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Infiniti Bets on Tech to Fight Big German Luxury
Infiniti is running at wide-open throttle right now trying to reinvent itself in a crowded marketplace.
Consumers Turned Off By High EV Prices
Electric vehicles face many hurdles compared to their conventional, internal-combustion-powered counterparts. Consumers are generally unfamiliar with them plus they have range-related issues, but that’s not all; pricing is also a problem for new-vehicle shoppers.
Mitsubishi Reveals Trio of Fuel-Saving Concepts
For at least the last decade Mitsubishi has been on the ropes in North America, but they’re still formidable in global markets. As a show of force the three-diamond brand revealed three concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda S660 Concept Proves Small can be Awesome
Hummer H2 owners may disagree, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with driving a small car. Injecting some excitement into this part of the market Honda unleashed a sporty open-top mini model here in Tokyo.
2015 Honda Vezel a Production Version of Urban SUV Concept
Honda took the covers off a new production utility vehicle in the Eastern Capital and it’s called the Vezel. It’s a product that promises to blend a variety of vehicular attributes into one right-sized package.
Nissan BladeGlider Concept Puts Driver Front and Center
The Tokyo Motor Show is host to more than its share of unusual concept vehicles and one of the most intriguing has got to be Nissan BladeGlider.
Toyota FT86 Previews a Scion FR-S Convertible… Again
How do you make an already sporty car even more entertaining? Aside from adding a double-shot of extra horsepower under the hood you can do some other stuff, like cutting the roof off. Toyota has taken a giant can opener to the top of its iconic GT86 sportscar to create the FT86 Open Concept.
2015 Nissan GT-R, GT-R NISMO Revealed in Tokyo
What happens when too much just isn’t enough? You become an addict, that’s what! Well someone call Betty Ford because Nissan’s been going through performance withdrawal and they just binged on GT-Rs!
Subaru Cross Sport Design Concept is a BRZ Station Wagon
The Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S are two of the most impressive vehicles introduced in the last five years. They offer enthusiasts affordable performance courtesy of a rear-wheel-drive chassis that’s second to none. But could Subaru be working on a more utility-focused version of the BRZ? The company’s Cross Sport Design Concept seems to indicate…
Toyota FCV Concept Points to Hydrogen-Powered Future
After more than a century the internal-combustion engine still reigns supreme as the world’s go-to powerplant for vehicular propulsion. Of course electrics have started to chip away at that dominance but they really haven’t had all that much success. When it comes to alternative technologies will fuel cells fare any better? Well, maybe if Toyota…
Hyundai Building ‘Diesel’ Engine that Runs on Gasoline
Diesel engines are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts. There are several reasons for this; they burn a more energy-dense fuel, they’re run much higher compression ratios and there are fewer pumping losses since they have no throttle bodies. But what if you could take the best attributes of both powerplant types and combine them…
Hyundai Aims to Build ‘World’s Best Powertrains’
No automaker can afford to stand still these days. The pace of development is absolutely relentless, especially when it comes to powertrains. To keep its vehicles as competitive as possible, Hyundai has refined two of its engines.
2014 Infiniti Q50 Steer-by-Wire Explained
Infiniti is making an extensive push to better compete with top-tier luxury automakers around the world.
Top 10 Car Designs by J Mays
In case you haven’t heard the news, J Mays is retiring from Ford. As group vice president and chief creative officer of Blue Oval design he’s kind of a big deal. But that’s not the extent of his achievements. Mays’ automotive career spans more than three decades with tenure at companies far beyond the one…
Five-Point Inspection: Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
In North America Toyota is known for a couple signature vehicles. Over the decades they’ve sold legions of Camrys and more Prius hybrids than you might expect. Beyond these core products the company also offers a host of other models, from the full-size Tundra pickup truck to the FJ Cruiser sport utility.
2014 Pirelli World Challenge Schedule Announced
Race fans, start your engines. WC Vision just announced the complete schedule of the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge series.
Ask AutoGuide No. 25 – Chevrolet Impala vs. Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Passat
Before trucks and utility vehicles became all the rage, large sedans used to be the heart of the American car market. They dominated thoroughfares and back roads of this country for decades. Big Buicks, mighty Mopars and forceful Fords were a way of life for drivers just half a lifetime ago.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Revealed
The folks at Mercedes-Benz introduced their brand-new S-Class flagship sedan earlier this year, which only means one thing: high-performance versions can’t be far behind.
NHTSA Studying Third Tesla Model S Fire
Bust out the marshmallows and weenies, it’s reported that another Tesla Model S has caught on fire. This is the third one to go up in flames recently.
Booster-Seat Safety Continues to Improve
The folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have just released the results of their latest evaluation. They put 31 child booster seats to the test to find out which ones do the best job of protecting youngsters in crashes.
Kia B.R.A.K.E.S For Teen Drivers
Kia has teamed up with B.R.A.K.E.S., a pro-active youth driving school to teach teens and their parents about the importance of responsible motoring.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle: Coming to a Rear-View Mirror near You
Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day; it’s important they have the right tools to do their dangerous jobs. Helping serve those that serve others, Chevrolet just announced a new police-ready version of the 2015 Tahoe SUV.
J Mays Retiring as Ford’s Global Design Chief
Big changes are taking place in Ford’s styling department. J Mays, the company’s global design chief is retiring. He’ll be replaced by Moray Callum, design director at Ford in North America.
Next-Generation Mini Convertible Spotted in Munich
The next-generation Mini hatchback will soon be revealed but the vehicle’s debut reminds us that’s something’s missing. What about the convertible version of the iconic car? Well it’s getting reworked as well and our spy photographers have caught it out and about.
