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Top 10 Concept Cars of 2013
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Concept cars are things that dreams are made of. These vehicles represent a manufacturer’s future, seen through LSD-laced rose colored glasses. They are utopian automobiles for a world free of conservatism and convention. For better or worse, most will never see the light of day as a production model, but usually a few elements (and…
Acura Makes Ad Series With Jerry Seinfeld – Video
Acura has teamed up with Jerry Seinfeld to create a series of commercials that will be running in the third season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Nissan Leaf Owner Drives Past 100,000 Mile Mark
Steve Marsh, a Nissan Leaf owner in Washington, has racked up 100,000 all-electric miles in the Japanese electric car.
European Car of the Year Shortlist Announced
The European Car of the Year shortlist has been announced with seven vehicles vying for the top title in Europe.
Infiniti Q50 Recalled for Steer-by-Wire Issue
Infiniti has issued a recall on its Q50 sedan for an issue with the industry’s first steer-by-wire system.
Toyota Truck Production Increase Under ‘Evaluation’
Toyota will need to ramp up production capacity for its pickup trucks in the near future to keep up with demand.
2015 Subaru WRX Plays in the Dirt – Video
Subaru has released a new video showcasing its new WRX in its natural environment: playing in the dirt.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: December 8 – 15, 2013
This week AutoGuide‘s most watched videos took a good look at whether or not the 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid lives up to the hype. In addition, luxury sports car enthusiasts had their eyes glued to our Porsche Cayman S vs. Audi TT-RS comparison. Lastly, there’s the announcement of the AutoGuide car of the year,…
Mazda Named Most Fuel Efficient Automaker for 3rd Straight Year
Mazda‘s fleet-wide fuel economy and emissions output has taken top honors for the third year in a row.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Successor to be a Hybrid
The Mitsubishi Evolution X will indeed see a successor but it’ll be so different that the Japanese automaker will be giving it a new nameplate.
2014 Acura MDX Recalled for Loose Bolts
Acura has announced a recall of model year 2014 MDX crossovers due to potential problems with loose propeller shaft bolts.
New Toyota Supra Teased in Gran Turismo 6
Talk of a Supra successor from Toyota has been getting louder lately, and now the brand is releasing a concept car that foreshadows what we will see when that car arrives, albeit in digital form.
Toyota Launches Tire and Wheel Protection Program
Toyota and Lexus Financial Services have announced a new program that will take the pain out of unexpected wheel and tire damage.
Toyota Tacoma Recalled Over Faulty Engine Parts
Toyota has announced a recall of model year 2013 and 2014 Tacoma pickup trucks due to faulty engine components that may cause the truck to stall while being driven.
Toyota Seeks 5-10K Fuel Cell Sales in 2015
Toyota hopes to sell somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles starting in 2015 when the vehicle is introduced.
Q&A With Toyota Tundra Chief Engineer Mike Sweers – Video
Recently AutoGuide.com worked with Toyota to arrange a unique interview session with Mike Sweers, the chief engineer of the 2014 Tundra, getting answers to questions posed by readers and members of the AutoGuide.com Group forums, including TundraTalk.net and TundraSolutions.com. The finished video has now been released.
Next-Generation Honda Ridgeline Teased
Honda is dribbling out some information concerning the next-generation Ridgeline, announcing that the new truck will “come to market in less than two years.”
Nissan Aims for 8 Percent Global Market Share by 2017
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is aiming on a global market share of 8 percent for his company and an operating profit margin of 8 percent by March 31, 2017.
Lexus RC-F to Debut at 2014 Detroit Auto Show
Lexus released the first teaser image of the new RC-F before its official debut during the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next month.
Lexus Won’t Scrape Below $30K for Sales
Lexus isn’t interested in following Mercedes-Benz in its downmarket path paved by the new CLA-Class.
Lexus LFA Replacement Will be Based on LF-LC Concept
According to Haruhiko Tanahashi, the man behind the Lexus LFA, a new halo model for the Japanese automaker is already in development.
Toyota Supra Concept Rumored for Detroit Auto Show Debut
Rumor has it that we will finally see a Toyota Supra concept at next year’s Detroit Auto Show.
Ask AutoGuide No. 26 – Acura ILX vs. Audi S4 vs. Cadillac CTS-V
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a lighthearted fairytale highlighting the adventures of a cute little girl and a trio of cuddly bears… or is it? A closer examination of this innocent-sounding narrative reveals that it’s actually a gloomy tale that glorifies breaking and entering, trespassing, vandalism and theft.
Toyota Moving Closer to Wireless Charging
Toyota doesn’t see much of a market in purely electric cars, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t looking at one of the most interesting technologies commonly associated with those products.
