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lunafeather · 5 years ago

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4. Favorite non-sexual activity?

He realizes quickly that she doesn’t just bake for her kids’ sakes, she bakes when she’s angry, she bakes when she’s sad, she bakes when she’s stressed, she bakes for every possible holiday – even the made up, fuckin’ stupid ones, she bakes as an apology, she bakes to suck up, she bakes as a weapon.

She even bakes for fun.

So he learns just as quickly that if he wants to be around her, a lot of that time will be spent in her kitchen, pressed up against her back as she mixes, nipping down her neck as she spoons portions out before baking, watching – chin in hand – as she rolls and cuts and spices. She’s good at what she does, has expertly streamlined her processes, and it’s – it’s weird, it’s so fucking weird, but it turns him on. She goes into full boss bitch mode without even realizing it.

It helps that everything she makes is fucking amazing.

She tolerates him draping himself over her (she enjoys it, he knows she does, even if she denies it) because he is a willing test subject, eagerly devouring whatever new creation she concocts. He even helps her sometimes, if she bats her eyelashes just this way, or rolls her hips back against his groin just that way, or pushes up onto her toes and kisses him breathless that way she has a habit of doing.

And she even pays him back for his help, for his patience, by letting him put on whatever movie or tv show he wants and listening to him tear each one apart with icy criticisms and sharp condemnations, shutting him up as necessary with more of those kisses.

7. What’s the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?

If he thought it was impossible to not touch her before, now it’s like two magnets resisting their natural polarity. He starts to find any possible excuse to drift into her space, to let his palm find her hip, to breathe in her scent, to brush his nose against her hair or his finger against her cheek.

He just wants to be near her, wants to watch her smile stretch her lips, wants to hear that tinkling laugh, wants to see that blush explode across her skin.

Jesus, he needs to get a fucking grip.

When the urge to touch her all the damn time starts to get too intense, he pulls away, distancing himself, acting cold, ignoring her texts until she calls him out of pure frustration. He’s like a moon orbiting her, swinging closer into her atmosphere before gravity sends him away again. And yet, every time, he spends more and more time near her. He shows up at her house just to say hi (though he, of course, frames it as a drop in on her operation), orchestrates their paths “coincidentally” crossing, gives her more and more drops and more and more fake cash to wash.

She simply watches him warily, confusion etched onto her face.

It hits her like a lightning bolt, cascading like sparklers across her skin from the top of her head down to her toes, and when it does, she runs.

They’re chatting in her backyard, sitting on her picnic bench, thighs and shoulders pressed together, laughing and joking and talking about anything but work. She gets a full belly laugh out of him (on purpose, this time) and turns to grin at him – and she’s struck, frozen, caught by the gleam of his teeth and the dark fan of his eyelashes and the rosy brightness of his cheeks. It all leaves her completely breathless, his laughter tingling at the back of her neck. When he calms a little and meets her eye, his grin fades to something softer, something affectionate and… and… yearning.

Rio reaches a hand up to her face, dragging his pinky against her forehead and down to her chin, a path that it knows all too well. This time, though, his thumb comes up to brush against her low lip and she’s – she’s –

She’s happy. She feels wanted, and cherished, and warm.

And it scares the shit out of her.

So she runs.

She can see the disappointment in his eyes when she pulls away, can see the confusion and the hurt – and she doesn’t want to hurt him, god no, but these feelings are so intense and so powerful and they feel so right.

And there’s no other option but to avoid him, after that. She’s embarrassed by her instincts to flee, she’s terrified that he doesn’t feel the same, she’s not worthy of this kind of connection. She keeps their meetings as brief and formal as possible, refusing to meet his eye, escaping as soon as she can. She refuses to meet with him alone, too scared of what she’ll do if she’s left to her own devices.

In the end, fate intervenes, somehow locking them in an elevator together – and she wants to die, right then and there, trying not to absorb the anger and distance and hurt in his eyes as he watches her from the opposite corner.

She doesn’t know who’s to blame except herself when she eventually launches herself at him, her frenzied kisses turning into muttered apologies and explanations and confessions, and then he’s kissing her slowly, agonizingly slowly, torturing her with it, and she knows she probably deserves it, but it’s okay, it’s okay, she’ll take it.

28. What do they do when they’re away from each other?

He’s never really considered himself a sentimental man, which is why he’s surprised that when Elizabeth leaves him her pearls, he tucks them safely away in a box shoved to the back of one of his dresser drawers, somewhere he knows Marcus won’t touch, somewhere he knows no unsuspecting woman will stumble on them and shower him with questions he can’t answer.

They remain undisturbed for months, almost forgotten – but every once in a while, his thoughts stray to the off white, almost pink tinted string of pebbles. He doesn’t take them from their refuge until the day he finds himself in her van, her panic over the FBI nipping at the edges of his patience, her wide eyed faux outrage at his suggestion that she tell Turner they were fucking striking him somewhere deep and twanging in his belly. He’d seen her blush spread from the curve of her cheekbones and spill down her neck to her collarbone, and his mind had immediately pictured those pearls there, clutching at her throat, kissing her skin the way he had increasingly felt the urge to.

He had gone home and carefully plucked the necklace out and let each pearl slip between his fingers, imagining her fingers between his instead, her strawberry blonde hair, the curls between her thighs….

If asked, he’d deny it vehemently, but whenever she does something that pisses him off, or makes him proud, or throws him completely off, he takes her pearls and winds them around his knuckles. When she wears a dress that frames her breasts like works of art, when she smiles at him like he’s the sun, when she teases him with her lips on his jaw and a bruise left in offering instead of her body – he moves the pearls from his closet to his bedside table, too often wandering into the small room now for it not to be suspicious to his son.

He doesn’t bring other women over anymore, so that fear is gone as well.

His boss bitch is the only one with him wrapped around her finger, like her pearls are wrapped around his.

He’s only gone for a day when she just can’t resist anymore. She dials his number as she wriggles into a comfortable position in bed, sighing deeply as sleep tugs at her mind. She’s sure this’ll seem desperate, that he’ll be annoyed, but she doesn’t care, she just wants to hear his voice, even if he’s upset –

“Miss me already, huh?”

Ahh, there it is, that honey thick warmth sliding through every one of her limbs as his low timbre croons in her ear. Her toes tingle, even.

Still, she can’t resist – “No. Not at all.”

“Nah?”

He doesn’t believe her; then again, he’s always been able to tell when she’s lying. She just didn’t realize that ability had extended to just hearing her voice and not watching her for her tells.

“Nope.”

Rio just hums, and he has to know what that sound does to her – she whimpers a little, tries to stifle it in her palm before it reaches her cell phone, but he definitely heard it if his throaty chuckle is anything to go by.

“I was just making sure you weren’t getting into any trouble.”

“That right? Gotta keep me in line, huh?”

“Mmhmm. God only knows what you get up to when I’m not around.”

“Probably get a lot more work done…” he mutters.

Beth sits up, affronted. “Excuse me?!”

“C’mon, mama. You know how distracting you are.”

She smiles, remembering the day before yesterday in his office when they’d been working side by side on separate business plans and she’d been unable to resist sliding her foot up his calf. It had turned into a game of him half-pretending to be annoyed and huffing and ended with her bent over the desk.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Oh sure.”

They fall silent, listening to each other breathe, and it takes Beth a moment to realize she’s grinning brightly. She rolls onto her side, eyes falling on the pillow that his head occupies more often than not, these days.

