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Mr. Kerkorian...what is your plan?

Villemure submitted on 7/5/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:25:29 PM

D ear Mr. Kerkorian: Once again you've lobbed a grenade at Detroit with your demand that General Motors Corp. Read More



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Toyota to Enter Hybrid Lexus in 24-hour Race

Oddjob submitted on 7/5/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:07:45 PM

The grueling Tokachi 24-hour Race* race is set to take place at the Tokachi International Speedway in Hokkaido (in northern Japan) from July 15 to 17. By entering a Lexus GS450h, engineers, with an eye toward obtaining technological feedback for future mass-production vehicles, position the race as part of their ongoing developmental efforts, hoping it will provide insight into how to make hybrid systems smaller, lighter and more efficient. Read More



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Volvo Cars’ tradition of active pro-environmental work continues at an ever-faster pace

Agent001 submitted on 7/5/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:08:26 AM

Catalytic converter with Lambda sond – Volvo first • Engines for renewable fuels•PremAir® – ozone converter•Environmentally certified operations•Environmental Product Declarations • Volvo 3CC – concept car for sustainable mobilityVolvo Cars is now advancing its position in its commitment to sustainable mobility, investing considerably in environmental technology over the coming years. Among other things, a new hybrid technology centre is being opened in Göteborg, where the energy-efficient vehicles of tomorrow will be developed and engineered. Read More



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Honda to build new factory in the USA

Agent001 submitted on 6/28/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:40:42 PM

Honda today announced plans to build a $550 million automobile plant on a 1,700-acre tract in Decatur County, Indiana, near Greensburg, 50 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Theplant will begin mass production of fuel efficient 4-cylinder vehicles in fall 2008, with an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles and employment of 2,000 associates. Read More



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Mazda announce new marketing director

Agent001 submitted on 6/26/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:02:23 PM

Mazda North American Operations announced that David Klan has been named Director of Marketingfor the company. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for all U. Read More



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The Devil drives the new S-Class?

Agent001 submitted on 6/24/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:16:45 PM

The new-generation 2007 Mercedes- Benz S-Class sedan is featured in the motion picture THE DEVILWEARS PRADA, opening on June 30th. Runway Magazine editor Miranda Priestly-- the primary architect of a formidable fashion empire -- uses the all-new S-Class as her means of transportation as she is chauffeured betweenmeetings and events around New York (shown in Iridium Silver) and Paris(shown in Black). Read More

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The best selling cars so far in 2006- Do you know what they are?

Agent001 submitted on 6/16/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:44:59 PM

Founded in 1990, Autodata Corporation has grown to become the benchmark source of custom automotive statistical data, market intelligence and analysis to the OEMs, Wall Street Analysts and financial institutions. Autodata specializes in on-line electronic delivery of custom management reports, data and proprietary analysis in a near-real time environment. Read More



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What car company is making esp standard on more of its sales volume than any luxury car company?

Agent001 submitted on 6/15/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:00:52 PM

Proving that ESC does not require paying premium prices, Hyundai offers this sophisticated safety technology as standard equipment on five vehiclelines for the 2007 model year: Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Entourage, and Azera -- all of which have starting prices between $18,000 and $25,000. All told, 70 percent of Hyundai sales volume in the 2007 model year will becomprised of vehicles with standard Electronic Stability Control, a higher standard fitment rate by far than that achieved by any non-luxury brand, including Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet or VW. Read More



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What are the ideal vehicles?

Agent001 submitted on 6/14/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:03:21 PM

An "ideal" is defined as anexcellent or perfect example. In the first Ideal Vehicle Awards, announcedtoday by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners rate their new 2006 model year cars and trucks by how closely they come to their ideal. Read More



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GM to start making cars in Russia?

Agent001 submitted on 6/13/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:25:31 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin and GM CEO Rick Wagoner seal $115 million investment Capacity for 25,000 Chevrolet Captiva SUVs and a new compact vehicle range Start of production in 2008 Facility is General Motors' third assembly source in RussiaSt. Petersburg. Read More



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Do diesels REALLY cost 50% more to produce?

Agent001 submitted on 6/13/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:18:24 PM

A top executive at Honda Motor Co. said on Monday profit margins would inevitably fall as more advanced vehicles spread through the market, but he stressed that skimping on R&D costs would do greater harm in the long run. Read More



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VW first company migrating over to DSG?

Agent001 submitted on 6/13/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:51:25 AM

Volkswagen product chief Wolfgang Bernhard is placing a lot of faith in the VW Group's DSG gearboxes. DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), described as two gearboxes in one (one clutch operates odd-numbered gears and reverse; the other, even gears) has been in place on VW models since 2003, and Bernhard sees it as the future transmission for the company's transverse-engined vehicles. Read More



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GM touts effect of cars equipped with stabilitrak

Agent001 submitted on 6/13/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:47:54 AM

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche First Pickup with Standard Electronic Stability Control General Motors’ commitment to make electronic stability control standard on all GM cars and trucks sold to retail cus tomers in the U. S. Read More



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BMW Canada gets Sirius

Agent001 submitted on 6/12/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:44:44 PM

SIRIUS Canada and BMW Canada today announced a long term exclusive agreement that will make Sirius satellite radio receivers a factory and dealer option for BMW vehicles sold in Canada. Starting in fall 2006, Sirius will be available in select Canadian BMW models bundled with a subscription to the satellite radio service. Read More



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The top ten moust sought after used vehicles- Do you know them?

Agent001 submitted on 6/11/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:09:28 PM

Nine of the top 10 used vehicles mostsought-after by cars. com shoppers -- but not readily available on dealer lots -- are sports cars, according to the latest cars. Read More



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GM's Rick Wagoner's state of the business address

Agent001 submitted on 6/6/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:25:12 PM

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today delivered a state of the business address at the company's annual meeting of stockholders. The following are his remarks:Our top priority at General Motors today, as it has been for the past year, is turning around our business in North America. Read More



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Now this is GIRL power and the Spies like it!

Agent001 submitted on 6/5/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:38:42 PM

More than 269 of General Motors’ dealerships are owned by women and employ more than 10,700 people. Last year these women sold approximately 136,000 cars and trucks generating $7. Read More



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Not only did GM LET this happen, they know they can never win it back

Agent001 submitted on 6/3/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:31:15 PM

To understand why Detroit is having so much trouble competing against Asian car companies, look no further than the Chevrolet Impala. Chevrolet's general manager, Edward J. Read More



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U.S. automakers now as productive as the Japanese?

Agent001 submitted on 6/1/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:58:23 AM

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Mercedes takes innovative approach to marketing the new E-Class

Agent001 submitted on 6/1/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:33:12 AM

Mercedes-Benz Launches Integrated Campaign for Introduction of the New-Generation E-ClassInnovative marketing mix with roadshow, dedicated website, charity auction and long-distance driveExclusive test drives to highlight the strengths of the new E-Class“Personal guide” guides users through special interactive websiteMercedes-Benz is launching the second phase of an innovative integrated campaign to mark the introduction of the new-generation E-Class on June 10, 2006. The campaign’s worldwide slogan is “E-Class Experience”. Read More



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