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Amazing Audi R8 Photo Gallery

chewy submitted on 12/6/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:08:14 AM

A poster from honda-tech.com was in Nevada and caught the Audi R8 during a commercial filming. The Audi R8 looks very sharp and sporty in the photos. It looks like a real exotic. Click the link to see more Audi R8 photos, at speed and stationary. Wha...

18 user comments | Category: Photo Galleries

20 Votes

Audi Takes a back SEAT to BMW

CPILLAR submitted on 11/20/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:04:35 PM

Another great year comes to an end for the WTCC. BMW has swept the podium again. The car may have been new, but the overall result was the same as last year. 2006 FIA WTCC Drivers' Championship. Pos Driver Car Points 1 Andy Pri...

33 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

21 Votes

The new SUV destined to give its competitors fits?

Agent001 submitted on 11/4/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:07:20 PM

The new 2007 BMW X5 is only 20 days away from being in USA dealers and let me tell you, after driving it, the competition can't be resting comfortably... The Spies say the new X5 is the one to beat again in this hotly contested segment. Be th...

49 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

27 Votes

Which Drive Is Right for You?

Agent009 submitted on 11/2/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:47:26 AM

When buying a new car, most people agonize over the color, the horsepower, the safety rating, the fuel economy, even the number of cup holders. What is often overlooked is whether it comes with rear- or front-wheel drive. That decision can make a hug...

17 user comments | Category: Misc News

15 Votes

Audi Q7 - Americans steer clear of SUV that was designed for them

mbrules submitted on 10/21/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:10:53 AM

Audi is selling more of its Q7 premium SUVs in Europe than in the US. That’s the opposite of the automaker’s expectations. The German premium brand planned for half of Q7 sales to be in the US. But after four months on the market, only about 30 pe...

89 user comments | Category: New Cars

41 Votes

What defines Tier I car companies?

GermanNut submitted on 10/15/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:06:17 PM

What is the true definition of a Tier I car company. The number of world-wide annual sales surely can't be the resource used. If that were the case only BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi would be Tier I. Lexus would not be included in that group because...

45 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

30 Votes

Audi chases down BMW to get to tier one?

Agent001 submitted on 10/15/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:23:06 AM

The R8 will be a direct competitor to cars like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, an all-wheel drive sports car powered by a 355-horsepower 6-cylinder engine. What it won't compete with, directly, is any model from BMW or Mercedes-Benz, said Wolfgang H...

160 user comments | Category: Spy News

49 Votes

Audi trumps Ferrari and Lamborghini? Is this the most beautiful car in the world?

Agent001 submitted on 9/28/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:26:11 AM

Audi has incorporated the name and the genes of the five-time Le Mans winner, the Audi R8, into a spectacular sports car. Three years after the unveiling of the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, the production version will be making its debut at the ...

115 user comments | Category: New Cars

69 Votes

Lexus: A Retrospective

PlanoA4 submitted on 9/12/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:55:24 PM

For newcomers to the automotive scene, the acceptance of Lexus as one of the leading lights among builders of luxury automobiles has become so complete that observers can be forgiven for thinking that Lexus has been present in this group for many dec...

70 user comments | Category: Misc News

17 Votes

General Motors: The next Hyundai?

PlanoA4 submitted on 9/12/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:49:46 PM

The symbolism is impossible to miss: General Motors, the world's biggest automaker, is borrowing marketing strategy from Korean upstart Hyundai. CEO Rick Wagoner's announcement that GM is increasing its powertrain warranty to five years or 100,000...

7 user comments | Category: Misc News

8 Votes

Diesels: The New Supercars?

PlanoA4 submitted on 9/12/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:51:15 PM

Diesels weren't that long ago considered almost purely agricultural and industrial engines with exceptions being some models from Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Peugeot puttering down the road. Certainly, none of these, cars or trucks, were known for ...

13 user comments | Category: Misc News

14 Votes

Car Buying Criteria - Poll Results (15 entries)

diablo69 submitted on 9/12/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:58:27 AM

Methodology: *Ranked top preferences *Awarded 5 pts for 1st preference, 4 for 2nd, etc *Assumption: since no one mentioned if they were a driving enthusiast or a practical driver I assumed that if performance was in the top 3 choices then you were...

7 user comments | Category: Misc News

8 Votes

Audi R8 to debut with RS4's 420 horsepower V8. V10 w/ 500 hp to follow soon after.

GermanNut submitted on 9/11/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:43:54 PM

As we all know there will be 2 variants of the Audi R8 supercar. The initial version will come with a 420 hp V8 courtesy of the RS4. The later version will come with a V10 with over 500 horsepower. The RS4 weighs approximately 3,800 pounds, comes ...

33 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

17 Votes

Lincoln to Redefine the Luxury Market With the 2007 MKZ

Agent009 submitted on 9/11/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:01:53 PM

With a sub $30K entry price the new Lincoln MKZ poses a threat to steal sales from entry level Lexus and Infiniti models. Lincoln is building on the success of its strong-selling Zephyr mid-size sedan with the introduction of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ ...

40 user comments | Category: Misc News

25 Votes

Poll: Rank your top 5 priorities you use to buy a car

diablo69 submitted on 9/11/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:40:53 AM

Performance (incl: speed, accel, braking, handling, balance, steering, shifting, control,..) Style (the looks of the car) Reliability (this is NOT the same as build quality) - measures design/manuf flaws not cup holder size Quality - defined...

31 user comments | Category: Misc News

25 Votes

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