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BMW's next 7-series is a technological marvel

528i submitted on 8/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:49:29 AM

BMW bought this 191-acre site in 1986; all models since have been partly developed here. The facility now has 32 miles of test routes: a high-speed banked circuit and various handling tracks, including one with water sprinklers, an FIA-approved grand prix test circuit, even an exact replica of the Nürburgring's fearsome Karussell corner. Read More

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ACURA Executives LISTEN UP - This is YOUR CUSTOMER BASE Speaking...

Agent00J submitted on 7/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:14:39 AM

With all the controversy surrounding Acura with the recent redesigns of the TSX, RL and the soon to be released TL, I was reminded of an article I had read in which Acura stated the reasoning behind changing the name of the Legend to the RL was simply about brand recognition. Acura was concerned that the value of the Legend name was becoming more powerful and recognizable than the name Acura, and as such by steering clear of names instead using letter and numbers to identify their cars, the name Acura would instantly be recognizable. Read More

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BMW M1 Hommage Concept - Is BMW Targeting the Lexus LF-A and Acura NSX?

Agent00J submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:04:05 PM

BMW M1 - A car with a historic past, and one that BMW is toying with the idea of bringing back again.   Several months ago we showed you some pictures of the M1, and today we are back with more photos of the M1. Read More

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Do You Know What Luxury Brands Are Treading Water And Who Is On Solid Ground?

Agent009 submitted on 7/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:37:57 PM

Back in December and again in April I wrote an articles depicting the beginning of the decline in the Luxury Car market in the US.    At that time I trended the progress of the luxury car market stating from the July of 2007 the beginning of the sales woes for many luxury manufacturers to the present. Read More

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BMW Exporting 500 Prius Killers For California Testing

Agent009 submitted on 7/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:00:52 PM

BMW plans to export nearly 500 electric versions of its Mini car to California, company sources said. The electric Minis are being built at the Mini factory in Oxford, England, without engines, gearboxes or fuel tanks, then shipped to Munich, Germany, where they are being fitted with electric powertrains. Read More

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The New BMW 7 series DOES NOT copy the Lexus LS!

M53R submitted on 7/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:09:48 AM

Lately, everyone is talking about how the new BMW 7 series shares design cues with the Lexus LS. I just wanted to provide pictures for those of you who cannot be bothered to find and compare pictures, along with showing you the REAL inspiration (evolution) of the new 7 series. Read More

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Toyota's US sales may fall for second year: executive

damikco submitted on 6/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:37:11 PM

Japan's Toyota Motor, in a close race with General Motors for the title of the world's top automaker, may suffer a decline in US sales for a second straight year, a top executive warned on Tuesday. The Japanese auto giant has previously said it aims to exceed last year's US sales of 2. Read More

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True BMW Guys Will Migrate to Alfa Romeo?

qweasdzxc submitted on 6/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:32:34 PM

By definition, status decreases as the object/action creating the status becomes common, and in this area BMW has trouble brewing on the horizon. BMW sold just 37,000 cars in the U. Read More

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WE'RE NOT WORTHY! Agent 00K Brings Her Talents To The Number One Automotive Social Network

Agent001 submitted on 5/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:52:12 PM

As I was getting ready for the 2008 Bimmerfest event in Santa Barbara a few weeks ago, I was checking out the Bimmerfest page on Facebook and a certain girl caught my eye. No, not some porn queen trying to sell her wares. Read More

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2009 BMW X6: Perfectly pointless

qweasdzxc submitted on 5/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:26:21 PM

A Ferrari 599GTB has a point. A Toyota Prius has a point. Read More

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001 Spies The 2009 Infiniti FX35 And FX50 First On The Road- X6 Killer?

Agent001 submitted on 4/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:45:14 AM

Agent 001 was invited to a special preview in San Diego of the new 2009 Infiniti FX-Series. Although we're not allowed to reveal our driving impressions until 4/23, we CAN give you the best detailed photos on earth, of the new potential BMW X6 killer. Read More

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BMW announces that M3 Coupe sales doubled

Ironman273 submitted on 4/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:40:20 PM

The Jury is back. The Verdict is in. Read More

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Toyota ranks highest in ethical reputation study

cynic submitted on 4/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:02:48 AM

Geneva, Switzerland – Toyota has ranked highest among automakers and second among all industries for ethical reputation by Geneva-based Covalence. The ratings, for the first quarter of 2008, are divided by Best EthicalQuote Score, Best EthicalQuote Progress, and Best Reported Progress. 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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Here's What The 2009 BMW X6 Looks Like When It Hit's A Deer On Track- Don't Do This At Home!

Agent001 submitted on 4/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:47:16 PM

Unfortunately, accidents do happen and during our test drives today one of the members of the press hit a deer ON the track at about 75mph at the Michelin proving grounds in South Carolina. The deer's a goner but the driver is fine because as usual, the BMW did its job and protected the X6's occupants. Read More

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