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Chinese Maker Brilliance Scores Poorly in German Crash Test

Agent009 submitted on 6/21/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:56:05 AM

Germany’s ADAC automotive regulatory body has given China’s Brilliance BS6 sedan a poor one-star rating in its latest round of crash tests. This is the car that Brilliance was hoping would convince European buyers that the Chinese brand was capable o...

22 user comments | Category: Misc News

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-class - photo update

4wheelsblog submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:27:00 PM

After we presented you a preview of the new Mercedes E-class a new photo is available showing you the back of the car....

21 user comments | Category: Spy News

18 Votes

Edmunds' Exclusive Spy Video: 2009 Lexus LF-A

XeroK00L submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:42:32 PM

While some have speculated that the switch from V10 to V8 engines in Formula 1 might have forced Toyota to rethink the LF-A's power plant, the shriek from its triple tailpipes puts that notion to rest. Compared to the muffled tone of a BMW V10, this ...

99 user comments | Category: Videos

51 Votes

What's coming from Lexus:

LexusAdmirer submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:24:38 PM

LS600Lh - October 2007 LX570 - January 2008 IS500 - First half 2008 RX MkIII - Second half 2008 LF-A supercar - 2008 GS facelift/GS460 - 2008 SC facelift/SC460 - 2008 JX compact SUV - 2009 IS Coupe-Convertible - Late 2009/early 2010 Bespoke ...

150 user comments | Category: Misc News

53 Votes

So how does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class stack up against the competition

Agent001 submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:21:11 PM

One of the hardest things to pull out of a car review is how large or small is the car in real life compared to the competition. The new Mercedes C-Class is larger, but how much larger is it? 001 took these photos today in Portland of the new ...

122 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Australia's TRD Aurion Engine Exceeds Performance Targets

Agent009 submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:01:20 PM

The supercharged V6 engine in the upcoming TRD Aurion has exceeded its performance targets, according to TRD chief engineer Stephen Castles. Mr Castles said this included the power output target of at least 235kW for the supercharged 3.5-litre du...

9 user comments | Category: New Cars

9 Votes

2008 Volkswagen Golf R32

Agent009 submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:54:58 PM

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its hottest hatchback, the new 2008 R32 will make its highly anticipated debut in the United States this fall. The Mk V R32 features bold new interior and exterior styling cues packaged with increased ...

27 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Nissan developing $3000 car for India

dannyboy2 submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:08:14 AM

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has revealed that the Japanese half of the alliance is currently working on an ultra-cheap vehicle for the Indian market that will be priced as low as $3,000. Ghosn believes there is significant demand for such a vehic...

10 user comments | Category: Spy News

9 Votes

Ferrari breaks 2 new records on water

dannyboy2 submitted on 6/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:06:26 AM

A Granturismo boat powered by a Ferrari F430 V8 engine has established two new world water speed records on Lake Como in Italy. At the helm was Eugenio Molinari, who navigated the boat in two separate categories, managing the fastest average speeds f...

6 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Renault developing a 3000$ car!!!

OBSERVER1984 submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:54:22 PM

Because of great success of Logan Renault is planing a new ULTRA-CHEAP car wich will cost only 3000$!...

23 user comments | Category: New Cars

17 Votes

IS500 or IS-F Which Would Be The Best?

Agent009 submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:47:55 PM

Club Lexus has an interesting thread up comparing and I thought I would share it with you. Over the last few months Lexus has shown us both the IS-F and the IS500 coupe both aiming at the sport sedan/coupe market. Both offer similar performanc...

27 user comments | Category: New Cars

26 Votes

Audi R8 vs. Bugatti Veyron drag race

Sport submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:36:48 PM

At the 3:20 mark in this Autocar video. -- Autocar Supercar Group Test Posted on 15th June, 2007 If you didn’t buy the latest issue of Autocar, you’ve missed out on a great DVD. The guys have rounded up a selection of superb machines inclu...

49 user comments | Category: Videos

34 Votes

Toyota In Talks With Isuzu On Diesel Development

Agent009 submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:20:57 PM

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it's in talks with Japanese partner truckmaker Isuzu on developing diesel engines, but no details have been decided. The Nikkei, Japan's top business daily, reported in its Friday's editions that Toyota, Japan's top...

43 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Lexus Continues Rolex Success At Watkins Glen Enduro Event

Agent009 submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:29:45 AM

The "main event" of this past Saturday 9 June's auto racing weekend at New York's storied Watkins Glen racetrack was the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, featuring the Grand Am Rolex Series Daytona Prototypes. Lexus is the only manufacturer in Daytona...

22 user comments | Category: Misc News

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LF-A Photos: Another look at what started the Lexus L-Finesse

LexusLunatic submitted on 6/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:08:10 AM

The spied photos show some striking similarities to the ones that appeared at the auto shows world wide. This design concept is what officially started the Lexus L-Finesse that has inspired the IS, ES, GS, and LS model ranges....

46 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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