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Exotic car clubs are for those of us who are enthusiastic about exotic cars and all they have to offer. There are many exotic car clubs across the country that cater to enthusiasts of exotic cars, and here are a few of the best.

First up is the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, New York. With a joining fee of $1,500 and a membership fee of $7,000 $10,500 annually, this clubs motto is All the fun, none of the hassle. This exotic car club even has been featured on VH1s Fabulous 40 in 2006. Another option to pay your membership fees to be in this exotic car club: Pay a one time lifetime membership fee of $55,000!

The club has more than two dozen exotic cars on hand, and they have a goal of 80 cars. Their collection has been called one of the nicest in New York, and some of the cars to their name include Porche, Lotus, Rolls Royce, and Ferrari. Most of the cars that this club has cannot be found anywhere else. There is no such thing as cheap replicas in this club.

The Exotic Car Country Club in Florida is famous for its large cash flow and love for classic and exotic cars. The membership fees range from $100,000 to $250,000, and monthly fees are from $1,600 to $1,800. The exotic car club will pick up and deliver a model, as long as you pay for delivery, the Exotic Car Country Club will pay for the return shipping. The club will deliver and pick up cars throughout the country, just dont keep them longer than three months.

The LuxShare Auto Club in Evansville, Indiana is one of the greatest exotic car clubs in the country. The city has an established Panoz dealership in Buxton Motorsports. The enrollment fee is $250 for this exotic car club, and the annual fee is $7,250 to $9,000 for premium membership status. Even though the club is fairly new, with only one Porsche Cayman S, the exotic car club needs to gain members to gain cars, and gain cars to gain members, so this great little exotic car club will gain momentum and power before you know it.

These are just three of the many exotic car clubs in the country, and each and every one is unique and has their own dynamite collection of cars. The fees vary depending on the clubs, but chances are pretty good that you can find an exotic car club that suits you perfectly.

In 2009 Mercedes will be fitting the new S-Class with lithium-ion hybrid batteries from Johnson Controls. That is why Mercedes and Johnson Controls are setting new standards: the S400 is the first saloon to be equipped with this forward-looking technology.

The Mercedes S400 is equipped with a mild hybrid drive with an electrical engine which will function simultaneously as a “start-stop” starter generator and as a boost support. The new hybrid battery systems from Johnson Controls are designed for use in so-called “full hybrids” and are tested successfully under the toughest conditions. “We are delighted to be working together with Daimler on such an important project,” says Mary Ann Wright, the manager responsible from Johnson Controls-Saft. “We have worked very hard together to develop an excellent hybrid battery system.” Lithium-ion hybrid batteries will in future replace the nickel metal hydride batteries used in hybrid vehicles.

Johnson Controls-Saft is a joint venture of the world’s largest car battery manufacturer, Johnson Controls, with Saft, the French specialist for special batteries. The lithium-ion cells are manufactured in Nersac, France and are turned into batteries in Hanover, Germany, which have their own management systems.

The Lancer is the one of the most successful model from Mitsubishi motors. It was introduced as a family car back in 1973 and the production is continuing even now. Lancers can be divided into various generations. The Lancers back in 1973 belong to the first generation and those which we have today are from the tenth generation. The First Generation Lancer was introduced in 1973 and it was available as a coupe, a sedan or a station wagon. From the beginning, Lancers were popular in rallies. The Second Generation Lancer was introduced in 1979. It had several changes which included both appearance and performance. The Third Generation Lancer came in 1982 and a hatch model was introduced. Even a four-wheel drive system came in this generation. The Fourth Generation came in 1988 and the Fifth Generation came in 1991. The Sixth Generation came in 1995 and the model is still available in countries like India. The Seventh Generation is the most popular of all and came in the year 2000. Several models were introduced and this is when Lancer earned lots of fame. The Eighth Generation came in 2005 and lives to date. Lancer presently has collaborations with many brands and it is very successful in the rally sport too.

With comfortable roomy interior, smooth ride, good safety ratings and excellent fuel economy, the 2003-2008 Corolla is one of the top picks in a small family car category. The Corolla is easy to maintain and very reliable. If maintained properly, it will last you for a very long time without major problems.

The 2003-2008 Corolla has front-wheel drive with a 4-cylinder 1.8L DOHC VVT-i engine and 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. The sporty XRS model (available only for 2005 and 2006) offers more powerful 170-hp 1.8L 4-cylinder VVTL-i engine and 6-speed manual transmission borrowed from Toyota Celica. The Corolla has MacPherson struts in front suspension and torsion beam in the rear. The ABS and side airbags are optional.

Inside, the 2003-2008 Corolla feels roomy for a small car. The dashboard design is simple - nothing flashy - but very practical. Controls are conveniently laid out and easy to use. Front seats are comfortable, but somewhat lacking side support. Rear seat space is pretty generous for a small car. The trunk is spacious; the 60/40 split rear seat folds down to accommodate longer items.

On the road, the Corolla handles comfortably, although it’s far from being sporty. The ride is smooth and fairly quiet. The suspension is soft; the steering is light. On the down side, the engine is noisy under acceleration and some body lean is noticeable on curves.

In the NHTSA frontal crash tests, the 2003-2008 Corolla scored five stars for both, the driver and the front passenger.
In the frontal offset crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2003-2008 Corolla received “Good” overall rating.