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Part of appealing to the US consumer is price point. Come in with a similar lineup at a lower price and you can almost guarantee success. Lexus proved that back in the later 80’s and early 90’s by undercutting the competition with somewhat similar models but far less expensive price tags. But can you undercut the king of value Lexus? Hyundai seems to thing so with the new Genesis. And if the rest of the press agrees with the latest review of the Genesis against the Lexus GS, then Hyundai may have out Lexus, even Lexus. It seems Hyundai may have found a soft underbelly in the Lexus juggernaut with the Genesis. But will this constant undercutting of the luxury market affects others as well?

Lexus has long been known as the leader for dependability and satisfaction. While Lexus keeps topping every survey out there, it seemed the competition would never catch up. But BMW it seems has other ideas. Agent009 just happened to undercover some evidence that the market is changing, and BMW is rising to the occasion by tying Lexus at one of their own games. This latest survey indicated that BMW has scored some of the best satisfaction scores ever, and is now on par with Lexus. Now it they can just design the iDrive where you don’t need and engineering degree to configure the radio we would have real progress.

Audi has generated a lot of positive press with their R8 sports car. But is such a car really needed in the arsenal? If you ask BMW they would tell you the jury is still out on that one. These comments seem a little odd considering the BMW hallmark of success is performance. Just how does BMW justify letting Audi win out in such a visible market? Our sources indicate while BMW is mum they may be secretly working on an incredible answer to the R8.

There is always something sexy about a drop top. Maybe it is the wind blowing through your hair and the sun in your face. But there is no doubt an open air car is more fun. So why is it so unusual to see a Japanese luxury convertible? Mercedes, BMW, and Audi all have at least one. I guess Infiniti wondered the exact same thing when decided to unveil the G37 convertible. Unlike the soon to be discontinued Lexus SC which is geared for a more geriatric crowd, the G37 will pack some real power when it makes it to market sometime next year. A real boon for the enthusiast. We can hardly wait!




Spy Shots
Bye Bye RS4, Is A RS5 Coupe Going To Now Rule The Roost?
Submitted: 8/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:08:55 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Spies Nab The FIRST Photos Of The Upcoming BMW 335tii?
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:58:44 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

The M5 Convertible that never made it into production
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:56:03 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Audi working on new RS TT and RS3
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:55:54 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

First Audi V10 R8 Spotted On U.S. Soil
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:04:33 AM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 25 ) Comments

2008 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Photo Gallery Now Live
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:45:20 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2010 Hyundai Equus
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:02:23 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 33 ) Comments

Lotus Evora testing
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:31:31 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

All-new Hyundai Portico crossover spied
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:27:29 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Maserati Grand Turismo convertible with metal hardtop
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:03:10 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Spied: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:56:33 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Cadillac Offers A Sneak Peak At The 2010 SRX
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:45:39 AM
( 25 ) Votes   ( 26 ) Comments

Spy News
BMW For 2009: Charting The Changes And Official Pricing
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:24:40 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:48:55 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

BMW's next 7-series is a technological marvel
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:49:29 AM
( 58 ) Votes   ( 114 ) Comments

New Mercedes-Benz / AMG SLC Gullwing Spy Video
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:41:19 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Sneak Peek: 2010 Chevrolet Volt
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:58:10 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

New Cars
Corvette Z06 $10,000 off after employee pricing
Submitted: 8/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:14:55 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

First official photos of the Chevrolet Cruze
Submitted: 8/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:58:48 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

GM says Chevrolet Volt will knock Prius off no.1 spot
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:33:53 PM
( 26 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - "shock and awe"
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:49:38 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Honda Brings In The 2009 Fit At Under $15,000
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:01 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Lightweight Corvette Z06 for track use by Katech
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:20:03 AM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Tesla working on electric SUV and four-door-coupe for 2015
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:33:29 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Production Cadillac CTS Coupe coming to LA Auto Show
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:22 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

