Thursday, November 6, 2008

AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 11/06/2008

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2008 will be one year to remember with the potential collapse of the auto industry, a souring economy, and an election of historic proportions. In this environment we need strong leaders and American chose one last week. But all leaders depend on trusted advisors and Agent009 wanted you to play the part. If you were our new leader’s advisor, just how would you advise him on the automotive industry? There were no shortages of answers as 009 put all of the cards on the table and let you decide where our priorities should be.

The Europeans were asleep at the wheel in the 80’s when the Japanese started making moves in the US market. The end result might as well have been a lesson for the history books. But 25 years later will BMW rise to the Korean challenge? Yes you heard me correct, Hyundai is targeting the Genesis coupe right at BMW, and they mean business this time. While Agent009 may have shot the warning across the bow, Agent001 let us all in on a secret. BMW may be playing a game of cat and mouse, and just when the competition thinks they have it figured out, there may just be surprise waiting in the wings.

In the case of Porsche, performance and exclusivity have always been considered a given. But with Porsche becoming more popular worldwide, that exclusivity has become harder to come by. With that in mind, Audi has become a hot commodity as of late and Agent001 decided to play devils advocate. Why not buy the more exclusive Audi S5 and just pocket the change? To say a firestorm followed shortly after may be an understatement.

Last week Nissan released a few shots of the new 370Z to the public. But press shots can only go so far it seems. When Agent009 found some real life shot and posted them, people were now quick to jump to the other side of the fence. Did Nissan succeed with the new 370Z? Was it a Stud or was it a Dud in your eyes?





Spy Shots
Spies: BMW Progressive Activity Sedan
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:10:28 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

STUD OR DUD? First Shots Of A Production 370Z Surface In Europe
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:29:24 PM
( 50 ) Votes   ( 53 ) Comments

Could It Be Worse? FOMOCO Reports October Sales Plummet 30.2%
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:27:37 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:09:57 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

BMW X3/X1 interior revealed!!!
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:28:11 PM
( 30 ) Votes   ( 33 ) Comments

Porsche Panamera inside/outside and Key pics !!!!!!!!!
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:22:38 PM
( 51 ) Votes   ( 67 ) Comments

2009 Mercedes S-Class AMG
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:11:36 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Spy News
BMW CS Concept: CANCELED
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:29:47 AM
( 34 ) Votes   ( 45 ) Comments

New Cars
Zele Nissan GT-R makes U.S. debut at 2008 SEMA
Submitted: 11/6/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:25:12 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

A Cadillac Hot Rod? Cadillac-Powered VRS is OMG!
Submitted: 11/6/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:38:22 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Toyota Tundra Diesel Dually Project Truck back again at SEMA
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:53:06 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger unveiled at SEMA
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:01:45 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Six Aston Martin One-77 units will be allocated for the U.S.
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:59:46 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2008 SEMA Show: Hyundai Genesis Coupe by HKS
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:43:53 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

VITT Super Wide Edition based on the Mercedes CL-Class
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:33:47 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Novitec Rosso 599 GTB based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:36:02 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2010 Cadillac SRX to get 250-hp V6
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:43:01 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe coming to SEMA
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:40:39 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2009 HAMANN BMW X6
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:38:06 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

mtm Tunes the New VW Scirocco
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:45:11 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept headed to SEMA
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:21:04 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2009 Renault Megane Coupe U.K. pricing announced
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:43:27 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2008 SEMA Show: Subaru Forester XTI Concept
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:39:56 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Saturn VUE Hybrid by Rick Bottom Design to debut at SEMA
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:37:14 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Hamann SLR Volcano officially unveiled
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:51:46 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Testing the 2009 Tesla Roadster One Speed
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:52:28 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2008 SEMA Show: Subaru Forester Mountain Rescue
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:07:08 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

2008 SEMA PREVIEW: Mercedes Presents 4 Performance GLKs At SEMA
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:42:33 AM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

2010 Buick LaCrosse engine lineup revealed
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:03:58 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Speedster coming to SEMA Show
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:56:10 AM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

GMI Exclusive: SRX, Equinox To Get 3.0L HF V6
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:37:33 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Roadster Conept
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:02:17 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2010 Ford Fusion officially revealed
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:18:12 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Nine customized Mustangs to debut at SEMA
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:02:56 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Toyota Finds Market For Excess Tundra And Sequoia Inventories
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:19:04 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Fuoss 01 Lightweight Trackcar on sale for $37,548
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:54:49 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Video: Leno test drives the Aston Martin DBS from Quantam of S
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:50:39 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2009 Honda Fit Tjin Edition to debut at SEMA
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:28:07 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Ford F-150 Heavy Duty DEWALT Contractor
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:06:07 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

2010 Ford Fusion can go 47mph on electric power
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:11:28 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Bugatti planning a Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Sang Noir Edition
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:04:10 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

2010 Nissan Cube Rendering
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:30:33 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

2009 Audi TTS US Pricing Announced
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:01:44 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Subaru Legacy Premium Leather Edition launched in Japan
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:45:22 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Nismo 370Z revealed?
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:47:38 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

SEMA: Dodge Challenger R/T Blacktop Concept
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:18:17 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Misc News
Tesla Roadster runs the quarter-mile in 12.7 secs
Submitted: 11/6/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:27:00 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

2008 SEMA AUTO SHOW: VW Reveals 311hp 33 MPG Super CC Concept
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:04:18 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Bring Out The Axe: GM Announcing Major Changes This Friday
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:32:28 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Another Month And Another Lower Forecast Revision For Toyota
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:50:02 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Mercedes-Benz Places Buyouts On The Table For Alabama Plant
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:59:57 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Chrysler Sales Fall By 35% In October
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:28:26 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Nissan Sales Falter 33% For October Infiniti Sales Skid 28.6%
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:56:41 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 39 ) Comments

Hyundai Sales Plunge 31% In October
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:18:43 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

BMW Stumble In October Down 13.9%, Mini Skyrockets 56.4%
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:34:14 PM
( 28 ) Votes   ( 55 ) Comments

Massa takes Interlagos, Hamilton takes the title!
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:15:04 PM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Mercedes-Benz Sales Crater In October - Down 34.3%
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:39:05 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Porsche Plans a 4 Cylinder Boxster For 2011
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:56:12 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 27 ) Comments

October Sales For Audi Rise Slightly Up 0.3%
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:37:23 AM
( 16 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Volkwagen Reports Sales Down 7.9% For October
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:14:23 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Abu Dhabi reveals multi-million dollar Yas Marina F1 track
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:50:36 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

The new (old) VW Microbus
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:29:50 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Ferrari 360 Modena Crashes into a Telephone Pole
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:43:27 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

Lexus will show case eight cars at SEMA
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:43:13 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Designer Exercise: Volkswagen T6 Mobile Office
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:24 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

GM/Chrysler merger could bring death to 7 Chrysler cars
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:03:11 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Solsticielago: Pontiac Based Lamborghini Murcielago Replica
Submitted: 10/31/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:05:18 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 15 ) Comments

Follow the Nissan 370Z Site Goes Live, Rally Planned Across US
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:17:42 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Hillary Swank Gets Keys to BMW Hydrogen 7
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:14:35 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Do They Smell $700B? GMAC Seeks Bank Status From Feds
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:12:41 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Toyota Denies GM Ever Requested Salvation From Them
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:35:22 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Inden Design's package for the Mercedes-Benz CLS Facelift
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:41:50 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

5-Door 2009 Toyota Yaris
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:39:00 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

BMW Dumps 2008 Outlook Amid Global Autos Slowdown
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:52:13 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 18 ) Comments

GM Sales Get Nuked In October, Down By 45%
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:07:59 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Hyundai introduces its new R-Diesel powerplant
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:34:10 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 11 ) Comments

Photo Galleries
The GIRLS of the 2008 SEMA Show- NOBODY, Shows Them Better!
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:57:50 PM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

2008 SEMA AUTO SHOW: The Hottest Audi Coupe Yet? SMOKIN!
Submitted: 11/5/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:08:38 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

2008 SEMA AUTO SHOW: Lexus Shows Some Off Some SEXY Bodies!
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:58:41 PM
( 19 ) Votes   ( 17 ) Comments

Reviews
2009 Toyota Venza First Drive - Review
Submitted: 11/3/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:56:00 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Is THIS Next Generation Audi S4, Finally Worthy?
Submitted: 10/30/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:15:31 PM
( 29 ) Votes   ( 37 ) Comments

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster Road Test
Submitted: 11/1/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:58:25 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Videos
VIDEO: Hyundai Genesis Coupe development process
Submitted: 11/4/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:15:04 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

Video: Porsche Panamera Teaser Film
Submitted: 11/2/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:38:12 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments




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