“I just wanted to hear your voice,” she admits quietly.

He doesn’t say anything at first, and she’s on the verge of apologizing and backtracking when he says, softly, “Yeah?”

“Yeah.”

“Hang up.”

“What?”

“I said, hang up. Then don’t answer.”

“What are you–”

There’s a click, and the line goes dead. She holds the phone away from her face, looking at the screen just to be certain, and yep – he hung up on her. She’s about to dial him again and rip him a new one when her phone starts ringing. It’s him, calling back. Her finger hovers over the answer button, but she pauses, considering. Let’s it go to voicemail.

She waits a few minutes, surprised that it takes at least that long for her phone to ping with the notification of a new message. There isn’t time to listen to it before he’s calling again, and this time she answers.

“What was that?”

She can basically hear him shrug. “Just somethin’ to help you out, when you’re dyin’ from missing me so much.”

Beth rolls her eyes.

She listens to it later, smiling and curling into the pillow that smells a little bit like him. The voicemail is perfect, even if it is just Rio slowly explaining in minute detail every way he intends to touch her when he gets back, drawling over every word in that way he knows drives her crazy.

Maybe because that’s what it is.

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paulbogaards · 7 years ago

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I’m looking to hire a Publicist

ACTUAL JOB DESCRIPTION (not the one you will find posted on PRH):

The Executive Vice President, Director of Publicity and Media Relations for the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (@paulbogaards) is seeking a Publicist to dazzle the industry and world with their work and brio and warm good humor providing day-to-day support and counseling for authors (a lot of counseling) in a blistering-paced, internal and external facing (internal = editors = suspicious, external = agents = sometimes mean though they will describe their behavior as outcome directed), detail-oriented (seat 2A not 12A), data-driven (blah blah blah) environment working with dying legacy media professionals, social media pioneers, brand ambassadors (FML), booksellers (❤️), and other half-crazed publishing desperados.

The ideal candidate for this position will have had previous experience working as a magician. There is no finer point to make. As a publicist, you need to make magic happen. Magic. Every fucking day. Come equipped with a rabbit and a top hat and a goddamn wand and get ready to wave it every Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:00 PM. You will be given books to work on that have no possibility whatsoever of becoming bestsellers, and yet, the operating expectation is that all of them will list. Authors expect that outcome. Agents expect that outcome. Editors expect that outcome. Publishers expect that outcome. It’s as if they’re all smoking the same green-blonde hallucinogenic.

The job is a grind. No one is capable of doing it for very long. The hours, the demands, the pressure, the weight of expectation, the dissonance between acquisitions and the marketplace, all of these things cause enormous stress on publicists. Think about this: the executive director has been doing it for thirty plus years. He has become a hollow shell of the man he once was as a result.

“Every day is a beat down.”

“I know.”

“Editors. Agents. Authors. Journalists. All of them are a fucking menace.”

“Tell me about it.”

“They look at us like we are, I don’t know what.”

“They look at us like we are fucking waterboys. That’s how they look at us.”

“That’s exactly right. We’re the fucking waterboys.”

You could be that person -- one of the waterboys (or gals). You are young and full of magic and convinced that book publishing is not decline but instead enjoying a renaissance. You look at Amazon with wide-eyed awe and innocence. You will step into the job thinking of the difference you are able to exact on behalf of writers everywhere. You, my friend, are a naif.

This is what will actually happen: You will be staring at your mobile in a crosswalk, answering a complaint from an author about their seat assignment on a United flight, and then be hit by an Uber. That is the most succinct description of book publishing in the 21st century that the director can think of.

All candidates for the position will undergo Anna’s box test. This is a test where you are invited in for an interview with the director, and there is a box on the seat you are supposed to sit in. If you just stare at the box, waiting for the director to move it, you are summarily dismissed and immediately disqualified as a candidate. If you pick up the box and place it somewhere else, you have passed the first test.

You will hear whispers about publishing projects where the company is rumored to have paid considerable sums of money for a book and then a call will come in from a reporter asking questions about said project and you will immediately route it to the director. The director has experience answering questions about the amount of money the company overpaid (5 million, 10 million, 20 million) and why the book is worth that much (it’s not) and how many copies will it take to earn out (it won’t) in what will become an infinite loop of inquiry and denial and the reporter, determined, will end up substantiating the figure through a disgruntled publisher who was knocked out on the last best bid (Karp) and then come back to you and ask you to confirm the figure and you will again deny it and they will wind up reporting the number anyway (though reporters these days don’t press in the same rough way that, say, Streitfeld and Kirkpatrick used to, and that is OK with the director, he is accepting of the new school press corps, though he generally prefers old school guys, and will always answer the phone when Keith Kelly calls, because he is the embodiment of OLD FUCKING SCHOOL, a guy who will tease out any story he can about Jann Wenner).

As a publicist, editors will complain to you about the New York Times (what the fuck are they doing over there?) and then become agitated and disgruntled and dismayed and threatening when one of their books is overlooked by that outlet (they reviewed a fucking book from New Directions instead of my book?) suggesting to you that action is essential (we need to do something) and you will reassure them, say of course, of course, I’ll get right on it, but really, what are you going to do? You will come to understand, very quickly, that happiness is elusive in our industry and joy is fleeting. Mostly, everyone suspects each other of book espionage.

Generally, the Publicist can expect career advancement provided they do their job without committing actionable offenses on social media or installing a joy button under the desk in their office or threatening to kill someone because they wrote a bad review (editors do this all the time. First, they threaten you. Then they threaten the BRE. Then they write a drunken email to the reviewer). Do not be led by their bad example.

This is a good position to learn about the business, as good as any, the director basically runs a farm team for the industry, his first hire now runs comms for one of the Big Five and he will smile when he sees a story in the paper with her Chairman touting the benefits of open floor plans (“there was just this energy and buzz and sense of excitement of collaborative human endeavor that really was kind of exhilarating”) and he is proud for a moment recognizing that his first hire has mastered the PR skill of ventriloquism (she has also mastered adapting the infinite loop of denial into the infinite loop of positivity.) Others have gone on to assume posts of similar stature at The New Yorker (where Remnick still won’t give anyone a credit line including Tommy Orange whose book THERE THERE was just excerpted in the magazine and everyone is supposed to be thrilled about that and the mention of said work on the contributor page but I’m like FUCK THAT who looks at the contributor page give me a book shot in the well of the magazine but of course there is no justice in much of this work, people want what they want when they want it and for selfish ends, the labors of the writer remain forgotten, the working men and women who are the backbone of our industry are frequently an afterthought, and THAT SEEMS TO ME A GREAT PUBLISHING INJUSTICE), and the Brooklyn Cyclones (that was Dave, he was a very handsome, I went to his wedding in New Jersey, there was a Venetian dessert table with fountains, it was like something out of the Sopranos), and Jennifer, who married someone rich and Jewish (that is kind of like going to work for The New Yorker) and gave birth to four children and will sometimes send me emails asking what the fuck happened to her life:

“What the fuck happened to my life?”

“Husband. Money. Kids.”

“FUCK.” Jennifer had (has) a foul mouth. I loved (love) that about her.

“Is there still work for me in publishing?”

“No. Business is dying. Stick with your plan. Keep the husband.”

