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German Auto Club’s 2008 breakdown statistics are in

MidEngine submitted on 2/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:26:50 PM

Here is the Google Translation of the original Der Spiegel article: --- January 2008 ADAC-Breakdown Statistics 2008 Which cars had the best scores Long were Japanese cars in the breakdown statistics as unbeatable - and gone. In the new rankings ADAC German manufacturers in the reliability across the front, while Toyota dramatic subsidence. Read More

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Why would I want a diesel instead of a hybrid?

MidEngine submitted on 1/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:37:20 PM

"That's a really simple question with a really simple answer: Because if you want to save money, you don't want a hybrid. Studies have shown that people are buying hybrid cars to send a message - not to save money. Read More

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North Carolina in Running for Volkswagen Plant

MidEngine submitted on 1/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:52:15 PM

North Carolina is one of several states being considered as sites for a new automotive plant that Volkswagen wants to build in the U. S. Read More

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Volkswagen Introduces New Seven-Speed DSG for 2008 that Utilizes Dry Clutches

MidEngine submitted on 12/24/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:02:17 PM

The latest evolution of Volkswagen’s pioneering DSG twin-clutch gearbox, now featuring seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design is set to make its debut in the new year. The new transversely mounted seven-speed DSG gearbox is revolutionary. Read More

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Volkswagen receives two of Japan’s top automobile prizes

MidEngine submitted on 12/22/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:23:09 PM

Volkswagen has received two of Japan’s top automobile prizes in the category of “Technology of the Year” for the development of its TSI technology. Both the CAR OF THE YEAR committee and the jury of the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference (RJC) voted to give their first prizes to Volkswagen’s innovative new engine technology. Read More

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EU to propose car emissions targets based on weight

MidEngine submitted on 12/14/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:04:09 PM

The European Commission will propose next week to set carbon dioxide targets for cars based on their weight as sought by German carmakers, although some key points still have to be ironed out, officials said. Under plans from the Commission, new passenger cars would be required to emit on average no more than 120 grammes per kilometre travelled as of 2012, which would represent a cut of about 25 percent from current levels. Read More

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The Porsche 997 GT3 RS is EVO Magazine's Car of the Year for 2007

MidEngine submitted on 11/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:42:00 PM

Top ten cars along with its score. 1: Porsche 997 GT3 RS: 95. Read More

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The Extra Cost of Hybrid Cars

MidEngine submitted on 11/9/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:24:50 PM

A Wall Street Journal and Edmunds analysis shows that with gas at $2. 79/gallon and driving 15,000 miles per year it could take 17 years to pay off the $3700 price premium of a Camry hybrid compared to a regular Camry. Read More

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Formula One Engine Development Frozen Until 2017

MidEngine submitted on 11/5/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:07:08 PM

The FIA's World Motorsport Council announced that Formula One's 2. 4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engines will remain in use until at least 2017. Read More

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Chevy's midsize marvel - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

MidEngine submitted on 11/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:52:16 PM

Last January, General Motors struck gold when its all-new Saturn Aura won the coveted title of 2007 North American Car of the Year. So, what's a car company to do for an encore? Dig deeper in the same mine, of course. Read More

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Edmunds Compares the BMW 335i, Infiniti G35 Sport, Lexus IS 350, Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport and Cadillac CTS

MidEngine submitted on 11/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:47:52 PM

The Verdict With few exceptions, the performance of these five sport sedans is covered by mere tenths of a second or a few miles per hour. The BMW's acceleration, as usual, is striking, while the Cadillac lags behind considerably. Read More

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BMW 123d Coupe Review

MidEngine submitted on 10/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:19:46 PM

Imagine a car with more power than the most powerful Lotus Elise, with better acceleration and a higher top speed than the latest VW Golf GTI. Now imagine that same car using less fuel than the smallest-engined Ford Fiesta, while also emitting less CO2. Read More

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2007 Lexus LS 460 L - Long Term Update

MidEngine submitted on 10/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:59:15 AM

Here in the third quarter, however, we've noticed the car showing its age, just a bit. "After getting out of a fresher example of the Lexus LS 460 L last weekend, I noticed that our door panels creak every time you start accelerating and brake," noted one staffer. Read More

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Which automaker has the largest R&D budget? The answer may surprise you.

MidEngine submitted on 10/5/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:29:46 AM

Ford Motor USA has the largest R&D budget of all automakers and ranks second overall in the ranking of the world’s top 50 R&D companies. Daimler Germany is in fifth place and Toyota is in sixth. Read More

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Electronic Fuel Injection Turns 40

MidEngine submitted on 10/4/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:54:25 PM

Electronic Fuel Injection Turns 40, Remains Vital Technology For Vehicle Performance BROADVIEW, Ill. -- It's turning 40 this year, yet electronic fuel injection continues to be a viable technology extremely beneficial to our everyday driving experience. Read More

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