Thursday, June 19, 2008

AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 06/19/2008

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It is a new week and yet another gauntlet has been thrown down in the automotive world. This time the usual suspects are in the background as Honda’s CEO declared to his design staff, that the Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LF-A will not beat the new NSX around the German Nurburgring. Were these lofty hopes or just the tip of the proverbial iceberg? With the release of this news, we had a bevy of previous silent Acura fans came out of the wood work to speak up in defense of their marque. I never knew we had so many Acura fans out there.

When purchasing a car we all look at the tangibles, interior size, trunk room, gas mileage, how many vanity mirrors, and even how many cup holders a car has. But of all of these features the one that may be most important, is rarely considered. For some reason crashworthiness is seldom a factor in our purchase. It seems when it comes to that aspect, most of us turn a blind eye and assume we are safe. After all there are standards to protect us. But as 001 correctly points out, it really isn’t that black and white. As it turns out, there are many shades of gray, and the color you choose may be the difference between walking away from a crash, or spending months in rehab. After reading the comments you wrote, this topic will have to revisited in the near future.

With gasoline prices on the rise, many of us are looking overseas and see a variety of far more fuel efficient models than in the U.S. Call it envy, or at least admiration, I can name more than a few I wish were available on these shores. Agent00J it seems feels the same, and gave you a chance to voice you opinion on the topic. We certainly hope the big guns overseas heard your cries for relief.

Can we ever get away from the high cost of gas? At first I would have said no, but a recent article I ran across showed me there was at least one way to avoid the high cost of gas. That is, if I am willing travel a bit. It seems Mexico is the closest bastion of reasonably price fuel, with gasoline going for almost half the price U.S. levels. After reading that article, I ended up with a strange craving for Mexican food. How about you?



Spy Shots
Spy Shots: Audi R8 V10 and base R8 hit up Nurburgring
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:59:04 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

Spy Shots: 2010 Audi TT-RS
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:35:03 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

2010 BMW 5-Series Spied
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:33:23 PM
( 26 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: New 7-Series Rolling In Newport Beach?
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:52:51 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Spies Catch The Next Z4 In SoCal-Baby 6-Series?
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:48:08 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

New Jaguar XK spy shots
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:49:07 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

BMW xDrive 50i spy shots
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:31:07 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Is this the BMW X1 or V3 Crossover?
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:25:58 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

2009 BMW 7 Series new photos - less camouflage
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:52:26 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Want Cheap Gas? Just Cross Over The Border!
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:18:43 PM
( 46 ) Votes   ( 100 ) Comments

Hyundai Genesis shipping to dealerships?
Submitted: 6/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:22:06 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Full Test: 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i
Submitted: 6/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:16:35 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 35 ) Comments

2010 MY Acura's new RL caught in the wild?
Submitted: 6/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:06:53 PM
( 36 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

Spy News
Next Car: 2010 Audi R8 Roadster
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:52:42 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Hot News: Ford Mondeo Coupe
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:17:31 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

New Cars
2008 Renault Clio Sport Tourer Pricing Announced
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:40:39 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Ronn Scorpion: Exotic look , Hydrogen Heart
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:58:36 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Mercedes to build BMW X1 and 1-Series rival in Hungary
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:57:38 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

Honda says it could mass produce FCX Clarity within 10 years
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:56:48 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC Pricing Announced
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:02:02 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

What Kerkorian wants forFord Motor Company
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:01:59 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

250 cars -- Owned By One Guy -- Hit The Block
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:58:08 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Ford's F-Series and large SUVs to get turbodiesel next year
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:26:45 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Nissan GT-R fleet arrives in Florida
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:25:31 AM
( 26 ) Votes   ( 49 ) Comments

Skoda Fabia S2000 Test Drive Carlos Sainz
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:32:33 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

2009 Lotus Sport Exige GT4
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:18:06 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

2008 Ford Focus RS Official Released
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:18:46 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

