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What Would You Buy? 2009 Carrera S Or BMW M3?

Agent001 submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:14:56 AM

Now that the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S has upped the ante with a 385HP engine, awesome PDK tranny, bluetooth and satellite radio capability, has it regained the crown over the new BMW M3?For a short period of time the M3 had more flexibility and was faster than the 2008 911S. But now that Porsche has tweaked the 09 version, is it back to the drawing board for the M3?Is the 'S' worth the extra dough?2009 Porsche 911 First DriveYOU make the call!966 Photos of gorgeous people in swimsuits! Mercedes Fashion Week Photo Gallery. Read More



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New BMW 7 And Mercedes S-Class Side By Side: S-Class Still The King?

Agent001 submitted on 7/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:07:34 PM

I read a story yesterday that talked about S-Class sales slumping for Mercedes-Benz. The S-Class has owned the luxury sedan market for such a long time but with the new BMW 7 just around the corner, could the boys and girls at the 3 pointed star, be just a little antsy about keeping their place at the top?Here's a shot of the two cars side by side. Read More



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Jaguar Tops J D Power CSI Study For Second Year In a Row

Jagexpert2 submitted on 7/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:20:22 PM

IRVINE, Calif. , July 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Maintaining its reputation of providing superior dealer service in the U. Read More



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Road And Track Names Their Fast Yet Frugal Choices

Agent009 submitted on 7/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:01:45 AM

The familiar headlines blare about the pain at the pump, but before putting on a hair shirt and ordering up an anemic econobox as atonement, a look through our road test data confirms what we've intuitively felt all along — high performance does not necessarily come at the expense of poor fuel economyAll too often, sporty cars are lumped in with pickup trucks and sport utes as fuel-wasters. True, there's a fair share of exotic cars with EPA ratings in the basement, but more often than not, cars with an enthusiast bent post fuel economy that would be respectable for most family haulers while still providing enough 0–60-mph muscle and roadholding grip to bring a smile to any car lover's face. Read More



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Nissan GT-R Called a 500HP Honda Prelude in New Comparison Test

Agent001 submitted on 6/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:36:53 AM

If nothing else, the Nissan GT-R certainly has turned the automotive world upside down.   Month after month, magazine after magazine, website after website including here at AutoSpies. Read More



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Is There Such A Thing As A SAFE, SMALL Car? And Who Do You Think Makes The Safest?

Agent001 submitted on 6/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:39:26 PM

Just about every automotive article you read today has some focus on fuel, downsizing or the environment. And because of the craziness of gas prices (I saw $5. Read More



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Little Wierd, But Still Fun, The Matrix Wins Over USA Today

Agent009 submitted on 5/30/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:59:43 PM

Those wily Toyota guys. They made four cars out of one set of key components and gave the models distinct personalities and looks — one of the four even is sold by a competitor. Read More



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AutoExpress reviews the BMW X6: Is it a route worth following or a dead end?

Agent001 submitted on 5/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:45:18 PM

Creating niche products doesn’t always guarantee you success – but we can’t help feeling the X6 has ‘hit’ stamped all the way through it. While the looks will put many buyers off, that conversely is certain to attract others. Read More



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A C|Net Editor's Choice: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe

Ironman273 submitted on 5/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:36:25 PM

BMW's announcement of the 135i hit us like Pavlov's bell, the one he used to make his dog salivate. Once we got into the 2008 BMW 135i Coupe, all of our expectations were met, and more. Read More



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FACE OFF FRIDAY: What's Better Looking? Range Rover Sport Or BMW X6?

Agent001 submitted on 5/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:09:06 PM

It's always hard to tell exactly how a car looks just in photos. You really need to see it in person, driving on the street and next to its key competitors before you can make a final judgement. Read More

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Will The BMW 1-Series Make Its PRESENCE Felt Against The Competition?

Agent001 submitted on 4/26/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:11:14 AM

As I was reading through the blogs , I read a comment from a reader saying that the new 2008 BMW 1-Series didn't have any presence. I chuckled to myself because my guess is that he has never seen one close up in person. Read More

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So What Does The Press Know? Can You Guess The Top 10 Rated Vehicles By CONSUMER's?

Agent001 submitted on 4/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:07:02 PM

We in the press can give you list after list telling you what we think are the best cars but the only thing that REALLY matters, is what CONSUMER'S think, because they are the ones actually voting with their wallets. So it's interesting to see how different their top ten list is, compared to all of ours in the press. Read More



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BMW announces that M3 Coupe sales doubled

Ironman273 submitted on 4/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:40:20 PM

The Jury is back. The Verdict is in. Read More



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Which New BMW Is Generating The MOST Interest At Dealers In The USA? M3, 1-Series or X6?

Agent001 submitted on 4/8/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:19:11 AM

It's common knowledge that BMW has one of the most, if not THE most enviable product portfolios in the business. And the new vehicle product assault just keeps on coming. Read More



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DRUMROLL PLEASE...And The 2008 AutoSpies.com Car Of The Year Is?

Agent001 submitted on 3/31/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:45:21 PM

Every once in a while a special car comes to market that just takes things to the next level. At AutoSpies. Read More

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Most Un-friendly Environmental Vehicles? Diesels?

Homer008 submitted on 3/19/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:09:54 PM

Meanest Vehicles for the Environment - 2008 are as follows: 1 being the worst. . Read More



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Audi's 2007 Profits Up 26% from 2006

S4cabriofoxone submitted on 3/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:59:51 AM

Audi, the luxury car maker owned by Volkswagen, said its 2007 profit climbed 26 percent on a sales rise of almost 8 percent worldwide that included a 3. 8 percent increase in the United States. Read More



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Forget What Your Brand Or The EPA Says About Mileage. Here Are The REAL MPG Champs For 2008!

Agent001 submitted on 3/15/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:31:23 PM

Our good friend Tom Appel over at Consumer Guide was kind enough to share this real world mileage rating list from their tests so AutoSpies. com readers can see what mileage these vehicles REALLY get. Read More



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Audi on top in first test at Mugello

audispy submitted on 3/14/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:13:09 PM

Markus Winklehock's Audi set the fastest lap of the first DTM test of the season at Mugello this week. The German set his best time on the final afternoon of the three-day test, beating Jamie Green's Mercedes by 0. Read More



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Audi A4 Voted Europe’s 2008 Auto 1 Award Winner

audispy submitted on 3/9/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:22:16 PM

The all-new Audi A4 Saloon has been voted Europe’s Auto 1 by readers of Auto Express Magazine and its 25 Europe-wide sister publications. The overall winner’s trophy was presented to Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, during a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show this week. Read More



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