Dinan working on a 628-hp 2008 BMW M3 Coupe
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:39:26 PM
( 29 ) Votes   ( 36 ) Comments

Toyota to have hybrid in each of its product lines by 2020
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:48:27 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Ford's EcoBoost models will have a premium of $700
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:49:42 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

INFINITI G37 Convertible - First Official Photos
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:42:19 PM
( 49 ) Votes   ( 104 ) Comments

New Car: 2010 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:18:52 AM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

GM releases official teaser-images of the Chevrolet Volt
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:32:56 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

2009 Honda Fit - First Drive
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:03:07 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Auto Express: Jaguar XF wins Car of the Year
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:06:05 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

First Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport sold for $2.9 million
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:53:23 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Report: BMW doesn't feel the need to compete with the Audi R8
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:52:28 PM
( 44 ) Votes   ( 97 ) Comments

Volkswagen Introduces The 2009 Passat CC Gold Coast
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:15 PM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 42 ) Comments

Honda Announces 2009 Civic and Civic Hybrid
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:50:59 PM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 22 ) Comments

2009 Ford Ka in 007 Quantum of Solace
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:35:21 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' First Unveiled Photos
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:18:34 AM
( 73 ) Votes   ( 97 ) Comments

Misc News
Shock: Toyota drops 2009 sales forecast as well
Submitted: 8/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:24:23 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

A Baby Benz SUV In The Works For 2011!
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:07:12 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

200mph supecar with better mileage than a Prius
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:38:02 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 27 ) Comments

Who Is Plotting To Takeover Daimler?
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:55:07 PM
( 46 ) Votes   ( 78 ) Comments

General Motors Drastically Cuts Back On All Leasing
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:31:54 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Gated Texas Community Declares War On Domestic Pickups!
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:44:57 AM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 52 ) Comments

BMW Ties Lexus In Latest Customer Satisfaction Survey
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:24:10 AM
( 45 ) Votes   ( 107 ) Comments

Volvo kills plans for more C30 variants
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:26:44 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Ultra futuristic Lexus Nuaero concept
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:24:24 AM
( 31 ) Votes   ( 34 ) Comments

Another 700HP Audi RS6
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:08:08 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 42 ) Comments

First real life images of Rolls Royce Hyperion
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:59:19 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan first details
Submitted: 8/17/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:57:20 AM
( 44 ) Votes   ( 100 ) Comments

The Jaguar XKR-S is not fast enough for the U.S?
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:29:08 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

New High-Res Images: Pininfarina Hyperion
Submitted: 8/16/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:26:51 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Volkswagen Resurrects Plans For Mid Engine Coupe
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:16:24 AM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 49 ) Comments

Is This What The Facelifted 2009 Lexus IS Will Look Like?
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:32:23 AM
( 36 ) Votes   ( 54 ) Comments

New Insignia wagon breaks cover
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:57:07 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

700HP Audi RS6
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:05:27 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Hydrogen Road Tour at the Spartanburg BMW Plant
Submitted: 8/19/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:53:11 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Toyota Kills FJ Cruiser and The Supra In One Fell Swoop
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:36:39 PM
( 50 ) Votes   ( 62 ) Comments

Could Every New Car Be A Hybrid By 2020?
Submitted: 8/15/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:01:55 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

Photo Galleries
Audi R8 Test Drive Gone Bad
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:17:32 AM
( 32 ) Votes   ( 35 ) Comments

Spies Find 2008 Concours D'Elegance Weekend Just McDreamy!
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:10:34 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Reviews
CNet Reviews The 2008 BMW M6- Can They Figure Out The iDrive?
Submitted: 8/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:46:52 PM
( 20 ) Votes   ( 21 ) Comments

Lexus GS 350 vs. Hyundai Genesis V8: Has Hyundai Out-Lexus Lexus?
Submitted: 8/18/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:25:45 AM
( 79 ) Votes   ( 180 ) Comments

Acura RDX review
Submitted: 8/14/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:29:45 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments




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