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Both Honda And Toyota Slash Hybrid Battery Replacement Prices

Agent009 submitted on 6/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:07:38 PM

As I got into my car at my local YMCA recently, I noticed a Prius parked next to me with a For Sale sign in the window. It read: "'05 Prius, $14,999, 97,000 miles. Read More

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Why Would This Japanese Tuner Beat the IS-F With An Ugly Stick?

Agent009 submitted on 6/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:54:40 PM

The styling of the Lexus IS-F has pretty much been a controversial issue.   Either you like the boy racer look or simply hate it. Read More

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Believe It Or Not, We Are Facing Another Prius Shortage

Agent009 submitted on 6/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:14:14 PM

With Americans suddenly reacting strongly to soaring gasoline prices, four Japanese cars outsold Ford's (F) fuel-thirsty F-Series pickup truck for the first time ever in May: the Toyota Camry and new 2009 Corolla, and Honda's (HMC) Civic and recently redesigned Accord. Yet, oddly, the most fuel-efficient model on the market, the hybrid-powered Toyota Prius, saw its sales plunge 39. Read More

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Toyota Points To Media For Increasing Reports Of Unintended Acceleration Cases

Agent009 submitted on 6/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:23:38 PM

Some 431 customers from around the country have reported unintended or sudden acceleration in their Toyota Tacoma pickups, resulting in 51 crashes and 12 injuries, but the automaker said there are no flaws in the trucks and that many reports were "inspired by publicity. "Federal regulators are still weighing whether to upgrade the investigation launched in February, which has broadened to include 775,000 Tacomas sold between the 2004 and 2008 model years. Read More

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Are High Gas Prices Actually Doing More Good Than Bad?

Agent009 submitted on 6/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:00:51 PM

Detroit's big auto makers are slashing jobs, closing factories and undertaking costly revamps of their product strategies to cope with $4 a gallon gas. What's the worst thing that could happen now? Gas could get cheap again, says the man who runs America's biggest auto retailer. Read More

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Jeremy Clarkson Reviews Nissan GT-R: The problem is ... it’s out of this world

aston_martin submitted on 6/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:33:33 PM

The last time Nissan did a GT-R, it was based on the old two-door Skyline saloon. The company couldn’t do that this time round because the current Skyline saloon is too ghastly. Read More

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INFINITI Wants Blood – The Plan to Beat BMW, Mercedes and Lexus Performance Divisions

Agent00J submitted on 6/7/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:31:13 AM

Product planners at Infiniti are aware of the voids that exist in their current lineup.   The G35/G37 does double duty against both the BMW 3 and 5 Series, and the M35/M45 serves as the current large car competing with the BMW 5 Series as well as the Mercedes E-Class, Lexus GS and Jaguar XF. Read More

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Ever Wonder Why Detroit Gets A Bad Rap?

Agent009 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:32:58 PM

I was mulling an "all the forces seem to be conspiring against Detroit" case Thursday when I spied, in the parking lot, a silver-and-black Dodge Challenger SRT8 powered by a 6. 1-liter Hemi. Read More

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Infiniti Prices The FX Toe To Toe With The BMW X6, Which Is The Better Deal?

Agent009 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:29:47 PM

Infiniti today announced pricing on the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX luxury crossover SUV, which goes on sale June 24 at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada. The all-new FX is a showcase of Infiniti's design and technology leadership, offering exceptional levels of power, refinement, versatility and driving exhilaration. Read More

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PHOTO GALLERY: Some More Nice Shots Of The Facelifted 2009 Porsche 911

Agent001 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:28:09 PM

FINALLY!MP3, Bluetooth and XM!!!WooHoo!!!!Porsche has continued its tradition of only implementing minimal changes to the styling of its iconic 911 range for the latest 2009 model year facelift, but the changes taking place under the new sheet metal are quite the opposite. This is because the new 911 Carrera is available for the first time with direct injection and dual clutch technologies. Read More

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YAWN: Porsche Officially Shows Facelifted 911

Agent001 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:45:18 AM

Here are the official photos of the new Porsche 911 facelift. Aside from the new transmission offering and mild styling updates this facelift is a real yawner. Read More

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Mazda Follows Toyota's Lead, and Extends Rotory Warranties to 100K

Agent009 submitted on 6/5/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:14:06 PM

For those of you that thought Toyota did the right thing extending warranties on select vehicle engine, it seems the good will is rubbing off this time to Mazda. Mazda Motor Corporation has extended the warranty coverage on Rotary Engine relased in 2004-2008 model year vehicles. Read More

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Subaru Sets It's Sights On BMW With New Coupe

Agent009 submitted on 6/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:42:16 PM

It's the most stylish Subaru ever! And this striking Impreza coupé will go into production in 2010. Joining the recently launched hatch-back model, it will allow the Japanese company to tackle the BMW 3-Series Coupé and Nissan 350Z head-on, as well as reach out to new customers. Read More

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They Can't Be Serious

Agent004 submitted on 6/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:35:25 PM

Who can spot the error HowStuffWorks has made?  For something that was put near the top of their list, they sure don't know too much about the "greatest car ever". Next on HowStuffWorks. Read More

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REVEALED: Audi A7 4 Door Coupe

Agent001 submitted on 6/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:20:58 PM

The new Audi A7 will set new standards for performance, elegance and quality in the fast-emerging luxury four-door coupe market, according to the German manufacturer. The four-door coupe is due in 2010 as part of Audi’s new-model programme, which aims to increase the firm’s sales by an ambitious 50 per cent over seven years by introducing 17 new models. Read More

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