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Hit or Miss: Tuner Fabulous Takes a Shot at the LS460

Agent009 submitted on 4/11/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:11:03 AM

Fabulous, the Japanese tuner has just released this body kit for the LS460. While there are no engine modifications to compliment the body panels, they did toss in some massive 22’’ alloys in 245/30 tires up front and 295/22 on the rear. While t...

62 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Did Lexus Miss the Mark On The IS-F?

Agent009 submitted on 4/4/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:01:44 PM

While performance numbers are not yet in, the jury is already decidedly out on the styling of the upcoming IS-F. While many an AutoSpies reader heralds the styling of the IS-F as on the mark. There are an increasing number of sites claiming it ...

130 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Mass Transit Express: French High Speed Train In Record Attempt Hits 357 MPH!

Agent009 submitted on 4/4/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:38:42 PM

Ok, I know it isn't a car, but it does have wheels and it is eco-friendly plus the story is pretty incredible. A modified French high-speed train (TGV) has set a new world speed record for a train on conventional rails of 574.8 kph (357 mph). ...

13 user comments | Category: Misc News

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What does the next generation Infiniti Q45 need to have, to get back in the game?

Agent001 submitted on 3/19/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:11:46 PM

Everyone knows the current Infiniti Q45 has had less than a stellar performance in the marketplace since its introduction as a 2002 model. It wasn’t a bad car. In fact, it had a lot of nice features for its time and has been a very reliable ri...

72 user comments | Category: Spy News

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2009 Porsche Cayenne To Be Hot And Hybrid

cpruitt submitted on 3/7/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:22:47 PM

Luxury carmaker Porsche has announced that it is developing a hybrid version of its popular Cayenne SUV. Michael Winkler, Porsche managing director for the automaker’s Australian branch, made the announcement at this month’s Melbourne Motor Show. ...

35 user comments | Category: New Cars

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SPY PHOTO: First look at the next Mercedes-Benz SL-Series?

Agent001 submitted on 3/7/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:19:08 PM

Here is an interpretation from CWW CarDesign.....

32 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Out of Control?:Senate Proposes Horsepower Limits to Force Gas Saving in U.S.

Agent009 submitted on 3/7/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:51:32 PM

Senators from both parties are considering a law to limit horsepower in both cars and trucks as measure to force stricter gas saving measures. Automotive News reported today that the lawmakers, members of a key Senate committee, also said they do...

65 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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The hottest Audi TT on the planet?

Agent001 submitted on 3/5/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:24:46 PM

If you worked at Audi, this is the car you would probably be driving. A modified test TT being driven by Michael Dick, head of technical development, shows the potential for the future of this new TT model. Could it be the future TT Sport?...

31 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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CHICAGO AUTO SHOW: 2008 Pontiac G8

Agent009 submitted on 2/7/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:33:48 AM

Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac G8 will be available in dealerships early next year. "With the ...

29 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Teens Educate Parents To Avoid Domestics

Agent009 submitted on 2/6/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:41:19 AM

At Cherry Hill Toyota, sales manager Edmund Hessert said he sees the drift away from domestic brands. Many of the middle-age car shoppers visiting his showroom are trading in mid-1990s domestic models and looking at Toyotas, Hondas and Kias becau...

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