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Thinking Of A Vanity License Plate? Here Are Some Of The Douchiest

Agent001 submitted on 3/19/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:40:53 PM

As we head into the weekend here are some of the WORST vanity plates out there.If you're thinking of getting one, make sure your plate doesn't 'label' you!Stay classy, Auto Spies!More douchey plates herevar F4P=[];F4P.wdata='1d1f8268a5d295849e0d706ef...

14 user comments | Category: Spy News

15 Votes

Nissan LEAF EV sold for less than $44,300 in Japan

tryme submitted on 3/18/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:24:57 AM

According to the latest reports, it appears that the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle will be sold in Japan for between Y3.5 million-Y4 million, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Wednesday. This means $38,600 to $44,190. The Japanese manufacturer also plans ...

7 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Toyota Finds ECU Flaw, But Not The One You Would Think

Agent009 submitted on 3/18/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:33:19 AM

Toyota Motor Corp has told U.S. safety regulators that it is considering how to fix nearly 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models at risk of stalling out because of flaws in an electronic system.In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...

12 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Lexus Announces Pricing For The LFA, AND It Is A Duesy

Agent00R submitted on 3/17/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:00:59 PM

If you are one of the few that was selected by Lexus to lease out their supercar, the LFA, get ready to pony up some dough. The 24-month lease payments will accumulate to $297,562.56 or just under $12,400 per month.And there are some hoops to jump th...

54 user comments | Category: New Cars

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So, When You Chop The Roof Off Of An Audi R8, Is It For Better Or For Worse?

Agent00R submitted on 3/17/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:37:45 PM

CAR Magazine reports:It's a fair reflection of the burgeoning Audi range that the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder you see here is comfortably over £100k. This maximum R8 is the most expensive regular series production Audi ever, at £112,500, so it...

8 user comments | Category: Reviews

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What To Expect From The 2013 BMW 3-Series

Agent00R submitted on 3/16/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:17:36 PM

ConsumerGuide reports:The 2013 BMW 3-Series should reprise most current-model features, starting with standard front-side airbags and, convertibles excepted, head-protecting tubular side airbags covering both seating rows. Convertibles should retain ...

12 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Off Their Rocker? Detroit Free Press Postulates Cosmic Radio Waves Are Causing ECU Issues

Agent009 submitted on 3/16/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:33:42 PM

Electronics makers have known for decades about "single event upsets," computer errors from radiation created when cosmic rays strike the atmosphere.With more than 3,000 complaints to U.S. regulators of random sudden acceleration problem...

15 user comments | Category: Misc News

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GM is demanding paybacks from dealers on incentive program

tryme submitted on 3/16/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:53:59 AM

General Motors Co. wants dealerships to pay up starting this month certain sums racked up due to alleged infractions of its Standards for Excellence incentive program. And these dealers won’t be able to protest these chargebacks, under the agreeme...

6 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Are Clean Diesels All They Are Cranked Up To Be? Diesels Bring Along A MESS Of Decisions...

Agent00R submitted on 3/15/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:42:31 PM

The Detroit News reports:A clean diesel car can be good for the environment -- but will it end up cleaning out your wallet? With mileage that can be as much as one-third better than comparable gasoline engines -- hitting more than 40 mpg on...

14 user comments | Category: New Cars

12 Votes

WAGON Battle! Audi A6 Avant Vs. BMW 5-Series Touring Vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

Agent00R submitted on 3/15/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:23:41 PM

When it comes to rivalries, there are none greater than the Big Three in Germany. With Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz producing mid-size luxury wagons, and offering three totally different personalities, we want to know which one you dig the most.Audi's...

10 user comments | Category: New Cars

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The Spies Want YOU To Pick Your Top 5 'OLD MAN' Cars

Agent001 submitted on 3/13/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:41:45 PM

I won't say the brand or model I was test driving today but a friend (35-40 years old) in my neighborhood told me that it's rare that he sees me driving an 'OLD MAN' car.Well in his eyes, today I was.Now the car I was driving certainly skews more tow...

43 user comments | Category: Report Cards

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STUD or DUD: The 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring Makes Its Debut, Is It The Best Looking Wagon, EVER?

Agent00R submitted on 3/13/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:23:00 PM

BMWBlog reports:Ahead of its scheduled release, the 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring breaks cover. The leaked photos showed up this morning on the German magazine Bild.de and reveal one of the best looking Touring/Wagons ever built by BMW.The new BMW 5er To...

26 user comments | Category: New Cars

26 Votes

Mercedes-Benz Explains Why Preventing Drowsy Driving Accidents Is the Next Safety Frontier

ashleyrude submitted on 3/10/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:47:53 PM

It’s no secret that Americans do not get enough sleep. This isn’t just a health issue; it’s also a public safety issue. Recent studies show that drowsy driving leads to 100,000 accidents in the U.S. each year, more than drunk driving. During a panel ...

6 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Are Your Tax Dollars Being Used To Lure Buyers Away From Other Brands?

Agent009 submitted on 3/10/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:54:21 AM

Today, Toyota dealers across the country are speaking out against General Motors using taxpayer dollars to fund unfair tactics that undermine their businesses. Last week, General Motors launched a nationwide predatory advertising campaign that uses f...

24 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Do They Have Room To Talk? Detroit Three Calls Foul Over Toyota's Latest PR Tactic

Agent009 submitted on 3/9/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:12:22 AM

Detroit auto folks are privately fuming over what they see as calculated, misleading attempts by Toyota to deflect attention from its own failings by trashing the quality records of Ford, GM and Chrysler.This rancor over Toyota's PR tactics is blowin...

35 user comments | Category: Misc News

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