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Rendering of the Honda CR-Z Hybrid Production Version

easycarblog submitted on 9/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:16:17 AM

There is a rendering of the Honda CR-Z hybrid concept on the internet. It was created by a Carscoop reader. The CR-Z Hybrid Concept is expected to hit the market around late-2009/mid-2010....

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Mazda will cut weight by 200kg on next-generation models

easycarblog submitted on 9/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:06:33 AM

Mazda said that they will be using three key methods to cut around 200kg from the next-generation versions of its cars. The three methods include lighter materials, new design for the chassis underpinning the vehicles, and new material bonding met...

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Your Friend Wants To Buy A Porsche Turbo, Audi R8, Corvette Z06 Or A Nissan GT-R. YOU Make The Call!

Agent00J submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:29:13 PM

As I sat down for dinner the other night with a good friend of mine, our conversation turned to cars as soon as the pleasantries were over.  Like myself, my friend is an avid car guy having an impressive collection of cars.  Current autos o...

124 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Texting is worse than driving drunk

omarrana submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:35:35 PM

We think texting while driving is becoming even more dangerous with phones like the iPhone and LG Dare where one can’t feel out the keys and has to actually look at the phone to text - but we didn’t know things were this bad. According to a new resea...

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SOUND OFF: What Makes You Dislike Certain Brands?

Agent009 submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:23:34 PM

We all have our favorite brands, and it is pretty obvious what they can be:  Agent00J falls down in favor of BMW time and time again.  While Agent004 also favors BMW, he holds Infiniti in high esteem as well.  Agent001 sometimes hints ...

146 user comments | Category: Misc News

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25,000 Miles In Toyota's Tundra: Does It Live Up To The Billing?

Agent009 submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:53:23 PM

The 2007 Toyota Tundra is more than an all-new Tundra; it's an all-new truck concept for Toyota, a full-scale work truck. With a payload capacity of nearly 1,600 pounds and a towing capacity of over 10,000 pounds, the Tundra means business. Toyota ba...

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Top 10 best selling cars in the UK

Wazz submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:53:00 AM

So, we've had a look at the 10 worst selling cars in Britain. And here we present the flipside. Yes, here we have the 10 best selling cars in the country. And though the list contains few surprises the final rankings might. As expected Ford and...

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GM thinking about extending Volt technology across brands

omarrana submitted on 9/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:23:16 AM

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt hasn’t even hit the roads yet (and it won’t until late 2010), and GM is already thinking about expanding its Volt E-Flex technology across its onslaught of brands and vehicles. Of course by now you all probably know that the E...

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Science Proves Exotic Cars Make Women Hot! Does Your Brand Have THAT Kind Of Power?

Agent001 submitted on 9/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:40:41 PM

A study commissioned by a phallically named insurance company proves beyond all doubt that the unbridled roar of an Italian supercar turns women on but the soft purr of a fuel-efficient econobox doesn't stimulate anyone's MPG-spot. David Moxon subje...

22 user comments | Category: Report Cards

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Electric Mini Cooper coming to the LA Auto Show

omarrana submitted on 9/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:39:03 PM

We’ve already heard that BMW has launched a new division called Project i that will test and develop low-emission city cars. A part of the division is going to let a lucky 480 Californians lease an all electric MINI Cooper very soon. CAR’s spy pho...

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Volkswagen to offer a 2009 Rabbit TDI in fall 2009

omarrana submitted on 9/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:01:14 AM

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is now available for delivery with prices starting at $21,990 - and that’s pretty good for a car that has an EPA fuel-economy rating of 29/40 mpg. So when is Volkswagen going to bless the stateside with more dieselness? ...

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Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid Bound for U.S. in Late 2009

mpwr submitted on 9/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:09:47 PM

STUTTGART, Germany — The Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid, which the automaker describes as a "technological trend setter," will go on sale in September 2009 in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz USA spokesman Rob Moran told Inside Line on Wednesday...

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SOUND OFF: Are You You Being Branded By The Car You Drive?

Agent009 submitted on 9/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:22:07 PM

We see the advertising where the luxury car owner enjoy the day yachting across the bay, then runs from the deck of the boat to the car off to an art auction.  This advertising alone paints a pretty picture, but the picture they paint is pretty ...

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Toyota working on a Prius-branded hybrid lineup

omarrana submitted on 9/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:31:59 AM

Let’s take a break from the Chevy Volt for a second and talk about one of its rivals, the Toyota Prius. We’ve heard it before but Toyota executives are now talking about it again - Toyota is considering selling a family of Prius-branded hybrid vehicl...

10 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Is There A Catch To A Non-Hybrid Car Getting 40+ MPG? How About A $5k OVER Sticker Penalty?

Agent001 submitted on 9/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:40:04 PM

Someday ALL cars will have to get over 40mpg highway.001 had the distinct pleasure of driving the new MINI Clubman S with the 'John Cooper Works' package during my weekend stay in the Bay Area.And as you can see from the photos, I was getting OVER 40...

25 user comments | Category: Spy News

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