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IS-F/R: Did Lexus Shuffle The Deck And Draw Another Ace In The Hole?

Agent009 submitted on 12/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:01:11 AM

A few weeks ago I surprised a number of you by warning my fellow euro diehards not to under estimate the upcoming Lexus IS-F.   At that time I looked at the facts as we knew them, and realized that Lexus had an ace in the hole with the 8 speed transmission. Read More



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Should These Cars Come Back?

pacotacolol submitted on 12/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:18:19 AM

Some cars are so fun to drive, so pure in design, and so innovative that it makes you wonder how they could ever be discontinued. For each generation of car enthusiasts, these are the machines that make you smile even if you never owned one. Read More



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Senate passes 35MPG minimum by 2020

jeffy210 submitted on 12/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:09:06 AM

The senate passed an updated energy bill yesterday. The bill calls for the first major increase by Congress in required automobile fuel efficiency in 32 years, something the auto companies have fought for two decades. Read More



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Wald builds the most sinister Mercedes CL-Class

rybo submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:15:16 PM

We’re used to seeing plenty of modified Mercs from the German tuners, but rarely do we see a Japanese customizer give the Teutonic saloons and coupes the aftermarket treatment. Wald International is one such tuner that specializes in the modification of some of Europe’s finest, cars like the Bentley Continental GT, BMW 7-series and Mercedes S-class. Read More



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Mazda6 Mazdaspeed MPS pics leak

rybo submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:10:54 PM

Word has been circulating for several months now that the Mazdaspeed Mazda6 will not be returning to U. S. Read More



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Nissan GT-R produces 475HP at all 4 wheels

rybo submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:09:02 PM

A few days ago we were talking about Nissan wanting to get the GT-R to an SAE-certified 480hp so it would match the Porsche 911 Turbo, one of its chief rivals. It looks like that should be an easy feat if the dyno numbers coming out of Japan today are solid - and it looks like they are. Read More



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EU to propose car emissions targets based on weight

MidEngine submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:04:09 PM

The European Commission will propose next week to set carbon dioxide targets for cars based on their weight as sought by German carmakers, although some key points still have to be ironed out, officials said. Under plans from the Commission, new passenger cars would be required to emit on average no more than 120 grammes per kilometre travelled as of 2012, which would represent a cut of about 25 percent from current levels. Read More



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Recall Friday Part II: Toyota Recalls 15,600 Tundra For Drivetrain Issues

Agent009 submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:38:48 PM

Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday that it is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint. The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. Read More



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Lexus Releases Pricing on 2008 ES, LS, IS, and RX Models

Agent009 submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:22:28 PM

Lexus announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 ES 350, LS 460, and IS model luxury sedans, and the 2008 RX 400h and 2009 RX 350 luxury utility vehicles.     The ES 350 entry luxury sedan MSRP will increase 0. Read More



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The New Mercedes C-Class Could Be In A Class All By Itself

Agent009 submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:25:33 AM

The overhauled Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan — the brand's smallest, lowest-price sedan — is another large bit of evidence that while German automakers emphasize their big, pricey machines, they do their best work on smaller, less-expensive vehicles. Other examples: Audi A3 and BMW 3 Series. Read More



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Test Drive: Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Really Worth $80K?

Agent009 submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:53:49 AM

In the movie “Out of Africa,” Denys Finch-Hatton’s 1923 International Harvester stalls on an open savannah amidst a herd of seriously cranky water buffalo. After a few nervous minutes tinkering with the engine, Denys tells Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) to manually crank the engine. Read More



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Recall Friday: GM Recalls Over 78,000 Cars And Trucks In Three Campaigns

Agent009 submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:53:05 AM

GM is recalling 69,000 vehicles for various issues. The biggest chunk of the recall involves 57,100 2007-model-year Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs. Read More



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Lorinser Mercedes C-Class

rybo submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:24:01 PM

Excluding old-school Volvos and early shooting brakes, the Mercedes-Benz Estate can be considered one of the first luxury station wagons. German tuner company Lorinser was founded in 1977, the same year the Estate was first introduced. Read More



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Viper SRT10 ACR priced at $98,110

rybo submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:22:28 PM

It appears Chrysler has kept its promise of delivering the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR at under $100K by pricing the ultimate Viper at $98,110 including an $850 destination charge. That puts the price of the actual ACR upgrade at around the $12K mark if you factor in the price of the car itself (a base Viper SRT10), which starts at $85,985. Read More



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Toyota moves from strength to strength: saves $2.7B per year

rybo submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:20:24 PM

Toyota’s march to the top of the world’s sales lists continues and at the same time the Japanese mega-maker is looking to cut costs at every possible point. The savings will come from improved quality, reduced waste and human resources development in addition to their new “Value Innovation” (VI) plan. Read More



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The Vehicles That Drove ROI For 2007

Agent009 submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:40:09 PM

Besieged by poor ratings, recalls and failed ad campaigns, 2007 was a tough model year for carmakers. This made the hits of the category all the sweeter for automakers, and the misses all the more disastrous. Read More



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First Housing, Now Auto Loan Delinquencies Take A Huge Jump

Agent009 submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:36:56 PM

First came housing loans and the subprime-mortgage crisis. Now, signs of stress are creeping into another key consumer area: auto loans. Read More



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Paris Hilton looking to go hybrid

omarrana submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:55:44 PM

In an interview with the Associated Press at the advertising campaign for Rich Prosecco (a sparkling wine sold in cans), Paris Hilton talked about all the ‘green’ things she was doing to do her part for the environment. “I changed all the light bulbs to energy-safe light bulbs and I’m buying a hybrid car right now,” said 26-year old Paris Hilton. Read More



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Trademarks reveal possible new Cadillac naming scheme

Luxurious submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:43:39 PM

If you liked alphabet soup as a kid, make an appointment at your Cadillac dealer for three to five years from now. That's because GM has recently trademarked several new nameplates for Cadillac, and so far we're worried and a bit confused. Read More



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Who Is On Top? U.S.News & World Report Releases 2008 Car Rankings

Agent009 submitted on 12/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:10:22 AM

The 2008 rankings cover the best and worst cars, trucks and SUVs based on an analysis of consensus opinions from America's top automotive experts. New Car Hits GM shows the greatest improvement from the 2007 to 2008 car rankings with several new or redesigned vehicles ranking near the top of their classes. Read More



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