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AutoSpies.com Newsletter: Special Edition- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class introduction

Top AutoSpies.com News
- 001 is at it again. This time he has penetrated the Hallowed Halls of Mercedes Benz and given you the inside scoop on the latest Mercedes Benz C-Class. Earlier in the week 001 gave you a sneak preview of the C-Class brochure and now 001 has traveled to Stuttgart to bring us the debut of the all important C-class for Mercedes.
- Wow, The Lexus IS-F is really stirring the pot lately. Judging by the responses to the latest video brought to by the Spies , this has to be one of the most anticipated releases from Lexus ever. The German really need to keep the pressure on as it looks like Lexus has broken all of the stereotypical molds and released a genuine fire breathing monster here.
- Audi is ditching the "Never Follow" slogan that they have used quite successfully throughout the rest of the world. It seems the US market doesn't respond to the subtle advertising that has served them elsewhere, so a more aggressive approach will be undertaken.
- Toyota is seems had a skeleton in the closet so to speak. Well known for quality and dependability, Toyota has long been the benchmark for the industry but that sheen was tarnished this week by a federal court. Toyota agreed to a settlement that forced them to extend warranty on 7.5 Million engines for sludge issues even though factory maintenance was performed.
- What will be the Top 10 Collector Cars of the Future? Will the Lotus Elise you've been saving for fit the bill, or will the iconic Prius make it on the list. Trend setters are a sure bet but most of you had your own opinions.
- 009 took his number crunching and puzzle piecing to a level for us this week. Taking the NHTSA safety recall database and breaking down the numbers gave us a look at who was the recall king of 2006 . Some of the numbers were disappointing to say the least, as a number of auto makers recalled more vehicles in 2006 than they actually produced. One of the shockers may have been that many of the Japanese makers known for safety and quality fell into this group as well.
Spy Shots
New pics of upcoming BMW X4 surface
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:16:46 AM
( 12 ) Votes ( 10 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:16:46 AM
( 12 ) Votes ( 10 ) Comments
Audi to Ditch "Never Follow" Slogan
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:23:33 PM
( 27 ) Votes ( 30 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:23:33 PM
( 27 ) Votes ( 30 ) Comments
VW Scirocco, VW Golf, VW Passat: Major Facelifts of New Models Announced!
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:45:57 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:45:57 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
Richard Hammond Crash Pictures Released
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:03:48 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 7 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:03:48 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 7 ) Comments
New CTS Signals New Phase of Caddy's Revival
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:51:48 PM
( 16 ) Votes ( 20 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:51:48 PM
( 16 ) Votes ( 20 ) Comments
Low Blow?: Did Toyota Pull a Fast One on VW?
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:00:49 PM
( 28 ) Votes ( 52 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:00:49 PM
( 28 ) Votes ( 52 ) Comments
New BMW One Series Video is Jalopniktized
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:31:27 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 3 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:31:27 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 3 ) Comments
Updated: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Audi R8
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:37:48 AM
( 14 ) Votes ( 12 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:37:48 AM
( 14 ) Votes ( 12 ) Comments
New Three-door BMW 1 Series Arrives In UK
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:54:04 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 7 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:54:04 PM
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Toyota Wants To Ask Uncle Sam To Extend Hybrid Tax Credit
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:30:45 PM
( 10 ) Votes ( 21 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:30:45 PM
( 10 ) Votes ( 21 ) Comments
Newest Peugeot Sports a MINI Engine... Or Is It The MINI Sports a Peugeot Engine?
