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AutoCar Writer Calls Audi Front LED's VULGAR? WHAT?

Agent001 submitted on 11/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:01:54 PM

The more I'm involved with people in the automotive press the more I wonder how on earth these people EVER got a job in this business. Can you imagine people who review cars for a living not owning a car themselves?You would be SHOCKED how many of these reviewers you read and trust in the mags and on other websites and blogs aren't even owners of ANY type of vehicle. Read More

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Porsche 911 or Audi S5? Buy The Dream Or The Better Looking Car And Pocket $50G's?

Agent001 submitted on 11/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:20:52 AM

As you know, I just got my first glance of the 2009 Porsche 911 and posted a nice gallery and video of the updated icon. I love the new 911. Read More

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What If You HAD To Buy An American Car, What Would It Be?

Agent009 submitted on 10/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:29:49 PM

With the economy in the toilet, a lot of people are scaling back. So out with that BMW, and in with whatever now fits in the ever shrinking budget. Read More

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The Bob Lutz challenge: Fit and finish as good as European or Japanese brands

inspirion7 submitted on 10/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:40:39 PM

Vice Chairman Bob Lutz discusses the high quality of today’s GM cars and trucks – and issues a unique challenge to compare our vehicles to our competitors’ “We’ve also made dramatic quality gains in the fit of our sheet metal, how closely the panels fit. You know, like the distance between the hood and the top of the front fender, the distance between the hood, the front edge of the hood and the top of the headlight, the gaps between doors and the gaps between parts on the interior. Read More

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If The Keys For Both Of These Cars Were On The Table, Which Would You Pick Up?

Agent009 submitted on 8/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:38:08 PM

On this site you would think BMW fans hate anything to do with Audi, but in the real world things are a bit different. So imagine the surprise when reader 1dott8  read on e90post. Read More

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Cadillac cancels plans for V12 XLKS flagship sedan

omarrana submitted on 8/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:30:33 PM

GM has indefinitely cancelled plans to build a V12 powered flagship sedan in order to move further with plans to build a replacement for the STS and DTS sedans. It was reported earlier this month that Cadillac has also halted development for the STS/DTS replacement in favor of more fuel-efficient models. Read More

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ACURA Executives LISTEN UP - This is YOUR CUSTOMER BASE Speaking...

Agent00J submitted on 7/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:14:39 AM

With all the controversy surrounding Acura with the recent redesigns of the TSX, RL and the soon to be released TL, I was reminded of an article I had read in which Acura stated the reasoning behind changing the name of the Legend to the RL was simply about brand recognition. Acura was concerned that the value of the Legend name was becoming more powerful and recognizable than the name Acura, and as such by steering clear of names instead using letter and numbers to identify their cars, the name Acura would instantly be recognizable. Read More

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Acura's New Design Language - Falling From an Ugly Tree and Hitting Every Branch on the Way Down!

Agent00J submitted on 7/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:28:59 AM

I wrote an article a couple months ago regarding the new TSX and the "beak" that existed almost as an afterthought to the entire vehicle.   This past week we saw the first "official" photos of the forthcoming TL. Read More

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Acura Teases The All New TL for 2009

Agent009 submitted on 7/11/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:39:40 AM

The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL. Read More

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Audi is not a premium brand......says BMW

Star submitted on 6/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:03:43 AM

Just when it seems American SUVs and pickup trucks are in full retreat, the Germans are slugging it out in the premium segment. Since 2003 BMW took control of the segment, which is 7 percent at 395,458 units last year, selling 66,435 X3s and 52,466 X5s in Europe, and now the Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5 are set to hit the market this autumn. Read More

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Cadillac Has Turned The Tables With The CTS-V So Who Needs An IS-F Or Even A M5?

Agent009 submitted on 6/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:01:13 AM

Only a few days ago, veteran GM engineer and racer John Heinricy, executive director of GM performance car programs, took a bone-stock 2009 Cadillac CTS-V around the famous Nurburgring circuit in seven minutes, fifty-nine and thirty-two one hundredths seconds, making it the fastest production sedan ever to have lapped the ‘Ring circuit. They had to wait to make the announcement until the car could be shipped back to Detroit and demonstrated to the media at the GM Milford Proving Grounds. Read More

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Do You Buy A Brand Based Off Study Numbers, Reputation, Or Something Else?

Agent009 submitted on 5/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:30:58 PM

Perhaps you’ve seen recent claims from Ford touting the initial quality of its new vehicles. Those claims are based on a survey, commissioned by Ford through a specialist company, which concludes that "Ford Motor Co. Read More

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Crossover Shootout! Which is Sexier The BMW X6 SAV Or The New Land Rover LRX?

Agent009 submitted on 3/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:34:27 PM

Sexy, sensible and sleek best describes the latest offerings in the ever popular crossover segment.  Two of the best in breed arguably are the all new BMW X6 and the Land Rover LRX. Read More

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2008 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Acura Releases First Official Photo Of The Next TSX- Enough To Stop The Slide?

Agent001 submitted on 2/11/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:03:21 AM

Acura announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second generation of Acura's popular entry level sedan and feature numerous advancements in performance, styling, technology and safety. Read More

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2008 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW: Is The New Acura RL A Stud Or A Dud?

Agent009 submitted on 2/7/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:52:56 PM

The Chicago Auto Show brought us several new cars, but the most controversial had to be the new Acura RL.   Down almost 11% in sales in 2007 Acura is rapidly loosing market share. Read More

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