve downloaded it and its purchase price should be $0. The reason there is no cost associated with the car is twofold…the first reason is to avoid the exact situation you described in your question above; the second is to avoid people exploiting the economy in the game by repeatedly selling cars they have purchased with MS Points. You will, however, lose any upgrades (both visual and performance) that you may have purchased for the car. This is the element of “risk vs. reward” that you have to manage when you have 2 strikes against any of your Career cars. Hope that eases your mind bit.

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The New 2009 Escalade

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ESCALADE PLATINUM

DESIGN, ELEGANCE AND TECHNOLOGY REACH NEW HEIGHTSThe dramatic exterior features an intricate front fascia with upper and lower grilles, as well as 22-inch wheels* and exclusive Platinum exterior badging.The luxurious interior features cut-and-sewn, leather-trimmed upper door segments, console and instrument panel top pad; TEHAMA aniline leather first- and second-row seating; and genuine Olive Ash and Walnut Burl woods with wood inlays and warm aluminum trim.Rear-seat entertainment with two 7-inch diagonal independent DVD screens integrated into the front headrests and two independent 8-inch overhead screens, class-exclusive heated and cooled cup holders.Fully Functioning LED Headlamps. LED high beam, low beam, side marker and light pipe. Emits brilliant white light and lasts 20 times longer than traditional headlamps.A segment first**, the Platinum is equipped with Cadillac's advanced Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) technology. One of the world's fastest reacting suspension systems, MRC reads the road up to 1,000 times a second, and adjusts the shock damping to five milliseconds, giving you unusually fast and smooth suspension adjustments and minimized roll and pitch to help keep the vehicle level.

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The hybrid gas engine and electric motor combination is a marriage made in heaven. The hybrid powerplant combines a gas engine and electric motor. As you come to a complete stop, for example, the gas engine automatically shuts down. When the gas engine is running, it recharges the battery pack.At speeds up to 40 mph, the electric motor provides all the power. It features a compact design that operates on power drawn both from the battery pack and from an electric motor, and emits virtually no harmful pollutants.This gas-electric combination has an EPA-estimated 34 city/31 hwy mpg (FWD); 29 city/27 hwy mpg (4WD).

auto motor und sport awards Best Cars 2009: DBS and DB9 win Imported Sports Car category

The Aston Martin DBS and DB9 have achieved top honours in auto motor und sport’s "Best Cars 2009" in Germany. The DBS and DB9 won the readers’ vote of the renowned automobile magazine auto motor und sport coming first in the category of “Sports Cars – Imported.” The prestigious prize, awarded to Aston Martin for the 2nd year running, confirms once again the deserved place in the rankings. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage, also proved to be popular with sports car fans, receiving second place in the same category.Dr. Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin, said: "This double victory shows that our small but exclusive Marque is on the right path. It underlines the positive development Aston Martin has seen in Germany as one of our most important markets in Europe, with sales going up by 15 per cent in the past year.”

V12 Vantage: Aston Martin’s most exhilarating sports car

Fastest and most agile Vantage ever; ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range• Purposeful, striking and functional styling signalling performance capabilities• Everyday usability associated with a modern Aston Martin• Race-derived technology used throughoutGaydon, Warwickshire, Wednesday 4 February 2009. Aston Martin will present the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 95-year history at the Geneva motor show on 3 March. Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage will feature a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 kp/h) time of 4.2 seconds.The latest incarnation of the Vantage family has been designed to provide a unique character, appealing to different driver tastes and complementing the other models in the current Aston Martin line-up.The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque’s impressive record of bringing concepts through to production, Aston Martin engineers have brought the V12 Vantage to market in an incredible 12 months.Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: “This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine. It represents the definitive driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience.“The V12 Vantage has a unique character, one unlike our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to enjoy the Aston Martin experience.“This also illustrates one of Aston Martin’s key strengths – the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality.”Designed for the focused driver, every component of the V12 Vantage has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. Benefitting from race-developed materials and components, and featuring lightweight carbon fibre; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection.Visually enticing, the V12 Vantage expresses its performance potential through its purposeful stance created by enhanced aerodynamic and cooling aids optically widening the car, while retaining traditional understated Aston Martin design. Equally inviting, the cosseting interior permits the driver to extract maximum performance ability from the car while also enjoying customary levels of Aston Martin comfort on longer journeys. High levels of power and torque are available at all engine speeds making the V12 Vantage responsive and tractable in any driving situation.The V12 Vantage will be built at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining the DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines which are built in the state-of-the-art production facility combining hi-tech manufacturing processes with traditional hand-craftsmanship. Production will be limited up to 1,000 examples over the life span of the car, making the V12 Vantage a truly exclusive driver’s car.Deliveries of the V12 Vantage are expected to commence during quarter three 2009 with prices to be confirmed at the Geneva motor show.- Ends -

