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Up To Measure: Is The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Really A Half-Price CLS?

Agent009 submitted on 8/25/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:11:55 AM

Turning a Volkswagen Passat into a svelte and elegant coupé seems an odd thing to do. Almost from the moment it was born, the Passat has embraced its role as an all-purpose workhorse without apology. Read More

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Auto Express: Jaguar XF wins Car of the Year

Jagexpert2 submitted on 8/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:06:04 PM

The Jaguar XF has yet again been voted 'Car of the Year' – its fourth top title win since being launched in March. This time the premier award comes courtesy of Auto Express in their New Car Honours 2008. Read More

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German carmakers working on new vehicle communications tech

rybo submitted on 8/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:57:31 AM

The European Union has taken the first major steps to establishing a next-generation vehicle-to-vehicle communications system by passing a motion today to reserve an EU-wide frequency band for vehicle applications. With a targeted goal of reducing road accidents, today’s motion aims at enabling co-operative systems between carmakers and is expected to lead to eventual roll-out of the first production examples early next decade. Read More

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Watch out Prius: Honda’s new dedicated hybrid to get more than 60mpg

omarrana submitted on 8/7/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:48:58 AM

We learned earlier this week that the upcoming dedicated hybrid-only model will be priced under $19,000. According to InsideLine sources the compact 5-door hatchback sedan will debut at the 2008 Paris Auto Show in October. Read More

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Audi Travolution Project Minimizes Red Lights and Emissions

mpwr submitted on 8/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:08:25 PM

Its been said many times, but maybe not enough, that its not just what you drive but how you drive that effects your fuel economy. This point was comically illustrated by the boys at TOP GEAR by pitting a Prius against a M3, with the M3 coming out on top. Read More

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Newest Diesels Can Now Better Hybrids For Green House Gas Emissions

Agent009 submitted on 8/5/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:35:37 PM

Tests by environmental website Clean Green Cars have confirmed that current petrol/battery hybrids offer no significant CO2 advantage over an equivalent diesel of similar performance. It's not new, but the extra information is valuable for people trying to make a rational decision about a diesel or hybrid purchase. Read More

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Subaru Sales Rise 5% For July

Agent009 submitted on 8/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:18:05 PM

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 16,271 total units -- a 5% increase over the same month in 2007. Read More

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Next-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class coming to the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 7/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:10:25 PM

Mercedes-Benz said Friday that it will be cutting production at its Alabama plant which produces the ML-Class and GL-Class SUVs. However, parent company Daimler AG expects U. 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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2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0D Saloon Revealed at BIMS

turbox submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:29:37 AM

Subaru has chosen the British International Motor Show (July 23 to August 3, ExCeL, London) to unveil the Saloon version of its critically acclaimed new Boxer Diesel Legacy. Launched earlier in the year in the Legacy Sports Tourer and Outback, the world’s first boxer-diesel-engine for a passenger car offers outstanding refinement, throttle response and fuel economy coupled with class-leading ultra-low emissions. Read More

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100% Electric Mitsubishi i MiEV Confirmed in 2009

Automaniac submitted on 7/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:40:30 AM

According to the Herald Sun newspaper, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Managing Director Rob McEniry has announced that a full electric ‘plug-in’ car will be on sale in Australia by the end of 2009 at a price starting from approximately $30,000. Unlike Toyota, Lexus and Honda, who are currently the only manufacturers in Australia selling petrol electric hybrid cars, the Mitsubishi “i MiEV” is a pure electric vehicle, making this announcement an industry surprise. Read More

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Ford’s Future: More compact cars, more Euro models coming to the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 7/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:49:54 PM

The good news is that Ford is expected to offer more than half-a-dozen small vehicles in North America by 2011. The better news is that all will be based on models designed and engineered by Ford of Europe. Read More

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Demand is high for VW Jetta TDI despite diesel prices

omarrana submitted on 7/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:48:14 PM

You would think new car buyers would be hesitant to go diesel, which is approaching $5 a gallon, but Volkswagen dealers are saying that customers are rushing in to grab the first batch of the new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The cars don’t go on sale until late August, but many dealers say that they already have enough orders for their 2008 allocation. 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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Who needs a Prius? 2009 Audi A4 at over 70 mpg!

IamEvilHomer submitted on 7/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:34:27 PM

sign me up. There is a great article about the race. Read More

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