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Anyone Can Duplicate. Who Truly Innovates In The Auto Industry And Does It Matter?

Agent00J submitted on 6/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:34:16 PM

Every product has an innovator, the one who brings to market that one item or items that everyone wants. The one item that competitors thump themselves on the head mumbling to themselves, “Why didn’t we think of that. Read More

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European Based (The Which?) Car Magazine Says: Japanese cars Honda, Toyota, Daihatsu are most reliable

Lemonade submitted on 6/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:23:04 PM

Japanese car manufacturers have enhanced their already formidable reputation for first class engineering by leading a reliability league table drawn up in one of the UK's most detailed motoring surveys. Honda was the winning manufacturer in the survey Cars made by Japanese companies comfortably outperformed British models when it came to dependability, according to the survey carried out by Which? Car magazine. Read More

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Stud Or Dud? Will Audi's Upcoming A7 Score a Direct Hit On The CLS?

Agent009 submitted on 6/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:16:12 AM

Bosses at Audi won’t rest until every possible niche has been filled – and now, the four-door coupé market is in their sights. These exclusive images provide the best look yet at the new A7. Read More

[79] user comments | Category: New Cars | 2 Photos

Toyota Prius voted most satisfying car in Europe

rybo submitted on 6/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:42:17 AM

The Toyota Prius was rated the highest-ranking model in three of Europe’s most prominent and influential satisfaction surveys conducted by J. D. Read More

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BMW Museum re-opens

BMWBlog submitted on 6/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:14:45 AM

Yesterday, the BMW Museum has been opened in an official ceremony hosted by the BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer. During the opening ceremony, BMW chairman Dr. Read More

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Mercedes Jumps on the iPhone Wagon

ashleyrude submitted on 6/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:32:58 PM

Mercedes has acknowledged Apple's current (and in all probability future) dominance in the mobile arena, so much so that they have unveiled a new cradle specifically for the device. . Read More

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2008 Toyota Yaris Voted Green COTY UK

turbox submitted on 6/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:11:35 AM

The Toyota Yaris has been named Green Car of the Year 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The announcement comes ahead of the start of Green Transport Week (14 – 22 June). Read More

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Full Test: 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i

EL44 submitted on 6/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:16:34 AM

What Works: Stylish enough to not get confused with the X5; surprisingly agile for its weight; reasonable cargo capacity; comfortable for four adults. What Needs Work: Shift quality isn't always refined; exhaust note could use a retune; plastic shift paddles feel flimsy. Read More

[35] user comments | Category: Spy Shots

China's Saleswoman of the Year Employs Unique Sales Techniques

Agent009 submitted on 6/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:40:51 PM

In China, there are contests for just about everything. Here is Miss “Saleswoman of Cars” for 2008. Read More

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Toyota presents sports hatch concept

rybo submitted on 6/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:55:25 PM

Toyota will present a one-off sports concept based on its Aygo hatch at next month’s London Motor Show, which has been designed from the onset as a pure driver’s car. As such, the car is devoid of all electronic handling aids and has no power steering or ABS and is more akin to a go-kart with doors and a roof. Read More

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Audi is not a premium brand......says BMW

Star submitted on 6/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:03:43 AM

Just when it seems American SUVs and pickup trucks are in full retreat, the Germans are slugging it out in the premium segment. Since 2003 BMW took control of the segment, which is 7 percent at 395,458 units last year, selling 66,435 X3s and 52,466 X5s in Europe, and now the Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5 are set to hit the market this autumn. Read More

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2008 Lexus LS600hL Review

greenwad submitted on 6/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:20:02 AM

The Lexus LS has gotten a bunch of flack from us journalists, mostly because it’s so distant and removed that its driver’s relationship with the road is no closer than its passengers’. As much as I love drivers’ cars (and, oh do I ever), Lexus never pretended that the LS was to appeal to enthusiasts. Read More

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