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Recall WEDENSDAY:Ford Recalls 2008 Edge, Lincoln MKX for Potential Fire Hazard

Lemonade submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:21:19 PM

The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are two of the automaker's newest offerings and are key to the long-term health of the company. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall centers around a fuel tank weld fixture which may have been exposed to a contaminant during production. Read More

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Toyota Overtook GM in First-half World Sales: Gain means Toyota poised to end GM’s 77-year run as top carmaker

Agent00J submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:10:06 PM

TOKYO - Toyota sold more than 4. 8 million vehicles worldwide in the first half, up 2 percent from the same period a year earlier, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Read More



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Saleen launches Super Shaker system for the Mustang

iepurilah submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:09:40 PM

Saleen's Aftermarket Division, SpeedLab, announced today the introduction of a new technology for air induction systems called the SuperShaker™. The patent pending SuperShaker™ embodies the classic appeal of shaker hood styling while delivering exhilarating performance via modern Supercharger technology. Read More



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Audi's new S tronic gearbox can handle 406 lb-ft of torque

iepurilah submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:10:06 PM

Although this S tronic gearbox is being marketed under the same name as the Borg-Warner-developed, six-speed twin-clutch transmission (previously known as the Direct Shift Gearbox, or DSG) in the U. S. Read More



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Nissan recalls Sentras due to brake problems

Agent00J submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:45:50 AM

WASHINGTON - Nissan Motor Co. is recalling nearly 170,000 Sentra sedans in the United States to address a brake cylinder that could leak fluid. Read More



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BMW stopping Z4 production in August

rybo submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:49:37 AM

The low value of the U. S. Read More



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Toyota Prius Taxi Cracks 550000 km

turbox submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:48:14 AM

A Cairns-based Toyota Prius taxi has clocked up approximately 550,000 kilometers while costing just half the fuel and maintenance outlay compared to other conventionally-powered cars in the fleet. Thirty-two Prius taxis operate in Cairns, each clocking up around 200,000km per annum. Read More



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MINI looking at diesel Cooper for the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:30:57 AM

No matter how high fuel-prices go, MINI Cooper sales will fade a way this summer. According to Jim McDowell, vice president of MINI, all 82 U. Read More



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British Motor Show: Alfa Romeo MiTo revealed

easycarblog submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:38:17 AM

The Alfa Romeo MiTo has made its debut at the British Motor Show. The photographers tried to fight their way through the crowd to get a picture of the car which, for the first time has appeared in the UK. Read More



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British Motor Show: Corvette ZR1 strikes an impressive pose

easycarblog submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:37:37 AM

The red Corvette ZR1 struck an impressive pose at this years British Motor Show sitting between its C6 Coupe and Z06 stablemates, which were both in canary yellow. The ZR1 is due to arrive in the UK in limited numbers and it will be prices at around £100,000. Read More



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Nissan decides to cut back on truck production - More compact 4-cylinder models coming

easycarblog submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:36:11 AM

Nissan has decided to change their production a bit, with the North American production cars to have 4-cylinder engines and cut back on truck production. Nissan’s CEO Carlos Ghosn said, “Today, the market wants passenger cars and, even more specific, four-cylinder passenger cars. Read More



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BMW Introduces two new engines to their 1-series Cabrio line-up

easycarblog submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:33:31 AM

The BMW 1-series Cabrio will now include two new diesel engines, one being a 2-litre 4-cylinder unit which will push out 204hp. It will get 0-62mph in 7. Read More



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Nissan dedicates $100M eco-friendly headquarters

Agent00J submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:40:52 AM

Nissan North America welcomed "home" its 1,500 headquarters employees Tuesday as it unveiled the company's curved glass-and-steel headquarters that sits along Interstate 65 in Franklin. Gov. Read More



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BMW Confirmed as UK's Cleanest Auto Maker

kthor submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:35:00 PM

In an independent industry-wide study conducted by www. cleangreencars. Read More



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Mercury will play major roll in Ford’s shift to small cars

omarrana submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:59:09 PM

Ford is expected to make some significant announcements along with its quarterly results this Friday. Along with the announcement of retooling U. Read More



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2008 Ferrari Officine Panerai Watch Collection

turbox submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:47:24 AM

Ferrari Engineered by Officine Panerai is delighted to announce its debut at the British International Motor Show. The collection of high-end watches from the luxury Italian watch brand Officine Panerai will be on display to the public for the first time at this year’s ‘Ultimate Collection’ at the ExCeL centre in Docklands. Read More



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Official: New Lotus is called Evora

rybo submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:20:46 AM

Lotus has revealed the new name of its latest model, a 2+2 GT that made its official debut today at the London Motor Show. The car will from now be known as the ‘Evora’ (named after a city in Portugal) and it joins the ranks of Lotus’ existing models, including the Elise, Exige and Europa. Read More



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Revealed: Honda OSM or next S2000

rybo submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:19:04 AM

Honda has taken the covers off a new two-seat concept for a future low-emissions sports car that’s already being touted as a preview of the replacement for the aging S2000 roadster. The new concept, dubbed the Open Study Model (OSM), is officially described as a ‘design study’ that promotes Honda’s new green performance image. Read More



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Top Gear Magazine crashes the Nissan GT-R

iepurilah submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:35:41 PM

Apparently, the driver of the Audi R8 following this Nissan loaned GT-R could not stop in time and ran into the back of it. This occured while shooting for an upcoming Top Gear Magazine issue on the Isle of Man. Read More



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BMW Is The Cleanest Premium Motor Manufacturer At UK

turbox submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:39:05 AM

BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions. The data, compiled by www. Read More



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