IB.V....TALK ABOUT OFF THE SCALES, THIS IS FIRST EVER SCAN OF A COMPANY TO GO 10 FOR 10 !!!MOMENTUM'S POSTER CHILD IS THIS COMPANIES CREDO ! ALL SECTORS SCANNING VERY HIGHLY. NO NEWS, RARE EARTHS PLAY, ACCUMULATION GALORE....THE PIG THINKS NEWS HAS LEAKED AND THIS MAY BE A DOUBLE HAPPENING BEFORE OUR EYES !!
AUV.V...ANOTHER HUGE SCANNER WITH A 9 OUT OF 10 PERFORMANCE. NO NEWS, SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION, AND MOVING AVERAGE VECTORS GOING UPSIDE LIKE A CHICKEN ON FIRE.ANOTHER DOUBLE SHORT TERM AND MAYBE LARGER IF YOU KEEP IT. THE PIG SAYS ITS A KEEPER !!
MIO.V...NEWS YESTERDAY. PROLIFIC SCAN TONIGHT. UP IN 8 OF 10 SECTORS AND ROOM FOR MOVEMENT. POSSIBLY A DOUBLE FROM THESE LEVELS. STRENGTH IS NAME OF THE GAME HERE. PHILLIPINE GOLD PLAY WITH THE SMELL OF A PROMO COMING. WATCH AND DON'T CHASE.....PICK IT UP AT THESE LEVELS......
BACK ON THE 18TH OF JANUARY, THE PIG POSTED A RECCO ON CTG.V AT .035 CENTS.THE PIG PREACHES PATIENCE FOR A REASON......CLOSED AT .24 TODAY............NUFF SAID....
Trading Day: TSX extends recovery on positive housing data
Commodity prices rose and the U.S. dollar fell against the euro after the European Commission president said the Greek austerity measures would win support from the governments in the region. The yield on Greece’s 10-year bonds has soared to 6.75 per cent, more than double the yield on Germany’s debt. The Mediterranean nation is grappling with a credit crisis brought on by a government deficit this year expected to equal 12.7 per cent of Greece’s total economic output.
The decline in the U.S. dollar helped send gold higher — the April contract added $13, or 1.2 per cent, to $1,118 US — as well as oil, with March crude advancing $2.80, or 3.8 per cent, to $77.23 US a barrel. Natural gas rose nine cents to $5.454 US per million Btu, after climbing 23 cents Monday. Copper also moved up, trading as high as $3.1245 US after briefly dropping below $3.00 US Monday to its lowest level since November. The Canadian dollar added 38 basis points to 94.51 cents US.
The S&P/TSX Composite index gained 90.79 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 11.408.34. With Monday’s 223-point rise, the senior Canadian benchmark has recovered nearly half its January losses — 652 points — in two sessions. The S&P/TSX Venture composite added 7.13, or 0.5 per cent, to 1,517.07.
Tuesday’s gains on the TSX would have been bigger were it not for Suncor — shares tumbled $1.99, or 5.7 per cent, to $32.85, trimming $3.3 billion from the market cap of the biggest Canadian oil producer. Since merging with Petro-Canada, Suncor has become the biggest non-financial company in the S&P/TSX, but shares have fallen 15 per cent since Jan. 11, along with the price of crude. Tuesday’s drop followed the release of disappointing Q4 earnings and production data — profits of $457 million, or 29 cents a share, and output of 644,000 barrels a day. Both fell well short of Street expectations. The company sold 98 Petro-Canada gas stations following the merger, as well as U.S. natural gas properties worth $494 million US, laying off 1,000 staff in the process. More asset sales and layoffs are expected as the company concentrates on its Alberta-based heavy oil business.
Fortress Paper, maker of specialty papers for currency and security documents, gained 45 cents, or four per cent, to $11.90. Shares are up 25 per cent so far in 2010. The North Vancouver-based company won a $10-million, five-year contract Jan. 14 to supply 2.5 million electronic passports to an unnamed government.
Vancouver-based CanWel Building Materials Group completed its $81 million acquisition of Weyerhaeuser’s former network of 14 building materials distribution centres. CanWel also completed its conversion from an income fund to a corporation. Shares rose 35 cents, or 7.5 per cent, to $5.01.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 111.32 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 10,296.85, the S&P 500 added 14.13, or 1.3 per cent, to 1,103.32, and the Nasdaq composite rose 18.86, or 0.9 per cent, to 2,190.06. Ford climbed 27 cents, or 2.7 per cent, to $11.39 US after its sales shot up 24 per cent in January, due in part to problems at Toyota. Sales plunged 16 per cent in January at Toyota, owing in large part to problems with faulty gas pedals that led to a massive international recall.