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:39:28 PM
( 7 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:39:28 PM
( 7 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
New Mercedes C-class with sport package photo leaked
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:59:55 PM
( 18 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 5:59:55 PM
( 18 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
First Porsche RS Spyder Delivered to Dyson Racing Team
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:35:21 PM
( 3 ) Votes ( 1 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:35:21 PM
( 3 ) Votes ( 1 ) Comments
Callaway C16 Debut at Montreal Auto Show
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:08:37 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 20 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:08:37 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 20 ) Comments
Re-Volting: Ford considering a Plug-in Hybrid
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:03 AM
( 2 ) Votes ( 1 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:03 AM
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Ferrari Offers A Unique Opportunity For Motorsport Fans
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:44:22 PM
( 2 ) Votes ( 1 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:44:22 PM
( 2 ) Votes ( 1 ) Comments
Name Your Top 10 Future Collector Cars
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:24:36 PM
( 34 ) Votes ( 51 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:24:36 PM
( 34 ) Votes ( 51 ) Comments
Titan Facelift Coming to Chicago Show
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:20:05 PM
( 11 ) Votes ( 11 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 12:20:05 PM
( 11 ) Votes ( 11 ) Comments
Buy a Volvo, drive the Nurburgring
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:34:20 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:34:20 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
OFFICIAL 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class brochure pictures
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:25:55 PM
( 32 ) Votes ( 38 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:25:55 PM
( 32 ) Votes ( 38 ) Comments
Isn't This What Got Them in to Trouble to Begin With?: GM Plans Even More Rebadged Crossovers
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:22:01 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 15 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:22:01 PM
( 12 ) Votes ( 15 ) Comments
VW Takes Marketing U-Turn
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:53 AM
( 4 ) Votes ( 2 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:55:53 AM
( 4 ) Votes ( 2 ) Comments
BMW X6 Likely to be Built In South Carolina
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:13:26 AM
( 12 ) Votes ( 14 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:13:26 AM
( 12 ) Votes ( 14 ) Comments
Hogwash?: Oil Change Every 3000 Miles
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:09:17 PM
( 21 ) Votes ( 31 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:09:17 PM
( 21 ) Votes ( 31 ) Comments
The Figures Are Out: Who Was The Recall King of 2006?
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:24:11 AM
( 23 ) Votes ( 51 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:24:11 AM
( 23 ) Votes ( 51 ) Comments
How Toyota Became a Juggernaut
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:17:26 PM
( 37 ) Votes ( 159 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:17:26 PM
( 37 ) Votes ( 159 ) Comments
Toyota Forced to Extend Engine Warranty on 7.5 Million Cars
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:58:36 AM
( 17 ) Votes ( 26 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:58:36 AM
( 17 ) Votes ( 26 ) Comments
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Golf Estate
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:35:33 PM
( 7 ) Votes ( 7 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:35:33 PM
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Video: What Was It Like To Run On The Nurburgring "In The Good Old Days"
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:27:26 PM
( 6 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:27:26 PM
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Audi Aims for Sales to Beat German Market in 2007
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:19:01 PM
( 19 ) Votes ( 25 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:19:01 PM
( 19 ) Votes ( 25 ) Comments
Spy News
Spies infiltrate 'Hallowed Halls' of Mercedes-Benz-Exclusive photos
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:36:56 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:36:56 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
First official photos and testing details of the new Mercedes C-Class
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:58:09 AM
( 8 ) Votes ( 6 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:58:09 AM
( 8 ) Votes ( 6 ) Comments
Official New Mercedes C-Class photos break cover! Is it a STUD or a DUD?
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:45:39 PM
( 65 ) Votes ( 127 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:45:39 PM
( 65 ) Votes ( 127 ) Comments
HOT! Spies get re-freshed 2008 BMW 5-series confidential dealer guide
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:23:44 PM
( 9 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:23:44 PM
( 9 ) Votes ( 9 ) Comments
Spies take you inside the BMW VIP dinner at the Detroit Auto Show-Exclusive photos
Submitted: 1/12/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:00:45 PM
( 1 ) Votes ( 0 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/12/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:00:45 PM
( 1 ) Votes ( 0 ) Comments
Rumors: New Corvette to Compete with the Viper SRT10?
