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Lexus LF-A edges closer to production: Spy Shots

david999 submitted on 5/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:05:37 PM

The LF-A has been spotted testing on a number of occasions, so it's well past the 'pure concept' stage, but its production future still remains murky at best. The Japanese company's investment in the LF-A at the recent Milan Fashion Week, however, le...

27 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Lexus Ranks 1st In UK JD Power Reliability Study, Fiat Last

david999 submitted on 5/6/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:24:28 AM

Fiat's role in helping to save Chrysler post-bankruptcy was applauded by President Obama just days ago, but already the naysayers are building their case. And unfortunately, it's shaping up to be a decent one. The latest JD Power figures put Fiat at ...

19 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Ford Fusion Hybrid Averages 81.5 MPG, Sets World Record

david999 submitted on 4/28/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:12:16 PM

Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques achieve 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - averaging 81.5 mpg in Washington, D.C. - and set world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan ...

11 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Spy Video: 2010 Audi RS5 Hits the Nurburgring

david999 submitted on 4/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:13:56 AM

Maybe you've seen pictures of the 2010 Audi RS5 before. The prototypes were caught roaming around the California desert in varying degrees of camouflage last summer. But other than indicating that the program was indeed proceeding, the cobbled-togeth...

7 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550

david999 submitted on 4/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:40:30 PM

These are the big guns from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Well, not the biggest guns, but with prices near or above the $100,000 range, they're big enough. The BMW 750Li is all-new for 2009 and looking better than ever. Its 400-horsepower twin-turbo V8 make...

31 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Spy shots: Lexus LF-A still testing at Nurburgring

david999 submitted on 4/3/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:36:04 PM

The Lexus LF-A has been spotted in real-world testing on the Nurburgring, so it's well past the 'pure concept' stage, but its production future still remains murky at best. The Japanese company's investment in the LF-A at the recent Milan Fashion Wee...

26 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

24 Votes

Another Shameless Chinese Copy: The S6 Clone of Lexus RX

david999 submitted on 3/27/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:21:48 PM

These are the first photos of BYD Auto's newest proposal in the SUV / Crossover segment, the S6 that is bound to make its debut at next month's 2009 Shanghai Auto Show that runs from April 20 to 28. If you haven't noticed it already, the Chinese auto...

21 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Lexus Dealerships Rated #1:Survey

david999 submitted on 2/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:49:05 PM

The comprehensive survey, the 2008 Automotive eShopper Experience Study, compiled data based on Cobalt's online inquires to dealerships representing thirty brands. The study ranked the brands, based on responsiveness, follow-through and 13 quality me...

40 user comments | Category: Misc News

28 Votes

Acura And Lexus At Top Of Luxury Brand Residual Value Rankings

david999 submitted on 2/5/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:53:45 AM

Automotive Lease Guide has announced its annual Residual Value Awards, which honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional three-year lease term. The awards ...

51 user comments | Category: Misc News

40 Votes

BMW Rumoured To Ditch V8 and V12s for Frugal Turbocharged V6s

david999 submitted on 2/2/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:02:10 PM

I expected BMW would limit the switchover to its family-oriented sedans, not to mention its diesels. But now come rumours that BMW's high-performance M division will ditch its screaming 4.0L V8s and 5.0L V12s for a series of turbocharged, direct-inje...

19 user comments | Category: Spy News

16 Votes

Sign Of The Times: Even Lexus Cancels Their Annual Dealer Meeting

david999 submitted on 1/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:30:38 AM

Lexus has been on a roll for over a decade, but a 21% sales drop has prompted the automaker to cut back on superfluous spending. Lexus canceled its annual dealer meeting to concentrate on selling more luxury automobiles by boosting spending on additi...

7 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Moving Forward: Nissan GT-R Sedan, SUV and Lexus LF-A Still in the Works

david999 submitted on 1/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:35:46 AM

Nissan has big plans for its award-winning GT-R supercar. In 2011, we can expect to see not one but two offshoots of the GT-R, namely a four-door Infiniti as well as a Porsche Cayenne-rivaling GT-R SUV, both dropped onto modified versions of the GT-R...

17 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Car Brand Perception Survey Puts Toyota Way Ahead Of Brands Like Mercedes

david999 submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:19:54 PM

Consumers facing a difficult economy are changing their behavior and their perceptions. Consequently, we saw some shifts in rankings in the 2009 Brand Perceptions survey compared with last year’s results. In particular, Toyota and Honda saw increas...

45 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Hyundai Genesis Wins North American Car Of The Year Award

david999 submitted on 1/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:04:36 PM

Hyundai Motor Co. saw its foray into the luxury market rewarded Sunday when its Genesis sedan received the South Korean automaker's first North American Car of the Year award...

18 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Toyota Supplants Dodge in Truck Sales

david999 submitted on 1/9/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:13:05 AM

Even though Tundra sales fell sharply in the second half of 2008, that model and the Tacoma helped Toyota push past Dodge’s heavy hitters, the Dakota and Ram. Toyota snatched up 14.07% of the U.S. pickup truck market, while Chrysler held onto only 13...

9 user comments | Category: Spy News

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