Occasionally, you will find the director weeping at his desk and you will wonder if he is suffering from some kind of nervous breakdown and then you will observe an open email on his computer and see that it is simply a note of gratitude from a colleague - warmly written and sincere - and you will come to understand that they appear so infrequently that when they do the only way he knows how to respond is by weeping and you will feel a little sad for him. As a publicist, you will live a life of sadness and defeat. And you will learn to cry.

The director is looking for someone to step into his role because he is tired of weeping. The job has exacted a toll. He has become impatient. His responses to queries are no longer soft and nuanced. This week, for example, an editor from T Magazine sent him an email asking if Cormac McCarthy would cooperate for a cover profile and he responded “Not possible” and the editor wrote back asking “As in not possible for October because the book is so far out, or...unlikely to be possible at any time?” and the director wrote back “EVER” in all caps and then he sat back is his chair and thought “who are these fucking dragoons and when will they ever learn?”

Another reporter suggested to the director that he was giving him incorrect guidance, when, in fact, the director answered the reporter’s question with the information at hand. The director is fifty-seven and has made a living being honest with reporters and went back and forth with the reporter about his track.

“He kept asking me the same fucking question.”

“That’s how they work.”

“I said to him, ‘We’re in the weeds here. You’re suggesting the football moved. I’m telling you it was a completion. End of story.’”

You will attend meetings where nothing happens. That is another succinct description of book publishing in the 21st century.

You will be working with seasoned publishing veterans who spend most of their day worrying about Amazon and Barnes & Noble and the death of media.

You will read books before they become books and often find yourself thinking about transitioning out of the industry.

One page proposals will arrive with breathy notes from editors. An auction will follow. The director will be asked to create a marketing and publicity summary in advance of the auction.

“Based on what?”

“The proposal.”

“The proposal is one page.”

“Just make something up.”

So the director will make something up. You will help him. This will happen simultaneously across the industry. The people who make up the best things often acquire the book. So if you are good at making things up, possibly this is a job for you.

You will send emails, respond to emails, and stuff books in jiffy bags. If you are good at stuffing things in jiffy bags, possibly this is a job for you.

People will ask you questions. People from inside and outside the company. The desk you occupy is a kind of information station and you will need to learn the answers to so many questions (the director knows the answers to these questions but doesn’t have the patience to respond anymore and indeed it has become dangerous to let any questions through to him because he will often say something wrong on purpose, or say something inappropriate, there was even an instance when a reader called inquiring about Carl Hiaasen’s book tour and he asked her out on a date and Who the fuck does that?)

Candidates for this position need to be confident and made of steel and in possession of magic. Possibly you are that person. Please apply by clicking on the link here.

Thank you.

PS: “I’ll need a spacious south facing hotel room in a 4 star property, and OMG it cannot be The Muse, I mean how could you book anyone in that hotel?, it’s full of escorts and German tourists, the rooms are tiny, mine felt like a cell, and given my crippling anxiety about touring I’m lucky to be alive after that stay, you need to respect the work I’m doing on the road, and that was not a respectful hotel booking, and being in United boarding group two on my flight to New York, well, that was not respectful either, but I don’t want to get too far afield here, I just need you to listen to me and hew to my requests, do that and we will have a successful tour, my comfort and safety remain a priority, take it seriously, double pane windows on a high floor are essential, but not too high, away from the elevators and adjacent to a fire stairway, and quiet, the room has to be quiet, with fine linens and towels and four down pillows (one for between my legs, two for my head, and one to snuggle with), a king bed, a duvet, fresh flowers, white peonies if they are in season, a tub and a shower and 24-hour room service, these are the basics, the last tour almost killed me and that simply cannot happen this time out…”

#publishing #books #publicrelations

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devansh01 · 3 years ago

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Best CVT Automatic Transmission Cars in India

Let’s start with the very basics. Continuous variable transmission (CVT) is a lesser known alternative to the more conventional automatic transmission cars. The operation, however, is similar to all automatic cars. Slide the gearshift lever from “P” to “D” and off you go. But for the overwhelming majority of us in India—more tuned to operate manual transmission that require frequent gearshifts—the CVT may appear a bit complicated in the beginning. And in the AMT vs CVT tussle, none of the two are a favourite.

CVT cars, technically speaking, have no gears at all. Instead, it’s as if you have just one magical gear which is variable across all driving conditions. You don’t feel the signature jerk while shifting between gears in a manual transmission car. The change in automatic transmission cars is seamless. All that you notice is the change in the revolutions per minute (RPM) and the engine speed; lower for cruising, higher for acceleration.

Here’s what actually happens in CVT cars. The gearshift system calculates the best engine speed for every situation and maintains it even when you rev up your car rapidly. For instance, the CVT will know that your optimal engine speed is quite high, maybe around 3,000 rpm. It shifts the gear higher as soon as you floor the accelerator. As you pile up—70, 75, or 80 kmph—the engine speed remains the same. There’s no rising crescendo of changing gears in automatic transmission cars. Rather, there’s a steady hum or a dull drone, with the engine working perfectly at that speed.

A third type—the Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe or the direct-shift gearbox (DSG)—is largely used by Volkswagen. Now which of these should you choose- AMT vs CVT vs DSG, is a debate of usability that automobile experts often lock horns over.

Japanese automobile major Nissan has been using CVT for several years now in the international market. Others like Subaru and Honda have begun following suit. Fully automatic transmission cars in India are still a rarity. But the market is increasingly warming up to CVT automatic transmission cars.

The Best CVT Automatic Transmission Cars in India

Here are the five best CVT cars in India.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Price: ₹7.17 lacs

A BIT OF STYLING FOR THE BALENO HAS BEEN BORROWED FROM MARUTI’S PREVIOUS OFFERING – THE SWIFT.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno CVT is a generously large hatchback and one of the most affordable automatic transmission cars. It retains the front fascia from the bestseller Swift. But what makes the car unique is its profile and rear view. The Baleno has one of the best stance in its class and looks poised to plough the road. The cabin is profusely spacious, particularly the front. While the material quality may look compromised, it’s well heeled equipment-wise. The Baleno CVT runs on the same K-Series, 1.2 litre DOHC petrol motor that powers the Swift and outputs 62 Kw of power at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm. It’s also the only CVT variant available in the entire Baleno lineup. The car promises a whooping 21.04 Kmpl fuel economy.

APPLE’S CARPLAY SYSTEM PACKS THE PUNCH IN BALENO’S ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Power to the Baleno CVT is retarded by drum brakes at the back and disc brakes in the front. The ABS system along with electronic brake-force distribution is standard across all variants. The 2,520mm wheelbase of the car provides comfortable space for both front and rear passengers. Thigh support is good and there’s enough room to reasonably stretch your legs. The Baleno CVT has all the potential of a bestseller and unlikely to be short-lived like its predecessor.

Nissan Micra XL CVT

Price: ₹6.66 lacs

NISSAN MICRA IS PEPPY, EASY TO LOOK AT AND A FUN AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK TO DRIVE.

The Nissan Micra XL CVT car is one of the top mid-range automatic transmission cars available in India. The car derives power from the 1,198 cc, 1.2 litre 160-valve inline petrol engine which is coupled with the 5-speed CVT gearbox. The Nissan Micra XL outputs a maximum 76 PS power at 6,000 rpm and a peak 104 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm. The car offers a decent fuel economy of 19.44 Kmpl.