2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo Review
| Rating | By Lacey Elliott Monday, January 25, 2010 |
I fully admit that I was one of the people who didn’t think that an SUV from Porsche would sell. Seriously, would the same people that want prestige, design and speed really want to be driving a big SUV? I don’t think I have ever been more wrong!
You see more Cayennes on the road than all other Porsche cars combined. And now Porsche has come out with a 4-seater 4-door family sedan. Yes, that is correct: a family 4-door sedan from Porsche. This is going to be HUGE. Men, you will love me for this, but Ladies, this is a great family car – really!
I didn’t get invited to the launch of this new Porsche, so I haven't had the opportunity to take it out on the track. Regardless, the best part is that I actually get to live with this car for a week to see how a family sedan from Porsche would actually fit into my lifestyle. That week, I was in the last week of moving out of my townhouse and was curious to see how many boxes I could squeeze in there!
As I gazed upon pictures of this new Porsche, I really did not like it – something just looked off. But seeing it in person – I love it! My beautiful Dark Blue Metallic Panamera Turbo of the week looks like a 911 on steroids. It has the same head lights and front end as the storied car, but it is definitely bigger and badder. Walking around it, the curvy lines and aggressive stance just flow through all the way from the front to the rear. One word: Gorgeous!
The navy blue and tan leather with chrome accents interior is absolutely wonderful. Just as other Porsches before, the dials are laid out for speed and accuracy. It is a very impressive combination of luxury, class and modern technology.
I have friends that have been lining up to go for a ride with me all week. And even sitting in the rear seats, they were clearly impressed. The two bucket seats in the back are built for comfort as they are wide, supportive and offer enough head and leg room for just about everyone. This is one car that you would be just as happy sitting in the back seat as you would in the front. Of course, the driver’s seat is the place to be, but I will talk about that in just a bit.
The rear seats split and fold down flat. I had no problem completely loading the trunk with boxes. The Panamera has 432 litres (1,250 with seats folded) of space for cargo.
The most amazing thing about this car is that it has really been designed with everything Porsche in mind. This is so true that when you are sitting in the driver’s seat, you will have the same vantage point and driving position as you would in a 911 Carrera. Once on the road, the incredible power and handling let you know without a doubt that you are sitting behind the wheel of a Porsche.
All trim levels are powered with a 4.8-litre V8 engine and are matched to a seven speed, PDK transmission. The base S (available with a 6-speed manual gearbox) will get you to 100km from a standing start in 5.4 seconds with the PDK and this Turbo will do it in 4.2! I found an empty parking lot and had a chance to use the launch-control system... WOW! Now I am really upset that I couldn’t get this beast on the track.
The S has 400hp and a top speed of 283km. The Turbo has 500 and will get up to 303. Driving in the city was nice, but I find that I can’t say it was amazing, because all this car wants is to go fast and you just can’t let it go in the city. It manoeuvres very well in and out of traffic and despite its size, is easy to park. Thank goodness for the back-up camera.
Taking this on the highway is incredible; as the hammer goes down and the gears shift seamlessly, passing all the slow pokes is child's play. The interior is quiet enough to really enjoy the ride, yet when you mash the throttle you will have a smile on your face at the sound of the growl.
As expected with Porsche, safety and overall driving stability is an important feature. With standard Porsche Stability Management System (PSM) on all Panamera models, it helps provide traction on wet or low grip road surfaces. The PSM also has a pre-charge braking system (it primes the brakes as soon as a sudden release in the throttle is detected) and brake assist helps ensure the correct amount of brake pressure for emergency and high speed stopping.
You can get a Burmester High End Surround Sound system, Bluetooth connection, ‘Porsche Entry and Drive’, an AUX port and heated steering wheel. Planning on taking road trips with the kids? Get the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment System and they will be quiet for hours, so you can focus on driving. One standard feature that I really enjoyed is the automatic lift gate – very useful if you have your arms full! I don’t think they left anything out on this car...
You can select from the Panamera S with a starting price of about $115,000 the 4S at just over $120,000 or this Turbo for around $155,000. Keep in mind if you wanted to add on accessories such as the Rear Seat Entertainment System ($4,180) 20 inch Turbo II wheels ($2,480), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes ($12,050), and my favourite, Amethyst Metallic paint ($4,280) you could be looking at a price tag of over $200,000. A girl can dream...
The Cayenne is an amazing vehicle but it is too big for me, and I couldn’t really imagine ever owning one. But this Panamera would very easily fit into my lifestyle! Gone are the days where buying a Porsche meant you had to give up space. Now, you can have it all: room for friends, amazing power and handling, all the safety and comfort features one could need and all with the prestige that goes with sitting behind the Porsche badge.
