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Honda Fit Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation
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The Honda Fit is no longer recommended by Consumer Reports after it scored poorly in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) latest crash tests.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: January 5 – January 12, 2014
This past week, Lexus revealed its RC F sports car, which will make its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. Automotive enthusiasts didn’t have to wait for the show to kick off however, as we got a first look video of the RC F at AutoGuide.com. Our other most watched videos of the week…
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Toyota Corolla S
There are all sorts of creative ways to transform something boring into something exciting – here’s one: adding grizzly bears to baseball! Sadly, Toyota didn’t really capitalize when it comes to sprucing up its Corolla S, which is advertised as the sportier model of the affordable Japanese compact car, but really isn’t.
2014 Kia Soul Awarded NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Kia Soul has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In the Future, Will All Vehicles be Turbocharged?
More and more automakers are leaving naturally aspirated engines behind for units with turbochargers or superchargers. Is this the new trend moving forward, or just a fad?
2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Ward’s Auto
With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging.
2014 Kia Rio Sedan Priced From $14,600
Kia has announced that its 2014 model year Rio sedan will be priced from $14,600 including destination while the hatchback will cost $100 more at $14,700.
Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013
It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.
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.
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.
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.
Camry Rally Car Highlights Toyota Dream Build Challenge Lineup
The 2013 SEMA Show hasn’t officially opened its doors yet, but we’ve managed to grab some photos of the Toyota Dream Build Challenge project vehicles including the wild CamRally race car.
New Scion Vehicles Not Coming Any Time Soon
Scion’s sales have been sagging but dealers involved with the youth-oriented Toyota brand will have to solider on for a few more years before fresh product arrives.
Kia Soul Gets the YouTube Treatment for YTMA
Kia will be the official sponsor for the first-ever YouTube Music Awards and has built a custom Soul to celebrate the event.
Top 10 Least Reliable New Cars: The 2013 Edition
If you’re shopping for a new car and reliability is at the top of your list of priorities, you might want to avoid the following vehicles found on this top 10 list. Based on Consumer Reports‘ reliability studies and surveys, these are the top 10 least reliable new cars on the market right now with the…
Chrysler Reveals Mopar-Modified 2013 SEMA Vehicles
Chrysler has revealed four Mopar-modified vehicles that will be heading to this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Is Toyota Euthanizing the Itsy Bitsy Scion iQ?
Scion’s iQ is one of the smallest cars sold in North America but it may not be long for this world.
Five Things Ken Block Likes Most About the Ford Fiesta ST – Video
It was a sunny afternoon early in the fall when a mechanical howl rang through an almost empty parking lot as Ken Block bounced his engine off the rev limiter. A small crowd watched from behind a concrete barrier as he, the car and a queasy-looking passenger charged through a closed course.
Ford’s Focus the Best-Selling Car in First-Half of 2013… Or is It?
According to Ford its C-Segment Focus was the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world last year. If things continue to go the way they are this popular car could earn that title again for 2013.
Five-Point Inspection: 1997 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is one of the most contentious vehicles available today. On the one hand it rankles automotive enthusiasts like few other cars. They decry its bland styling and lifeless driving experience.
2015 Scion xB to be All New
Scion may launch its third generation version of its funky xB model next year as a 2015 model.
Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database
Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.
Nissan Micra to Enter North American Market
The Nissan Micra is currently touring Canadian dealer meetings alongside the new Rogue and is expected to return to the North American market mid-2014, a dealer source revealed to AutoGuide.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Scion xB
When the Scion xB was first introduced in 2003, it was a funky looking little square box aimed at youths involved in the tuner car scene. However, like many vehicles of this era targeted at younger buyers, it never really caught on. Blame the lack of power, blame the quirky looks, blame an unknown brand,…
