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AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 05/15/2008

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What do you consider prestigious, old world traditions or new and innovative? I guess that depends on the beholder. When the Luxury Institute released their latest survey results, I almost could hear a collective gasp through out the internet. Lexus, a brand a lot of you discount as a knock off, ranked number two behind Porsche and ahead of luxury icon Mercedes-Benz. A frightening prospect for many a purist. But then just a few hours later, another survey came out ranking Lexus as merely a tier three brand, not even on the level of the German big three. Both of these articles had fans coming out of the woodwork to defend their values.

Being a dedicated “Green” advocate has it fair share of hurdles. Everytime you turn around, you see the waste and you try to lower your carbon footprint as much as possible. So imagine dedicated greenie Paul McCartney’s displeasure when his brand new statement of “green”, a Lexus LS600h was delivered to him. This fine example of eco-friendly engineering arrived fresh off a jet that emitted an estimated 100 times the CO2 pollutants over a traditional delivery via transport ship. It seems not everyone on his staff was as tuned in to green as Sir McCartney was.

Some things are a given, for example we all have a mother. Another may be we all think we know was the “Mother” of all cars could be. But do you know which car is the “Mother” of coupes under $50k? How about the Infiniti G37 or the BMW 335i? Both are excellent examples of performance coupes, but both have a decidedly different flavor. So was your favorite filet mignon or simply chopped beef? It’s not too late to tell everyone out there.

We are all used to seeing a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and even an Audi or two tear up the Nurburgring track. But what if there was a contender out there that just blew them all away in one fell swoop? Well, believe it or not the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V just did that, with a lap time that may have changed the way we view those performance sedans forever. That blistering lap time may just be the signal some of you need to start considering Cadillac as a performance brand. So are the Cadillac glory days of the past returning?

Spy Shots
Spied: 2010 Audi TT Clubsport
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:50:56 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Audi R8 V10 Confirmed
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:07:42 PM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

Spied: 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:10:55 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Ferrari Debuts The New California
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:36:42 AM
( 47 ) Votes   ( 63 ) Comments

Which Is The MOTHER Of Under $50k Premium Coupes?
Submitted: 5/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:58:02 PM
( 82 ) Votes   ( 144 ) Comments

Spied: 2009 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:18:34 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Future Jaguar F-Type
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:49:40 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

CONTROLLED CHAOS - Did iDrive Change the Industry???
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:20:34 AM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 31 ) Comments

Audi's new supercharged V6 in detail from Autocar
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:03:36 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

2009 Lotus Project Eagle - Spied
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:57:44 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Here are some bmw x5 0r x6 pictures
Submitted: 5/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:02:36 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

Spy News
Video: Lotus Eagle Spied Testing on the Ring
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:05:55 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Volt mules already getting 40 miles on electric only!
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:14:37 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Does This New Documentary Expose The Real 'GasHole's' ?
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:29:09 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

New Info on Mercedes SLC/Gullwing Uncovered
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:30:55 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Hulk Hogan's Son Sentenced To 8 Months In jail
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:15:45 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Hot News: 2011 BMW M5
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:05:10 PM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 33 ) Comments

Toyota raising small car prices
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:58:19 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Cadillac CTS-V blitzes the 'Ring in 7:59.32
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:49:18 PM
( 27 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

Will Oscar Mayer Seek Viagra To Fix Its SHRINKING Weiner?
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:02:29 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Hot News: New Toyota Prius Grows Up
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:35:24 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

New Cars
GM may not offer Cadillac CTS Convertible
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:28:39 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2009 Ford Escape - First Drive
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:06:08 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

AC Schnitzer's 226-hp MINI Cooper Clubman S
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:06:08 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Leaked: Nissan 370 Z shows up
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:38:55 AM
( 34 ) Votes   ( 38 ) Comments

Arden Jaguar AJ 21, a 500-hp Jaguar XF
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:43:11 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Lotus and Spyker announce closer cooperation
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:50:05 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Nissan confirms Infiniti G37 Convertible
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:11:58 PM
( 34 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

VW to offer 3-year free-maintenance on 2009 models
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:49:08 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

New Lexus IS 250 SR turns on the heat for summer
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:05:53 AM
( 35 ) Votes   ( 45 ) Comments

2008 MASERATI GRAN TURISMO
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:42:22 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

