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Mercedes' new BlueEFFICIENCY range

rybo submitted on 2/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:03:19 AM

Mercedes-Benz will be adding three ultra-efficient versions of its C-Class sedan to its lineup this spring, featuring a host of new technologies aimed at improving fuel consumption and reducing emissions. The new range is dubbed ‘BlueEFFICIENCY’ and the models include the volume C180 KOMPRESSOR, C200 CDI and C350 CGI, and all are set to debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Read More

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GM and Fiat looking to buy BMW engines

rybo submitted on 2/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:50:38 AM

BMW arguably builds some of the finest engines in the industry but the carmaker isn’t one to prevent other makes from using its powerplants. Only last week Citroen announced plans to use BMW engines in some of its cars and soon GM and Fiat could be doing the same. Read More

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Spies Get First Test Drives In Upcoming Audi USA Diesels- Is Blue The New Green?

Agent001 submitted on 2/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:02:04 PM

As first reported on AutoSpies. com over two years ago, Audi as well as the other German manufacturers are bring their new 'Blue' technology diesels to USA dealers starting this fall. Read More

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Maybach chops the Roof, ditches any last semblance of taste.

GruntyDieselsRock submitted on 2/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:47:22 PM

As the standard Maybach hasn't been received all that well, Mercedes Benz have been busy making it extra tempting. Or so they thought. Read More

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Who Are The Top Dogs Of The Automotive Pack?

Agent009 submitted on 2/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:13:12 PM

The US auto industry is the ultimate dog-eat-dog world. This Darwinism only gets tougher when the industry enters a downturn. Read More

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Tell Us What You Think Is The Most UN-Reliable Vehicle In History

Agent001 submitted on 2/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:20:35 PM

In this world of flawless Lexus quality and so many new cars hitting the roads that are light years ahead in reliability compared to their past brethren, it's getting really hard to find an UN-reliable vehicle. Almost everything being made today is pretty darn good. Read More

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GM's Bob Lutz Defends His "Global Warming Is A Crock" Comment

Agent009 submitted on 2/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:30:34 PM

It amazes me sometimes what kinds of things seem to “catch on” out there. An offhand comment I made recently about the concept of global warming seems to have a lot of people heated, and it’s spreading through the Internet like ragweed. Read More

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15 million Volvo cars - history will be written tomorrow

carlover99 submitted on 2/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:28:03 AM

The very first Volvo car left the factory on April 14, 1927. It was called the ÖV4 because the letters ÖV are Swedish for “Open Car” and 4 denoted the number of cylinders powering the new Swedish car. Read More

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Joint GM Toyota Products Come Under Investigation Yet Again

Agent009 submitted on 2/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:02:30 AM

General Motors Corp's Pontiac Vibe sport wagon and Toyota Motor Corp's Matrix wagon and Corolla sedan are under investigation by US regulators after motorists complained power windows get stuck and, in some cases, shatter. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an engineering analysis, the second-step in the safety review process, after the agency and automakers received 503 complaints, according to NHTSA's Web site. Read More

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GM building new Pontiac G8 GXP

rybo submitted on 2/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:25:35 PM

Down in Australia where the Pontiac G8 is manufactured, GM offers a high-performance version of the car tuned by Holden’s HSV performance arm complete with a LS2 V8 engine and a generous 411hp. The U. Read More

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Is BMW The New Porsche?

Agent001 submitted on 2/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:42:59 PM

In the old days, there was everyone else and then there was Porsche. Their brand had a mystique and they lived up to their slogan, 'There IS no substitute'. Read More

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GM Finds The Road To An All Electric Car Is Full Up Bumps

Agent009 submitted on 2/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:25:13 PM

In the rush to deliver an electric car to the masses, General Motors Corp. is finding that the all-important battery might not be the only major hurdle. Read More

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GM expects its growth to come from Saturn

omarrana submitted on 2/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:06:29 PM

Saturn executives told dealers that GM expects much of its growth over the next five years to come from the Saturn brand. Saturn has slightly increased its sales goal for 2008, much of which will come from new products like the Aura Sedan, Outlook crossover and the new Saturn Astra. Read More

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USA Today Calls Infiniti EX Coffin-like With a Jiggly Ride

Agent001 submitted on 2/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:59:56 PM

If you can stand the coffin fit and jiggly ride, the vehicle's well-done controls and gauges, combined with a besotting engine and tight handling, might be enough to keep the EX on your list. The EX35's measurements are larger, but the "let-me-outta-here" feeling is about the same. Read More

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Is baby RR too expensive?

jimmyriddle69 submitted on 2/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:41:27 PM

Hi Autospies; I just thought you would like to hear about the result of a meeting we have just had within the company, which included our RR & Ferrari spies on conference calls. I work for a large finance house in the UK that specialises in prestige cars amongst other things. Read More

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