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BMW and Mercedes preparing over 25 models in the next 5 years-Who will come out on top?

Agent001 submitted on 5/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:03:17 PM

If you think the fight is just between BMW and Lexus, you're forgetting a pretty formidable competitor in Mercedes-Benz. Over the next five years, BMW and Mercedes will launch over 25 models, going head to head in virtually all segments. And p...

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001 shows the Lexus LS pre-collision system in action

Agent001 submitted on 5/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:14:13 PM

Here is a great animation demonstrating the new Lexus pre-collision radar based system in action that can actually route someone around an obstacle. The available Pre-Collision System (PCS) is equipped with a front-mounted radar sensor that consta...

69 user comments | Category: Videos

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Wow! Lexus IS-F in Action At Nurburgring

Agent009 submitted on 5/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:43:20 PM

For those of you that quickly discount the words "performance" and "Lexus" in the same sentence, better watch this short video. Lexus IS-F Burning Up Nurburgring I'm telling you right here that the IS-F may be more on...

67 user comments | Category: New Cars

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TTAC Runs The Lexus LS460L Through The Wringer

Agent009 submitted on 5/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:25:37 AM

My wife struggles with two automotive tasks: finding her destination and maneuvering the car into a parking space. (Locating a parking space is another issue, but why make her sound any more spatially challenged than she is?) The only voice my wife f...

27 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Disappointing IIHS Crash Test result for 2007 Lexus LS460

Hans submitted on 5/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:24:10 PM

The 2007 LS class is the flagship vehicle from Lexus, however the 2007 Lexus LS460 does rather poorly in the Rear Crash Test, it only scores a "Marginal". The LS460 was outrated in the rear crash Test by the Audi A6, Mercedes E Class and the BMW ...

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BMW’s Next-Gen X3 SUV To Be Built In US

Agent009 submitted on 5/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:46:46 PM

BMW won’t rely on vehicle OEM Magna Steyr for production of its next-generation X3 and will instead build the SUVs at its Spartanburg plant in the US. Production of the X3 will run alongside the new X6 coupe-crossover, as well as the current Z4 and X...

27 user comments | Category: Misc News

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class revealed with RWD

omarrana submitted on 5/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:08:35 PM

We reported back in February that Mercedes-Benz was working on a cheaper R-Class with rear-wheel-drive. Well today Mercedes revealed the 2007 R-Class that is available two wheelbase lengths, rear-wheel drive, 4MATIC all-wheel drive and new engine var...

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SPY PHOTOS: Is this the next Audi A4?

Agent001 submitted on 5/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:25:35 PM

Audi's next generation A4 is getting ready for its debut in Frankfurt in September. Under the camouflage on this photo, the A4 saloon is showroom ready. Based on the same new modular-length platform as the A5, the A4 will be the second new car on tha...

40 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Is comparing a BMW to a Lexus or a Mercedes an apples to oranges comparison? BMW thinks so.

Agent001 submitted on 4/28/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:29:39 PM

I was out today at a local BMW dealer and while I was waiting in his office, I glanced over and saw this ad on his desk touting the free service BMW includes with all their cars. In my opinion, free service included for the term of the lease is a...

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MDX takes 1st in Car & Driver Comparison

IhavearedS2000 submitted on 4/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:47:52 PM

The Cadillac (V8) took 2nd place and the newly redesigned X5 (6 cylinder) took 3rd. Considering the bad rep Honda/Acura often gets on this site - I thought it would be news worthy......

34 user comments | Category: Reviews

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