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Lexus LS460 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 4Motion

Bill submitted on 7/26/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:24:45 AM

Found this on www.germancarzone.com. I used carwimmer430's synopsis. Click the link for the scans. ------------------------------- Basically, the Volkswagen Phaeton is somewhat outclassed by the Lexus LS. The Lexus performs better and offer...

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Luxury Segment sales In South Africa May 07

Bill submitted on 6/17/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:33:38 PM

Sales figures from Africa's biggest carmarket, South Africa. Source: GCZ BMW 1-Series - 282 Mercedes A-Class - 199 Audi A3 - 430 (including Sportback) Mercedes B-Class - 84 BMW 3-Series - 923 Mercedes C-Class (new W204) - 811 Audi A4...

44 user comments | Category: Misc News

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V8 Mercedes C-Class with 6-speed manual transmission coming?

Bill submitted on 3/1/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:02:01 PM

I found this scan on a German language car forum (I read and speak the language) and I couldn't believe me eyes. According to this scan, Mercedes is planning two V8 C-Class models using the 4.7 V8 found in the GL450 and S450. There will be two pow...

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New Diesel Volkswagen Polo "cleaner than a Toyota Prius"

Bill submitted on 12/23/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:31:51 PM

New Polo 'cleaner than a Prius' • Polo BlueMotion has CO2 emissions of 102g/km • Lower emissions than a Prius hybrid • On sale next year for around £10K A new Volkswagen Polo which boasts fewer CO2 emissions than a Toyota Prius will go on sale ...

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Japanese Track Video: A8 vs 745i vs XJ vs LS460

Bill submitted on 12/14/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:40:26 PM

It's not often you see luxury saloons racing in a wet race track. Strange they didn't use the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Audi is the heaviest and the least powerful car. But thanks to the 4WD Quattro, the A8 managed to beat all its rivals around t...

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Autoexpress: Lexus LS460 SE-L Reivew (3/5 Stars)

Bill submitted on 12/10/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:22:30 AM

"The all-new model is the most advanced and luxurious example yet - and has the class-leading Mercedes S-Class firmly in its sights. We tried the range-topper on British roads to see if it hits the target. From the outside, there's no mistaking th...

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The Mercedes-Benz AMG Winter-Sporting Event 2007

Bill submitted on 12/5/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:40:15 PM

You have to give Mercedes credit - many companies attempt to organize activities that bring together customers of their particular product, but few can compare to the events thrown by the always-impeccable Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Such is the case with the...

63 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Samuel L. Jackson buys a Maybach 57S in Germany

Bill submitted on 12/3/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:01:14 PM

I read German, so I found this on a German auto news site. The man has a great taste! The price Jackson paid: 450,000 Euros German Headline: Gemeinsam mit seiner Ehefrau nutzte Hollywood-Star Samuel L. Jackson seinen Deutschland-Aufenthalt i...

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New Lexus sedan: fast, classy - and dull

Bill submitted on 12/2/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:16:54 PM

CNN slams the new LS. ********************************************* The ride is smooth, but the 2007 Lexus LS 460 is a little too quiet. By Alex Taylor III, Fortune senior editor POSTED: 10:55 a.m. EST, December 1, 2006 (FSB Magazi...

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Sports Luxury Sedan Sales (November)

Bill submitted on 12/2/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:08:04 AM

Entry Sports Luxury Sedan Sales (November) 1. BMW 3-Series - 10,114 2. Audi A4 - 5,557 3. Acura TL - 5,439 4. Mercedes C-Class - 4,435 5. Infiniti G35 - 4,229 6. Lexus IS - 3,599 Mid Sports Luxury Sedan Sales (November) 1. BMW 5-Seri...

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2007 Automobile Magazine All-Stars

Bill submitted on 12/2/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:29:32 AM

Got my Autobile magazine in the mail today. These are their All-Star cars. Aston Martin V8 Vantage--This car could just about make the cut for its sensational looks alone, but it also offers a sublime driving experience and a truly inspiration...

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Car and Driver: A8 vs 750i vs LS460 vs S550 vs XJ8 Super V8

Bill submitted on 11/26/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:52:34 AM

Got my Car and Driver today and read with eagerness the top luxury car review. All cars were given a positive rating. Car and Driver was blown away by the Mercedes S-Class. The drive is near perfect - luxurious and sporty. A very close second was the...

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Mercedes-Benz Developing Warning System for Motorists

Bill submitted on 11/23/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:23:58 AM

Safety experts at Mercedes-Benz are turning their attentions to one of the principal causes of serious traffic accidents: over-fatigue. The objective of their work is to develop a system that is capable of recognising fatigue in time to warn the driv...

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Mercedes to beat BMW in China sales in two years

Bill submitted on 11/21/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:57:13 PM

Mercedes Benz, the premium car unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said it aims to overtake main rival BMW in annual China sales within two years, but needs more time to beat Audi. Mercedes Car Group Chairman Dieter Zetsche told China Daily: "I do believe...

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Jeremy Clarkson DESTROYS a Toyota Prius

Bill submitted on 11/21/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:11:13 AM

Highly entertaining to watch!...

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