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Audi planning to resurrect the legendary ‘Ur-Quattro’

tryme submitted on 4/21/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:13:23 PM

Nothing comes close to the legendary “Ur-Quattro” as far as classic Audi models are concerned. Even with only 160hp, the 1985 Audi Quattro was already a monster of a ride during its time. When the latest Audi S5 gets to the streets, the Ingolstadt di...

26 user comments | Category: New Cars

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What Are They Thinking? Lexus May Bring $250,000 IS-F Evolution To Market In Summer 2010

Agent009 submitted on 4/21/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:26:49 AM

New rumors that the GT Killer IS-F from Lexus is out and about being tested have sprung up. Sources in the know say that at a recent test drive event put on by the maker, the IS-F was rapidly drawing closer to production and has been slated for...

89 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Porsche 928 successor will be based on the Panamera

omarrana submitted on 4/21/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:59:37 AM

Speaking to the press at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show, Porsche’s design chief Michael Maur said that he his working on a successor to the 911 that will be much more than a simple update to the new-generation 911 and may create a fifth variant in Pors...

13 user comments | Category: New Cars

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GM Slashing 1,600 Salaried Jobs This Week

Agent009 submitted on 4/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:59:44 AM

General Motors Corp., operating on $13.4 billion in U.S. government loans, told employees that 1,600 salaried workers will be dismissed this week. Combined with 250 earlier job cuts and other resignations and retirements, the moves will c...

14 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Volkswagen Routan not moving out of showrooms, future remains fuzzy

omarrana submitted on 4/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:43:06 AM

The Volkswagen Routan, a minivan produced by Chrysler for V-dub, is selling so slow that not a single unit has been produced since December. The production of the Routan takes place at Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario plant. “We launched Routan at the ...

27 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Will the MiTo Be Alfa Romeo's Return Ticket to the USA?

autotronic submitted on 4/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:47:54 AM

It's crunch time for Fiat in its courting of Chrysler. The question remains, will it get Chrysler to the altar in time to meet the Auto Task Force's end-of-month deadline? If it does, what will be the first Fiat Group car will arrive at Chrysler'...

8 user comments | Category: New Cars

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The Spies Want to Know: Do YOU Think Chinese Car Makers Will Be Able to Make Their Mark on US Soil?

Agent00J submitted on 4/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:32:47 AM

Agent 001 is in China getting ready for the best Shanghai Auto Show coverage available anyway short of being at the show itself, and inevitably a whole new flock of Chinese cars destined for the USA will be shown. The fact that we haven't yet s...

40 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Hartge upgrades the Bmw X6 xDrive35d

tryme submitted on 4/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:32:52 AM

A new car, the Bmw X6 xDrive35d, was created when Herbert Hartge and his crew combined a four-wheel-drive car from the SAV segment and a coupe. The German tuning specialist improved the already powerful diesel unit with a twin turbo to currently prod...

8 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Race Of Champions goes to China

tryme submitted on 4/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:29:47 AM

What would you say if we told you that, starting with this year, China will somehow get an European look alike? Or better said, Europe embraces China…for the Race of Champions, of course. The reputed elitist European event is now becoming a multi ...

19 user comments | Category: Misc News

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6 serious investors interested in Saab

tryme submitted on 4/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:52:34 PM

No less than 27 parties were officially confirmed yesterday as being interested in taking over Saab, but it seems that only 6 of them are being taken seriously as potential buyers. As a recent report presented, the potential buyers include an individ...

8 user comments | Category: Misc News

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2010 Jaguar XJ Gets Scooped!

Agent009 submitted on 4/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:23:14 AM

IT’s the big cat that’s got bosses full of pride! Jaguar insiders have been talking about the new XJ for months – and, with these pictures, we can finally see why they’ve been so excited.This is our best look yet at the car de...

39 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Is Ford's Refusal Of Bailout Money Going To Be A Decisive Advantage?

Agent009 submitted on 4/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:54:23 PM

Ford Motor Co.'s newest idea is using the "B" word to undermine the competition, quietly.Is it akin to kicking a brother while he's down, in this case Chrysler LLC? Of course it is. But it's also seizing a business opportunity -- yet one mo...

5 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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General Motors Contemplates Axing Pontiac And GMC Brands

Agent009 submitted on 4/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:34:32 AM

General Motors Corp., facing a June 1 U.S.-backed bankruptcy, may drop its Pontiac and GMC brands as part of broader cost-cutting moves, people familiar with the discussions said.GM’s Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick brands are likely safe, ...

30 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550

david999 submitted on 4/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:40:30 PM

These are the big guns from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Well, not the biggest guns, but with prices near or above the $100,000 range, they're big enough. The BMW 750Li is all-new for 2009 and looking better than ever. Its 400-horsepower twin-turbo V8 make...

31 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Investor Group Interested In Acquiring Saturn

Agent009 submitted on 4/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:34:08 PM

A group of investors today says it has offered to acquire General Motors Corp.'s struggling Saturn brand, which is slated to be eliminated as part of the automaker's restructuring plan unless a suitor is found.The group, which includes private equity...

10 user comments | Category: Misc News

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