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

Agent00J submitted on 6/13/2008 Official Bell & Ross 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 Rom...

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GM doubles incentives for trucks and SUVs

omarrana submitted on 6/10/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:43:38 PM

In effort to move large trucks and SUVs out of the dealers, GM has doubled cash incentives that will reach as high has $6,000 on some models. The automakers said that it will give as much as $4,000 for owners of GM vehicles going back to 1999. The...

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GM plans more restructuring, plans to build smaller cars and crossovers

omarrana submitted on 5/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:29:15 AM

A source familiar with GM’s plans told The Associated Press that GM’s top managers are working on additional restructuring moves to deal with the declining U.S. market and the shift away from trucks and SUVs to more fuel-efficient compact cars. Th...

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Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 Diesel miserably fails Auto Motor und Sport braking test

Newsbot submitted on 3/1/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:32:06 PM

Auto Motor und Sport tested the new Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8. The testers praised its off-road capabilities and driving comfort. However, the rear seats were described as uncomfortable. The interior materials were good but the cockpit suffered from ...

63 user comments | Category: Reviews

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BMW, Mercedes Named in Lawsuit

cynic submitted on 2/28/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:13:11 PM

TORONTO -- Two government agencies are being accused of conspiring to drive up prices on some luxury cars imported into Canada in a lawsuit filed this week. Transport Canada and Canada Border Services Agency are named along with BMW Canada Inc., ...

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2009 Ford Flex pricing release, will start under $30k

omarrana submitted on 2/27/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:49:53 AM

Ford has released pricing for the new 2009 Ford Flex. Ready to go on sale this summer the 2009 Flex will start at $28,995. The pricing was released through a price list that FoMoCo distributed to its dealers. The 2009 Ford Flex replaces the Freestar ...

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Ford to offer fewer options and more standard features

omarrana submitted on 2/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:34:30 AM

FoMoCo will be cutting back on the number of available equipment combinations on its 2009 models. Jim Farley, Ford’s marketing chief, told Automotive News that Ford will reduce its vehicle order combinations by more than 50 percent. That means all of...

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2011 Infiniti R38T & R50 rendering...

Teknik submitted on 2/11/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:20:02 PM

Here is a rendering of what a possible 2011 Infiniti R38T & R50 might look like. Rumors say that it will have the VR38DETT engine from the GT-R, but will also have a V-8 in its line-up. The V-8 that will be used will be the new successor to the VH4...

36 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Infiniti competitor for 1-Series and A3 headed for Europe!

Teknik submitted on 2/8/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:08:05 PM

Remember the unloved FWD Infiniti G20, which was based on the Nissan Primera? Well, it looks like Nissan is reportedly considering the development of a compact around the size of the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 specifically targeted for Europe. Big ca...

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Alfa CEO given 1000 days to turnaround company

rybo submitted on 1/31/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:23:19 AM

Alfa Romeo is set for a rough couple of years. The carmaker is on the verge of relaunching in the U.S. and to make matters worse the boss of its parent company, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, has laid down the challenge of doubling Alfa’s sales and turn...

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Europe's 10 Best Selling Cars

Rupert submitted on 1/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:16:04 PM

As the dust settles on 2007 it's time to look back at who were the winners and losers of what turned out to be a surprisingly healthy year for car sales. According to figures from industry data firm JATO Dynamics, the overall European market grew ...

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New Infiniti FX Spied

rok_altima submitted on 1/19/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:02:49 PM

The new Infiniti FX has been spied testing in Europe. This vehicle will have a global launch in North America, Asia, the Middle East as well as in selected countries in Western Europe....

49 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Infiniti dealers want an LS and S-Class rival

rybo submitted on 1/14/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:41:18 PM

Of the three major luxury Japanese brands, Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, only Lexus could be considered as a true rival to the more established German premium makes because of the other two’s limited lineup. However, Infiniti is working hard to become a...

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Acura Executives Stunned With Consumer Reports Low Rankings

Agent009 submitted on 1/11/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:21:55 PM

Consumer Reports’ 2008 Car Brand Perception Survey shows the usual suspects, Toyota and Honda, atop the heap, but finds Honda’s upscale marque in the basement – which shocks brand officials. “In a nutshell w...

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FOMOCO Closes Out December Down 9.2% And Down 11.9% For 2007

Agent009 submitted on 1/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:14:22 PM

Led by two new and three redesigned models, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover utility vehicles paced the industry’s fastest-growing segment with a gain of 62 percent in 2007, more than triple the industry-wide growth of 17 percent.  In i...

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