Category: On Location (Page 17 of 31)

2012 Chicago Auto Show: 10 Best Debuts

February 12, 2012 / Joe Gustafson

Following on the heels of the North American Auto Show, the Chicago Auto Show is the showcase for many brands’ revised products and a few concept car surprises as well. From work vans to sports cars, the Chicago Auto Show showcases every corner of the automotive world.

Nissan 370Z

With meaningful updates added to Nissan’s GTR on almost a yearly basis, Nissan decided to give some attention to its other sports car, the 370Z. While no power has been added, the 370Z has been given improvements with an updated look and performance. In the looks department, Nissan has fitted a new, smoother-looking bumper, LED running lights, a revised wheel design, and two new paint colors. As for the performance side, the 370Z receives the same shocks that are fitted to the European version in order to offer better ride and handling. These small improvements freshen up the 370Z just in time to face a round of fresh-faced contenders.

Ford GT500 Convertible

To celebrate 20 years of SVT performance, Ford unveiled a new version of the car that started the line: the Cobra. Following the debut of the monstrous coupe, Ford unveiled the convertible version here at the Chicago Auto Show. Retaining the same 650hp supercharged V8 and track upgrades, this version is sure to more than mess up your hair with the top down — it might just scalp you. This model will be plenty exciting even though this model has been limited to 155mph from the coupes’ top speed of 202.

Kia Track’ster Concept

As a Motley Crue cover band screeched in the background, Kia unveiled their Track’ster concept. Based off the Kia Soul, the Track’ster deletes two doors, adds all-wheel drive, more power, and a healthy dose of alcantara to the interior. The Track’ster is supposed to represent the “dream” of the ultimate Soul. Excessive wheel size, marketing buzzwords, and styling details aside, the Track’ster may see production in order to provide a sportier version of the Soul.

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BFGoodrich unveils the g-Force Sport COMP-2 performance tire

February 7, 2012 / Richard Brown

It was 23 degrees, cold and dark. I was leaving Cleveland in the dead of a cold winter’s night. I’d been invited by BFGoodrich to the unveiling of their newest, ultra-high performance summer tire, the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2. Oh, and the event was being held in sunny southern California. It didn’t take much convincing to get me on the plane.

The COMP-2 is BFGoodrich’s answer to the new breed of high-tech ultra-high performance tires on the market. Three years in the making, the new tire uses a new silca-infused rubber compound and reinforced internal structure to improve grip in all situations. In comparison to the other leading tires in this category, the BFG claims a 30% increase in grip in wet conditions while maintaining an 8% lead in the dry.

BFG is going for the enthusiast aftermarket where tire performance and looks trumps most other factors. With over 50 diameter and width combinations available, it’s designed to fit most foreign and domestic sports cars.

Fast forward 32 hours to the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California. 67 degrees and dry as a bone, the perfect weather to put the new tire to the test. BFGoodrich had prepared several different events for us to try out the new g-Force Sport COMP-2, and better yet, to compare it to the competition. For every car clad in the new COMP-2s, there was at least one other car of the same model shod in Yokohamas, Coopers, Hankook, and other leading brands. We had the opportunity to test back-to-back the BFGoodrich offering against the industry leaders.

By “we,” I mean some of the biggest names in the automotive press: Car & Driver, Autoweek, Hot Rod Magazine, and of course, Bullz-Eye. I have to say I was more than a little intimidated by my peers. I have no illusions about my driving skills; I’m enthusiastic, but in no way experienced. The one goal I had during the whole event was simply to NOT make a fool of myself.

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Ashley Palmer from the 2011 Hooters Pageant

January 24, 2012 / Bullz-Eye Staff

The 15th Annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant that we covered last year is the gift that keeps on giving.

Today we’re featuring another contestant that we met at the event, the beautiful Ashley Palmer. Hooters gave us poolside access at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach where we met and photographed some of the contestants in their bikinis. Ashley showed off her amazing figure on a hot day in the Miami sun.

Check back for more poolside photos of Hooters contestants.

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Double Trouble: Gemma and Lucy in England

December 16, 2011 / Bullz-Eye Staff

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Most Beautiful Latina Search to be held at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa

December 9, 2011 / Bullz-Eye Staff

PlayerXT is gearing up for its annual Most Beautiful Latina Search which will be held on the weekend of January 7th and 8th, 2012, at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Palm Springs. We’ve had the pleasure of attending this great event for the past several years, and as you can see from the slideshow above we discovered some amazing Latina models.

Festivities will run all weekend, including a press conference and Fantasy Fubol Shoot Out. Those events open to the public are a Welcoming Party in Club 360 on Saturday night starting at 9:00 PM, and the Most Beautiful Finals Showcase in VIBE Nightclub on Sunday night starting at 7:00 PM.

The International Latina Beauty Pageant will feature 20 beautiful models representing the Latin countries of the world. Latin singing sensation Baby Bash will help ring in 2012 with a New Year Celebration of Latin Heritage, Talent, Music and Beauty with a special appearance. His new single, Slide Over, featuring Miguel is currently impacting on rhythmic radio. Bash will also help judge the Search Finals.

Bash will be joined by the beautiful 19 year old Latina singer songwriter, Jordyn Taylor, whose hit single Accessories won her critical acclaim when her song was included in the soundtrack of the movie Shopaholic with Lady Gaga.

The talent showcase will also feature Peruvian DJ Stephanie Loayza featured in Maxim, Playboy and FHM; Salvadorian recording artist and reality star, Jazmin Siguenza, who was recently featured in Bullz-Eye; Central America’s Got Talent finalist, Bullz-Eye Featured Model Angie Quesada from Costa Rica, winner of the Costa Rica Search for the Most Beautiful Latina; rock violin virtuoso, Esther Anaya of Columbia; and other up and coming Latina artists.

As you can see from our slideshow, the beautiful models featured at these events will take your breath away. Above we have featured 1-Carolina, 2-Cristy, 3-Mitze, 4-Olinda, 5-Elody, 6-Kimberly, 7-Pamela and 8-Ericka.

You can make reservations at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa for that weekend if you want to join the festivities. Enjoy beautiful Latina models and great performers along with the luxuries of a beautiful casino resort in Palm Springs. Palm Springs is a popular weekend destination spot for people in the LA area, and it’s a great getaway if you want to escape the January cold.