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How Low Should It Go? Analysts Predict Oil To Plunge As Low As $80 A Barrel!

Agent009 submitted on 9/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:13:44 PM

In recent years, energy traders plus an active hurricane season have usually meant one thing for oil: higher prices. Yet with the departure of Hurricane Gustav, a rally for the embattled greenback is overshadowing new storm systems churning away in the Atlantic and showing how the prospect of a choppy U. Read More

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BMW 135i Outpoints Its Competitors to Become Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Sporty Car

kthor submitted on 9/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:58:56 AM

YONKERS, N. Y. Read More

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Toyota Out Smarts The SMART Car With New iQ

Agent009 submitted on 8/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:42:38 AM

Squeezing our 6-foot-3 frame behind the thick, sporty steering wheel of the 2009 Toyota iQ, we immediately notice just how spacious the cabin feels. Only when you're standing outside the Toyota iQ do you realize how short it is, less than 10 feet long from the tip of the front bumper to the end of the back bumper. Read More

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GM says Chevrolet Volt will knock Prius off no.1 spot

omarrana submitted on 8/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:33:53 PM

We keep getting invited from GM to sit in on one of their live chats over at GMNext. com Around 3pm EDT yesterday we decided to give it a shot because we were interested in what Bob Boniface, Design Director for the Chevrolet Volt, had to say about the upcoming plug-in hybrid. Read More

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Will You Be Buying "Up" Or Simply Buying "Smaller" On Your Next Car?

Agent009 submitted on 7/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:23:19 AM

And, per usual, Detroit's automakers are bearing the brunt of the auto industry's most recent dead end. Anyone who leases a vehicle, and particularly a Chrysler LLC truck or SUV, is likely already aware of the issue. Read More

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Exxon Rakes In $11.68 Billion Profit In Second Quarter!

Agent009 submitted on 7/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:41:39 AM

Exxon Mobil Corp  said on Thursday soaring oil prices pushed its second-quarter earnings up 14 percent, again breaking its own record for the highest-ever profit by a U. S. Read More

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Th!nk Ox Electric-car could arrive in 2011

CarUpdater submitted on 7/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:22:20 AM

A Norwegian company which is backed by the U. S could be offering a better alternative to the Chevrolet Volt, which will feature better technology and a price tag of less than the Volt’s $40,000. Read More

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First Toyota iQ prototypes

rybo submitted on 6/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:17:29 AM

Hoping to share in the success of the growing minicar segment, Toyota is planning to release a production version of its iQ concept car as early as 2009 with the future model destined for both the Japanese and European markets. These are the first spy images of a prototype of the future minicar, which will go up against rivals like the Smart ForTwo and upcoming Volkswagen up!. Read More

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Volt mules already getting 40 miles on electric only!

91z4me submitted on 5/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:14:36 AM

In the biggest news since the initial concept announcement, GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz confirmed that in fact the first Chevy Volt prototype, with the full lithium-ion battery pack has hit the test track. He said “It is reliably meeting its objectives. Read More

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Shareholder activist Evelyn Davis thinks Tata sells cars to “low outcasts” not suitable for Jaguar and Land Rover

aston_martin submitted on 5/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:29:56 PM

Shareholder activist and “Queen of the Corporate Jungle” Evelyn Davis is not happy about Ford Motor’s planned sale of British brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian automaker Tata Motors. And when Evelyn Davis is not happy about something, she makes sure people know it. Read More

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U.S. Transportation Department Proposes Sweeping Economy Standards

Agent009 submitted on 4/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:34:19 PM

The US Transportation Department today will propose a sweeping increase in fuel economy standards, requiring passenger cars to average 35. 7 miles per gallon and light trucks 28. Read More

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BMW’s Baby Brand Is Confirmed!

Agent009 submitted on 3/27/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:17:45 PM

It's official – BMW is working on a top-secret new eco-friendly model which could mark the rebirth of the famous Isetta badge. Auto Express first broke news of the plans to revive the name on a green city runabout back in Issue 989, and now company chairman Norbert Reit­hofer has revealed further details of the programme. Read More

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Study Confirms Auto Sales Are The Lowest Since 1994

Agent009 submitted on 3/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:03:35 PM

New-vehicle sales in 2008 are expected to reach their lowest levels since 1994, dropping to 14. 95 million cars and light trucks, according to J. Read More

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GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2008: Toyota Places SMART In The Crosshairs With The New IQ

Agent009 submitted on 3/4/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:28:12 AM

• Production version of the Concept C ar iQ premiered• 'J-Factor' underpins iQ design• Six unique space-saving engineering innovations represent a milestone in Toyota's automotive engineering• Revolutionary packaging concept provides ample space for a 3+1 seating configuration within a sub 3 metres length• Small urban car with low emission engines and aerodynamics reduces environmental impact• Manufacturing starts late 2008 with a global sales target of 100,000 vehicles for the first year of productionDesignWorld premiere of Toyota's new urban car: the iQToyota is world-premiering the production design of the new iQ at the Geneva Motor Show. First shown as the Concept Car iQ at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, the iQ will go into production during late 2008. Read More

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Toyota Continues Downward Slide -6.3% Lexus -9.3% In February

Agent009 submitted on 3/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:22:55 PM

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA Inc, today reported February sales of 182,169 vehicles, a decrease of 6. 6 percent from last February. Read More

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