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NHTSA investigating GM trucks and SUVs for engine fires

Lemonade submitted on 6/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:05:20 PM

Back in February federal safety officials began investigating 2007 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons, after reports of fires that badly damaged two homes. At the time the NHTSA said up to 400,000 could be affected, but it looks like that was a conservative estimate -- the agency is expanding its inquiry to cover 21 GM truck and SUV models built between 2006 and 2008, for a total of 2. Read More

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Toyota Linked to Human Trafficking and Sweatshop Abuses

turbox submitted on 6/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:19:46 AM

Today the National Labor Committee (NLC) is releasing a 65-page report, “The Toyota You Don’t Know” documenting serious human rights violations by the Toyota Motor Company, which will disturb most Americans. “Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pit, Bill Maher and others have led the way in turning Toyota’s Prius into a symbol of concern for our environment,” said Charles Kernaghan, director of the NLC, “We hope that these same celebrities will now also challenge Toyota to improve its respect for human and worker rights. Read More

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Hot News: Ford Mondeo Coupe

dikarocks submitted on 6/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:17:31 AM

Ford is taking the Mondeo to the max, with an all-new coupé version offering Mercedes CLS looks for half the price. The forthcoming Vauxhall Insignia is set to raise the style stakes in the class, while the Volkswagen Passat CC has proved there really is demand for four-door coupés. Read More

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China's Saleswoman of the Year Employs Unique Sales Techniques

Agent009 submitted on 6/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:40:51 PM

In China, there are contests for just about everything. Here is Miss “Saleswoman of Cars” for 2008. Read More

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Next-generation Mondeo will be the Ford Taurus in the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:39:24 PM

Now that Ford of Europe is raking in some money, it can afford to explore new models that will build up the brands image. According to CAR Online, Ford is working on a four-door-coupe version of the Ford Mondeo that is currently only available in a sedan and wagon variant. Read More

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Spy Shots: BMW 7-Series to be unveiled on July 7th

omarrana submitted on 6/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:37:04 PM

Mark your calendars - lovers of everything BMW BMWBlog, are saying they have official word that the next-generation 2009 BMW 7-Series will be unveiled on July 7th, 2008. Outlining some of the things we’ve learned about the next-generation in the past couple of months we can expect a twin-turbo V12 and twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an automatic 8-speed transmission. Read More

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Mazda Sales Forge Ahead In May Up 4.2%

Agent009 submitted on 6/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:10:53 PM

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best May in 12 years with 27,921 units sold in the U. S. Read More

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2009 Lincoln MKS Pricing Announced

turbox submitted on 6/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:07:14 PM

More than 8,600 orders have been placed for the 2009 Lincoln MKS, the full-size luxury sedan that doesn’t even arrive in dealerships until this summer - with the high-level “Ultimate Package” accounting for 65 percent of early orders. “People are very excited about this vehicle because it provides the complete package - a striking exterior design, dynamic performance, advanced safety features and a host of amenities not found on other luxury sedans,” said Pei-Wen Hsu, Lincoln MKS marketing manager. Read More

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Revealing Mercedes CLK spy shots

rybo submitted on 5/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:33:23 PM

The all-new 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is set to roll-in at the Paris Motor Show in October and with only months to go engineers are furiously fine-tuning the car before it makes its world debut. These latest spy shots give us the closest look yet at the car’s new profile, revealing crucial new clues about its wheelbase and overhangs. Read More

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Hot News: BMW 5-Series Hatchback???

dikarocks submitted on 5/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:36:17 AM

An amazing split-boot version of the 5-Series executive is on the cards at BMW, Auto Express can reveal. The ‘TwinDoor‘ feature, similar to the one seen on the new Skoda Superb, means you can use the car like a saloon or a hatchback for greater practicality. Read More

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BMW featured on Thailand’s Highest Billboard

BMWBlog submitted on 5/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:24:23 AM

Do you remember the amazing BMW billboard that was placed in Moscow? Well, it looks BMW Thailand is trying to keep up with the russians and they have put up their own BMW billboard. To uplift brand image and build brand assurance among consumers, BMW Thailand embodied an attention-grabbing, bold, status-claiming “Torque of the Town” phenomenon on Thailand’s highest billboard. Read More

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U.S. to get versions of the Ford Kuga and C-Max

omarrana submitted on 5/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:30:46 PM

It seems like FoMoCo is finally understanding that bringing its European models to the U. S. Read More

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RECALL WEDNESDAY: Ford Is Looking For 655,000 F-150s For Brake Issues

Agent009 submitted on 5/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:45:04 PM

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a hose that could affect the vehicles’ braking power. Read More

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Audi and Cadillac most improved in luxury brand perception survey

omarrana submitted on 5/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:40:36 PM

According to Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research’s Brand Watch study, brand perception of Audi and Cadillac was the most improved in the past year in the Luxury segment. Audi improved in terms of seating capacity, luxuriousness, available options and prestige brand, while Cadillac improved in terms of driving comfort, exterior styling, interior layout/design, interior roominess and cargo/trunk space. Read More

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The SMART Is Cute But Will Have Lasting Power?

Agent009 submitted on 5/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:17:51 PM

IF Smart USA, distributor of the Smart microcar, could get every person who shouted, whooped, ran into the street, stopped traffic and corralled me for a chat to actually buy a Fortwo like the one I drove around Los Angeles, Daimler’s factory in France would have to run 24/7. There is no great secret to the car’s appeal: the Smart Fortwo may be the cutest and most unusual-looking production vehicle to arrive in this country since BMW’s front-loading Isetta 300 of the 1950s. Read More

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