We warned you last year: now, Grind House, the double-bill splatfest from Robert Rodriguez (Sin City) and the hyperspoken Quentin Tarantino, is in previews before its April 6 opening day. Tarantino’s half of the project plays to gearheads: in Death Proof, he directs Kurt Russell and Rosario Dawson (Rent) through the story of a stuntman who uses his musclecar to stalk and terrorize women on the streets of a fictional town. Death Proof shares the double bill with Rodriguez’ Planet Terror and some fake movie promo reels. Looking for the combined trailer? It’s right here, of course:
Lights have been a part of the Cadillac heritage from the days of the Eldorado — hey, it had something going for it, right? Now GM is hoping that LED lighting will make the new CTS seem even more suave and sophisticated, inside and out.
Fifteen LED lamps, along with several so-called “light pipes” direct cool white light to various parts of the interior, while outside, a single LED illuminates an acrylic bar that remains lit whenever the CTS is running.
“Why should these features stand out only during the day?” asked Caddy’s product chief, John Howell.
We’ve driven, and loved all over, Audi’s new R8. So sleek and capable it is, we’re willing to overlook the fact that it’s been priced comparable to a two-bedroom house in Detroit. Audi says the R8 will run you $109,000—$118,000 if you want it with an automatic. But you do get its rippling 420-hp V-8, stunning looks and speed, and dandy Sirius satellite radio for your efforts. And so what if you have to seek subprime lending to help pay for it all? Chapter 11 makes up for past sins, right?
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