Kia to bring Soul to U.S. in 2009
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:28:15 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Toyota considering a Prius-badged family
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:29:26 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 - Exclusive First Test
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:26:01 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

No Audi Q5 hybrid, Q7 hybrid coming next year
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:41:26 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

First ever built Lamborghini Reventon arrives in Las Vegas
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:11:54 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Saturn could get a micro minivan for North American market
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:36:57 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Peugeot 4007 SE by Irmscher
Submitted: 5/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:43:27 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2009 CTS- V Blisters Nurburgring
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:19:59 PM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 61 ) Comments

Fisker Karma hybrid to carry a VW 1.4 liter 4-cylinder?
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:46:56 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Hear it before you see it: Ferrari creates site for new GT
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:52:32 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Pricing Announced
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:04:03 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C eceives Q-Tronic transmission
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:12:06 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

9ff GT9 overtakes Bugatti Veyron and reaches 409 km/h
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:10:45 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Ford considers SHO version for 2010 Taurus
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:40:00 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Toyota Tundra 2WD Double Cab LWB
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:48:58 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 by Delta4×4
Submitted: 5/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:28:11 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Genesis brand could cost Hyundai half-billion dollars
Submitted: 5/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:35:15 PM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

Misc News
High Gas Prices: Are We Actually Sitting On A Gas Bubble?
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:34:54 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

BMW testing cars with solar panels
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:16:16 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

When Is It Safe To Buy A New Or Redesigned Car Model?
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:01:03 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

M3 vs RS4- The Winner May Not Be The One You Want To Own
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:02:14 AM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 39 ) Comments

2008 One Lap of America: We Race a Nissan GT-R
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:09:50 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Practice Makes Perfect - More Track Day Fun In a Lexus IS350
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:16:10 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Nissan Predicts Largest Profit Decline In Decades
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:17:00 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

The SMART Is Cute But Will Have Lasting Power?
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:17:52 PM
( 27 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

VW teams up with Sanyo to produce lithium-ion batteries
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:27:20 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Toyota Loses Hybrid Patent Infringement Appeal
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:31:09 PM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Toyota Puts Latest U.S. Plant On Hold
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:33:24 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

BMW and Audi To Follow Lexus' Lead In 8 Speed Transmissions
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:20:50 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Audi and Caddy top Kelley Blue Book luxury brand study
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:37:26 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

GM customers left high and dry by strikes
Submitted: 5/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:42:41 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

BMW developing new eco 3-series
Submitted: 5/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:32:57 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Who would have thought? Ford Racing has a sense of humor
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:45:13 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

GM may switch to car-like production for large SUVs
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:06:24 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Fiat 500 Returns to Berlin
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:56:19 AM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Saab halts development on 9-3 due to size reduction
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:11:35 AM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

McLaren's new supercar to rival Ferrari F430
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:38:18 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Decision on Hyundai Lexus-rival coming in 3-4 years
Submitted: 5/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:23:13 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Photo Galleries
BMW European Delivery: Amazing Photos from Germany
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:13:56 AM
( 33 ) Votes   ( 64 ) Comments

Rocky Mountain High Colorado! 001 Spies The 2009 VW Tiguan SUV
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:49:38 AM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Report Cards
A C|Net Editor's Choice: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe
Submitted: 5/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:36:25 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Reviews
What Is The Most Prestigious Brand?
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:43:39 AM
( 40 ) Votes   ( 115 ) Comments

Will The New X6 Really Damage BMW's Reputation?
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:00:17 AM
( 37 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

Spec Comparison: Mini Cooper S & BMW 135i
Submitted: 5/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:56:56 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

SUNDAY SOUNDOFF - What if Gas Hits $7.00 a Gallon???
Submitted: 5/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:29:19 AM
( 39 ) Votes   ( 58 ) Comments

Civic Mugen Type-RR Test Drive
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:55:33 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Videos
Video: First 2010 Mercedes-Benz commercial
Submitted: 5/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:47:42 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Video: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V around the Nurburgring in 7:59.32
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:15:34 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

Audi R8 V10 Video -spotted in the Wild
Submitted: 5/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:11:49 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

VIDEO: Race-tuned Lexus IS in action on the Nurburgring
Submitted: 5/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:36:54 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Video: Dodge Challenger SRT8 vs Ford Mustang Bullitt
Submitted: 5/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:34:06 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments




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