The Nissan Micra XL CVT notches up a top speed of 160 kmph and can reach 100 kmph in 0 to 14 seconds. The Torsion Beam rear and McPherson Strut front suspension keeps passengers insulated from potholes and other bumps in all Nissan automatic transmission cars. Driving the Micra XL CVT is one of the most pleasant experiences. The height-adjustable seat can align the driver’s line of sight to the windscreen. Access to the controls is easy and the multifunctional tilt-adjustable power steering allows greater control of the vehicle.

THE MICRA COMES WITH WARM, COMFORTABLE INTERIORS WORTHY OF ANY GOOD HATCHBACK.

Though not a head-turner like the Baleno, this hatchback from Nissan looks attractive on the roll and reflects finesse. The front fascia accentuates the look of the car with oval-shaped head lamps, the honeycomb grille, and the sloping hoods with character lines. The sides of the car forge a distinct appearance, courtesy the 14-inch all-steel wheels, black B pillars, tinted windows, and body-coloured door handles and ORVMs. The boot of the Nissan Micra XL CVT has chrome inserts flanked by conventional taillights. A stop lamp sits above the rear windscreen and enhances the visual cues of the car, particularly in the night.

Honda Amaze VX CVT

Price: ₹8.46 lacs

ADOPTING THE EDGY FRONT FASCIA FROM IT’S COUSIN BRIO, THE AMAZE LIVES UP TO THE AESTHETICS EXPECTED OF A HONDA & THEIR DEPENDABLE CVT TECHNOLOGY MAKES IT A GREAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAR.

With some fresh features and a cosmetic facelift, this Honda Amaze trim has made quite a name for itself among the best CVT cars in India. Ever since its launch, the sales graph of the company is heading northwards, courtesy the rising demand for compact sedans in India. The VX CVT trim is position just below the optional VX variant in the Honda Amaze lineup. The car packs some of the best comfort, safety, and exterior features in class.

Power to the car is supplied by the four-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC 1.2 petrol engine which is mated to a five-speed gearshift. The engine outputs a peak 109 Nm torque at 4,500 rpm and a top power of 88 PS at 6,000 rpm. The power-train has five forward and one reverse automatic gear. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 Kmph in 15.7 seconds and can notch up a top speed of 142 Kmph. The compact sedan offers good handling. The lightweight and agile steering adds to the control.

The Honda Amaze VX CVT is among the better looking automatic transmission cars in India. It’s loaded with ample convenience and comfort features that include keyless entry, air conditioner with heater, height adjustable driver seats, rear defogger and other add-ons. The cabin offers a comfortable ride and there’s enough space to relax your legs during a long drive.

HONDA IS NEVER ONE TO LET YOU DOWN WHEN IT COMES TO INTERIORS AND THE AMAZE IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THIS.

The two-slat suave chrome grille in the front bolsters the look of the vehicle, one of India’s best looking automatic cars in India. The distinctive head lights, body coloured bumper, oversized air intakes and fog lamps further enhances the look. The ORVMs having integrated turn indicators cane be electrically folded.

Honda City SV CVT

Price: ₹10.63 lacs

THE FACT THAT THERE ARE 2 HONDA’S ON THE LIST OF BEST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS IS TESTIMONY TO THE QUALITY AND SMOOTHNESS OF HONDA’S CVT TECHNOLOGY.

Honda City SV CVT is the benchmark for all mid-segment sedans and one of the best automatic transmission cars in the country. It has maintained a style statement with the powerful i-VTEC technology and has been a bestseller in its class for more than a decade now. The Honda City SV CVT is fitted with a 1,497 cc petrol engine that delivers 145 Nm peak torque and 119 PS of power. The car uses the i-VTEC technology along with SOHC which ensures variable valve timing depending on motoring requirements. The valves open more while cruising at higher speeds and vice versa. It save more fuel compared to other cars in its class. The Honda City SV CVT has a paddle shift system below the steering to help the driver easily change gear ratios and torque requirements by pressing the plus or minus buttons on the shift. The car returns a mileage of 18 Kmpl.

THE CITY PROPELLED HONDA TO THE EPITOME OF MIDDLE CLASS LUXURY & THE CITY HAS ONLY BEEN UPGRADED WITH TIMES TO KEEP IT UP TO DATE WITH OUR IDEA OF ARISTOCRATIC COMFORT.

Inside, the seating is very comfortable. The driver’s seat is height adjustable and ensures comfortable driving position. The rear arm rests have cup holders that are undeniably important during a long drive. With superb thigh and lumber support, the Honda City SV CVT lends one of the best cabin rides among all automatic transmission cars. Body coloured bumpers, premium head lamps, and the front chrome grille enhances the exterior look of the car.

Toyota Corolla Altis CVT

Price: ₹17.05 lacs

A CAR SUITABLE FOR BLUE BLOODED ROYALTY, THE COROLLA ALTIS IS AMONG THE SMOOTHEST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS TO DRIVE.

Talk about automatic transmission cars and the Toyota Corolla Altis CVT is perhaps the best in segment. The car is fitted with a 1.8 G petrol engine and gets a 7-speed CVT-I Sequential Shift-matic power train. It retains the engine from its earlier versions with the identical 4-cylinder 2ZR-FE trim which outputs a peak 173 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm and 103 Kw of top power at 6,400 rpm. The mileage is at a decent 15.23 Kmpl for a car in its class.

Ride quality of the Toyota Corolla Altis CVT is superb. The three-spoke leather steering, illuminated entry integrated with the ignition system, lends superior control. The eco-driving indicator and the paddle shift are the brownie points of the car.

BEST IN CLASS ERGONOMICS & THE USE OF GOOD QUALITY MATERIALS LENDS THE CABIN OF THE ALTIS AN AIR OF ELEGANT COMFORT.

The Toyota Corolla Altis CVT has killer looks. It’s a head turner. The radiator grille with chrome plating, halogen head lamps, seven-spoke alloy wheels, retraceable and electrically adjustable ORVMs, are exclusive to the CVT trim. The roof mounted antenna and body coloured bumpers are other important features. The Toyota Corolla Altis CVT has redefined automatic cars in India.

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Best Tabletop Pinball Machine: Limitless Fun for All Ages (Top 5 Picks)

One of the world's most popular games has found its form as a tabletop version! The pinball machine has been around for centuries now, entertaining generation after generation. Now, it's time to move to a modern version that your little ones can also enjoy.

Meet-tabletop pinball machine! Your best companion when it comes to home entertainment on a budget. These table versions are prevalent nowadays due to their affordable price range, innovative features, portability, and sounds effects!

Check out what are the top five models of our choice and get ready for endless fun!

Are you getting impatient? Here are the top 3 recommendations that will make the best tabletop pinball machine pick!

Top 3 Recommendations

Editor's Choices

Best Selling

Title

BRIO 34017 Pinball Game | A Classic Vintage, Arcade Style Tabletop Game for Kids and Adults Ages 6...*

Merchant Ambassador (Holdings) MLB Wooden Pinball Baseball Game*

Buffalo Games - Pinball*

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$49.99

$28.99

$37.00

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Best Feature

Best Pick

Runner Up

Great For Solo Players

Buy on Amazon

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BRIO 34017 Pinball Game | A Classic Vintage, Arcade Style Tabletop Game for Kids and Adults Ages 6...*

Price

$49.99

Prime

Customer's Rating

Best Feature

Best Pick

Buy on Amazon

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Merchant Ambassador (Holdings) MLB Wooden Pinball Baseball Game*

Price

$28.99

Prime

Customer's Rating

Best Feature

Runner Up

Buy on Amazon

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Buffalo Games - Pinball*

Price

$37.00

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Great For Solo Players

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5 Best Tabletop Pinball Machines of 2021 - My Reviews

#1. BRIO 34017 Pinball Game - Best Pick

Our top pick goes out to Amazon's best selling item - The Brio pinball game! If you want a tabletop pinball game, you can have hours of fun and not be limited by batteries, the stick around!

