Park a Dodge Charger SRT8 Desktop Computer on Your Office

From the "things we don't actually need but wouldn't mind owning" file comes our next post on PCRides kinky new desktop computer that's housed in what the company claims to be a detailed and officially approved replica of the Dodge Charger SRT8 saloon. Instead of a Hemi V8, the 1:10 scale replica of the Charger SRT8 can pack either an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with 3GB memory or an Intel Core2Duo processor with 4GB memory with prices set at $1,499.99 and $899.99 respectively.

If the complete systems don't satisfied your needs, then you may also opt for the 'Bare Bone' PCs that are priced at $529.99 and $749.99 for the base and Pro versions respectively.

Interesting details include the hood ornament that serves as the power button, the headlights the brake lights that flash when the PC is on, the DVD disc drive that is mounted below the front grille and the connections to power and peripherals that are integrated into the rear bumper.

For more details head over to PCRide's dedicated page by clicking the link below.

Source: PCRides , Via: Autoblog.com

2010 Infiniti FX gets New Standard Features, Prices Start from $43,265

The 2010 FX35 and FX50 are on sale now at Infiniti dealerships across the U.S. Since the luxury SUV only was introduced onto the market last year (summer of 2008), the model year doesn't bring any mechanical or cosmetic updates but Infiniti has added some new standard features for 2010. These include standard Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System on all models and the addition of a standard USB Connection Port for iPod and other compatible devices as well as a 2.0GB Music Box hard drive to the Bose Premium Audio system for vehicles without the navigation system.

Moreover, the available Hard Drive Navigation System has been enhanced for 2010 with the addition of an in-dash single disc DVD audio/video drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth, Zagat Restaurant Guide and XM NavWeather.

The FX is offered with a choice of two engines, a 3.5-liter V6 with 303HP for the FX35 and a 390HP 5.0-liter V8 for the range-topping FX50.

Prices, including an $865 destination and handling fee, are set at $43,265 for the rear-wheel drive FX35, $44,715 for the AWD FX35 and $59,265 for the FX50 AWD.

VW Releases Detailed Pricing on U.S.-Spec 2010 Golf and TDI, 140HP Diesel gets up to 42mpg Highway

Available in both two-door and four-door models, the 2010 Golf MkVI is offered in the States with a choice of two engines, a 170HP 2.5-liter five-cylinder gasoline unit that has been carried over from the previous model and a 140HP 2.0-liter clean diesel TDI. Prices, including the destination charge, start from $18,190 for the 2-door 2.5L gasoline model with a five-speed manual and from $22,690 for the 2-door TDI diesel with a 6-speed manual.

The 2010 Golf MkVI's 2.5-liter inline-five unit puts out 170HP at 5,700 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. With the standard 5-speed manual gearbox, the Golf 2.5L sprints from zero to 60mph (96km/h) in 7.8 seconds while returning 22mpg city and 30mpg highway.

With the optional 6-speed automatic transmission, the Golf 2.5L delivers 23mpg city and 30mpg highway, and a 8.1 second run to 60mph from standstill.

The 2010 Golf TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel that produces 140HP at 4,000 rpm, and 236 lb-ft. of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. When equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission, it returns an EPA-estimated 30mpg during city travel, 41mpg on the highway, and a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 8.6 seconds.

Those that opt for the six-speed dual clutch DSG transmission can enjoy 30 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway, as well as an 8.6 second sprint from rest to 60 mph.

For more detailed information on the specs, pricing and the available options for the 2010 VW Golf and TDI models, check out the spec-sheets and ordering guide below.