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First Drive: 2008 Maserati GranTurismo

5nizza submitted on 10/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:56:13 AM

With the GranTurismo coupe, Maserati invites comparisons to the Mercedes-Benz CL550, BMW 6-series, and Jaguar XKR. But mention that the XKR costs some 26 grand less than the GranTurismo’s base price of $114,650, or that the Jaguar is almost 300 pound...

16 user comments | Category: Reviews

9 Votes

2007 AC Schnitzer S3 Cabrio based on BMW 3 Series Cabriolet

5nizza submitted on 6/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:54:57 AM

A Convertible provides the ultimate for the senses: Where can you experience driving more directly than in an open car, with the wind gently emphasising the acceleration, the acoustic muscle play of the engine teasing your ears, and a breathtaking si...

3 user comments | Category: New Cars

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First Drive: 2008 Subaru Tribeca - Previews

5nizza submitted on 6/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:53:50 AM

lthough the availability of a “real” SUV in the form of the B9 Tribeca bumped overall Subaru sales past the 200,000-unit mark in 2006, sales of the controversially styled mid-size SUV were considered mediocre. In response, Subaru has brought out a ha...

3 user comments | Category: Reviews

4 Votes

Nissan Releases Revised Nissan Lafesta Minivan in Japan

5nizza submitted on 5/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:41:41 AM

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the nationwide sales release of the new Nissan Lafesta minivan in Japan. The Nissan Lafesta, originally introduced in 2004, receives a number of significant refinements, including new grille, bumper and light designs;...

5 user comments | Category: New Cars

6 Votes

New Saab 9-3 Range

5nizza submitted on 5/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:57:34 AM

Sharper Looks Showcase Enhanced Performance The new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling, inspired by the award-winning Saab Aero X concept car, backed by cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal. . With all-new front bodywork, ‘s...

15 user comments | Category: New Cars

10 Votes

First Drive: 2008 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

5nizza submitted on 5/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:53:13 AM

We’re not getting this V-8 diesel here, but we can tell you that the current Q7 flagship lacks soul, and that Audi’s B&O doesn’t stink. At the tail end of our first drive experience of Audi’s mouth-watering A5 and S5 coupes, we were thrust into th...

10 user comments | Category: Reviews

13 Votes

First Drive: 2007 BMW M6 Convertible

5nizza submitted on 5/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:39:36 AM

Too much equals not enough? The pricey, portly M6 ragtop trades speed for sex appeal. BMW hasn’t had it too easy from us recently. The Bavarian masters of driving arts once had an easy ticket to a first-place finish in virtually every comparo they...

3 user comments | Category: Reviews

5 Votes

Nissan Micra C+C Open for Pre-Orders

5nizza submitted on 5/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:02:24 AM

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced it will begin taking pre-orders for the Nissan Micra C+C (Coupe + Convertible) from May 11, 2007. The new model will be introduced in Japan in mid-July. Nissan Micra C+C, the coupe/convertible model of the Micra, ...

1 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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First Drive: 2008 Cadillac STS V-6

5nizza submitted on 5/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:00:50 AM

Cadillac’s mid-cycle refresh of the STS doesn’t include a 16-cylinder engine, but it gets a much-improved V-6, anyway. When we first reported on Cadillac’s refreshed 2008 STS from the New York auto show, we quoted the new base engine—a 3.6-liter D...

7 user comments | Category: Reviews

7 Votes

Johnson Controls Engineers the First Two-Color Door Panel to a One-Piece Carrier in New BMW 5 Series

5nizza submitted on 5/9/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:59:31 AM

Two Colors at One Time When the BMW 5 Series was redesigned, the vehicle interior was also upgraded. For Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) , one of the world's leading suppliers of auto-motive interior systems, electronics and batteries, this meant a co...

4 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

5 Votes

First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

5nizza submitted on 5/8/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:04:19 AM

Previews We take AMG's latest beast for a little spin around a 14-mile stretch of road known as the Nurburgring. In an automotive realm heavily flavored with mine’s bigger (not to mention faster and cooler) than yours, an AMG badge is a serious...

10 user comments | Category: Reviews

10 Votes

Scion Debuts All-new 2008 Scion xD

5nizza submitted on 5/4/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:09:12 AM

Scion recently revealed the all-new 2008 Scion xD five-door subcompact at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "The 2008 Scion xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark T...

7 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

10 Votes

2007 Fiat Linea: The Model in Brief

5nizza submitted on 5/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:35:40 AM

The 2007 Fiat Linea, which was present in Istanbul last October, now makes its market debut. This three-box Segment C saloon gives a new interpretation of styling, practicality and enjoyable driving, all for an extremely competitive price/contents ra...

2 user comments | Category: New Cars

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First Drive: 2008 Scion xB

5nizza submitted on 5/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:33:02 AM

Previews The box gets bigger. On the trip from the airport to the hotel at Scion’s recent press event, we spotted an old Scion xB with the bumper sticker that says “you just got beat by a toaster.” Of course, there aren’t many cars that the xB ...

8 user comments | Category: Reviews

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Maserati North America Posts All-Time Sales Record in April 2007

5nizza submitted on 5/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:04:54 AM

In an overall luxury segment that has shown declined sales performance during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company. According to Jim Selwa, President and CEO of Ma...

2 user comments | Category: Misc News

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