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What European Car Do You Wish You Could Buy In The USA?

Agent00J submitted on 6/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:49:35 PM

The fact is that although we are exposed to some incredible cars here in the USA, there are still cars out there available to our friends in Europe that we wish we could drive here. Rumors continue to circulate suggesting the return of Alfa Romeo to the American landscape, however that still leaves a lot of cars out of the mix for consumption here in the USA. Read More

[74] user comments | Category: Misc News

Golf Size Porsche Sedan Surfaces, Is Taking On BMW Part Of The Master Plan?

Agent009 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:20:16 AM

As weird as this may sound, it seems Porsche is working on a Porsche badged Volkswagen Golf for 2012. Now, we know that the Volkswagen Golf is a huge success, but a Porsche version of the car seems like a totally absurd idea; unless of course Porsche is postioning itself to become more mainstream and compete with BMW. Read More

[41] user comments | Category: Spy Shots

With Diesel Prices Like This, Are Diesel Cars Destined To Fail In The USA?

Agent001 submitted on 5/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:31:26 PM

Just a couple years ago, diesel gas prices being 30 cents a gallon CHEAPER than regular were the norm. Better mileage, longer engine life, longer range, cheaper gas prices and the TORQUE of the town made the thought of buying diesels a no brainer. Read More

[48] user comments | Category: Spy News

What’s a Badge Worth to You, Are You Paying For The Car Or The Name?

Agent009 submitted on 5/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:46:32 PM

Here’s a question that buyers of top-shelf, name-in-lights cars usually don’t care to confront: How much are you paying for the car, and how much for the brand-name badge? There’s no doubt that companies such as BMW, Porsche and even Toyota can charge more than their main competitors. To a point, that’s only fair. Read More

[75] user comments | Category: Misc News

CASE STUDY: '09 Acura TSX - Will the "BEAK" Become the Next "Bangle Butt?"

Agent00J submitted on 5/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:22:43 AM

The spy photos weren't all that kind, the actual prototypes shown at auto shows drew very strong reaction, but in the flesh is the new design direction taken by Acura a move meant to excite, or annoy current and future owners of Acura products. The "Beak", and I've tried to think of any other way to describe the new "nose" of Acura, looks as if Acura has had Sesame Street's Big Bird moonlighting in the design department helping with final design. Read More