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Toyota joins race for all-electric cars

rybo submitted on 8/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:35:27 AM

Next year will see the launch of Toyota’s third-generation Prius, and the year after that the introduction of what could possibly the world’s first mass produced plug-in hybrid, however the carmaker is also working on a third eco-friendly technology – the all-electric car. Until now, Toyota had been reluctant to develop all-electric vehicles, but recent comments from its president confirm that the original unwillingness has changed. Read More

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The 100 UGLIEST Cars Ever! Is YOURS On The List?

Agent001 submitted on 8/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:32:10 AM

No Redeeming Features Whatsoever. No they're not talking about me, they are referring to the Telegraph's latest list of the 100 ugliest cars of all time. Read More

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Production Chevy Volt caught out in the open

rybo submitted on 8/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:07:06 AM

The production Chevrolet Volt is still a few weeks away from its first official reveal but images of the car have surfaced thanks to filming on the set of the Transformers 2 movie, which it is set to appear in. The ‘Volt’ name can clearly be seen at the rear of the car as well as on the side-mirror, while the rest of the images reveal a number of different angles for the upcoming plug-in hybrid. Read More

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Toyota will beat Volt to market

rybo submitted on 8/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:00:05 PM

General Motors’ product chief Bob Lutz has a revealed that test fleets for the production Chevrolet Volt would start running as early as next year and that the first customer cars could start rolling of assembly lines earlier than the proposed November 2010 release date. However, Lutz also stressed that GM is not in a race with Toyota to be the first to the market with a mass produced plug-in hybrid vehicle, explaining that the two vehicles will be very different. Read More

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This Should Be Fun- What Auto Brand Do You HATE The Most?

Agent001 submitted on 8/24/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:50:58 AM

If you're a regular reader of AutoSpies. com or any other car website (i think there are others) you're used to everyone grabbing on and lauding and defending their favorite brand or brands. Read More

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Chrysler enters hybrid segment

rybo submitted on 8/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:26:48 PM

Chrysler’s new Dodge Durango and Aspen hybrid SUVs finally began rolling off assembly lines this week at the company’s Newark plant in Delaware. The two SUVs are Chrysler’s first entries in the hybrid market and are claimed to offer a 25% improvement in mileage compared with the regular petrol versions (EPA figures are yet to be released). Read More

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GM Sinks Half A Billion Dollars Into The Future Of The Chevy Cruze

Agent009 submitted on 8/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:24:23 AM

General Motors Corp. will invest more than $500 million in the United States to build its next-generation compact car, the Chevy Cruze. Read More

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New Civic? Honda Likes VW's New Scirocco So Much They Decide To MakeTheir Own

Agent009 submitted on 8/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:26:07 PM

The new Honda Civic is here – and yet again it’s set to break the mould in the family hatchback sector! These exclusive shots show how the next car will look when it hits the showroom in 2010, and as you can see, the Japanese maker has opted for a shape that is even bolder and more individual than the current model. With Vauxhall set to launch a stylish new Astra, and the next, sleek Ford Focus due in 2010, competition is fierce – but Honda has pulled out the stops to create a real stunner. Read More

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GM says Chevrolet Volt will knock Prius off no.1 spot

omarrana submitted on 8/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:33:53 PM

We keep getting invited from GM to sit in on one of their live chats over at GMNext. com Around 3pm EDT yesterday we decided to give it a shot because we were interested in what Bob Boniface, Design Director for the Chevrolet Volt, had to say about the upcoming plug-in hybrid. Read More

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Agent00J Looks to Buy a New Car - And What an Experience It Has Been!

Agent00J submitted on 8/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:12:19 AM

A story this past week caught the attention of many readers out there as Agent009 asked a question about brand loyalty when it comes to car buying.   The timing of the article is ironic in that my wife declared her desire for a new car the same day Agent009 posted his story. Read More

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Which car manufacturer is top dog in the luxury vehicle segment?

Tonee submitted on 8/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:44:58 AM

Every luxury manufacturer is always coming up with a way to top their fellow competitors in the interior wars. New technologies and more standard equipment are becoming something of the norm. Read More

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The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' First Unveiled Photos

jeffbro1 submitted on 8/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:18:33 AM

Although rumor still has it the 2010 Mercedes E-Class won't be making its debut until the International Auto Show in Frankfurt next year, that hasn't stopped Auto Bild from showcasing the model in their newest publication. In the article, the model is displayed from a number of different angles, all without the masking that up until now it's been adorned with. Read More

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Cadillac Offers A Sneak Peak At The 2010 SRX

Agent009 submitted on 8/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:45:39 AM

Today Cadillac provided a special sneak preview of the next-generation SRX Crossover, a 2010 model that will launch worldwide in mid-2009. The all-new SRX is intended to bring a more dynamic alternative to the heart of the luxury crossover segment, featuring a fresh iteration of Cadillac's signature design language. Read More

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GM releases official teaser-images of the Chevrolet Volt

omarrana submitted on 8/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:32:55 PM

Following a little sneak peek at the production Volt on TV in an interview with ABC, Bob Boniface, Director of Design for Chevrolet Volt, wrote a little piece on GM’s FastLane Blog about the upcoming production version of the plug-in hybrid. Along with some words to let us know how work is progressing on the Volt, Boniface released two teaser images (one of the front and one of the rear) and a video of the Volt testing in the wind-tunnel. Read More

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Lexus Leaps Forward In JD Power and Associates VDS Dependability Study

Agent009 submitted on 8/7/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:58:41 AM

Deterioration in vehicle quality during the first three years of ownership—determined by comparing long-term dependability rates to initial quality problem rates—strongly affects overall customer satisfaction as well as customer willingness to recommend their vehicle model, according to the J. D. Read More

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