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Is Toyota Tightening The Belt Too Much On Lexus?

Agent009 submitted on 8/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:50:49 PM

The writing has been on the wall for some time. Although the Lexus flagship graduated from "concept" to "prototype" when it campaigned in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, Toyota has refused to even hint at a production date for the V10 supercar. Read More

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Hyundai Compares Themselves To Competitors After Genesis Scores 5 Star Crash Results

Agent009 submitted on 8/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:40:35 PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded five-star crash test ratings, the highest government rankings under the agency's New Car AssessmentProgram, to the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis for both frontal and side-impact crash tests.     "Genesis was engineered with a lightweight but strong body shell, featuring ultra-high tensile steel, laser welding, and advanced adhesive bonding," said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. Read More

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Honda To Market A North American Prius Killer in 2009

Agent009 submitted on 8/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:34:22 PM

Honda Motor Co. will launch a five-door, hybrid-only car in April in North America to fight the hot-selling Toyota Prius. Read More

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GM Sales Tumble 26.7% For The Month Of July

Agent009 submitted on 8/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:20:11 PM

GM today announced July sales results, highlighted by continued strong performance in small and midsize cars and crossovers. GM dealers in the United States delivered 235,184 vehicles in July, down 26. Read More

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Acura's 2010 NSX Disrobed - Should The LF-A Take Cover?

Agent009 submitted on 7/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:38:09 AM

Honda thinks that the zebra-pattern camouflage we saw at Germany's Nürburgring in June will disguise the new look of its V10-powered Acura NSX replacement. But our sources in Japan, using some insider hints, have disrobed Honda's flagship sports car more than two years ahead of its unveiling. Read More

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BMW considering alternate hybrid systems for M division

528i submitted on 7/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:49:19 AM

Prototypes of a new X6 model with a unique front bumper, featuring the aggressive styling of BMW’s M cars, were spotted testing at the Nurburging recently. Initially, these prototypes were thought to be running the same twin-turbo 4. Read More

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If It Was Your Money Would You Buy The 2009 Acura TL or 2009 Nissan Maxima?

Agent001 submitted on 7/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:29:01 AM

The 25-35k premium car market is one hotly contested market and there are two new entries that will be vying for your dollars. One is the 2009 Nissan Maxima and the other is the 2009 Acura TL. Read More

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Has Mazda's product line finally caught up with Toyota and Honda?

NItePhire submitted on 7/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:45:54 PM

After reading one of several reviews of the new Mazda 6 and how it has have caught up with the CamCord lines, one has to wonder if some form of parody has finally appeared among them. The Mazda 3 consistently beats the Civic and Corolla(though not in sales) in comparison tests and with this most recent test of the Highlander/Pilot and CX9 one has to wonder. Read More

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GM shrinks Volt’s gas tank

omarrana submitted on 7/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:47:42 AM

One of the many things GM flaunted when it unveiled the Chevrolet Volt Concept was that after the lithium-ion battery pack completes its 40 mile range, the Volt would be capable of an extra 600 mile range on 12 gallons of gasoline. According to KickingTires, GM has shrunk the capacity of the plug-in electric Volt to hold less than 12-gallons - cutting down the car’s 600 mile range. Read More

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Government Moves To Improve Crash Testing Program

Agent009 submitted on 7/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:40:01 AM

Attention car shoppers: the government is upgrading its crash test program to offer better information about vehicle safety. The Bush administration outlined changes Tuesday to the government's safety ratings, which grade new vehicles on a scale of up to five stars. Read More

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Hyundai beats Toyota and Honda to be first with lithium hybrid

rybo submitted on 7/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:33:02 AM

On the back of news that Hyundai is now the world’s fifth biggest carmaker in terms of vehicle sales (when sales of its Kia subsidiary are included) comes the announcement that the South Korean carmaker will launch the world’s first hybrid vehicle powered by advanced lithium-polymer batteries and capable of running on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Hyundai has confirmed the car will go on sale in July of next year, initially in South Korea but eventually global markets as well. Read More

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Hybrid Technology Acceptance Gaining, However Convenience Items Are Still More Coveted

Agent009 submitted on 6/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:09:14 PM

Hybrid-electric powertrain technology in vehicles garners particularly high interest among consumers both before and after the average market price ($5,000) is revealed, according to the J. D. Read More

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Honda's CEO Says NSX Will Spank BOTH The LF-A and The GT-R Around Nürburgring

Agent009 submitted on 6/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:25:53 AM

The latest prototype of the 2011 Acura NSX has hit the Nürburgring, and according to our sources in Japan, it has a very specific goal. We're told that Takeo Fukui, CEO of Honda, has tasked his R&D team with building an NSX that's faster around the Nürburgring than both the Nissan GT-R and the upcoming Lexus LF-A. Read More

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All Tires Are Not The Same When It Comes To Fuel Economy

Agent009 submitted on 6/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:27:47 AM

William Lowry recently spent $500 to replace the tires on his Toyota Camry hybrid. The salesman said the Goodyear Regatta 2 tires were just as good as the Bridgestone Turanzas that came with the car. Read More

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Mazda Cx-9 Gt Awd Long-Term Review

greenwad submitted on 6/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:11:54 AM

Mazda seems to have developed the good habit of offering very attractive cars, starting with the RX-8. Nowadays, when looking at the Japanese automaker’s lineup, one immediately notices that every model shares some similarities with the legendary coupe. Read More

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