The Brio tabletop pinball game is a quality machine made out of wood and designed for both kids and adults!

Its battery-free design is what attracted us the most. You will never again worry about whether you brought a spare pack on your trip. No sir! However, the lack of batteries does have some flaws. You won't have any sound effects or lights if you are looking for that.

The entire game is made out of durable and sturdy materials and is safe for children. With over 1000 safety tests, the Brio pinball machine is a well-developed game for your young ones.

As for the other design features, it has pretty respective sizing. The 20.5" x 13.5" dimensions make it a perfect companion to your next road trip. Plus, the pinball machine comes with a leg at the back that keeps it upright.

Moreover, the tabletop pinball component includes other 3D elements such as hidden tunnels and ramps that make fun! I bet this will be a perfect little addition to all your family nights. Although the recommended age is for kids six years and more, we see no reason why adults should pass on the fun.

Pros

Awesome 3D elements

Wood design

Convenient dimensions

No batteries required

Cons

Lacks sound effects and lights

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#2. Merchant Ambassador Pinball Baseball Game - Runner Up

The runner up pick goes out to the impressive Merchant Ambassador pinball machine game. This is the absolute best solution when you are in the blue trying to find the perfect birthday gift for your kids. Plus, did you see the price of the game? Pretty cheap, right?

As you can see from the design, this tabletop pinball machine would be an excellent gift for a baseball fan! When it's raining, and they can't play their favorite open-field game, it's time to bring the fun indoors and have a blast with the Merchant Ambassador.

This is one of those pinball games that are designed to replicate a big-league ballpark. If you want your child to get a realistic feel when playing this game, you have made a mistake-free purchase.

It's so simple but yet so effective when the time of leisure rolls around! You can put it in the kid's playroom or practically anywhere around the home, such as the coffee table or office.

What's great about it is that the game comes with 30 MLB team stickers. Your child can make their favorite team logo in the middle and decorate the rest of the wooden game with the remaining teams.

So what do you say? Are you ready to hit doubles, singles, and home runs with this super-affordable tabletop pinball game? Surprise your child with the best present ever!

Pros

Affordable

It comes with 30 MLB team stickers

Storage compartment for accessories

Cons

Plastic design

No sounds effects

Not the ultimate quality

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#3. Buffalo Games Tabletop Pinball - Great For Solo Players

If you want a classic arcade-style pinball game, you should check out this from the Buffalo game. It's a tabletop version of your favorite game, offering a realistic feel without the bulky hardware.

Don't like to mess around the house? I get you! Who does? With Buffalo tabletop pinball game, you will never again have to deal with accessories sprinkled around your floor, just waiting for you to step on them.

Once you or your kid is done playing the game, it's easy to pack it up and store it for the next time!

Oh, and the setup is an absolute delight. All you need to do is unfold the machine and snap the supporter at the bottom. Slide in the backboard, and you are good to go! Can you even believe it's that easy?

Moreover, this product comes with 13 pinballs. Ten of them fit in the launcher, while the remaining three are there for back-up. Because let's face it. As soon as you hand over the game in the young ones' hand, you can say goodbye to a few pinballs.

Once you set the game up, your moments of fun can finally begin. Are you a solo player? Great, the game has the option for one-person play. Or you can take turns between friends and even form teams to see who has the better game.

Pros

Great for solo play

Arcade-style

Suitable for all ages

Easy to set up

No batteries required

Includes ten balls

Cons

No lights and sounds effects

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#4. Matty's Toy Stop Tabletop Lazer Space Pinball - Top Bundle Deal

Coming up next is Matty's ToyStop tabletop pinball machine. If you want the ultimate gift idea on a budget, you have got to take a look at this one!

What makes this tabletop pinball machine unique is that you get the two-pack deal! You get a Neon Lazer Space pinball game and a Neon Lazer Space Track Games! Now, this is a rare find if you ask me. Plus, the product has a pretty good price for a bundle set.

If you are not a fan of electronic pinball games and want to get something simple that is not a complete hazard, check this out. The first game is person-powered only! With Neon Lazer Space pinball, you can use the ball and give it a fire start using two flippers. Reach the top score with ease!

As I mentioned, you will only have to use a spring plunger to start the game. This is a classic system, loved by both adults and kids!

Now, let's talk about the second game. The Neon Lazer Space Track Games allows you to reach a high score by firing the discs through the other side's slots. It's a high-speed mini-game for those who like a bit of adrenaline rush at home.

As for the dimensions, the tabletop pinball machine game measures out 8'' x 16'' and can fit practically anywhere due to the lightweight!

Pros

Convenient 8” x 16” measures

No batteries required

Easy to set up

Reach high points easily

Cons

No sounds or lights

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#5. WinSpin 2player Tabletop Pinball Machine - Top Sound Effects

One of the ultimate tabletop pinball machines and the one with the most creative effects is the WinSpin! Recently released, many customers did not have the chance to try it out, but those who did have only words of praise! Let's see what the WinSpin pinball machine has to offer.

Firstly this is a two-player game! Meaning, both you and your children can take turns and have a blast! It has a slightly larger measurement of 32"x 25," but it still follows the convenient setup. You can put it in the game room or have fun on the kitchen dining table.

Now, cover the good stuff. The Win Spin tabletop pinball machine allows you to use your creative side to the max! Exactly, when you play, you have the chance to create your prizes or be the game master.

While some of the other models on our list follow the classic arcade-style, this one is ultra-modern. It contains ringing sounds that scream excitement! When the ball hits the bell, it keeps you engaged and motivated to play for the win and grab points!

The electronic gaming pinball is an ideal addition to your family get-togethers. It offers an interactive gaming solution to the young and older ones. The recommended age for the little ones is five years and up.

Pros

Sound effects

Lighter weight

Convenient dimensions

Great for kids and adults

Includes eight balls

Spring-loaded plungers

Cons

Steep price

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What to Know When Buying a Best Tabletop Pinball Machine?

Suppose your children are a big fan of pinball machines; it's time to surprise them with a tabletop version of their favorite game.

However, we need to cover a few ground rules before you get carried away and purchase something not worth the hype.

1. Build Quality

As you can notice from the review, some tabletop pinball machines are made out of plastic and some out of wood. These materials are often a basic determinator of the high or low price. Also, they will indicate whether the machine includes some innovative features such as lights and sounds.

Make sure you pick the material that is right up your alley of expectations. Don't select aluminum and think that it will work the same as some high-quality machine; it won't!

The highly addictive machine also has other components you should advise, such as ramps, playing field, flippers, and bumpers. There are the ones you should pay attention to if you want a flawless gaming session with your kids.

2. Portability

Since you are buying a tabletop pinball machine, you should also consider its portability. Sure, you can find tabletop versions that are incredibly light in weight, but are they convenient for road trips? Your kid is bound to want to take its new gift to the trip, so what can you do in this situation?

