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Tuning: Seat Leon and Golf GTI by O.CT Tuning

carlover99 submitted on 1/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:53:06 PM

The Austrian Tuner O. CT Oberscheider Tuning presents a new engine upgrade for the Seat Leon Cupra and VW Golf GTI. Read More

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Look Out Hybrids! BMW To Bring Diesel Line Up To US in Late 2008!

Agent009 submitted on 1/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:42:14 AM

Entering a new era in the company’s mission to deliver ultimate driving machines that combine superior performance with exemplary fuel economy, the BMW Group will debut two vehicle models equipped with the BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit – the X5 xDrive35d and the 335d.   Successfully meeting the strict exhaust emissions requirements of the North American automobile market, BMW Advanced Diesel – slated to hit US roadways in late 2008 – will be available in all 50 states. Read More

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German cars take top spot in 7 of 8 classes in reliablity statistics

TheSailor submitted on 6/19/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:15:06 AM

Due to the fact that I'm moving and that i'm off to Singapore on monday, I haven't had the time to post on here for the last week or so, but yesterday I stumbled over this very interesting report from the German version of the AAA, ADAC and I thought I'd just share it with everybody. Each year ADAC release statistics showing the number of times they have responded to break downs. Read More

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BMW 530i get power and efficiency boost

TheSailor submitted on 5/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:25:51 PM

Autobild have tested the updated 530i which utilises BMWs "Efficient dynamics" technologies to achieve better performance and fuel economy. By using these power preserving technologies, BMW have achieved a 14 hp increase upping the power from 258 hp to 272 hp. Read More

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BMW 118d: One Clean, Green Driving Machine

Agent009 submitted on 5/23/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:35:15 PM

If BMW's new 1-series is anything to go by, the future's very bright indeed. Not only does it produce minimal CO2, it handles like a dream, says John Simister. Read More

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Latest Officlal Lexus IS-F Survey Shows Strong Youth Demographic

Agent009 submitted on 4/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:54:57 AM

Recently, the team at Lexus administered a survey on the all new 2008 Lexus IS-F. The survey was specifically targeted to the enthusiast demographic with questions ranging from but not limited to color choices and option packages. Read More

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Mercedes M-Class to get a Bluetec diesel-hybrid in 2 years

omarrana submitted on 4/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:06:02 AM

Thomas Weber told reporters at this year’s Geneva Motor Show that “in 2009 we will have the first Mercedes-branded hybrid on the market. ” Well now we might know what model will be the first to go hybrid at Mercedes. Read More

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BMW's Regenerative Braking System Coming to 3-Series

johnsmitny submitted on 4/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:50:21 PM

BMW, already stating that they aren't interested in making gas/electric hybrid vehicles, will implement BMW's regenerative braking system on their best-selling 3-Series in October. While the standard hybrid recaptures energy normally wasted in braking with the electric motor, BMW's system uses the energy to help power the alternator in energy production. Read More

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WTF: A Forsche 511 Turbo?

Carboy submitted on 4/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:08:37 PM

We found this little gem over at our Italian friends at Autoblog. it this morning. Read More

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Is It True Love To Name Your Baby After Your Car?

Agent009 submitted on 4/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:11:47 PM

Congratulation's you had a baby! Priorities change, and that shiny beast in your driveway must now take a backseat to the new bundle of joy that demands every spare minute. But how you you best carry on the memory of your first true love forever? Simple your name your child after your car! Crazy as it seems the national baby name database show quite a few baby names taken from the auto makers. Read More

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Major Mojo: First look at the fourth-gen BMW M3

weaponX submitted on 4/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:50:37 PM

By GREG KABLE AutoWeek | Published 04/02/07, 10:55 am et We suspect it might be something special, this new fourth-generation BMW M3. A car that takes the sonorous engine note, rabid performance, superb chassis balance, impressive build quality and pure technical brilliance of its predecessor and hauls every last nuance of it to a whole new plane. Read More

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BMW Releases Official Production M3 Photos

Agent009 submitted on 4/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:05:16 PM

We’ve been keeping you up to date with every piece of BMW M3 news available, and now we can show you the official photos of the E92 production model. . Read More

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