Auto News: Rumors


BMW Planning X5, 3-series Based Sportvans

5MTenthus submitted on 2/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:21:29 PM

BMW is planning the "F5" for launch in 2009, and is now considering this sport van based off of the three series for production as well. In a World of big floaty minivans, these vehicles offer potential excitement in an otherwise boring segment (save for the Mazda 5, which is available with a manual transmission). Read More

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Autospies BMW/iPhone rumor a hoax

golie3030 submitted on 2/13/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:40:01 PM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it appears that the AutoSpies rumor of iPhone integration into the new BMW 7-series is a hoax. . Read More

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Audi Considering R4 Convertible? Porsche Boxster Competitor

5MTenthus submitted on 2/12/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:54:47 PM

Reports say that Audi is considering building an R4 to compete with a Porsche Boxster type of car. This small mid engined sports car would make it to show rooms by 2010, if produced. Read More

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Honda Hybrid Sports Car: CRX Meets MPG

5MTenthus submitted on 2/12/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:58:07 PM

Honda is going to show this at the upcoming Geneva show. Long story short, it's a hybrid car that is fun to drive. Read More

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Al Melling to acquire TVR?

jagspeed submitted on 2/8/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:30:12 PM

According to Autocar, talented British engine designer Al Melling might acquire TVR. Melling made headlines recently for designing the thundering 6. Read More

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Supercharged Jaguar X-Type R set for Geneva?

jagspeed submitted on 2/8/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:11:50 PM

Is Jaguar gearing up to challenge BMWs next M3 with a supercharged V8 powered X-Type R? Jaguar had ambitious plans years ago to launch a supercharged X-Type R, which an article from Automotive News confirmed this week. Jaguar’s top brass squashed the project, as they needed to focus on new diesel engines for Europe at that time. Read More

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FROM GERMANY: the Autobahn Will Not Stay as it is Much Longer

S4cabriofoxone submitted on 2/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:34:09 PM

BERLIN — German car enthusiasts breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend as German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed measures to retain open speed limits on the country's autobahns. She is holding fast against criticism from the European Union suggesting Germany is lagging behind in efforts to reduce ozone-depleting emissions. Read More

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Ford Fusion built better than the Camry/Accord...

lightningSVT submitted on 2/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:52:09 PM

Ford Fusion was ranked number one in the JD Power APEAL study for 2006. In November of 2006, Consumer Reports ranked the Fusion ahead of its rivals, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in overall quality rating (as reported from surveys filled out by Consumer Reports' suscribers). Read More

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Louis Vuitton to buy Aston Martin!

jagspeed submitted on 2/1/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:38:10 PM

The German auto magazine AutoBild is reporting that French luxury firm LVMH Louis Vuitton will purchase Aston Martin from Ford Motor Co. According to Autobild, the deal will see Ford retain a 15 percent stake in Aston Martin as future products such as the new Rapide are most likely still in development. Read More

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NEW 2008 Ford Fiesta

OBSERVER1984 submitted on 1/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:15:29 PM

"Our images, which are based on top-secret information, show how the car will look when it makes its debut in March next year. We also have the first scoop pictures of a pre-production prototype model being given a thorough work­out by engineers at an unnamed race track. Read More

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BMW Considering Soft-Top for M3 Convertible

omarrana submitted on 1/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:13:30 PM

An inside source of WindingRoad has confirmed that BMW is considering a soft-top for their next M3 convertible. This means you should forget all those wonderful spy shots you’ve seen of the M3 hard-top convertible, or just keep them in the back of your mind. Read More

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BMW and transmissions: hiding its head in the ground?

joela submitted on 1/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:21:50 PM

According to Consumer Affairs, owners of 3-Series, X3, and X5 have been complaining of major transmission failures in their vehicles. Yet BMW denies there's a prob, stating it's typical wear and tear. Read More

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I2B Reus Concept

OBSERVER1984 submitted on 1/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:38:47 PM

Right now all the world looks at Detroit and the motor show over there. At the same time 11 000km from Detroit away in Europe, one bulgarian design studio shows its new concept car "The Reus". Read More

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OO7 to drive Jaguar XF in Bond 22

jagspeed submitted on 1/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:22:13 AM

Now that Ford has Aston Martin on the auction block, which marque will OO7 drive in Bond 22? According to James Bond news website MI6, Ford still has a three-picture $100 million deal for exclusive product placement and Ford is pushing Jaguar as Bond’s new ride. . Read More

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Land Rover May Plan Affordable Crossover Coupe

omarrana submitted on 12/28/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:52:59 PM

UK’s Autocar is reporting that Land Rover may be planning an affordable crossover coupe. Land Rover may make the move to compete with Volkswagen which will unveil its Tiguan in its production version in 2007. Read More

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Rumor: So Will There Be a 2009 Chevy Camaro Covertible?

omarrana submitted on 12/19/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:52:18 PM

While fans eagerly await the launch of the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, which is scheduled for the end of 2008, rumors have been spreading that GM is already planning a convertible version of the car. Rumor has it that we will see this convertible 2009 Chevrolet Camarao at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Read More

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BREAKING NEWS: Audi's Huge Product Push: The Future

S4cabriofoxone submitted on 11/26/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:11:24 AM

Audi has nothing to fear from the appointment of Martin Winterkorn as VW group boss. After all, Winterkorn clinched the job on the strength of his performance at Ingolstadt. Read More

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BMW Thinking of a 4×4 MINI

omarrana submitted on 11/21/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:40:24 AM

It is being rumored that BMW is looking to produce a 4×4 MINI, taking the successful hatchback off-road where BMW is hoping that the MINI label can compete with the new wave of small crossover SUVs. If this plan goes through you can expect to see a fully developed concept version by 2009 and a in the dealerships by 2010. Read More

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Lincoln MKS to come with V8, not V6

CarPhotoSite submitted on 11/7/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:27:04 PM

After much discussion about the Lincoln MKS to introduce with a V6 or tuned V6 engine, Ford issued a survey that asked consumers which engine would appear best with the MKS, and the result? Many voted for the V8, opposed to the V6. So now, it appears that reports say that the MKS will be powered by a 315 horsepower V8 in order to compete with rivals. Read More

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Jaguar Planning a Faster XKR?

omarrana submitted on 11/6/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:12:07 PM

Just late last week we brought you images of the new Jaguar XKR GT3 race car. It seems has if Jaguar is planning an even faster and higher-performance version of the vehicle so far called the Jaguar XKR-R. Read More

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