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Lexus GS 350 vs. Hyundai Genesis V8: Has Hyundai Out-Lexus Lexus?

Agent009 submitted on 8/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:25:45 AM

It's almost hard to write: Lexus vs. Hyundai. That's the New York Yankees taking on the Albuquerque Isotopes — same game, different leagues. It's pitting an exalted brand name to which millions aspire, up against the bargain brand millions sett...

184 user comments | Category: Reviews

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Aston Martin's New Flagship One-77 Model

Automaniac submitted on 8/8/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:03:34 AM

Aston Martin has showcased their new exclusive production car, the One-77. The “77” marks the limited numbers built for the high performance vehicle, which will be placed at the top as Aston’s flagship model. The actual performance figures are ...

18 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Toyota Prius Taxi Cracks 550000 km

turbox submitted on 7/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:48:14 AM

A Cairns-based Toyota Prius taxi has clocked up approximately 550,000 kilometers while costing just half the fuel and maintenance outlay compared to other conventionally-powered cars in the fleet. Thirty-two Prius taxis operate in Cairns, each clo...

27 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Want Cheap Gas? Just Cross Over The Border!

Agent009 submitted on 6/17/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:18:43 PM

If there's pain at the pump in the U.S., Mexico may just have a remedy. A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in San Diego retails for an average price of $4.61 a gallon. A few miles south, in Tijuana, it's about $2.54 - even less if you pay in pesos...

104 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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China's Saleswoman of the Year Employs Unique Sales Techniques

Agent009 submitted on 6/13/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:40:51 PM

In China, there are contests for just about everything. Here is Miss “Saleswoman of Cars” for 2008. Her name is named Vivi, and she is 21 years old working in  a DongFeng-Citroen dealer in China. Using her obviously natural sales sk...

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Europeans Go to U.S. Dealers to buy Cars

Star submitted on 6/12/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:38:07 PM

The weak dollar is drawing a new group of Europeans to shop in the U.S. -- for European cars. More Europeans are turning to the U.S. to buy luxury cars, from Porsche 911s to Volvo 4x4s, and then shipping them back home. The cheap dollar and compet...

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VW’s first lithium-ion hybrid coming in 2010, will it be the Golf or A1?

omarrana submitted on 5/28/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:20:34 AM

Volkswagen officially announced today that it has reached an agreement with Sanyo to work on what it calls a “new and extremely efficient high-performance storage system based on lithium-ion technology.” Besides CEO Winterkorn talking about an ele...

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Porsche dominates Nurburgring 24hrs, Lexus LF-A places 121st

xdrive_ submitted on 5/27/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:06:51 AM

It’s always nice to see the finish line at the end of the race’ but when you’re racing for 24-hours the sight of the finish line can be a very emotional one. Porsche dominated the top 10 list at the race occupying eight of the spots. Porsche’s 911...

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With Diesel Prices Like This, Are Diesel Cars Destined To Fail In The USA?

Agent001 submitted on 5/22/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:31:26 PM

Just a couple years ago, diesel gas prices being 30 cents a gallon CHEAPER than regular were the norm.Better mileage, longer engine life, longer range, cheaper gas prices and the TORQUE of the town made the thought of buying diesels a no brainer.Bu...

48 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Volkswagen: 30 percent of U.S. sales to be diesel by 2018

omarrana submitted on 5/20/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:58:00 PM

According to Wolfgang Steiger, Volkswagen is expecting diesels to account for the 30 percent of its U.S. sales by 2018. Steiger believes that rising fuel prices is making diesel powered vehicles more attractive to U.S. consumers. Volkswagen stoppe...

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Audi Takes Inventor Of The Year Award For Use Of Space Frame Technology

Agent009 submitted on 5/15/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:36:29 PM

The European Patent Office has named AUDI AG European Inventor of the Year. The honor is bestowed on companies whose ideas have made significant contributions to Europe's economic growth and competitiveness. Audi was recognized for the invention of A...

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BMW European Delivery: Amazing Photos from Germany

BMWBlog submitted on 5/14/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:13:55 AM

The following photos that we will be showing you, are probably the most AMAZING shots we have ever seen from someone that picked up their BMW through the European Delivery program. When we saw the photos, we knew that we have to share them with o...

60 user comments | Category: Photo Galleries

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Peugeots TT is go

greenwad submitted on 5/6/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:38:39 AM

French company Peugeot this week revealed it will put its 308 RC Z coupé into production. The Audi TT rival is based on the same platform as the 308 hatch, but has a wider track. The showroom version will retain the twin bubbles on the carbon fibr...

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Which Of These Three Is The Best Hope For US Automakers?

Agent009 submitted on 4/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:52:02 PM

With plummeting sales and an economy that many think is on the verge of a recession.  The outlook for US automakers isn’t exactly looking the best. After years of investing in a fat cow market selling gas guzzling SUVs, the bottom has lite...

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Contradictions: Why Do States With Highest Drinking Have The Safest Roads?

Agent009 submitted on 4/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:14:10 PM

A new federal study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (part of the US Dept. of Health and Human services) just confirmed that states with the highest levels of self-reported drinking and driving also have the safest h...

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