You can opt for a toy pinball version that will keep them entertained during the car ride. The dimensions of toy pinball machines are ridiculous since you can pack them up in the backpack and not even feel the weight. Just bring a spare pair of batteries.

3. Price

Investing in your gaming room equipment can be quite the slap on the wallet. Luckily, tabletop pinball machines are less expensive versions of the popular pinball.

The classic pinball machines are the ones you should set some money aside for. Their popularity grows year by year since it's getting harder to find a genuine antique model.

With tabletop pinball machines, the leading indicator of the price will be the features on it. For example, if a pinball machine has various lights and sound effects or a bunch of free accessories, you can expect a steep price. They are a good option if you want a realistic machine for your kids.

However, for everyday use, the traditional wooden or plastic pinball machines are not that bad, to be honest. Some of them lack lights and sound effects and run on batteries, but they still are an excellent option for game nights.

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FAQs

How much should I pay for a pinball machine?

This all depends on your budget status. How much can you pay for a pinball machine? Also, you can decide whether you will go for the tabletop version or the arcade-style one.

Hence, pinball machines can cost between $25 to an even $25,000.

Is a pinball machine worth it?

Absolutely! If you want to deal with boredom, pinball machines are a huge hit! They have been around for years now, starting from the traditional arcade-style ones to modernized electronic or battery-free versions.

What are the best pinball machines of all time?

The best pinball machines of all time are Medieval Madness, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, Twilight Zone, Attack from Mars, Jurassic Park, and many more!

Over the years, pinball machines have developed incredible technology systems that impressed even the collectors of traditional pinball machines.

What is the most valuable pinball machine?

The most valuable pinball machine on our list is the tabletop version of the WinSpin. This electronic tabletop pinball machine includes some of the top creative components tabletop versions have to offer.

Due to the higher price, you can think of this one as a smart investment in your game room collection.

Final Words

And that's a wrap! Among impressive styles of pinball machines, we have selected the top five best tabletop pinball machines you can find nowadays for your kids. It's for sure that this machine will be the smartest investment you made for your gaming collection.

Don't forget to look out for different qualities such as price, durability, and building material!

One of the top options for a mistake-free purchase is the BRIO 34017 Pinball.

As Amazon's top pick, the BRIO pinball machine is a favorite of many customers looking to surprise their children with a new table gaming addiction.

BRIO 34017 Pinball Game | A Classic Vintage, Arcade Style Tabletop Game for Kids and Adults Ages 6...*

Product includes - The Pinball TableTop Game comes with 5 pieces including a wooden base and plastic top.

How to play - Pull back the lever and fire away to watch the points add up!

Product size - 20.5" x 13.5".

Perfect for ages 6+.

Safe for your child - We conduct more than 1,000 safety tests a year to ensure that our products conform to all safety standards, and we take pride in developing toys that are completely safe for children to play with.

$49.99

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First Drive: 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo and GTS

You have to hand it to the Italian premium car builders. They stayed away from the burgeoning SUV trend longer than all their rivals, remaining true to their traditional role purveying sports cars, luxury GTs, and sports sedans to discriminating connoisseurs. Even Porsche, a pure sports-cars-only company for more than half a century, had been making SUVs for a decade or so before Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, and Maserati succumbed to the lure of realizing handsome profits from following a popular trend. So far Ferrari remains true to its traditions, but industry rumors say even that last holdout will be in the SUV game soon enough. In a small way Ferrari is already in the crossover business, as the highly-esteemed four-cam V-8 engine now available in Maserati’s Levante SUV is built by Ferrari—as are all the DOHC V-6s used in the Levante up to now.

Introduced to the world at the New York auto show (Trofeo) and the Goodwood Festival of Speed (GTS) earlier this year, the two V-8 Levante variants were available for some real world road testing for the first time during last August’s Monterey Car Week, far from the most propitious place to extract the prodigious performance of the 590 hp Trofeo and 550 hp GTS versions of the Levante. Maserati’s Italy-based public relations team declared an “International Media Driving Experience,” bringing in journalists from all over the world. They wanted us to do a 200-plus mile loop down boring four-lane highway U.S. 101 and back up California 1, a lovely coastal road that is one of the world’s great drives in the winter, but during August just a slow-moving parade of motor homes clogging the route, with only extremely limited passing opportunities. Having done the boring part of the route no fewer than 200 times since childhood, as a passenger asking “are we there yet,” a novice, and then as an experienced driver (the exciting part at least 50 times), we begged off and were generously granted an entire day with the GTS prior to joining the main group near Big Sur.

A striking ultra-modern house along the coastal route was chosen as the site of a comprehensive discussion of the Levante design program. The point was that the superb vacation dwelling encompassed multiple textures and materials, as do the SUVs. They were dispersed over multiple levels joined by stone stairways without a trace of handrails. All very modern, but also a bit daunting. The design colloquy was led by Klaus Busse, head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles European design operations, and Pablo German D’Agostino, Argentine-born exterior design leader for Maserati. They had what was in effect a working conceptual design studio set up on an intermediate level in the architectural masterpiece, complete with a Wacom Cintiq electronic sketch pad, on which D’Agostino (who draws beautifully as witness the accompanying sketches) showed us how various aspects of the cars were imagined and final solutions derived.

In the congested traffic around all the Car Week events—as many as nine in a single day—the Maserati was as agreeable a conveyance as anyone could desire, quiet, cosseting, and it even smelled good in the leather-lined cabin. Performance? Who cares in such circumstances? The 17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system counted for more than the abundance of power. What we learned driving them, using first the GTS in Monterey traffic before heading down to Big Sur, then the Trofeo on the way back to Carmel, is that you may be sitting up high, you may have a lot of doors and an all-wheel driveline, but you’re still driving a thoroughbred with all the inimitable brio of Italy’s motoring heritage, and you have more extraordinary performance at your command than any sane person would ever require—or desire—for use on public roads mingling with average drivers and ordinary cars.

Frankly, we couldn’t perceive any difference between 550 and 590 horses, and don’t believe anyone but a professional drag-racer could without the aid of digital instrumentation. These are both seriously quick crossovers, easily capable of doubling any speed limit we know about, anywhere in the world. Top speed for the Trofeo, which really should remain theoretical rather than be achieved on public roads, is above 187 mph, surely fast enough for a utility vehicle. Getting the Levante Trofeo to 60 mph is claimed to take 3.7 seconds (4 seconds flat for the GTS), which we have no reason to question. It’s very fast.

Fit and finish of the Levante bodywork is very good, and the interior trim is truly well crafted and elegant so there is no mistaking the luxury intent or any question that the purpose was attained by the design and manufacturing teams. The very soft leather, the tastefully restrained use of carbon fiber parts like the shift paddles, and the comfort of the well-shaped seats and details like the handsome clock with its two dials all combine to emphasize the attention that has been given to making this truck-like vehicle more a car-like object of desire. Which is what a Maserati has always been, and always should be. We think the designers and engineers have done a great job of carrying the company’s traditions into the ever-evolving crossover SUV world.

