Auto News: New Cars


Japan’s Mazda Atenza does not hint at 2009 Mazda 6 for U.S.

omarrana submitted on 1/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:15:27 PM

Supposedly the car that we’ve all come to known as the next-generation Mazda 6, or the new Atenza in Japan, does not hint at what the 2009 Mazda 6 will look in the U. S. Read More

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2008 Ford Falcon SR Special Edition

turbox submitted on 1/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:16:24 AM

The new special edition 2008 Falcon SR will be displayed for the first time at the Brisbane International Motor Show. “The new Falcon SR builds on the success of previous special edition Falcon models, while delivering more additional equipment and features than ever before,” Ford Australia General Marketing Manager Kevin Lillie said. Read More

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Great Rebate War of '08: Pickups Fire the First Shot

FrankGiovinazzi submitted on 1/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:42:06 PM

Even though auto execs are swearing that 2008 won't be a year of big rebates, the economic forecast suggests reality may force their hand before the summer selling season. In our view, there is going to be a great rebate war in 2008, and as you can see from the list below, pickups have already established a beachhead. Read More

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Car Prices Will Drop with Home Prices

FrankGiovinazzi submitted on 1/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:15:51 PM

It's accepted wisdom now that overall auto sales will drop in 2008. This is seen as a function of the housing bust, during which as much as 20% of new car purchases were funded by residential real estate profit, home equity cashouts and the general euphoria in real estate related industries. Read More

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Fisker considers producing Karma plug-in hybrid in Detroit

omarrana submitted on 1/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:49:24 AM

Fisker is considering building our favorite hybrid from the 2008 North American International Show in Detroit. Vic Doolan, Fisker’s director of retail development said that Michigan has the experienced workforce and unused production capacity and supplier network to build the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid. Read More

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New 2008 BMW 320d Convertible

turbox submitted on 1/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:26:05 AM

Following the announcement of the new BMW M3 Convertible at one extreme of the open-top car spectrum, BMW introduces the most frugal Convertible in the 3 Series range, the 320d. Available in both SE and M Sport guises, the new 320d uses the same 1,995 cc engine from other 320d models in the 3 Series range to offer 177hp and 350Nm of torque. Read More

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New 2008 BMW 125i Coupe

turbox submitted on 1/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:21:37 AM

The BMW 1 Series Coupe range has been strengthened with the addition of a fourth derivative. The six-cylinder 125i joins the twin-turbo 135i M Sport, the four-cylinder 120d, and the 123d that features the world’s most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine in a production car. Read More

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First Drive: 2009 Dodge Viper ACR

bankhead submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:16:26 PM

OU'RE looking at Dodge's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS or Lotus Exige, a road car you can drive to the track, hot lap all day, and drive back home, tires, brakes, and ego intact. The Viper ACR is raw. Read More

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2008 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW: Porsche Cayenne GTS Pricing Announced

Agent009 submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:58:47 PM

Porsche will add some spice to the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling the Cayenne GTS to the American public. Already known for exceptional on and off-road prowess, the GTS has been formulated, tested and tweaked to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne Porsche has ever produced. Read More

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Soundbytes: Listen To the Sounds of The New Audi RS6

Agent009 submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:31:40 PM

Here is a quickie for those of that can't wait for the new RS6 V10 twin turbo to make it over to these shores. Listen to the car start, accelerate, and various indicators in the most powerful RS yet!I have got to say the roar of that twin turbo V10 is even sexier than the Rs4's V8!. Read More

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2008 RENNtech Mercedes CL65 AMG

turbox submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:20:21 PM

The last few years have seen a flood of 500 horsepower sedans almost pouring out of Germany from BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz. Earlier this month, however, representatives from Mercedes and AMG announced that the “horsepower wars” were over, saying that outright power would no longer be the “main focus” for future sports sedans. Read More

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What would you rather buy - the cheaper BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F?

omarrana submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:14:02 AM

Lexus had set BMW’s M3 as a benchmark when producing their competitor for the high-performance sedan segment. According to Yukihiko Yaguchi, chief engineer for the Lexus IS-F, “Since we were coming after the M3, there were numerical targets we had to hit. Read More

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Mercedes will not offer an AMG version of the GLK

omarrana submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:55:55 AM

Mercedes’ high-performance tuning AMG division will not be producing a monster version of the upcoming GLK. According to Volker Mornhinweg, two SUV’s are sufficient enough to receive the AMG badging. Read More

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2008 Honda S2000 CR

turbox submitted on 1/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:30:09 AM

The S2000 CR is an entirely new trim level for 2008. The lighter, stiffer and more aggressive overall design is engineered to maximize the S2000’s potential on a racetrack with the goal of substantially-improving track times, chassis balance and feel. Read More

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Top 10 Most Popular Luxury Vehicles in the 4th Quarter of 2007

omarrana submitted on 1/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:46:13 PM

People shopping for cars on ForbesAutos. com finished off 2007 looking far ahead. Read More

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YES! Roadster 3.2 coming to North America in Feb

omarrana submitted on 1/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:58:32 PM

Due to positive feedback from the U. S. Read More

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2008 Hartmann-Tuning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter SP5

turbox submitted on 1/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:44:11 AM

When Hartmann tuning in Neuss-wood home near Duesseldorf get Mercedes-Benz vehicles exactly what they deserve: fine tuning, unique individualization. In one of the largest commercial vehicle workshops North Rhine-Westphalia take care of more than 50 specialists every day for the maintenance, repair and refinement of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Read More

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Mercedes CLC- True Competitor to the BMW 1-Series or a Pretender?

Agent001 submitted on 1/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:11:51 PM

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coupé family. The Sports Coupé's design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality. Read More

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Nissan 370Z coming to Paris Motor Show with 330hp

omarrana submitted on 1/26/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:50:24 PM

Back in August 2007 while flipping through Motor Trend, we found a little article reporting that Nissan will be rebadging the 350Z as a 370Z, replacing the 3. 5 liter unit with the Infiniti G37’s 3. Read More

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Ford raises prices on ever model of every brand

omarrana submitted on 1/26/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:48:09 PM

The folks at Automotive News found that FoMoCo has raised sticker prices on its domestic cars and light trucks. The increase was across the board including every model of every brand besides the Ford E-Series van and wagon, the Lincoln Mark LT (since it’ll be dropped and the end of this model year) and the Lincoln Town Car (since its a fleet car). Read More

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