How does one define a car in terms of popularity? Almost everyone has different standards on the matter. Some like their cars to remain with their stock color and accessories such as steering wheels, dash board covers, and floor mats and still be popular. On the other hand, cars that have been modified and have been fitted with custom seat covers, mufflers, and bright headlights also rake in a lot of popularity points.
For this year, here are the 10 most popular cars in terms of web visits and not the actual number of registered owners:
1.Chevrolet Corvette ? a high-performance sports car, boasting of a 430-horsepower V8 and impressive fuel efficient mechanism. The Chevrolet Corvette consumes 16 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon while on the highway. The interior details of the 2008 Chevy Corvette need no customization of its car seat covers, dashboard, and the likes. A total break from its predecessors? interiors, the insides of this car is just magnificent.
2.Ford Mustang - the Mustang remains to be one of the most popular cars from the long line of Ford models, offering a diversity of performance options: 2 body-styles, 4 trims, 2 engines, 2 transmissions and a wide list of additional features. Though the stock accessories are already pristine as they are, using customized interior details such as floor mats won't hurt.
3.Dodge Challenger ? returning from 35-year absence from the road, the classic muscle car that is the 2008 Dodge Challenger is boosted by a 6.1-liter V8 engine pumping 425 horses. The Dodge Challenger also prides itself with Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation, and Keyless starting capability.
4.BMW M3 ? running for the first time on a 414 HP/ V8 engine, this car comes in sedan, coupe, and convertible types. The car also comes in different stock colors. Speaking of colors, one can mix and match with its posh interiors, starting with the dashboard and car seat covers. The transmission is also a thing of beauty, one can choose between a 6-speed manual transmission, or a new 7-speed M Double-Clutch transmission with Drivelogic.
5.Porsche 911 ? with a horse power numbering to 480 and a sleek exterior design and metallic finish, who would not want to be behind this car's steering wheel? A true stunner, the Porsche 911 can burst to 60 mph in a matter of 3.7 seconds. Speaking of metallic finish, one can tweak the seats and sport a set of metallic custom seat covers.
6.Mitsubishi Eclipse ? the sporty coupe from Mitsubishi, the Eclipse has evolved from its predecessors in terms of style and shape. This car blitzes on a 3.8-liter V6 that creates 265 horsepower to drive the front wheels.
7.Lamborghini Gallardo ? a two-seater on a V10 engine, this model is Lamborghini's best-selling model. What makes this car so desirable? It possesses an impressive 560 horsepower.
8.Nissan 350Z ? launched in 2003 but was not remodeled since then, the Z car from Nissan is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 306-horsepower. The Nissan 350Z comes in coupe or convertible.
9.Mazda MX-5 Miata ? a further advancement from its 1989 forefather, the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata boasts of quick steering, easy handling, and a sporty physique. Now available in the convertible type, no doubt this model will sell like pancakes.
10.Nissan GT-R ? running on 480 horsepower, the Nissan GT-R is an all-wheel drive coupe that can perform exceptionally well on almost all types of surface. With a top speed of 200 mph, yet meeting ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) standards, this car is truly one for the environment. Another thing, the Nissan GT-R can achieve 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Hymns are some of the most beloved songs of all time. Hymnals contain hundreds of songs, and no two hymnals are alike. Anyone looking to learn the most popular hymns needs to know where to start. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular hymns, even though that will change somewhat by both taste and time.
"Amazing Grace", one of the most popular songs of all time, was written by John Newton. A former slave trader, Newton wrote the words while studying a text from the Old Testament and reflecting on his old life. The tune is a variation of an old Scottish bagpipe song of the time.
"Be Thou My Vision" traces its roots to Ireland. The words were written by Dallan Forgaill in the eighth century. Though it was translated from Old Irish into English by Mary E. Byrne in 1905, the tune is still from an old Irish folk song. "Be Thou My Vision" is the most popular Irish hymn in English-speaking churches.
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" was originally a poem written by Joseph M. Scriven in 1855. He wrote the poem to comfort his mother in Ireland while he was living in Canada. The tune was later written by Charles Crozat Converse.
"Holy, Holy, Holy" is a popular hymn written by Reginald Heber. Written for use on Trinity Sunday, the lyrics were set to a tune composed by John Bacchus Dykes. The tune was originally called Nicaea, which refers to the Nicaean Council of 325 A.D.
Another popular hymn, "Be Still My Soul," takes its melody from a composition by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The lyrics were both written and translated prior to Sibelius's piece. Katharina von Schlegel wrote the original text in 1752, and it was translated into English by Jane Borthwick in 1855.
Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady wrote the words to the popular hymn "Rock of Ages" in 1873. His poem was set to music by the popular hymn composer Thomas Hastings somewhere around 1830.
Sometimes referred to as the "Royal Navy Hymn," "Eternal Father Strong to Save" contains references to three different Biblical events. The first verse refers to the Creator's promise to refrain from flooding the earth again. The second talks of Christ's miraculous walking on the water. The third speaks of the Holy Spirit's role in the creation of the universe. The words were written by William Whiting, while the tune is attributed to John B. Dykes.
Written in 1912 in Albion, Mich., "The Old Rugged Cross" is certainly one of the most popular hymns of all time. Apart from "Amazing Grace," it may be the most recorded hymn ever. Performers known to sing "The Old Rugged Cross" include Al Green, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and June Carter. George Bernard wrote the song with help from Charles Gabriel.
Fanny J. Crosby, a blind hymn writer, wrote the words of "Blessed Assurance" in 1873 to go along with the melody written by Phoebe P. Knapp in the same year. The story goes that Crosby was visiting Knapp, who was having a pipe organ installed. Knapp played the tune, which she called "Assurance," and asked her friend Crosby what she thought the song said. Crosby's response was "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine." The rest is history.
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a popular hymn that is more recent than most. Its words were written by Thomas Chisholm in 1923, while the tune was composed by William Runyan. The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago claims this as its unofficial hymn, since Runyan was associated with MBI.
These 10 popular hymns have been cherished by millions of people for many years. Each of them contains outstanding examples of melody and structure. Even for non-believers, these songs often touch a certain nerve that only the greatest songs can.
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