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Spies Get First Shots Of 2011 BMW 5-Series As Photos Leak Out-More Coming Soon

Agent001 submitted on 11/22/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:00:32 AM

We just posted this a few hours ago and the first REAL shots of the 2011 BMW 5-Series just leaked out before the embargo lifted...2011 BMW 5-Series Photo GalleryStay tuned and keep checking back often!From a few hours ago:If you think USA Thanksgivin...

25 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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VIDEO: 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport-Has Lexus Launched A Direct Hit On The Mercedes S550 Sport?

Agent001 submitted on 11/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:22:45 PM

The Spies were hard at work capturing the first real-life shots of the 2010 Lexus LS Sport and Hybrid.We got a chance to drive them today and although the Sport version of the LS sedan still doesn't rival the drive of a BMW 7-Series, it is a be...

54 user comments | Category: Videos

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Audi R8 "Sandwiched" In The Worst Way

Agent00R submitted on 11/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:39:04 PM

This past week, an accident occurred in Costa Mesa, CA involving 3 expensive cars. An Audi R8, BMW 6 Series, and a Range Rover.An accident in which more than 1 exotic or luxury car is involved is very rare indeed. We dug deep into our archive to disc...

10 user comments | Category: Misc News

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AWESOME or RIDICULOUS: Would You Buy A MINI By Rolls-Royce?

Agent00R submitted on 11/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:13:42 PM

BMW is set to give the green light to ultra-luxury version of the Mini which will be trimmed at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood.Highly placed sources at BMW have told Autocar that the cars will "totally individual" and the project is se...

6 user comments | Category: Spy News

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2010 Nissan Fuga Pricing Announced

turbox submitted on 11/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:14:27 PM

The all-new Nissan Fuga held its world premiere appromately month ago at the Tokyo Motor show. Today, Nissan announced that the vehicle is already available at the dealers in Japan with a base price of $45,000, including consumption tax. The 2010 ...

4 user comments | Category: New Cars

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2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe Pricing Announced

turbox submitted on 11/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:35:06 AM

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in two well-equipped models: 370Z and 370Z Touring and in a special ed...

12 user comments | Category: New Cars

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New Audi A8 to debut in November 30 in Miami

tryme submitted on 11/19/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:46:31 AM

t official! Audi AG announced today that the new Audi A8 will make its official debut on November 30 at the Audi Pavilion, a temporary museum structure. This new structure is going to be the focal point of the vernissage “The Art of Progress,” which ...

4 user comments | Category: Misc News

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The Price Of A Bailout? Every GM Car Sold Will Cost Taxpayers $12,000 Through 2011

Agent009 submitted on 11/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:32:56 PM

The American taxpayer has put up $12,200 for every General Motors vehicle sold through the beginning of 2011, and $7,600 for every Chrysler vehicle sold as well, according to a new report issued by the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU). ...

20 user comments | Category: Misc News

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HOT or NOT: Who Said There Can Be Too Much Carbon Fiber?

Agent00R submitted on 11/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:48:55 PM

A London-based M3post user has gone a bit bonkers about carbon fiber. After getting the supposed "mod bug," the chap has made an interesting modification list that consists of:- wrapped matte black carbon fiber - 20" 360 forged mesh 8 ...

22 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Lutz Indicates Proper Exchange Rate Will Now Favor US Builders

Agent009 submitted on 11/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:13:58 AM

General Motors Co. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz says recent U.S. sales gains by Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. have not come at the expense of his company, and he expects a weaker dollar to further level the playing field between Detroit and its Asian competitors....

1 user comments | Category: Misc News

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PHOTO GALLERY: If You're NOT 'IN LUST' With The Rolls-Royce Ghost, You Have Issues!

Agent001 submitted on 11/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:43:31 PM

If there was ever a luxury car that would rank higher on my 'In Lust' meter, I simply can't remember it because after sitting behind the wheel of it in New Jersey last week, I am 100%, Definitely, Positively in LUST for this instant classic.It's the ...

33 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Honda's NSX May Be Revived As A Race Only Model

Agent009 submitted on 11/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:27:07 PM

Plans for a front-engined replacement for the Honda NSX supercar could be revived courtesy of a change in the rules of Japan's Super GT racing series.Honda's front-engined, rear-drive supercar project (pictured right as the 2007 Acura Advanced Sports...

15 user comments | Category: Misc News

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The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall - BMW's 7-Series Unseated From It's Undisputed Perch?

Agent009 submitted on 11/17/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:18:43 PM

The ergonomics department at BMW headquarters in Munich could turn fastening a Velcro strip into a four-step process with footnotes, but nobody builds a more elegant and enjoyable car than their colleagues in engineering and design.The 2009 BMW 750Li...

48 user comments | Category: New Cars

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John McCain Say He Wants To Meet ANYONE That Thinks Chrysler Will Survive - What About You?

Agent009 submitted on 11/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:29:57 PM

Arizona Sen. John McCain said Sunday that Chrysler Group LLC is unlikely to survive, despite receiving nearly $15 billion in government loans.McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, reiterated his opposition to the $80 billion auto indust...

28 user comments | Category: Misc News

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VIDEO: All-New Rolls-Royce Ghost, Better Looking Than Bentley's Mulsanne?

Agent00R submitted on 11/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:29:15 PM

When you think of the Spirit of Ecstasy there is only one thing that comes to mind; class. And when AutoSpies' 001 was at BMW's headquarters in northern New Jersey, he found out that the latest iteration from Rolls emits quality and elegance in spade...

12 user comments | Category: Spy News

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