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Few titles are as revered in the world of gaming as Gran Turismo. The signature racing simulator for Sony’s line of gaming consoles, Gran Turismo got its fantastic origins on the original PlayStation.

Over time, the series has become one of the most hotly anticipated and best-selling entries into Sony’s impressive lineup of titles. Along with the name recognition and revenues working in Sony’s favor, there has come a strong love-hate relationship with the game’s development. The series is no stranger to significant delays in production, pushing back the release of these essential titles for weeks, if not months, at a time.

All that is coming to an end for the title’s latest release, Gran Turismo 5. Sony’s got a little extra bit of fanfare in the works as well, gearing up a brand-new limited-edition version of the PlayStation 3 specifically for the event. Nov. 24 will mark the exciting return of the franchise. The premise behind Gran Turismo is part of what makes it so compelling. Unlike arcade-style racing games, the title focuses on the technical aspects of driving, pitting the player against competent AI opponents on a series of difficult road courses.

As British Petroleum continues to struggle with both their public image and the oil spill off the Gulf Coast, there have been some difficult lessons to learn for the United States and the rest of the world. Political implications aside, the oil spill has taught us one important thing: oil, and the fuels that stem from it, can be a messy business.

In addition to concerns about global warming and environmentalism, the push towards electric or more fuel-efficient cars has be steady but slow.

Companies like Toyota and Chevrolet have had solid entries into the hybrid market, but no one has yet to unveil a car that truly excites people about the possibility of these hybrid vehicles. All of that, however, is about to change.