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Cadillac's 556 HP CTS-V Will Undercut BMW's M5 By $29K But Is That Enough To Steal Away Sales?

Agent009 submitted on 10/17/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:15:13 AM

The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will be priced from $59,995 (€44,700 with the current exchange rates) in the US market seriously undercutting the less powerful though quite possibly a bit more rewarding from a driver's point of view, 507HP BMW M...

89 user comments | Category: Misc News

51 Votes

How Will The Financial Meltdown Affect Your Next Car Loan?

Agent009 submitted on 9/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:25:01 PM

A massive pile-up in the credit markets is causing serious congestion for new car buyers who want financing, according to industry observers. But some dealers say they're still able to work out deals."Credit availability has been the number one ...

29 user comments | Category: Misc News

26 Votes

Ford Focus Convertible and Ford Kuga coming to the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 9/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:42:30 AM

Ford is asking dealers to help the company prepare for at least six new small cars headed to the U.S. within the next three years. FoMoCo is hoping that the small cars attract a new type of customer, preferably fuel-economy conscious customers. Ji...

11 user comments | Category: New Cars

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It's Official Lexus IS 250 Convertible Will Debut At Paris Motor Show

Agent009 submitted on 9/10/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:01:06 PM

International debut for IS 250 C at the Mondial de l'Automobile LF-Xh hybrid concept car, highlighting a new tonality of L-finesse design LS 460 with permanent All-Wheel DriveLexus will reveal the new IS 250 Convertible during its press conference at...

67 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

53 Votes

SOUND OFF: Do You Agree? NY Times Says It Is It Time To Limit A Car To 75 MPH!

Agent009 submitted on 9/9/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:39:23 PM

SPEEDING is the cause of 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States — about 13,000 people a year. By comparison, alcohol is blamed 39 percent of the time, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But unlike dr...

100 user comments | Category: Misc News

68 Votes

Audi Q7 V12 TDI breaks cover

carlover99 submitted on 9/8/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:03:12 AM

Finally, the TDI technology from Audi is taken to new heights with the launch of the new Q7 V12 TDI. The new vehicle is a truly masterpiece: the V12 TDI engine develops an astonishing 500 hp and 1000 Nm of torque. Of course all of you may say what’s ...

43 user comments | Category: New Cars

29 Votes

NHTSA Sides With Toyota On Unintended Acceleration Issues Claiming 400 Owners Had No Case

Agent009 submitted on 9/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:27:19 PM

Federal safety regulators have closed an investigation into unintended acceleration in Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks, saying their probe couldn't find a cause behind more than 400 complaints.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last Wedne...

13 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Chrysler Still Sits In The Basement, Sales Down 34% For August

Agent009 submitted on 9/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:18:52 PM

Chrysler LLC today reported total August 2008 U.S. sales of 110,235 units, down 34 percent from the same period last year. Total August sales reflect an industry-wide slowdown, segment shifts and reduced fleet sales. Compared with July 2008, Chrysler...

17 user comments | Category: Misc News

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The Bottom Falls Out Of Audi Sales In August, Down 16% For The Month

Agent009 submitted on 9/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:09:02 PM

Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of August totaling 6,406, a decrease of 16% from last year’s figures. Despite strong economic headwinds, Audi new vehicle sales in the U.S. are down just 3.7% year-to-date. Audi Cer...

46 user comments | Category: Misc News

26 Votes

Spy Shots of new Mercedes taken by yours truly!

KoruKinshi submitted on 8/27/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:47:09 PM

These shots were taken in Fountain Valley, Ca. Now judging by what could be seen, it looks like the new and upcoming E-class. Hopefully I'm right, because if I'm not, I'm going to hide myself in a cave. Ladies, gents? Your assessment? Oh, and ...

32 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

29 Votes

What Are The Modern Day Classics Amongst Us?

Agent009 submitted on 8/25/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:48:00 PM

What does it take to be a classic?How about a design that spawns a generation of cars, or even creates a new class all unto itself? Some true classic cars come to mind over the years: The BMW 2002 launched a brand to stardom all over the ...

62 user comments | Category: Misc News

42 Votes

Audi's Entry Level A3 Out Classes The Lexus LS Self Park Feature

Agent009 submitted on 8/25/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:51:22 AM

A clever new option on the Audi A3 Cabriolet should make parking a breeze. Not only does the Parallel Parking Assist software inform the driver if a space is suitable, it then manoeuvres the car into it automatically for you.At speeds of up to 19mph,...

46 user comments | Category: Misc News

33 Votes

CHEAP Leases Are Going The Way Of The Dinosaur-What's A Luxury Brand Moocher To Do?

Agent001 submitted on 8/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:42:04 PM

It sure has been one HELL of a luxury car leasers party over the last few years.Cruising through your neighborhood in say a BMW 7-Series, that you can only afford because the lease is subvented to under a grand, when it REALLY should cost $2-2500 a m...

59 user comments | Category: Spy News

37 Votes

It's No Bugatti Veyron, But We Think You'll Love It Just As Much!

Agent001 submitted on 8/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:27:42 PM

After spending the weekend at the Concorso Italiano, Quail Event and Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, I experienced sensory overload with all the automotive wretched excess.Veyron's, Scaglietti's, Reinventions, SL63 Black's and the likes were EVERYWH...

61 user comments | Category: Photo Galleries

31 Votes

Shock: Toyota drops 2009 sales forecast as well

rybo submitted on 8/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:24:23 AM

Having already reduced its global sales target for this year, Toyota is reportedly trimming figures once again and pushing back its goal to become the first carmaker in the world to break the 10 million annual vehicle sales barrier. Late last mont...

35 user comments | Category: Misc News

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