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AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 06/25/2008

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As much as people would love to think that bigger is better, the fact remains that BMW is proving them wrong with the 1-Series. It seems BMW is carving quite a mark in the small premium car sector with this hot new ride. With this type of success the competition tends to stand up and take notice, and plan their own model. The first possible entry in to the market may just be Infiniti’s yet to be named baby G37. This stunning little car may just be able to challenge BMW as king of the hill when it debuts in the near future.

The Nissan GT-R has gone by many names, with Godzilla being the first to come to most peoples mind. But in a recent comparison test, Car and Driver coined a new term we hadn’t heard before, the 500HP Prelude. What was the reasoning behind such derogatory terminology? Perhaps Car and Driver has finally seen the GT-R for what it is? According to the comparison Nissan the Achilles heal may simply be the quality of the materials chosen in construction of the car itself. After all if you are going to pay $80k for a car, you really want it look the part don’t you. Some people never learn.

With all of the financial strife occurring in the nation at this time. One might assume that most will cling to what they know is sound and true. Such times often call for more of a conservative approach by most people. So what brand would you think the average person would flock to? Toyota the bastion of reliability and resale value? Well, not really. It seems in these tough times, the buying public at least has chosen Honda to hedge their bets. Sales are up for 2008 and if I were a betting man, I would say they will stay that way for the rest of the year. Now what did Toyota do to deserve this?

From time to time it seems the press sites gets blasted with a flood of news from a single maker. This week it was all about Audi. Normally Audi’s news is sprinkled through out the month, but this week was a notable exception. First out of the box was the release of several artist renditions of the new A7. This upscale coupe is meant to spar head on with the Mercedes CLS, a tough competitor if there ever was one. Next up were the first real life pictures of the new 2009 twin turbo S4. This is direct competition the upper line BMW 3 Series. If this wasn’t enough, two more news worthy items took center stage as Audi announced an A1 cabriolet that would spar with the Mini convertible, and finally were actual shots of the undisguised V10 R8, in front of Audi’s Headquarters! Wow that is a lot of news from a major player.








Spy Shots
Audi Places MINI's Convertible Squarley In The Crosshairs
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:05:35 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

2009 Audi R8 V10 Found Fully Uncovered
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:52:23 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 20 ) Comments

2012 BMW 3 Series Renderings
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:26:55 AM
( 35 ) Votes   ( 34 ) Comments

BMW X1 spotted at the 'ring
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:43:29 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

"Enter The Dragon - A Sport Compact Car Driver's Paradise"
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:49:48 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

2010 BMW 335d Caught In The Mojave Desert
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:34:07 PM
( 23 ) Votes   ( 34 ) Comments

Porsche Turbo convertible spy shots
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:38:40 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

2009 Maserati Quattroporte, Quattroporte S Debut
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:55:02 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 20 ) Comments

Lexus RX Prototype Caught Testing In Germany
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:07:32 PM
( 44 ) Votes   ( 50 ) Comments

Jaguar XK receives a facelift + pics
Submitted: 6/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:03:30 PM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Production Camaro spied
Submitted: 6/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:16:49 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

BMW's new 7-series stretch revealed
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:15:09 PM
( 27 ) Votes   ( 30 ) Comments

2011 Honda/Acura NSX Spy Video
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:47:57 PM
( 27 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Spy News
Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan Spotted in the U.S.
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:56:54 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Toyota's US sales may fall for second year: executive
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:37:12 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Hot News: Renault Megane Coupe
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:02:40 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Hot News: More Trouble for Ford and GM
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:05:45 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

So What's It Really Like To Get A Fill-up In A Hydrogen Car?
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:40:42 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Leaked Brochure reveals Alfa Mi.To specs and pricing
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:45:12 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

New Cars
2008 Audi A6 2.0 TDI Limited Edition in UK
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:36:20 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

2008 Hartge BMW X5
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:07:58 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

Porsche Spreads 2009 911 Facelift to Carrera 4 and 4S
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:06:51 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Land Rover 7-Seater SUV coming in 2012
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:57:09 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2009 ROUSH RTC Ford Mustang Unveiled
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:41:04 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2009 Porsche 911 - First Drive
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:42:33 PM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 37 ) Comments

GM Takes Desperate Actions As Toyota Closes In On Number One Spot
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:20:01 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Mercedes working on production Ocean Drive concept
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:36:34 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Does BMW Have A GL-Class Killer Waiting In The Wings?
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:28:47 PM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 31 ) Comments

2008 HAMANN Stallion Porsche 911 Turbo With 630HP
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:01:09 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Smart and Mercedes-Benz electric cars coming by 2010
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:59:50 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

2009 Nissan Versa Pricing Announced
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:42 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Cadillac to offer production CTS Coupe and Provoq in 2 years
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:19:56 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

The Best Reasons to Buy American
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:30:08 AM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

2008 Autodelta 159 J4 2.2 C In Detail
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:33:04 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe Available to Order Now UK
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:17:05 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

HSV W427 - 7.0 litre V8, 500hp...enough said
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:30:16 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

First Test: 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:18:50 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 33 ) Comments

Misc News
Tuning Your Car for 100 MPG
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:23:28 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Why Audi Is Going to Beat Mercedes And BMW
Submitted: 6/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:38:40 AM
( 46 ) Votes   ( 72 ) Comments

BMW progressive activity sedan to debut next year
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:39:46 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Toyota Scales Back Sales Figures For U.S. Operations
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:34:07 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

NISSAN GT-R steps up for third win of the Season
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:57:31 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 40 ) Comments

Versace Murceilago Roadster debuts
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:35:58 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

European Car Of The Year Finalists Announced
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:11:05 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

China Hikes Oil And Gas Prices By 18 Per Cent
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:59:28 PM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Mazda Plans To Increase Efficiency 30% By 2015
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:48:45 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

All BMW MY09 to receive built in navigation maps
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:43:22 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

Mercedes plans electric car for 2010
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:26:52 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Is Saturn Astra's Sure Is Nice But Is It Worth The Price?
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:55:19 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Who Is the Next GM Brand To Bite Dust? It May NOT Be Hummer!
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:27:57 PM
( 36 ) Votes   ( 47 ) Comments

So When Times Are Tough Why Do People Flock To Honda?
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:09:03 PM
( 38 ) Votes   ( 65 ) Comments

Toyota Truck Operations Will Fall Into The Red For 2008
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:53:32 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Toyota Prius voted most satisfying car in Europe
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:42:18 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 36 ) Comments

BMW Museum re-opens
Submitted: 6/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:14:46 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Mercedes Jumps on the iPhone Wagon
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:32:58 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Americans are driving about 20 billion fewer miles this year
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:46:11 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

June Sales Pace Falls To Even Lower Levels
Submitted: 6/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:09:04 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Report Cards
Nissan GT-R Called a 500HP Honda Prelude in New Comparison Test
Submitted: 6/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:36:53 AM
( 46 ) Votes   ( 57 ) Comments

Reviews
Jeep Liberty Limited Review
Submitted: 6/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:02:17 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Lexus IS-F, Road and Track Test Drive at the Fuji SpeedWay
Submitted: 6/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:36:50 PM
( 37 ) Votes   ( 58 ) Comments

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