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Mercedes-Benz Sells Over 300,000 New C Class Models

Willis submitted on 6/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:58:22 PM

In the year since its market launch, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is continuing the success story of the predecessor model: more than 300,000 customers have purchased either a sedan or station wagon variant of the new model since it’s official introduction on March 31, 2007. “The sedan got off to an excellent start, and since its premiere at dealerships at the end of last year, the new C-Class station wagon has also been enjoying high popularity,” says Dr. Read More



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What Is The Most Prestigious Brand?

Agent63 submitted on 5/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:43:39 AM

Yet another comparison between brands. In this article no brand is placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Read More



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2010 Mercedes GLK350 4MATIC Launched China

turbox submitted on 4/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:06:08 AM

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its compact SUV ‘New GLK’ during 2008 Auto China in Beijing. The versatile SUV will make its U. Read More



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The History Behind The Mercedes-Benz Brand And The Three-Pointed Star

Wimmer submitted on 4/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:56:30 AM

The history behind the Mercedes-Benz brand and the three-pointed star Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz The invention in the 1880s of the high-speed engine and the automobile enabled Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz – independently of one another – to lay the foundations for the motorization of road transport. With the help of financial backers and partners, they both invested their private developments in their own enterprises – in Mannheim, Benz founded the firm Benz & Cie. Read More



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Latest Predictions Show Diesels May Own Up To 20% Of The US Market

Agent009 submitted on 4/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:06:23 AM

About 20 percent of the vehicles sold in the United States could run on diesel fuels by the end of the next decade, a panel of auto executives said on Monday, April 14, at SAE World Congress in Detroit. The panel also expects hybrid technologies to be in about 10 percent of vehicles by 2020 as consumers' thirst for fuel-sipping products continues, members said. Read More



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Lexus LS fails Auto Motor und Sport braking test - AGAIN

Newsbot submitted on 4/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:56:25 PM

Lexus LS fails Auto Motor und Sport braking test - AGAIN The German magazine Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that a revised Lexus LS has failed the braking test a second time. A few weeks ago the new Toyota Landcruiser V8 Diesel also performed disastrously in this area. Read More



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Volkswagen engine running in Formula 3 Cup

turbox submitted on 3/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:19:35 PM

Volkswagen Motorsport expands its commitment in Formula 3: in addition to eight junior racers in the Formula 3 Euro Series, the 2008 season will also see two drivers fight for points and victories in the ATS Formula 3 Cup – “powered by Volkswagen”. The renowned Dutch Van Amersfoort Racing team, title winner of the 2007 season, will field two Dallara-F306 chassis with 2-litre engines from Volkswagen in the German Formula 3 series. Read More



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Report: Mercedes working on an even smaller SUV, smaller than GLK

omarrana submitted on 3/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:47:01 PM

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class and A-Class are capable of taking four-wheel-drive as a part of a larger initiative that involves offering Mercedes’ 4Matic technologoy for all future models. According to AutoCar, the B-Class/A-Class platform may be used to bring about a junior off-roader that will rival the upcoming Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Read More



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Lexus LS650HL: V8, V12 or hybrid motors?

Homer008 submitted on 3/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:12:02 PM

Rumor has it that Toyota has big plans for its hybrid powertrains in the upcoming years. With the Lexus GS450h and the LS600h L, the industry giant has already established itself as the world's outright leader in hybrid technology. Read More



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Bmw 118d advanced diesel named 2008 World Green Car

carlover99 submitted on 3/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:18:45 PM

The selection committee for the 2008 World Car Awards announced today that the European BMW 118d Advanced Diesel was named the 2008 World Green Car. Tom Purves, President and CEO of BMWNA, accepted the honor on behalf of BMW at the award reception, which was held this morning at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. Read More



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The Test You've all been waiting for ZO6, 911 GT3, R8 VS GT-R

ptral submitted on 3/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:50:35 PM

Evo magazine drag races the GT-R against the Z06, races the 911GT3 around Bedford circuit, and chases the R8 around country lanes



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BMW Group Reports February Sales: BMW -6.7%, MINI +44.2%

XeroK00L submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:52:44 PM

BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) sales slightly behind by 1. 8 percent for the month. Read More



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Toyota Continues Downward Slide -6.3% Lexus -9.3% In February

Agent009 submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:22:55 PM

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA Inc, today reported February sales of 182,169 vehicles, a decrease of 6. 6 percent from last February. Read More



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Mercedes Benz February Sales Jump 7.2%

Agent009 submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:01:30 PM

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest salesvolume for any February in the company's history with sales of 18,564 newvehicles, an increase of 7. 3 percent over last February. Read More



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Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 Diesel miserably fails Auto Motor und Sport braking test

Newsbot submitted on 3/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:32:06 PM

Auto Motor und Sport tested the new Toyota Landcruiser 4. 5 V8. Read More



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