VW denies pulling sixth-generation Golf from U.S.
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:34:51 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 20 ) Comments

2009 Ford Flex - First Drive Review
Submitted: 6/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:46:42 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

GM reveals Chevrolet Camaro Convertible model
Submitted: 6/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:56:06 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

The Peugeot 207 Le Mans Special Edition model
Submitted: 6/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:58:17 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Misc News
Volkswagen Announces Jetta TDI Pricing
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:59:09 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

BMW's High Performance "M" Division Turns 30
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:03:25 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Is You Favorite Car A Star On The Big Screen?
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:09:51 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Top 6 Fastest hybrids on sale now
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:59:52 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Jaguar 'now fighting back after being beaten up badly'
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:15:47 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

VW Moves To Lightweight Materials To Boost Fuel Economy
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:41:58 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Toyota Starts First Layoffs At Texas Tundra Plant
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:28:03 PM
( 23 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

NHTSA investigating GM trucks and SUVs for engine fires
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:05:20 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Toyota Linked to Human Trafficking and Sweatshop Abuses
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:19:46 AM
( 38 ) Votes   ( 57 ) Comments

Camaro to get supercharged V8 with 500 horsepower
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:37:57 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Mercedes confirms new family of small cars
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:34:32 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Audi Takes LeMans. Again.
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:35:28 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 38 ) Comments

Will Skyrocketing Prices Derail The German Diesel Juggernaut?
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:00:46 PM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 29 ) Comments

240HP diesel Porsche Cayenne coming March next year
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:59:44 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

2008 Chevrolet WTCC Graphic Design Contest
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:20:38 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

BMW confirms new zero-emissions car
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:32:12 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

VW Scirocco to start at $42,576 - U.S. still misses out
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:30:58 AM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 51 ) Comments

U.S. could miss out on Mark VI VW Golf
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:28:36 AM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

Mazda reveals teasers for new SUV concept
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:27:02 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

All Tires Are Not The Same When It Comes To Fuel Economy
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:27:47 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

2008 Toyota Yaris Voted Green COTY UK
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:11:35 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Jaguar XJ Is Greenest Luxury Car In UK
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:15:10 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Volkswagen Zero Emission Tiguan Debut US
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:43:20 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

China's Saleswoman of the Year Employs Unique Sales Techniques
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:40:52 PM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 31 ) Comments

BMW Investing $270 Million In U.S. Operations
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:05:36 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

First Audi A7 test mules spied
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:18:36 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Toyota presents sports hatch concept
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:55:26 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

The US made 245MPG car you never heard of before - ZENN
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:29:51 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Europeans Go to U.S. Dealers to buy Cars
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:38:07 PM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Audi is not a premium brand......says BMW
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:03:43 AM
( 77 ) Votes   ( 117 ) Comments

Revealing spy shots of Mercedes SL AMG Black Series
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:45:15 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

New GT-R V-Spec coming in December
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:36:42 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Latest Audi A7 details and renderings
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:29:37 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Infiniti announces AWD G-37 Coupe for '09 (in a whisper)...
Submitted: 6/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:25:32 PM
( 29 ) Votes   ( 44 ) Comments

What European Car Do You Wish You Could Buy In The USA?
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:49:35 PM
( 50 ) Votes   ( 71 ) Comments

Photo Galleries
Pictures:2009 Audi S4 undisguised
Submitted: 6/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:58:23 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 41 ) Comments

Report Cards
Reviews
2008 Lexus LS600hL Review
Submitted: 6/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:20:02 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 20 ) Comments

Lexus GrowS of age
Submitted: 6/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:59:37 AM
( 43 ) Votes   ( 115 ) Comments

Videos
VIDEO: GM's Ring Man Talks About CTS-V's Nürburgring Lap
Submitted: 6/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:43:15 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

TRD Supercharger Toyota Tundra Video
Submitted: 6/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:32:23 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

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