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:12:36 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 17 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:12:36 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 17 ) Comments
New Cars
Spies hit the mother lode-The ULTIMATE 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class photo coverage
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:20:17 PM
( 19 ) Votes ( 30 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 6:20:17 PM
( 19 ) Votes ( 30 ) Comments
First official photos of the new Mercedes C-Class leaked
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:19:54 AM
( 38 ) Votes ( 58 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:19:54 AM
( 38 ) Votes ( 58 ) Comments
BMW 135i Coming to US - GTI Shaking in its boots
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:55:30 AM
( 19 ) Votes ( 23 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:55:30 AM
( 19 ) Votes ( 23 ) Comments
Report: Mazda Working on Rotary Gas/Electric/Hydrogen Hybrid
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:47:21 PM
( 1 ) Votes ( 0 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:47:21 PM
( 1 ) Votes ( 0 ) Comments
HOT! 2008 BMW 5-series product planning guide
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:20:57 PM
( 9 ) Votes ( 11 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 4:20:57 PM
( 9 ) Votes ( 11 ) Comments
Misc News
CNET CAR TECH AWARDS 2006
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:39:06 PM
( 14 ) Votes ( 25 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:39:06 PM
( 14 ) Votes ( 25 ) Comments
Jaguar XK gets the Loder1899 treatment
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:21:31 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 4 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 1:21:31 PM
( 5 ) Votes ( 4 ) Comments
EVO Powered Sports Coupe: The 350-500Hp X Works Automotive X1 Sportscar
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:26:10 PM
( 6 ) Votes ( 6 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:26:10 PM
( 6 ) Votes ( 6 ) Comments
One for the kids: Baby Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X!
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:34:49 PM
( 3 ) Votes ( 2 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:34:49 PM
( 3 ) Votes ( 2 ) Comments
German sales numbers for 2006
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:32:07 PM
( 18 ) Votes ( 33 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 7:32:07 PM
( 18 ) Votes ( 33 ) Comments
Report Cards
DETROIT AUTO SHOW- Detroit homies pick their favorite vehicles at the show- No wonder the car industry is in trouble!
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:38:55 PM
( 25 ) Votes ( 34 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:38:55 PM
( 25 ) Votes ( 34 ) Comments
Reviews
Autocar first drive: Audi R8
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:24:40 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:24:40 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
Auto Express Test the Mercedes R63L AMG
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:27 PM
( 14 ) Votes ( 14 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 3:40:27 PM
( 14 ) Votes ( 14 ) Comments
2007 Toyota Tundra First Drive - Dubspeed Driven
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:22:37 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 15 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/15/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 9:22:37 AM
( 15 ) Votes ( 15 ) Comments
Videos
Live Video: World Premiere of the 2008 Mercedes C-Class
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:00:25 PM
( 7 ) Votes ( 8 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/18/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:00:25 PM
( 7 ) Votes ( 8 ) Comments
Video: 2007 Tokyo Auto Saloon
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:35:05 PM
( 6 ) Votes ( 4 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:35:05 PM
( 6 ) Votes ( 4 ) Comments
Top Gear: 1000 Horsepower Nissan Skyline R33
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:27:31 PM
( 20 ) Votes ( 21 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/17/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:27:31 PM
( 20 ) Votes ( 21 ) Comments
Video: Travis Barker's Cadillac Collection
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:26:32 PM
( 11 ) Votes ( 17 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:26:32 PM
( 11 ) Votes ( 17 ) Comments
Top Gear: Range Rover, H2 & Escalade off-road race
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:54:07 PM
( 20 ) Votes ( 27 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/16/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 2:54:07 PM
( 20 ) Votes ( 27 ) Comments
VIDEO- 001 captains car 22 (BLUETEC) on the Mercedes Paris to Beijing rally
Submitted: 1/12/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:25:41 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/12/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 10:25:41 PM
( 8 ) Votes ( 5 ) Comments
Video: Why do Americans Build Bad Cars?
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:02:21 PM
( 15 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/14/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 8:02:21 PM
( 15 ) Votes ( 18 ) Comments
DETROIT AUTO SHOW- 001 shows you exclusive video of the new Lexus IS-F
Submitted: 1/13/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:41:18 AM
( 58 ) Votes ( 123 ) Comments
Submitted: 1/13/2007 OFFICIAL BELL & ROSS TIMESTAMP: 11:41:18 AM
( 58 ) Votes ( 123 ) Comments


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