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BMW 1-series tii to get 340hp?

rybo submitted on 11/1/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:36:54 PM

BMW’s Concept 1-series tii has been causing a bit of a stir of late, with word getting out it’s housing a more powerful version of the 335i’s 3.0L twin turbo. The rumor comes from a group of German journalists who have apparently driven the car. With...

52 user comments | Category: New Cars

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In Detail: The Lexus IS F 8-Speed Sport Direct Shift Transmission

Agent009 submitted on 10/30/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:06:27 PM

Conquering a Stereotype Conventional wisdom has long held that a good manual transmission is always faster and more fun than an automatic transmission: Faster because it directly transfers power without the typical power loss of a torque converter,...

95 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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First Lexus IS-F Comparison: Does it Stand Up to the Audi RS4?

chewy submitted on 10/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:56:34 AM

Edmunds Inside Line took the two and compared them side-by-side. That means the two cars were tested at the same time and in the same place. The RS4 took first with the IS-F in second place. The RS4 needs only 4.3 seconds to reach 60 and finishes the...

157 user comments | Category: Reviews

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2008 Pontiac G8 pricing announced, V-8 to start under $30k

cpruitt submitted on 10/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:21:45 PM

Pontiac's upcoming rear-drive 2008 Pontiac G8 sedan will start at $27,595 for a V-6 powered model and $29,995 for a V-8 powered GT model, the General Motors division announced today without going into further details of the pricing scheme such as opt...

28 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Ralf Schumacher Kicks Toyota's F1 Team To the Curb

Agent009 submitted on 10/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:06:42 AM

Germany's Ralf Schumacher announced he will leave the Toyota Formula One team at the end of the season, saying it was time to move on but without revealing where. "Having been a Toyota driver in the past three years, I opted for looking for a new ...

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Does BMW Have A Hit Or A Miss With The 1-Series Convertible?

Agent009 submitted on 10/2/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:04:47 AM

The new 1-Series convertible will enter the market in spring 2008 as a step up to those who may shy away from Volkswagen or Mazda, but also want an alternative to the Audi or Mercedes Benz offerings. Initially offered with a 230hp 3.0liter 6 cyl...

61 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Lexus Comes Out Of The Closet And Reveals Dedicated IS-F Microsite Site

Agent009 submitted on 10/1/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:44:17 AM

Lexus just reminded us that their new IS-F is on the way by of a new IS-F dedicated microsite site. The new site contains a Gallery, Design and Technology sections with tons of never-before-seen pictures and video shot at both California's Laguna...

168 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Lexus Studying High-Performance Hybrid Models

4wheels0 submitted on 9/27/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:58:20 PM

Lexus General Manager Jim Farley noted in an interview yesterday "We may build such gasoline-electric models to reach “enthusiast groups” outside its core market”. Wondering what the first hybrid model of the “F” series might be? That remains a secre...

17 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Mini Cooper D wins the Autocar 2007 Green Grand Prix

autoblog submitted on 9/27/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:56:26 AM

MINI has taken a green P1 in the Autocar 2007 Green Grand Prix with its combination of great economy, low carbon dioxide emissions and renowned fun-factor. Tested against some of the UK’s most environmentally friendly cars, MINI Cooper D triumphed ...

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For Men Audi BMW / For Women Lexus and Volvo

IamEvilHomer submitted on 9/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:51:03 PM

"It's kind of ingrained, I don't even look at other cars at this point, because I trust them [Volvos], and because I like to keep my vehicles for a while. I get tired of the throwaway mentality in the U.S. When I buy a product, I like to know I can h...

22 user comments | Category: Spy News

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GM Tahoe and Yukon hybrid SUVs fuel rating match Toyota Camry’s

omarrana submitted on 9/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:02:32 PM

Originally, when the GMC Yukon Hybrid and the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid made their debut, GM said they expect a 25 percent improvement in fuel-economy than their standard versions. GM then said that it expects the hybrid SUVs to get 40 percent better fu...

25 user comments | Category: New Cars

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BMW M3 vs Bugatti Veyron video

dannyboy2 submitted on 9/25/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:09:38 AM

In one corner we have a 1001hp (747kW) million dollar exotic and in the other we have a 420hp (312kW) cult hero, the two decking it out in a drag race caught on film. The numbers alone already give away the result but then again there’s not much out ...

19 user comments | Category: Videos

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BMW X6 Revealed!

Agent004 submitted on 9/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:46:29 AM

Agent001, on the scene in Frankfurt, was able to snap a photo of the X6 from the press conference - including BMW's just announced EfficientDynamics! What is EfficientDynamics you ask? BMW's first venture into the Hybrid market. Official specs co...

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