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New carbon-fiber GT-R

rybo submitted on 4/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:34:57 AM

Can’t wait for Nissan to release its own carbon-fiber enveloped Spec-V version of the GT-R? Japanese tuner Zele may have what you’re looking for with its latest carbon-fiber accessories range for the giant-killing super-coupe. Owners can choose between wet and dry carbon products and most pieces cost about $1,000. Read More

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Toyota ranks highest in ethical reputation study

cynic submitted on 4/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:02:48 AM

Geneva, Switzerland – Toyota has ranked highest among automakers and second among all industries for ethical reputation by Geneva-based Covalence. The ratings, for the first quarter of 2008, are divided by Best EthicalQuote Score, Best EthicalQuote Progress, and Best Reported Progress. Read More

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Lexus' LF-A Caught Returning To Nürburgring Testing

Agent009 submitted on 4/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:23:57 AM

The Lexus LF-A has hit the roads around the 'Ring, and some hot laps can't be far behind. The LF-A's retractable rear wing can be seen lowering in this sequence of shots. Read More

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Is 8 Speeds really too much? no, not really, says lexus...and now BMW

LexusKindaGuy12 submitted on 4/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:02:36 PM

We were all happy with the 6 speed transmissions that appeared a few years back for performance and efficiency. Then MB released a 7 speed auto making the 6 speed look obsolete and BMW driver’s green with envy. Read More

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Hennessey tuning the Lexus IS-F and GTR

rybo submitted on 4/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:45:26 PM

Perhaps most famous - or infamous - for its even more over-the-top take on the already outrageous Dodge Viper, Hennessey Performance is considering expanding its collection of custom cars to include more foreign makes and top of its list at the moment is the new Lexus IS-F saloon and the Nissan GT-R super-coupe. The Lexus will arrive first and is set of launch later this year. Read More

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The Cincinnati Reds Team Up To Give Away A Free Tundra... Sort of

Agent009 submitted on 3/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:45:20 AM

The Cincinnati Reds are hosting a promotion this year that will award one lucky fan with a brand new truck if any particular Red happens to hit the truck with a home run. The truck is perched in center field, 500 feet away. Read More

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Toyota Vanguard V6 test drive

mugenpower submitted on 3/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:48:48 AM

Identity Toyota Is one of the most prolific car manufacturers in the world, whether it is on their home market or on any other, they have one of the widest range of vehicles to suit everyone's tastes. Despite this matter of fact there are still gaps to fill and new cars to make in order to make the whole range even more interesting and this is just what Toyota did, 6 months ago actually, by bringing a new SUV to the table. Read More

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Lexus hybrid woos Sainsbury's chief

XeroK00L submitted on 3/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:10:13 PM

When Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King recently waved goodbye to his Maserati Quattroporte, he did so in favour of a relatively anonymous-looking limousine whose main claim to fame is fuel efficiency. This time he spent ages comparing their environmental credentials before choosing a company car. Read More

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Forget What Your Brand Or The EPA Says About Mileage. Here Are The REAL MPG Champs For 2008!

Agent001 submitted on 3/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:31:23 PM

Our good friend Tom Appel over at Consumer Guide was kind enough to share this real world mileage rating list from their tests so AutoSpies. com readers can see what mileage these vehicles REALLY get. Read More

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Lexus Announces Pricing On Pebble Beach Edition Models

Agent009 submitted on 3/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:24:12 PM

Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Pebble BeachCollection RX 350 and ES 350 special edition packages. The RX 350 luxuryutility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will both receive Pebble BeachEdition packages for the first time, extending a relationship with PebbleBeach Company that began in 2003, and has since produced an SC 430 PebbleBeach special edition luxury hardtop convertible every year. Read More

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Recall Friday: 207,542 Supercharged Buicks And Pontiac Need To Go Back To Dealers

Agent009 submitted on 3/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:23:22 AM

Date: March 12, 2008Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 07035Potential Under hood Fire - 3. 8 L Supercharged EngineModels: 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTPWith 3. Read More

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Should Toyota Bring Back The Supra?

Agent009 submitted on 3/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:44:10 AM

What do you say to the return of the Supra, powered by a 3. 7-liter V-6 that makes right around 350 horsepower?  How about a twin turbo variant making upwards of 400 horsepower? Japan's Best Car Magazine says "Hai!" and offers some digital ink to back it up. Read More

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Busch gets Toyota's first Sprint Cup win

Fan1234 submitted on 3/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:08:45 PM

Kyle Busch gave Toyota its first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, driving away from the pack in the waning laps to win the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch, winning for the first time since last March 25 at Bristol, took the lead for good with 50 laps to go Sunday when Carl Edwards, trying for a third straight victory, went out with a broken transmission. Read More

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Audi Posts A 6.9% Decline In February Sales

Agent009 submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:17:09 PM

Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of February totaling 6,152, a decrease of 6. Read More

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Chrysler Sales Tank 13% In February

Agent009 submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:04:13 PM

Chrysler LLC today reported total February 2008 sales of 150,093 units which is 14 percent below the same period last year. This includes a significant reduction in fleet and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to reduce daily-rental fleet vehicle sales. Read More

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