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Audi US sales surprisingly weak in January - A3, A6, A8 in trouble

MercBasher submitted on 2/1/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:30:15 PM

Forget all you have read about an Audi resurgence in the US, in fact many Audi lines have sharply declining sales. These are the sales numbers Audi USA announced today. Read More

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US luxury market - a competitive frenzy?

MercBasher submitted on 12/9/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:06:20 PM

I'm in the market for a second vehicle, and was looking at the car ads in the Saturday newspapers in South Florida today. I ran a little analysis and was amazed by how low some of the lease deals are. Read More

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Audi USA's bitter-sweet November

MercBasher submitted on 12/1/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:56:02 PM

Sharp declines in sales of the A3, A4 cabriolet, A6 and the TT were more than offset by increases in the A4 and the addition of Q7 volumes. The A4 and Q7 featured heavily subsidized lease programs in November which probably contributed to the success of these two vehicles. Read More

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German awards: 25 auto experts prefer Lexus IS over BMW or Audi

MercBasher submitted on 11/10/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:08:44 AM

German publication "BILD AM SONNTAG" gets 25 auto experts from several countries to choose six vehicles for its "Golden Steering Wheel" prizes. This year is a shocker because no Audi vehicles and only Mini from BMW make the list. Read More

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Why Consumer Digest is irrelevant for AutoSpies readers

MercBasher submitted on 11/1/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:18:10 AM

Consumer Digest just released another of its annual lists of "best buys". Check out the luxury section - at Consumer Digest 'luxury" means the Buick Lucerne. Read More

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Six Very Over-Rated Vehicles

MercBasher submitted on 8/3/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:24:49 PM

Here are my personal opinions on six vehicles which get too much press for their capabilities - do you agree? 1. ) Range Rover Sport HSE - can be out-accelerated by a Toyota Highlander. Read More

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Ford announces major recall

MercBasher submitted on 8/3/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:59:50 AM

Ford recalls 1. 2 million trucks to fix cruise control Reuters / August 3, 2006 - 11:00 am DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. Read More

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Ford new model plans for the US market

MercBasher submitted on 8/2/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:30:13 PM

Does anyone else think that Ford has been asleep at the wheel in the US in terms of developing a compelling selection of models? Continue reading for information on the alleged new product portfolio from Ford. My comments are: (i. Read More

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Lexus Tops JD Powers Customer Service Ratings. Full list of brands.

MercBasher submitted on 7/21/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:13:58 AM

Customer Service Index Ranking for the US market from about 79,500 surveys of ownership after 3-5 years. (Based on a 1,000-point scale, where a high score is better) Lexus 912 Buick 911 Cadillac 909 Jaguar 908 Lincoln 906 Mercury 905 Saturn 904 Pontiac 903 Audi 890 MINI 890 Volvo 890 Acura 889 Chevrolet 887 Infiniti 887 Porsche 887 BMW 884 Honda 883 HUMMER 882 Saab 880 GMC 879 IndustryAverage 873 Mercedes-Benz 872 Hyundai 869 Chrysler 867 Ford 866 Dodge 862 Toyota 861 Subaru 858 Jeep 851 Nissan 849 Mitsubishi 848 Kia 843 Mazda 843 LandRover 840 Suzuki 823 Volkswagen 810 Isuzu 781 Source: JD Powers and Automotive News Comments (a. Read More

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