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Why Hyundai Won't Unseat Lexus In Luxury Supremacy

Agent00J submitted on 1/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:31:24 PM

Fresh off a win as North American Car of the Year it is clear that Hyundai is serious about shaking up the luxury car community with the Genesis sedan.  Widely praised across the industry for a great first effort, the fact is Hyundai is position...

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Bmw X6 Tycoon by Hamann Motorsport

tryme submitted on 1/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:45:34 AM

The Bmw X6 Tycoon makeover is the latest in a series of projects by the Laupheim-headquartered tuner Hamann-Motorsport. The designation comes from the culture of Japan and is a synonym for an extraordinary shape – an apt description of the X6! Hamann...

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Ford Looking for 100 Drivers To Test Fiesta Ahead of U.S. Launch

inspirion7 submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:46:56 PM

DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford is seeking 100 Web-savvy American drivers to take the keys to brand new Fiestas before the subcompact hits the road in 2010. Those selected for the contest will receive a Fiesta, free gas, insurance and full concierge servic...

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Hyundai Finally Gets a North American Car of the Year!!!! Lets put this to bed. Do they make Good cars?

smokefreak2003 submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:06:35 PM

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis wins the crown of 2009 North American Car of Year at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. "Genesis represents everything we've learned, so far, about engineering great automobiles -- and we're delighted that the judges have reco...

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Bet You Can't Guess Who Had The Hottest Cars In December?

Agent009 submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:28:18 PM

While December sales for many makers were down over 25%, there were some bright spots in the industry.  Some dealers actually had a hard time keeping cars on the lot!You might be surprised to know the Agent001 correctly pegged that BMW's X6 woul...

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Toyota managers pitch in by buying Toyota cars

omarrana submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:19:29 PM

A group of mid-level Toyota manager has decided to help out the Japanese automaker by buying the company’s cars in an effort to help it withstand the economic crisis. A total of 2,200 managers made the decision last month to buy the new vehicles that...

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Congress Considers Cash For Clunkers To Spur Automotive Sales

Agent009 submitted on 1/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:30:54 AM

Congress is mulling a proposal to pay people to get rid of those old gas guzzlers sitting in their driveways. Under legislation introduced Wednesday in the House and Senate and called the "Cash for Clunkers" program, drivers could get vouch...

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Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura Edition unveiled in the U.K.

tryme submitted on 1/14/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:49:22 PM

Mazda6 Tamura EditionMazda introduced a new Tamura Special Edition pack that will be offered in the UK on both hatch models of the Mazda2 and Mazda6. The first model, the Mazda2 1.3 Tamura special is available in 3- or 5-door variant and is patterned...

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Mercedes E Class Coupe Caught!

AShul007 submitted on 1/14/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:00:43 AM

Caught this new black E class Coupe in Los angeles today and was able to snap some nice shots. It is a real beauty in person. great lines.......

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Edmunds - The Overrated List of 2008

theoptimisticpessimist submitted on 1/13/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:32:31 PM

This semi-regular column is written (in his own blood) by an automotive sage and noted malcontent, known as The Mechanic. Mercilessly beaten as a child with rolled-up back issues of old car magazines, our free-spoken hero developed a unique "for...

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There Can Only Be One WORST of Detroit Auto Show And We've Found it!

Agent001 submitted on 1/13/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:00:24 PM

The Spies have been covering the Detroit Auto Show since 2002. And as time has gone on, it has become harder and harder to pick a 'WORST Vehicle' at the show because for the most part, most cars out there are pretty good because they have to be in th...

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Calif. court OKs false claims suit over Honda Civic

1UAW submitted on 1/12/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:47:22 PM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California appeals court on Monday cleared the way for the owner of a hybrid Honda Civic to sue the car's maker for false advertising in a lawsuit that claims Honda has had so many complaints about the hybrid it has told...

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Just When You Thought The Big 3 Were Catching Up, Toyota Zooms Forward With The Killer New Prius

Agent009 submitted on 1/12/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:42:42 AM

Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc unveiled the all-new 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle today at the 2009 North American International Auto show. Celebrated as the benchmark for cars of the future, the Prius has delivered super...

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DETROIT AUTO SHOW PHOTO GALLERY: Lexus Steals Morning Thunder With HS250h Hybrid

Agent001 submitted on 1/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:43:17 PM

While GM was fighting for their lives at their press conference trying to convince people they have the right product mix present and future at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus stole the morning thunder with the new HS250h hybrid sedan.The 2010 HS 250h, ...

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Spy Shots: BMW Progressive Activity Sedan

BMWBlog submitted on 1/10/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:21:43 AM

The fellows at Teknikensvarld have spotted the 2010 BMW PAS one more time. January 1st brought another confirmation that the Progressive Activity Sedan or the 5-Series GT as some believe that will be the marketing name, received the green light from...

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