SRX

A genuine all-rounder, the Cadillac SRX remains the division's first-ever luxury crossover vehicle and it expresses Cadillac's bold design vocabulary with its crisp, sharp-edged look, striking vertical headlights, bold front side sections and the V-shaped front tapering into the classic Cadillac grille.The SRX is offered with a wider choice of powertrains. The 4.6-litre, 32-valve V-8 Northstar engine, extensively re-engineered and mounted longitudinally in the first all wheel-drive application of the Northstar engine family, is a sophisticated, technically advanced powerplant that generates 239 kW (325 hp) at 6500 rpm and 427 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. There is also a 3.6L V-6 available with 258 hp. This sophistication is now further enhanced with a new, more responsive efficient six-speed automatic transmission. RWD and AWD available.

Cadillac

With over 100 years of automotive history, Cadillac is the quintessential American luxury brand. As it enters its second century, Cadillac is posed to redefine luxury with a bold combination of dramatic design, exhilarating performance and innovative technologies that directly benefit the upscale customer.

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This dynamic vehicle builds on its retro styling with modern amenities like its available spoiler, chrome grille and sunroof. Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Deep Water Blue Pearl.

The A-Class

150, A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY, A 170, A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY, A 200 and A 200 TURBOThe A-Class petrol engines are anything but ordinary. And they certainly deserve the good grades they get for performance. Our engineers have gone all out to ensure that these engines really perform. You have the choice of the A 150 with 70 kW (95 hp), the A 170 [1] with 85 kW (116 hp), the A 200 with 100 kW (136 hp) and the A 200 TURBO with 142 kW (193 hp). Even the entry-level model (A 150 or A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY) delivers a superb maximum torque of 140 Nm at 3500 to 4000 rpm. The A 200 achieves 185 Nm at 3500 to 4000 rpm, while the A 200 TURBO leads the list with 280 Nm at 1800 to 4850 rpm.A plus for the environment and your wallet comes courtesy of the ECO start/stop function which is available in the A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY and A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY with manual transmission: at traffic lights and in stop-and-go traffic, this function reduces fuel consumption and prevents emissions by automatically switching off the engine – and it starts it up again in fractions of a second, as soon as you engage a gear or take your foot off the brake.(A 150: fuel consumption combined: 6.2–7.0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 148–166 g/km; A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY: fuel consumption combined: 5.8–6.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 139–147 g/km; A 170: fuel consumption combined: 6.6–7.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 157–169 g/km; A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY: fuel consumption combined: 6.1–6.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 146–148 g/km; A 200: fuel consumption combined: 7.2–7.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 172–176 g/km; A 200 TURBO: fuel consumption combined: 7.9–8.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 187–192 g/km)[2]ms_foldingtable_maxSize[7995] = 0;

Hybrid

A hybrid version of the Fusion will be available this spring.

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Fusion Sport

Fusion SportThe front and rear of the Fusion have been radically altered for 2010. A deeper grille and new headlights and taillights make the biggest impact.