2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo and GTS Specifications

ON SALE Now PRICE 121,475/$171,475 (GTS/Trofeo, base) ENGINE 3.8L twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8/550 hp @ 6,250 rpm, 538 lb-ft @ 2,500-5,000 rpm (GTS); 3.8L twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8/590 hp @ 6,250 rpm, 538 lb-ft @ 2,500-5,000 rpm (Trofeo) TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic LAYOUT 4-door, 5-passenger, front-engine, AWD SUV EPA MILEAGE 13/18 mpg (city/hwy) (est) L x W x H 197.6 x 78.0 x 66.9 in WHEELBASE 118.3 in WEIGHT 4,784 lb (est) 0-60 MPH 4.0/3.7 sec (GTS/Trofeo) TOP SPEED 181/187 mph (GTS/Trofeo)

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The Quickest Cars Motor Trend Tested in 2017

Every year at Motor Trend, many cars go through our office and are subjected to our battery of tests. Among those hundreds of vehicles, a select few offer exceptional straight-line performance and push the limits of acceleration regardless of whether it is electrified, turbocharged, supercharged, or naturally aspirated. Here are 15 of the quickest cars Motor Trend has tested in 2017.

2017 Bentley Continental Supersports

0 to 60 mph: 3.5 seconds Quarter Mile: 12.1 seconds at 113.7 mph

The “slowest” vehicle here is the 5,175-pound Bentley Continental Supersport, and it comes with a 6.0-liter twin-turbo W-12 good for 700 hp and 750 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful car in this list. Despite its weight, this massive grand tourer accelerates with verve and can easily outpace many sports cars in a straight line while keeping its occupants coddled in an excessively luxurious cabin. Should you want to bask in the elements while you’re speeding, the Bentley Continental Supersports is also available as a convertible. But act quickly because only a small number of cars were made.

2017 BMW M760i xDrive

0 to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.7 seconds at 120.1 mph

Despite its massive exterior dimensions and 5,036-pound as-tested curb weight, the 2017 BMW M760i xDrive offers impressive acceleration, thanks to its 601-hp 6.6-liter twin-turbo V-12, eight-speed automatic, and a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system. Sure, it’s not as nimble as smaller sedans, but when it comes to combining blistering acceleration and insane levels of in-cabin comfort in one package, this massive sedan brings both while massaging you and keeping you refreshed at outrageous speeds.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R

0 to 60 mph: 3.4 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.4 seconds at 127.6 mph

The “Beast of Green Hell,” which is the nickname of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, is an appropriate one because it takes all the goodness of the GT and GT S and dials it up to 12. More power gives you superior straight line performance, and the suspension upgrades provide you with even better handling when the road starts to twist and turn.

2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4S

0 to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.7 seconds at 117.8 mph

It’s got a complicated retractable roof panel, but even with all that weight, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4S accelerates like all that extra heft didn’t exist. With a 420-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, this all-wheel-drive German provides a healthy dose of straight-line speed to go with its legendary handling prowess.

2017 Audi RS 7 Performance

0 to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.5 seconds at 120.4 mph

If you need an all-wheel-drive 605-hp hatchback, the Audi RS 7 Performance has your name all over it. There aren’t many hatchbacks quicker than the RS 7 (save for one if you consider the Porsche Panamera Turbo a hatchback). Even at the end of the current car’s production run, it remains one of the quickest cars available and it seats five—making it a great choice if you need your supercar to double as a family car.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Spyder

0 to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.5 seconds at 122.7 mph

No, this isn’t the fire-breathing R8 V10 Plus Spyder. But even with “just” 540 hp and 398 lb-ft coming from its high-revving 5.2-liter V-10 engine, the Audi R8 Spyder is still plenty quick in a straight line. Credit its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive system, both of which allow the sexy mid-engine German to accelerate with explosive brio while turning heads around you.

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive

0 to 60 mph: 3.2 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.6 seconds at 119.2 mph

Need more legroom in your high-performance four-door Porsche? The Panamera Turbo Executive has you covered, thanks to its longer wheelbase. Having the extra level of comfort, however, doesn’t come at the cost of straight-line acceleration because this big Porsche is still able to break the 3.5-second mark on the 0-60-mph sprint, meaning it possesses the same potent performance as its standard-wheelbase sibling.

2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S

0 to 60 mph: 3.2 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.3 seconds at 124.2 mph

Practicality, luxury, and blistering straight-line speed are all in harmony in the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S and its 603-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8. Complete with an all-wheel-drive system that features a real drift mode, an AMG-tuned adaptive suspension, and a new nine-speed automatic transmission, the E63 S is a thoroughbred super sedan. Should you need something more practical, the E63 S is also available as a wagon so you can haul stuff and haul on the road and track.

2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

0 to 60 mph: 3.0 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.4 seconds at 120.8 mph

Slotting above the already quick 911 Targa 4S, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS adds more performance to an already potent sports car. With a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six generating a healthy 450 hp and 405 lb-ft and hooked up to Porsche’s wonderful seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Targa 4 GTS gives you a justifiable upgrade over the Targa 4S with more power and even better handling.

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo

0 to 60 mph: 3.0 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.4 seconds at 121.2 mph

Another sedan (or hatchback) that belies its size is the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo, which comes with a 550-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 and the new eight-speed PDK twin-clutch gearbox. This turns it into a full-fledged four-door sports car that can do everything expected of a car wearing a Porsche badge, and it drives smaller than it actually is. With the twin-turbo V-8 under hood coupled to the PDK gearbox putting power down to all four wheels, the Panamera accelerates explosively. If that’s not enough, a hybrid variant called the Turbo S e-Hybrid will give you even more straight-line prowess.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

0 to 60 mph: 2.9 seconds Quarter Mile: 11 seconds at 125 mph

This isn’t even the most potent 911 model, but the Porsche 911 Turbo, even in cabriolet form, offers up acceleration that pushes you into your seat the second you put your foot down. With 540 hp and 486 lb-ft on tap from its 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six, the 911 Turbo cabriolet combines potent straight-line acceleration and top-down thrills in an attention-grabbing package.

2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO

0 to 60 mph: 2.9 seconds Quarter Mile: 11.0 seconds at 126.8 mph

Godzilla is now one of the older supercars on the block, but it remains one of the quickest cars money can buy. The 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO features a 600-hp version of the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 and an upgraded suspension for even better handling on and off the track. Although it’s now a decade old, the Nissan GT-R, especially in NISMO guise, manages to keep up with the new kids, thanks to updates nearly every year to keep it relevant.

2017 McLaren 570GT

0 to 60 mph: 2.8 seconds Quarter Mile: 10.7 seconds at 131.9 mph

Just because the McLaren 570GT is tuned more as a grand tourer doesn’t mean it doesn’t have the performance befitting the badge it wears. Despite being part of the entry-level Sports Series, the 570GT’s chops are anything but that. Offering excellent straight-line speed matched with handling capabilities that make it a true driver’s grand tourer, the 570GT is the perfect weapon for those looking to stand out from every Porsche in the block.

2016 Ferrari 488 GTB

0 to 60 mph: 2.7 seconds Quarter Mile: 10.6 seconds at 135.2 mph

The successor to the excellent 458 Italia, the Ferrari 488 GTB gains a 661-hp 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 that delivers power with virtually no lag. As a result, it was one of the quickest accelerating cars we’ve tested this year, topping every other rear-drive car that’s been through our offices in 2017. As with anything wearing a prancing horse badge, the 488 GTB is nearly unflappable and can easily let your inner race car driver out. Should you want some top down thrills, there’s also the 488 Spider, which features a folding hard top.

