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TransSyberia Rally- July 22nd Update And Video

Agent001 submitted on 7/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:16:08 AM

July 22th, 2008, Darvi - Altay, Evening summaryExperienced Armin Schwarz wins ahead of youngster Lars Kern - Team France extends lead in overall standings to just under two hours11th stage of 14Liaison 1: 77 kmSpecial stage: 280 km Liaison 2: 1 kmThe 11th leg of the Transsyberia Rally 2008 powered by Sony Ericsson led for 358 km, from Darvi to Altai. Blistering heat prevailed at the start. Read More

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Who Will Win The In Car User Interface War? Next Gen iDrive Or New Audi A8 MMI?

Agent001 submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:33:32 AM

Audi is set to raise the in car interface bar again with the next generation MMI interface. It will be interesting to see what german company will win in the end, BMW, Audi or MB. Read More

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Hot News: New Ford Fiesta Raises the Roof

dikarocks submitted on 7/22/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:23:39 AM

Here are the pictures that prove the brilliant new Ford Fiesta is about to blow its top! As blue oval’s sensational supermini sets up to wow British Motor Show visitors next week, we can reveal the cabriolet version – which is set to hit the road here in 18 months’ time! The new Fiesta has already caused a stir with Ford fans and rivals in three and five-door form. Here in the UK, the cabrio will face a pack of rivals that has expanded quickly since the success of the Peugeot 206 CC. Read More

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Hot News: New BMW Z4 Joins the Hard-Top Fold

dikarocks submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:56:30 PM

Feast your eyes on BMW’s all-new sports car: the Z4. Due to go on sale at the end of next year, the Porsche Boxster rival is being given a fresh look, with a bulging bonnet hump, larger twin kidney grilles and wide stance. Read More

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An Instant Classic: the MAZDASPEED3

MazdaPro submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:13:52 PM

An inside look at how the MAZDASPEED3 has raced into the hearts of customers. With its quick handling, 260 hp and a keen chassis, it’s no wonder people have labeled it the dragon. Read More

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Hot News: VW to Build Lotus Elise Rival

dikarocks submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:56:45 AM

Volkswagen has resurrected plans for an affordable, mid-engined coupe and roadster as part of an image building campaign as it sets about fulfilling its ambitious target of selling over five million cars a year by 2018. According to Volkswagen chairman, Martin Winterkorn, the company is planning to unveil a concept version of a lightweight two-seater at the LA motor show in November. Read More

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Transformers Corvette concept shows some tush

fullhouse submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:18:42 AM

Someone slipped Jalopnik a new pair of shots of the mysterious Corvette concept that's appearing in next year's Transformers sequel. So far, we've seen good views of the car from the front and side, but rear-end shots had yet to surface. Read More

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Certification body opens Australian office

fullhouse submitted on 7/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:17:23 AM

INTERNATIONAL vehicle certification authority (VCA) has established an office in Australia that should make it easier and cheaper for local car makers and suppliers to service global export markets. . Read More

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Buy a house, get a car

damikco submitted on 7/20/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:25:05 PM

Easton, Maryland (CNN) -- New appliances and vacation packages aren't unusual giveaways in the housing slump, but one woman is taking the unorthodox step of throwing in a car with the purchase of her home. Catherine Poe is throwing in a Toyota Prius hybrid with the sale of her renovated Maryland house. Read More

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French Auto Spies Get Nabbed By Authorities-So Much For Freedom Of The Press?

Agent001 submitted on 7/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:13:39 PM

Authorities have been conducting an investigation against Auto Plus since last August after Renault complained that the magazine had published pictures and details of a new model not due to be launched for another three years. On Tuesday, officials raided the magazine's offices, sparking fierce complaints that the confidentiality of reporters' sources had been undermined. Read More

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TransSyberia Rally Update-Stage 6 and Stage 5 Video-Brits Lose Cayenne to Fire

Agent001 submitted on 7/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:53:35 AM

July 16th, 2008: Omsk - NovosibirskAntonio Tognana suffers injuries in an accidentThe Italian pilot Antonio Tognana (Team Porsche Italia) suffered injuries in an accident during the sixth stage from Omsk to Nowosibirsk. In the evening, the organizer Richard Schalber disclosed, that the Italian suffered an injury to a vertebra. Read More

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German Porsche Team Wins Stage 5 Of TransSyberia Rally

Agent001 submitted on 7/16/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:00:44 AM

Here is the latest update in the TransSyberia Rally:Juli 15th, 2008, Tyumen - Omsk, Evening summary Armin Schwarz and Andreas Schulz capture the second daily victory ahead of Team Qatar and Team Italia First part: 520 kmSpecial test: 50 km Second part: 102 kmThe fifth stage of the Transsyberia Rally 2008 powered by Sony Ericsson ran dead straight, kilometer for kilometer eastward from Tjumen to Omsk through Siberia’s hot summer. Today’s special stage took place in the afternoon about 100 km before Omsk. Read More

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BMW: U.S. fuel economy plan is ‘not feasible’

damikco submitted on 7/13/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:34:37 PM

Tough new CAFE standards in the U. S. Read More

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More New NSX Pic & Info Revealed!

dlin submitted on 7/12/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:11:37 PM

Honda is quietly confident the new NSX will outperform the R35 Nissan GT-R. The team at Holiday Auto (Japan) are working very hard to bring the latest news about the upcoming Acura NSX and their latest report includes one or two surprises. Read More

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Hot News: VW New Beetle

dikarockz submitted on 7/10/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:05:19 AM

Yes, Deadheads, there is an MkII New Beetle. It's being developed on the sixth-generation Golf platform and may appear as a 2011 model. Read More

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Who needs a Prius? 2009 Audi A4 at over 70 mpg!

IamEvilHomer submitted on 7/6/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:34:27 PM

sign me up. There is a great article about the race. Read More

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BMW planning top secret event for July 8th in Moscow

omarrana submitted on 7/5/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:04:31 PM

BMW is up to something again. The company is building a huge installation at the Red Square in Moscow for an exclusive event on July 8th, 2008 for which they released a trailer today. Read More

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GM To Unleash Corvette S-Limited in Japan

damikco submitted on 7/3/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 2:09:39 PM

TOKYO — In celebration of the automaker's 100th anniversary, GM Asia Pacific is set to release its special-edition Corvette S to the Japan market on Friday, July 4. Production is limited to 30 total vehicles. Read More

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Meltdown of US car giants

greenwad submitted on 7/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:20:53 AM

US car sales plunged in June to a 15-year low, but a month-end clearance sale helped General Motors Corp retain its No. 1 spot and steer clear of the wipeout many had feared, sending its shares higher. Read More

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Electric power for Mercedes

greenwad submitted on 7/2/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:49:37 AM

Mercedes-Benz are set introduce electric power in their range of cars from the bottom up, starting with the A-Class. Beyond the hugely impressive new DiesOtto internal combustion engine, Mercedes have now seemingly made a design commitment to lithium-ion battery power in the medium term in both hybrid and stand-alone power applications. Read More

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