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Infiniti planning to beat rivals with quality and design rather than size and power

rybo submitted on 9/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:33:06 AM

The growing push towards smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles could possibly lead the charge for changing consumer perceptions of what defines a luxury car, according to Nissan’s global design director Shiro Nakamura. When asked about a possible flagship sedan for Infiniti, Nakamura replied that while the company is working to establish itself as a ‘Tier 1' luxury brand, it is still “not sure a big sedan is necessary for a luxury brand,” and that in the coming decade “luxury may be defined by technology, quality and design. Read More



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Nissan Purposely Inflates GT-R HP On Press Test Cars? Or Did They?

Agent001 submitted on 8/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:41:38 PM

It wouldn’t be hard for Nissan engineers, we surmised, to crank up the boost and thus jack up horsepower that would result in astonishing track numbers in American car-magazine tests. We called Nissan, and the company says the first four cars we tested were early-build versions that received regular engine-computer software updates, which may account for the varied results we recorded. Read More



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OK Now Tell The Truth: Are You Loyal To Your Brand?

Agent009 submitted on 8/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:45:27 PM

Automotive customer loyalty at the manufacturer level has dropped by 9. 2 percentage points, from 49. Read More



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After Performance Shortfalls Lexus LF-A Release Delayed, GS-F Now On Chopping Block

Agent009 submitted on 8/11/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:19:22 AM

The Automotive News is reporting early today that Lexus’ remaining entries into the high performance sector  have suffered yet another blow. The high profile LF-A which was supposed to arrive later this year, has failed again to make performance targets for the second time. Read More



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What In The World Is Wrong At Lexus?

Agent009 submitted on 8/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:38:50 PM

Listen to the news and watch the figures, and there is little doubt the economy is in turmoil.   This is often echoed by manufacturers who lead us to believe  the ground had shifted below them and they were caught with too many gas guzzling SUV’s on the lots. Read More



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Nissan Sales Roll Forward 9.9% In July, Infiniti Dips 2.9%

Agent009 submitted on 8/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:14:27 PM

Nissan North America Inc today reported sales for July of 95,319 units versus 87,877 units a year ago, an increase of 8. 5 percent. Read More



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Whopping $15.5 billion loss for GM

rybo submitted on 8/1/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:49:21 AM

General Motors has announced today a $15. 5 billion net loss for the second quarter of the year, with declining sales of large pickups and SUVs and $9. Read More



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Chrysler’s new mid-size sedan could be basd on Nissan Altima

omarrana submitted on 7/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:36:48 PM

Chrysler is working on a new mid-sedans that will replace the current Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger. A new team has been assembled for the emergency overhaul called ‘Project D’ and will only concentrate on the new mid-sized sedans. Read More



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Jeremy Clarkson Drives the GT-R - Top Gear Video of Nissan's Super Car!

Agent00J submitted on 7/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:56:23 PM

A special thanks to reader Aston_Martin for the tip and link on this video.   The GT-R is an absolutely amazing machine, and watching it go around the track in this video made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Read More



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Ford's Model T celebrates 100 years

skynetz submitted on 7/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:39:18 PM

NYTimes. Com - A Look Back At The Tin Lizzy As It Approaches Its 100th Year On The Road. 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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First GTR delivered to US customer

rybo submitted on 7/7/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:19:37 AM

After months of anticipation the Nissan GT-R supercar has finally gone on sale in the U. S. Read More



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Hyunda-Kia is the 5th largest automaker in the world, beats Honda

omarrana submitted on 7/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:02:32 AM

According to Automotive News’ 2008 Global Data Book published yesterday, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has become the world’s fifth largest automaker moving up from sixth place in 2006. The group was at the number 11 spot in 1999. Read More



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An Automotive Wish List - What Car Would you Bring Back From the Grave in Modern Form?

Agent00J submitted on 6/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:47:46 AM

A couple of years ago some company (I think it was HP) ran a series of commercials asking the question, What if?  I like the premise of the question as it demands thought to answer.   Example, What if we mandated particular users stay on topic instead of spewing forth their consistent and sometimes annoying propaganda?What if Ferrari offered BMW style subsidized leases that we all could afford?What if Lexus and BMW merged to create a luxury and performance car powerhouse?Yeah yeah yeah, I know those are borderline stupid questions, and sometimes the 'what if' question can get a little silly or absurd, but I want to ask a 'what if question that has been tossed around with my friends quite a bit, and in the process of sharing it with you see if you can't have a little fun with this one. Read More



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Hyundai Puts BMW and Infiniti on Notice - They WANT YOUR Customers Driving Their Genesis Coupe

Agent00J submitted on 6/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:44:06 AM

We reported last week on the Genesis sedan.   Citing an article published in the August 2008 C&D we stated that perhaps they had gotten it wrong in stating that the Genesis sedan was on par with the Lexus sedans. Read More



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