2017 Tesla Model S P100D

0 to 60 mph: 2.3 seconds Quarter Mile: 10.5 seconds at 125 mph

Instant torque from its two electric motors is one of the reasons the Tesla Model S P100D is the quickest car we’ve tested this year, and it’s also one of the few vehicles to do the 0-60-mph run in less than 2.5 seconds. Despite weighing in close to 5,000 pounds, the car’s combined rating of 680 hp and 791 lb-ft from its two electric motors allow it to get off the line faster, gloriously dusting many of the world’s supercars silently.

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Alter List as of 7/10/17

Aodhan: The Protector in our system, ISFP-T personality type. He appears to be a 35 year old grizzled man/faolan, with plentiful scars… unkempt, black, shoulder-length hair… and brown eyes. He is 6'1" and moderately muscular. He dresses in camoflage-patterned jeans and a leather jacket, as well as army boots.

Aodhan has a southern accent and has the bad habits of smoking and cursing. He is infamous for his headstrong demeanor, hair-trigger temper, and tendency to become both physically and verbally confrontational. However, he is far more than his aggressive nature, which shows in his hobby of writing.

Brio: Risk-Taker in our system, ENTP-A personality type. He appears as a mechanical amorphic being, having the tendency to shapeshift into bestial forms. When he adopts a humanoid form, he sports a mohawk and a spiked jean vest along with tattered jeans. He has no discernable age.

Brio has an cornish accent, swearing and insulting incessantly… which is only exasperated via his tendency to overindulge in liquor. His stance is mainly rebellious, leaning strongly towards anarchy and chaos. Brio’s hobbies include trespassing under the pretense of “urban exploration” and “thrill-seeking” via either skateboarding, biking, or rollercoasters.

Delikai: The Little in our system, INFP-T. His age *is 16 but since he’s a dragon, that means he’s still a kid. His mindset is around 4-8.* Ironically, he is also the tallest member in our system, standing at 6'6". However, he is not humanoid. The closest description we can give is the Dragonborn race in Dungeons&Dragons… except he has existed since “C” and the body was age 4. His scales are an indigo hue, his eyes a soft grey, and he wears a kilt.

Delikai is soft-spoken and shy. He prefers to keep to himself, to the point of being reclusive. He has the tendency of being imaginative. Nature photography, coloring books, stuffies, playing pretend/roleplaying, and watching Steven Universe are his favorite things.

Glitch: Persecutor. We do not discuss him. We do not even consider It a part of our system. It has a tendency to attack the other members in the system.

Katherine: Memory Archivist in the system, ISTJ-A. Her age is 19. She is a cybernetic humanoid with the ability to disconnect her limbs while remaining in control of them remotely. “Kat” has a tendency to wear a glowing green visor in the headspace.

Katherine’s demeanor is mild-mannered, preferring cool logic over empathy. However, she retains comprehension of emotional expression. Her hobbies are centered around video games and Dungeons&Dragons.

Levi: Caretaker in the system, ISFJ-T. His age is 22 and he is the same height as the body (5'7"). He has the tendency to wear hooded jackets, tank tops, cargo pants, and tennis shoes. Levi has hazel eyes and dirty blond hair.

Levi is a hypochondriac, and suffers from excessive anxiety concerning the body’s health and environment. When he is not cleaning, he spends his time reading or working on computers. His demeanor is compassionate, expressing concern for the well-being others quite often.

Memphis: The Enabler of this system, ESTJ-A. He considers himself “ageless” and stands at the same height as Aodhan. Memphis is a demonic humanoid, appearing like a Victorian-era gentleman with swooping horns and tattered leather wings. His hair is black and slicked back, and the irises a glowing orange hue.

Memphis is inherently hedonistic and sexual, and his personality reflects such. His method of speaking is eloquent. The demonic one’s hobbies are cooking and fashion, preferring quality items over mass-produced products.

Xieti: The Mysticist of our system, INFP-A. She is a 13-year-old Nagini with teal scales. She rarely ever fronts, but has knowledge of what is being perceived on the Outside and provides commentary. Her focus leans heavily towards the supernatural and fortune-telling, preferring ornithomancy, wax reading, and tarot cards.

Zen'aurys: The Socialite of our system, ESFP-A. He is a 25-year-old djinn/wind-spirit and stands at 5’ 10". Due to his nature, his skin is a soft blue and his hair is white, while his eyes are an icy grey-blue. His physique is lithe, preferring speed and flexibility over strength. He wears ‘parachute pants’ and a tattered vest. He is also the only one in our system to speak with an accent while fronting.

‘Zen’- as he is affectionately known as- is almost always positive and encouraging. He laughs quite often, his chipper mood contagious. His jokes are a way of overcoming difficult times. His hobbies are dancing, singing, and “making others smile”.

*Starred area - Edit because Kat’s not as smart as she thinks she is.* -Aodhan

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Athletic and Malaga faced this gambling after suffer paths defeats in their commitments during the week. Both coaches, coincidentally, opted to make three changes to their respective holders alignments. Valverde in this way, could rebuild almost all of his defense. He now untouchable yeary shared so it behind with Lékué and the recovered Laporte and Balenziaga . The other two novelties in the bando Bilbao came given by the presence of Susaeta and Raul Garcia .

romero for its part, made a substitution by line within a clear 4-2-3-1 with Kameni low sticks and Charles of front. Rosales exerted of side right, Llorente shared the double pivot with Camacho and Jony is placed as interior Southpaw. The malacitanos came out with much brio and were about to put ahead on the scoreboard to the half-minute of play. Charles topped loose’s head. Visitors scared later with other two good arrivals.

the Athletic, a time surpassed his Dick initial, began to make is with the situation and to project is with more enthusiasm that ideas and danger on the goal of Kameni . Lekue Susaeta yeary Raúl Garcia Williams … The arrivals rojiblancas is were happening of way gradually, but the marker remained unchanged.

the second half, similar to the first, started with scares for the Athletic. He responded correctly to the headbutt close Jony and Llorente found no goal in another headbutt at the exit of the corner. The Lions, a time controlled the situation, returned to the load facing a Malaga well positioned and very comfortable in its retract intensive. Susaeta and Williams was treated of animate the roost with their entries by band, but only R aul Garcia appeared in the auction. Valverde already had resorted to Villalibre .

when more ranked was the contest, however, came the goal from Bilbao. Interned at Lékué Williams auction and Camacho arm balloon that the referee interpreted as penalty. Raul Garcia not spared from the point fateful. Romero with all lost, pulled Chory Castro first and in – Nesiry shortly after. The entry of Bov eda by Williams and of Saborit by Susaeta left well clear the intention of the mister of the Athletic in the straight end of the shock. Sandro’s by Camacho the of Malaga.

– datasheet –

Athletic : Iraizoz; Lekue, yeary, Laporte, Balenziaga; Beñat, San Jose; Susaeta (Saborit, min. 85), Raúl García, Muniain (Villalibre, min. 62); and Williams (dome, min. 76). Malaga

: Kameni; Rosales, Luis Hernandez, Demichelis, Juankar; Camacho (Sandro, min. 80), Llorente; Keko, Pablo Fornals, Jony (Chory, min. 72); and Charles.

arbitrator : Álvarez Izquerido (Catalan Committee). He admonished Benat, Raúl García, Charles, Camacho, Keko, Juankar and Fornals.

goal: 1-0: min. 71, Raúl García, penalty.

Stadium : 33.438 spectators in San Mames.

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