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| It has the same head lights and front end as the storied car, but it is definitely bigger and badder. |
You see more Cayennes on the road than all other Porsche cars combined. And now Porsche has come out with a 4-seater 4-door family sedan. Yes, that is correct: a family 4-door sedan from Porsche. This is going to be HUGE. Men, you will love me for this, but Ladies, this is a great family car – really!
I didn’t get invited to the launch of this new Porsche, so I haven't had the opportunity to take it out on the track. Regardless, the best part is that I actually get to live with this car for a week to see how a family sedan from Porsche would actually fit into my lifestyle. That week, I was in the last week of moving out of my townhouse and was curious to see how many boxes I could squeeze in there!
As I gazed upon pictures of this new Porsche, I really did not like it – something just looked off. But seeing it in person – I love it! My beautiful Dark Blue Metallic Panamera Turbo of the week looks like a 911 on steroids. It has the same head lights and front end as the storied car, but it is definitely bigger and badder. Walking around it, the curvy lines and aggressive stance just flow through all the way from the front to the rear. One word: Gorgeous!
The navy blue and tan leather with chrome accents interior is absolutely wonderful. Just as other Porsches before, the dials are laid out for speed and accuracy. It is a very impressive combination of luxury, class and modern technology.
I have friends that have been lining up to go for a ride with me all week. And even sitting in the rear seats, they were clearly impressed. The two bucket seats in the back are built for comfort as they are wide, supportive and offer enough head and leg room for just about everyone. This is one car that you would be just as happy sitting in the back seat as you would in the front. Of course, the driver’s seat is the place to be, but I will talk about that in just a bit.
The rear seats split and fold down flat. I had no problem completely loading the trunk with boxes. The Panamera has 432 litres (1,250 with seats folded) of space for cargo.
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| The navy blue and tan leather with chrome accents interior is absolutely wonderful. |
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| The Panamera has 432 litres (1,250 with seats folded) of space for cargo. |
All trim levels are powered with a 4.8-litre V8 engine and are matched to a seven speed, PDK transmission. The base S (available with a 6-speed manual gearbox) will get you to 100km from a standing start in 5.4 seconds with the PDK and this Turbo will do it in 4.2! I found an empty parking lot and had a chance to use the launch-control system... WOW! Now I am really upset that I couldn’t get this beast on the track.
The S has 400hp and a top speed of 283km. The Turbo has 500 and will get up to 303. Driving in the city was nice, but I find that I can’t say it was amazing, because all this car wants is to go fast and you just can’t let it go in the city. It manoeuvres very well in and out of traffic and despite its size, is easy to park. Thank goodness for the back-up camera.
Taking this on the highway is incredible; as the hammer goes down and the gears shift seamlessly, passing all the slow pokes is child's play. The interior is quiet enough to really enjoy the ride, yet when you mash the throttle you will have a smile on your face at the sound of the growl.
As expected with Porsche, safety and overall driving stability is an important feature. With standard Porsche Stability Management System (PSM) on all Panamera models, it helps provide traction on wet or low grip road surfaces. The PSM also has a pre-charge braking system (it primes the brakes as soon as a sudden release in the throttle is detected) and brake assist helps ensure the correct amount of brake pressure for emergency and high speed stopping.
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| All trim levels are powered with a 4.8-litre V8 engine and are matched to a seven speed, PDK transmission. |
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| Now, you can have it all: room for friends, amazing power and handling. |
You can select from the Panamera S with a starting price of about $115,000 the 4S at just over $120,000 or this Turbo for around $155,000. Keep in mind if you wanted to add on accessories such as the Rear Seat Entertainment System ($4,180) 20 inch Turbo II wheels ($2,480), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes ($12,050), and my favourite, Amethyst Metallic paint ($4,280) you could be looking at a price tag of over $200,000. A girl can dream...
The Cayenne is an amazing vehicle but it is too big for me, and I couldn’t really imagine ever owning one. But this Panamera would very easily fit into my lifestyle! Gone are the days where buying a Porsche meant you had to give up space. Now, you can have it all: room for friends, amazing power and handling, all the safety and comfort features one could need and all with the prestige that goes with sitting behind the Porsche badge.
Photos: Porsche
Vehicle Ratings
Review Highlights
 | Power, handling, breaking are all incredible! All seats are very comfortable. Lots of cargo space and easy access to load and unload. |
 | Fuel economy is not great - but what else would you expect?! Hard to get into back seat. |
 | None |
Specifications
| Price New: | $ 155,000 |
| Engine: | 4.8L V8 twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve |
| Fuel Consumption City: | 14.1 L/100 KM |
| Fuel Consumption Highway: | 8.6 L/100 KM |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automated sequential with manual mode |
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