Impreza

Starting aStarting at $17,495*Starting at $17,495*t $17,495*
2.9% Financing on All 09 Subaru Impreza ModelsCannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. No down payment required. See participating dealers for details. Must take delivery from dealer stock by March 2, 2009.2.9% Financing

The Right Vehicle for the Times

We're excited to announce that Motor Trend named the Subaru Forester its 2009 Sport/Utility of the YearTM because it does all the things that matter most in an SUV, incredibly well. We built Forester with uncompromising safety, go-anywhere capability and lasting durability, so when it came to making a choice out of an exceptional field, the Forester stood out.After experiencing its road-gripping Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Motor Trend said "when it gets on dirt, it almost encourages you to go faster." The judges also noted that Forester had "the best observed fuel economy for an all-wheel drive SUV in this year's competition." After all, there's no point in having go-anywhere capability if you can't afford to get where you're going.We'll take being called "green as you-know-what" as a compliment, and it tends to happen when all of your cars are built in a zero landfill plant. Forester is also the most affordable SUV in its class, so you can see why Motor Trend said "the traditional model for a SUV has changed into something smaller, more fuel-efficient, greener, more, well...Forester-y."It's a good feeling when you're rewarded for doing things the right way, and we're proud to have built a responsible, versatile, right-sized utility vehicle. So when Motor Trend called Forester "the right vehicle for the times", it wasn't just for today but also for tomorrow. We want to continue building cars that enhance whatever you're doing. Whether it's a trip to the market, or a trip to the mountains. It's what we've always done, and what we will continue to do

MAZDA MX-5

This drop-top is already in the Guinness World Records as the world's best-selling two-seater lightweight sports car. Now, based on the Japanese idea of Jinba Ittai, or "rider and horse as one," we've totally redesigned the MX-5 to create a new level of driving

The Mazda2

The Mazda2 delivers all the comfort you'd expect from a larger car, as well as class-leading driving performance. Its sporty looks and handling hide the fact that the entire Mazda2 lineup has won ultra-low emission certification.

HS250h

It started with an idea. An idea that technology can make anything possible. With this idea in mind, we are proud to announce the HS 250h, the world’s first and only dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle – an unprecedented blend of advanced technology and sustainable materials unrivaled in any other production vehicle. The HS 250h features the very latest in Lexus Hybrid Drive technology. Powerful yet efficient, the system’s virtually unnoticeable engagement between gasoline engine and electric motor results in the most fuel-efficient vehicle in our lineup. Additionally, the HS 250h incorporates the very latest in sustainable materials, including more recycled content than likely found in any other production vehicle. It is the first Lexus model to integrate leading-edge ecological plastic into the vehicle’s design. The groundbreaking Lexus HS 250h is scheduled to arrive in dealerships Fall 2009.

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The 107

The 107 has lost none of its sparkling appeal, both in its three- and five-door versions, and continues to express being ‘cool’ and ‘energetic’. Nevertheless it has evolved stylistically with a new front-end style that reflects a sharper and fuller personality. The new profile of the lower front panel has more substance and robustness. It repositions the number plate in the lower section, like other Peugeot range models, and features a redesign of the contours of an air intake now featuring a cross-link grille. This new lower front panel incorporates side vents complete with grille and a decorative two-part insert, which can house the fog lights that are available as an accessory.An original and highly contemporary refinement radiates from this design with a wide chrome insert that accentuates the new bumper capping.The characteristic profile of the 107 benefits from the new lower front panel and the new 14″ Cordouan wheel trims styled with a seven-spoke design, reinforcing the car’s distinctive vitality.At the rear, the style of the 107 continues to display an attractive aspect with its dark glass tailgate/rear windscreen separating the angled contours of the rear lights. To bolster its urban credentials, the 107 protects itself with a wraparound rear bumper and black capping.

2WD EX

Rear privacy glassOne-touch power moonroof with tilt feature17-inch alloy wheelsDual-deck cargo shelfSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsSecurity system Rear privacy glassOne-touch power moonroof with tilt feature17-inch alloy wheelsDual-deck cargo shelfSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsSecurity system