Wednesday, November 26, 2008

AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Latest Spy News 11/26/2008

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Believe it or not, it was pretty easy to get caught up in all of the bad news circulating this week. But if you did get caught up in the mess, you would have missed a debut of epic proportions. Porsche, one of the few bright spots in the industry, chose this week to uncover the revolutionary Panamera. While four doors for a Porsche might not be that unusual in a SUV. A sedan for the sports car icon is a totally different animal. Can Porsche take on the likes of BMW with a sport sedan of it own? Check out the gallery and let us know if Porsche is on to something here.

So you really think that the new Nissan GT-R is just as fast as a Porsche GT2 Turbo? What happens when you take all of the hype out, and just take two examples out on the same track to see just how well they do? When a European automotive site took them both for a spin on the Nurburging track, they came up with a whole different story.Not only did the GT-R fail to live up to the challenge, if fell to merely, dare I say, “mortal status” by being whipped by over 25 seconds! If Nissan still holds to their story, then they need to back it up with actual footage next time.

Leave it up to Agent001 for leading us to economic salvation. While the rest of the world is caught up in the gloom and doom, 001 sat us all down and laid out a plan of salvation. With the oil companies raking record amounts of cash, why not as a good gesture, use that cash to bailout the auto industry? After all they have a vested interest in making sure there are plenty of cars around to consume their products. The global PR from such a gesture would place the oil companies in the annals of history forever. They always say those with the greatest potential are out there just a bit further than the rest of us. Agent001 just proved that.

Lexus is known for a lot of things. Quality, dependability, and consistency come to mind. But one thing Lexus never does is push the envelope; everything is ultra conservative and consistent. But with the radical changes the auto industry need to perform just to survive, Agent001 wondered if evolutionary is simply good enough. There comes a time when the industry needs leaders, those who can and will make changes. Lexus is an excellent follower and refiner, but when the chips are down can you count on them to take the lead?





Spy Shots
Saab 9-3X spied with no camouflage
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:43:42 AM
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BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team - M3 spotted at Road Atlanta
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:50:00 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Man BURIES His BMW 7-Series 12 Feet Underground!
Submitted: 11/23/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:22:34 AM
( 21 ) Votes   ( 23 ) Comments

New BMW Z4 launching in December, a future Z2 also
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:52:34 PM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Wow, a Ferrari Enzo taxi found where else? The Middle East...
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:17:59 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Vw's city car coming earlier than we expected
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:56:11 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Spy News
Mazda takes top honors in Design Challenge
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:59:22 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

New Cars
Mini the slowest-depreciating car in 2008
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:49:42 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

2008 LA AUTO SHOW: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Black
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:14:58 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Bmw considering a "shooting brake" version for its 1-Series
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:09:29 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Farbio GTS400 gets 410 hp and a price tag of $142,000
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:49:29 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Chevrolet reveals its new Cruze WTCC car
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:51:28 PM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Pontiac G8 GXP laps Nurburgring in 8:30
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:54:00 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Lexus LF-A Supercar shows up at Toyota's Motorsports Festival
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:58:34 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Honda working on Accord based crossover to rival Toyota Venza
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:37:15 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Porsche buys a Tesla Roadster for analysis
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:35:21 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

ABT Sport Package for the New VW Golf VI with up to 240HP
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:46:20 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Panamera Palooza: 28 Additional Shots Slip Out Of Porsche HQ
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:47:34 AM
( 43 ) Votes   ( 49 ) Comments

BMW working on compact Z2 roadster with hybrid variant
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:50:17 AM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

2010 Mazda3 5-Door Hatchback
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:54:32 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Volvo's S60 concept
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:47:36 AM
( 17 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid pricing released
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:31:43 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: Ferrari California unveiled in LA
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:30:09 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 16 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:29:12 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: Lotus Evora comes to the stateside
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:28:10 PM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: Dodge EV hangs out on a stand in LA
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:26:36 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Renault-Nissan Alliance unveils brand-new V6 dCi Diesel engine
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:19:15 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

2010 Lincoln MKZ revealed in LA
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:15:46 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

LA Auto Show: Hyundai HED-5 i-Mode Concept
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:13:55 AM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Last Lamborghini Reventon reaches its buyer
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:11:23 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Vw Rabbit and GTI making U.S. debut in Sempember 2009
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:09:48 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK U.S. pricing announced
Submitted: 11/22/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:57:25 AM
( 15 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Diamond-crusted Lamborghini key fob by Amosu Luxury
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:25:39 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

German tuner unveils Bmw M3 Leather Edition
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:37:43 PM
( 3 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

German tuner unveils Bmw M3 Leather Edition
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:05:57 PM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

Design exercise: C3R Corvette Stingray Retro Design Project
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:50 PM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

PPI Razor GTR based on the Audi R8
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:32:49 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 2 ) Comments

Mitsubishi pulls out from 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:59:30 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Volkswagen Touareg TDI Trophy Truck unveiled in LA
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:55:13 PM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Vw Touareg V6 TDI priced at $42,800
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:52:35 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

Saab 9-6x patent photos
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:29:30 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Mitt Romney Makes An Open Call To Let Detroit Go Bankrupt
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:52:08 AM
( 29 ) Votes   ( 46 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: Infiniti's G37 Convertible Officially Hits The Road
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:05:49 AM
( 22 ) Votes   ( 20 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: 2009 Nissan 370Z pricing announced
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:24:24 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 12 ) Comments

LA AUTO SHOW: 2009 Bentley Azure Tunveiled
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:27:00 AM
( 4 ) Votes   ( 3 ) Comments

Jaguar XF coupe and convertible receive the greenlight
Submitted: 11/20/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:28:27 AM
( 5 ) Votes   ( 4 ) Comments

MTM Scirocco R: official details and specs released
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:49:59 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

V8 option for Acura RL delayed until 2015
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:44:30 PM
( 2 ) Votes   ( 1 ) Comments

Misc News
Toyota Delays 2009 F1 Car Launch Citing Cost Cuts
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:09:46 AM
( 8 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

GM creates backup plan in case federal aid is not received
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:53:51 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

"Project i" to feature electric cars better than the Mini E
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:52:18 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

The Top Ten Worst High Speed Crashes Ever
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:40:03 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Porsche Says Taking Over VW Was About Preserving The Future
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:25:25 PM
( 7 ) Votes   ( 7 ) Comments

IIHS Ranks Lexus As An "Also Ran" In 2009 Top Safety Picks
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:51:03 AM
( 13 ) Votes   ( 28 ) Comments

Buick And Tiger Woods Part Ways After 9 Years
Submitted: 11/25/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:37:43 AM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 19 ) Comments

Honda And Acura Top Redisdual Value Rankings
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:32:49 PM
( 14 ) Votes   ( 14 ) Comments

Car Driver Names Its Top 10 But Is Your Favorite On The List?
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:15:15 PM
( 40 ) Votes   ( 49 ) Comments

John Krafcik announced new CEO of Hyundai USA
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:01:20 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

2010 Mazda3 Sedan: The Rejected Design Proposals
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:23:23 PM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Bmw reveals multi-functional smart key
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:49:15 PM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 8 ) Comments

Jaguar and Land Rover Ask British Government For Assistance
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:13:39 AM
( 10 ) Votes   ( 13 ) Comments

Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Wins 2009 Green Car of the Year
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:55:06 AM
( 11 ) Votes   ( 6 ) Comments

Law Makers Approve Short Term Bailout With Conditions
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:32:02 AM
( 9 ) Votes   ( 9 ) Comments

Toyota won't be opening a green Prius sub-brand
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:52:52 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Photo Galleries
Report Cards
Reviews
Road Tests 2009 Nissan 370Z Full Test and Video
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:51:07 AM
( 6 ) Votes   ( 5 ) Comments

Has BMW Found The Diesel Solution With The 335d?
Submitted: 11/21/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:38:01 PM
( 18 ) Votes   ( 24 ) Comments

Sport Sedan Shootout: Two Wannabes, One Winner
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:20:03 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments

Videos
First Official Video Of The New Porsche Panamera In Action
Submitted: 11/24/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:49:17 PM
( 12 ) Votes   ( 10 ) Comments

Video: BMW launches Z4 teaser and countdown
Submitted: 11/26/2008 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:45:38 PM
( 1 ) Votes   ( 0 ) Comments




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