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Eco-friendly claims for ‘hybrid’ cars dismissed as gimmickry

TurboSpyder submitted on 5/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:09:20 PM

The Honda Civic hybrid, regarded widely as one of the lowest emitting cars, performed the worst in the tests. Instead of the 109g/km of CO2 claimed in the makers’ specifications, it was found to put out 171g/km. Read More



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2008 New Mercedes 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine

turbox submitted on 4/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:55:34 AM

What better way to mark the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Diesel’s birth than a brand new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines from Mercedes-Benz which outstrip all previous benchmarks for performance, torque, emission properties and, most notably, fuel economy in their segment? In its most powerful variant, the new four-cylinder unit musters up 150 kW/204 hp from its 2143 cubic centimeters, meaning that it delivers around 20 per cent more power than the engine it replaces. At the same time, peak torque has risen from 400 Nm to 500 Nm, equating to an increase of 25 per cent. Read More



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Tokyo Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz Viano X-CLUSIVE

autoblog submitted on 10/25/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:31:48 AM

The airy, spacious feel of an MPV coupled with the exclusive appointments of a luxury saloon and the technical and visual attributes of a sports car - the new Viano X-CLUSIVE brings together this extraordinary combination. The name says it all: the Viano special model appeals to all the senses without compromising its basic values of spaciousness and variability. Read More



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Lexus: 40% of our customers are over 60, fears losing young buyers

omarrana submitted on 10/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:53:49 AM

Even though Lexus has been the best-selling luxury brand since 2000 and outsold its closest competitor by 50,000 units in 2006, executives worry that the brand lagging behind when it comes to attracting young buyers. “The ES 350’s average age is 61, and their number-one occupation is retired,” says Jim Farley who recently dropped his position at Lexus to go work for Ford. Read More



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2007 FRANKFURT AUTO SHOW: Mercedes Raises The Hybrid Ante To Lexus

Agent009 submitted on 9/12/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:16:21 PM

The S 400 HYBRID, will be available from mid-2009 in Europe, the 205 kW/279 hp V6 petrol engine is combined with a hybrid module delivering from the outset 160 Nm and 15 kW/ 20 hp. The combined maximum power output is 220 kW/299 hp, the combined maximum torque amounts to 375 Newton metres. Read More



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Surprise! Chinese Pull 1.3 Million Cars Off The Road And Air Quality Improves

Agent009 submitted on 8/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:49:13 AM

A test run of traffic controls to clear Beijing's smoggy skies for next year's Olympic Games successfully improved air quality, state media reported Tuesday, saying conditions were "fairly good" despite a constant gray haze. Air pollution has emerged as a key problem for Beijing as it gears up for the Olympics. Read More



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Car Review:Mercedes CLK 500 ISG

luxuryautos submitted on 8/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:53:54 PM

When it comes to boosting efficiency in petrol engines, Mercedes is playing catch-up. Premium rival Lexus already has hybrid cars, while BMW offers regenerative braking to improve fuel economy on several models. Read More



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Fifth Gear: Tiff Needel tests the 2007 Mercedes ML63 AMG

omarrana submitted on 8/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:01:56 PM

Watch as Tiff Needel takes the $87,425 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG out on the track. The 2007 Mercedes ML63 AMG is powered by a 6. Read More



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Electric Smart ForTwo on its way

baharnu submitted on 8/5/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:41:56 PM

Smart decided to introduce an electric version of its Smart ForTwo which will be powered by a 41 bhp electric engine capable of 70 mph and a 70 mile range. The electric car charges in 8 hours, and according to Smart engineers it consumes less than $3 worth of electricity. Read More



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OK Fanboys! Let Us All Know What You Drive!

atomicbri submitted on 7/30/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:54:57 PM

Ok so I am on here everyday and what amazes me is this fanboy culture you all have created here. Lexus Lovers/Haters. Read More



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Top 10 Most Unpopular Cars in China

omarrana submitted on 7/27/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:57:03 AM

hina is the second largest automotive market in the world and is expected to exceed the US and become the largest car market by 2020. While all the auto makers are rushing over to increase production in China, some have had tremendous success while some have failed miserably. Read More



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2009 Lincoln MKS Sedan Will Debut Ford's TwinForce Engine Technology...The New Sedan Will Put Out 415HP

fjdude submitted on 7/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:46:22 PM

Two weeks ago Ford announced that the automaker is going to develop engines with twin turbochargers that will improve power and fuel economy (TwinForce). The first car to feature the new technology will be the 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan. Read More



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Exclusive Video and Spy Photos: 2009 Dodge NCC Crossover

Luxurious submitted on 5/29/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:27:17 PM

Don't worry. This new crossover from Dodge won't get saddled with a name like NCC when it goes into production next year. Read More



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VIDEO: LS460 vs M45 vs A8 vs 740i vs S550 - Brake & Stability Control Challenge!

XeroK00L submitted on 5/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:30:25 PM

Ever wonder which flagship car has the best safety dynamics? Let's watch the videos to find out! Part 1: http://youtube. com/watch?v=7jDL-Vj3Dgk Part 2: http://youtube. Read More



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Mercedes working on small roadster for 2011?

omarrana submitted on 5/7/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:03:51 AM

Mercedes-Benz will be using the same platform they used in the 2008 C-Class sedan for the next generation A-Class and B-Class, which means both will have rear-wheel-drive, higher performance and a more sporty chassis. Well according to AutoZeitung that same underpinning could spawn a sporty maller roadster in 2011 based on the Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA Concept which was inspired by the A-Class as well. Read More



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