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AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 08/14/2008

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If you are a candidate for public office, the voters are always concern if you tend to flip flop on the issues. This week Agent009 turned the tables on you and queried you if you always held the party line when it comes to your purchases. Are you loyal to your brand? It seems that a the majority of you were flip flopping on the issues more than Bill Clinton ever dreamed of, often finding more reasons to switch than not. But you have to love those that were brand loyal, because they held to their beliefs with the tenacity of a party loyal politician. Where does your loyalty lie?

With sales plummeting and the economy not getting any better. It seems that Toyota has started making the moves of a prize fighter as it struggles to maintain momentum. Once termed by many as simply too big to react quickly, Toyota in a surprise move threw off the robe and put on the gloves. First they moved quickly by bumping up the new Highlander SUV by six full months, and then followed suite with a refresh on the IS in rumored in 2009. I can’t wait to see what is in store for next week as they fight for their corporate life.

With all of those positive moves by Toyota and Lexus to curb losses, there was one significant piece of bad news. The highly touted and long awaited Lexus LF-A that we were supposed to see late this year or early next, has been delayed yet again. The LF-A has to be the longest running concept to ever attempt to come to market, and that wait became even longer when it missed performance marks yet again. With the engineers going back to the drawing board yet again, the senior management at Lexus surprisingly pulled the rug out from under them, by placing the BMW M5 fighting GS-F on the chopping block until further notice. This is a defining moment for Lexus as a fledgling performance marque and the next few months will be interesting to say the least.

Remember the Ford vs. Chevrolet rivalries of the 60’s? While both of the brands may not be in the headlines today, Agent001 tried to stir up a similar rivalry by shooting one across Agent009’s bow. Many of you know Agent009 is a hardcore Audi fan and Agent001 just had to poke some fun at him by picking on the Marque he holds so dear. Many of you took the bait and chimed in on some good discussion. But I have to ask are Audi’s really that slow and heavy? Better get your 2 cent worth in while everyone picks on good old 009.


Spy Shots
2010 Cadillac SRX - Spy Shots
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:17:20 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

2011 Audi A8 rendering
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:11:25 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

Audi's R8 Shows It's Drop Top For Real This Time
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:41:56 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Guess The Celeb Car- What Kind Of Car Is Sienna Miller Driving?
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:07:10 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Acura to join BMW/Lexus ranks with new 400-hp sedan and coupe
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:38:38 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Best Photo Yet Of The Porsche Panamera Interior
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:18:49 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 27 ) Comments

2009 Acura TL Details Slip Out On The Web
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:10:31 PM
( 39 ) Votes   ( 39 ) Comments

Researchers: Car exhaust may be used for power
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:07:46 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Jaguar's M5 rival caught testing in US
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:21:03 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

2009 Audi R8 Open-Top Rendering
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:41:33 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 Rendering
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:50:51 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Spied: 2010 Buick LaCrosse
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:45:16 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

2011 Chevrolet Beat - Spy Shots
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:02:37 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

GM Announces Pricing for 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:16:05 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Spied: 2010 Ferrari F430 Speciale
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:52:28 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Spy News
Hot News: Ford Keeps Volvo
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:12:48 AM
( 26 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

BMW X6 destroyed the Cayenne GTS on Nurburgring test
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:19:47 PM
( 42 ) Votes   ( 83 ) Comments

Would You Do THIS To Your Audi R8? The Hof Did!
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:11:36 PM
( 23 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

First Drive: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:15:14 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Breaking News: 2008-09 Bullitt Mustang is 2010 Mustang
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:36:05 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

New Cars
Infiniti uncertain about 'Q' revival, new SUV in works
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:56:27 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 35 ) Comments

Umm okay: Matte-black Lamborghini LP640 with pink interior
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:39:46 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Toyota To Bring New Highlander To Market 6 Months Early
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:38:39 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Revealed: Audi RS6 sedan
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:47:51 PM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 61 ) Comments

Audi A6 facelift official details
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:49:05 PM
( 34 ) Votes   ( 42 ) Comments

Infiniti G37 Convertible to be revealed on August 16th
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:40:48 AM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 42 ) Comments

2009 BMW 3 Series Training Presentation
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:58:48 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Charting The Changes: 2009 Honda Vehicle Changes
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:30:38 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

2009 Acura TL Sedan: Official Images Leaked on the Net!
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:35:40 AM
( 65 ) Votes   ( 92 ) Comments

Hyundai Genesis Coupe interior images
Submitted: 8/9/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:34:58 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Hamann unveils new Mini Cooper S and Cooper S
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:12:15 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Aston Martin's New Flagship One-77 Model
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:03:35 AM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Misc News
Volkswagen Resurrects Plans For Mid Engine Coupe
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:16:24 AM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

Is This What The Facelifted 2009 Lexus IS Will Look Like?
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:32:23 AM
( 26 ) Votes   ( 30 ) Comments

New Insignia wagon breaks cover
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:57:07 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Jaguar XF with new grille design
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:31:42 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

OK Now Tell The Truth: Are You Loyal To Your Brand?
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:45:28 PM
( 58 ) Votes   ( 107 ) Comments

Honda To Market A North American Prius Killer in 2009
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:34:22 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

Whoops: BMW Recalls 200,000 Vehicles For Faulty Airbags
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:26:20 PM
( 45 ) Votes   ( 88 ) Comments

Golden Rolls Royce Coupe lands in Middle East
Submitted: 8/13/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:43:01 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Toyota Says It Has To Support Detroit's Future
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:57:40 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Audi Refreshes And Updates The A6 And S6 For 2009
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:38:55 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Audi Powers On With Details About The 2009 RS6
Submitted: 8/12/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:39:08 AM
( 23 ) Votes   ( 41 ) Comments

Mercedes Benz Newest Diesels To Be Eligible For Tax Credits
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:52:25 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Toyota's US profits drop 99%
Submitted: 8/11/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:22:31 AM
( 29 ) Votes   ( 54 ) Comments

Masao Kozu: Japan's Number One Mercedes-Benz Fanatic
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:32:07 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Chevy Volt revealed
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:19:39 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Mercedes F700 concept Car review
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:48:24 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

EPA's Ethanol Ruling To Keep Food Costs High
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:29:50 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

German carmakers working on new vehicle communications tech
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:57:31 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

New Acura gets Top Safety pick
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:17 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Switzerland proposes banning sports cars
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:50:49 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 39 ) Comments

Caddy Escalade Hybrid equals Camry for fuel economy
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:48:37 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Bet You Can't Guess The Top 10 Cars With The Highest Resale!
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:07:18 AM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Now THIS is a garage!
Submitted: 8/7/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:20:35 PM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 36 ) Comments

Last MINI Cooper Convertible Produced
Submitted: 8/7/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:40:17 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Pininfarina boss dies in motorcycle crash!
Submitted: 8/7/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:32:00 AM
( 23 ) Votes   ( 27 ) Comments

Report Cards
Reviews
Aston Martin DBS (Quantom of Solace) Test drive
Submitted: 8/10/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:14:51 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Behind the design of the BMW 7 Series
Submitted: 8/8/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:26:55 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 36 ) Comments




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