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Volkswagen Could Build Porsche’s in US

AutoEspionage — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:31:27 -0700

Volkswagen could build Porsche's Cayenne SUV at its new U.S. plant.

The German business newspaper Handelsblatt today reported that Volkswagen could build Porsche's premium SUV in a new factory it plans to open in the U.S. in 2010. The newspaper cited internal Volkswagen sources.

Save Cash on Gas? A Look Into The New Gas Incentive Plans

AutoEspionage — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:47:16 -0700

As most now know, Chrysler is embarking on an ambitious incentive plan for new car & truck buyers, offering a guaranteed ceiling of $2.99 per gallon of gas on select models over the next 3 years. The offer is good during the month of May (up to June 2nd). Hot on the heels of this deal, Suzuki has come out with their own promotion, promising to pick up the entire cost of gas for the summer if you buy a Suzuki vehicle before June 30th.

If you're in the market for a new car or truck either one of these deals could generate real savings, but Auto Espionage wanted to dig a bit deeper into the fine print, to see which deal was really the best (or if either were really worth it).

Purchasing a Pre-Owned BMW and the Service History

AutoEspionage — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:05:04 -0700

Purchasing a Pre-Owned BMW and the Service History

In December of 2007 I purchased my first pre-owned vehicle. Below is a running history of my experience from an unbiased account. I welcome any questions or comments (especially any questioning the documentation herein).

Top 5 Most Stolen Vehicles and Auto Manufacturers

AutoEspionage — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:54:44 -0700

Sure the Honda Accord may be one of the best values out there for car buyers but it also was the on 29 states' top 10 lists for stolen vehicles as well. That information is based off of data collected on 1.2 million auto thefts reported in 2004 by law enforcement agencies nationwide, and aggregated by the National Crime Information Center.

Shopping for a New Ride!

AutoEspionage — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:07:18 -0800

A member of the Auto Espionage team is shopping for a new vehicle. What should he buy??

Final Specifications for the Caparo T1

AutoEspionage — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:04:30 -0700

CarBodyDesign.com's look at the final specifications of the Caparo T1, which is set to make it's first appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 22nd through the 24th. Includes engine specifications, features and images of the upcoming production car.

32 Important Factors to Consider When Leasing Your Favorite Vehicle

AutoEspionage — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:49:57 -0700

To many people, leasing an automobile is a popular idea because it offers a way to drive the vehicles they want — new vehicles without significant history or risk of maintenance or repair issues — for a smaller monthly payment and often less money down. However, it's important to understand the key concepts, options and information about leasing to make certain that leasing a car or truck is the right decision for your automobile purchase. This article is designed to walk the person who is new to leasing through 32 important factors related to leasing a car or truck. In addition, you will find links to resources and information related to the subject of leasing a vehicle.

28 Days of Ferrari - Photos, History, Information and More

AutoEspionage — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:25:40 -0700

Hemmings Auto Blogs published a fantastic series of posts titled "28 Days of Ferrari's", which highlights 50 years of Ferrari making using photographs, historical information, resources and literature from behind the scenes and in the news. This post highlights some of the photographs as well as provides a comprehensive list of all of the Ferrari models detailed in the series.

Yahoo Answers for How Hybrid Vehicles Work

AutoEspionage — Mon, 14 May 2007 07:58:05 -0700

Check out the Best Answer selection for a recent Yahoo Answers user asking, How Hybrid cars really work?

Favorite Automotive Videos for the Week of April 30, 2007

AutoEspionage — Sun, 06 May 2007 16:06:23 -0700

AutoEspionage's favorite auto and vehicle related videos for the week of April 30th, 2007.