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Thrilling yet practical, the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best kind of cheap date

carvalue submitted on 9/27/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:47:29 PM

Mazdaspeed 3 – Review: Cheap thrills often produce moral conflict and can literally leave a bad taste in your mouth, but that’s not the case when it comes to the tasty, exciting, and inexpensive Mazdaspeed 3. What looks like an innocuous hatchback driven by some dorky computer geek with thick black-rimmed glasses and a pocket protector is actually a stealth missile, an urban assault vehicle with poise and finesse, the utter antithesis of, say, a Hummer H2 with glittering 24-inch spinners and garish chrome trim coating every possible exterior garnish. Read More



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2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: Something old, new and blue for Hyundai

carvalue submitted on 9/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:40:13 AM

Hyundai will be making three unveilings at next week's Frankfurt Auto Show , two of them are new and the other is something we've seen before. The highlight of Hyundai's stands will undoubtedly be the new hydrogen-powered i-Blue crossover concept. Read More



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More Than Just An MPV Inspired By A Classic Caravan Ford Airstream Concept

carvalue submitted on 8/19/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:46:35 AM

A car inspired by a caravan? Although we are used to designers telling us that the ideas behind the latest vehicles have come from the unlikeliest of places, Ford’s Airstream represents the first time we have ever encountered a family runaround with its roots in a mobile home! Admittedly, the beautifully crafted aluminium body of the classic Airstream caravan isn’t your average house on wheels. But then Ford’s radical interpretation of it hasn’t created an average car either. Read More



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2007 Lexus GS A Hybrid Joins Line Of High Performance Sedans

carvalue submitted on 8/10/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:32:19 AM

The 2007 Lexus GS makes its mark with sense as well as speed, restraint as well as luxury. Although it's easy to think of it as an alternative to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Lexus GS embraces an entirely different set of values. Read More



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SEAT's compact MPV is the first to receive VAG group's new heart, but does it pack a punch?

carvalue submitted on 8/7/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:03:19 AM

If you have driven a petrol-powered VW Group car in the past 10 years, chances are it had a 1. 8T engine. Read More



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Lincoln Returns To Luxury With MKZ

carvalue submitted on 8/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:32:47 AM

That may sound like faint praise, but it's a huge accomplishment, and it's thanks to the arrival of the MKZ midsize sedan and the MKX SUV. In 1998, Lincoln was the best-selling luxury brand in the United States, cresting a wave of excitement that began with the debut of the Navigator SUV. Read More



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A Great Cruiser Peugeot Is Nevertheless Outclassed By German Alternatives In Terms Of Image And Quality

carvalue submitted on 8/4/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:54:12 PM

The 407 Coupe comes with a 2. 2-litre four-pot diesel and petrol, and a 3. Read More



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BMW X5 GETS IT RIGHT: Luxury SUV a big improvement from earlier generation

carvalue submitted on 8/1/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:46:29 PM

The X5 has clearly been touched by an angel. There's no earthly explanation for a vehicle making such an immense improvement from one generation to the next. Read More



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The Audi A4 Cabriolet Gets an A

carvalue submitted on 7/28/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:58:55 PM

Back in the late 1990s, when I was a foreign correspondent based in Germany, a lot of the demanding driving enthusiasts I met were switching from BMWs to Audis, which had fresher designs and comparable performance and handling. My guess is that these days those same people are having a tough time deciding which to buy. Read More



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Newcomers: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

carvalue submitted on 7/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:27:00 AM

My copilot and I each lifted a hand to about head level and felt for air movement. Almost none. Read More



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2008 Porsche Cayenne S

carvalue submitted on 7/23/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:02:45 PM

Just over a half-decade old, the Porsche Cayenne provides a valuable real-world lesson about the business of building automobiles: a couple of lessons in fact. First and foremost, the 2002 debut of the V8-powered Porsche SUV proved you could teach an old dog new tricks: the perennial sports car builder pulled off the improbable to design and produce a crackerjack luxury sport SUV right out of the gate. Read More



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Audi RS4 Mind-Blowing Performance

carvalue submitted on 7/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:13:21 PM

The RS4 makes every journey enjoyable and its performance is mind-blowing. The Audi feels special as soon as you press the start button. Read More



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Vauxhall's Antara Makes Sense For Buyers Wanting A Luxurious Compact SUV With Head-turning Looks

carvalue submitted on 7/20/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:48:07 PM

Heading into the rough for the first time since 2004, Vauxhall is ready to make a splash with its all-new 4x4! The Antara follows in the tracks of its recently launched sister car, the Chevrolet Captiva. But it will have its work cut out convincing buyers it's a match for the likes of Land Rover. Read More



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Audi's S5 is a good alternative to offerings from BMW and Mercedes

carvalue submitted on 7/19/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:38:03 AM

When it comes to coupés, no one does it quite like Audi. First came the all-conquering TT, which was followed by the sensational R8. Read More



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Subaru Impreza STi Takes Shape

carvalue submitted on 7/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:57:15 AM

It's not on sale yet, but Subaru's Impreza STi is already making a splash! Following broad condemnation of the conservative five-door hatchback shape, designers have gone wild with the styling of their high-performance flagship. This exclusive spy shot was taken near Germany's Nürburgring race circuit. Read More



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