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Nissan Considering a Boost in Leaf Production
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Thanks to a surge in sales, Nissan is considering boosting production of its all-electric Leaf.
US Hopes to End Truck Tariff to Promote Competition
The U.S. is looking into ending the 50-year long Chicken Tax, which is a 25-percent tariff on all imported trucks.
Toyota Hybrid R Concept Brings Race Tech to Road Cars
Toyota has announced that it will unveil a new “Hybrid R Concept” at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
2014 Honda CR-V Gets $150 Price Bump
Honda has announced pricing for its 2014 CR-V model, which will start at $23,775 including an $830 destination fee.
Subaru BRZ STI Teaser Actually Shows New tS Model
Those hoping that the Subaru BRZ STI being teased on the Japanese website would turn out to be a turbocharged, high-performance sports car will be in for a disappointment.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Introduced in Japan
Toyota is selling a hybrid version of the Corolla compact sedan in Japan starting today.
2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan Price Cut to $33,455
Infiniti has confirmed that it will continue producing and selling the 2013 G37 sedan alongside its new 2014 Infiniti Q50 model.
Toyota Matrix Officially Axed
Toyota has confirmed that the Matrix will officially be discontinued after the 2013 model year.
2014 Lexus IS-F Gets a $1,600 Prike Hike, Carries on Old Bodystyle
Lexus has announced that the 2014 IS-F will live on, but won’t share the same changes that the new 2014 IS models have.
Acura NSX Prototype: New Photos from its Dynamic Debut
Prior to the start of the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the Acura NSX prototype made its running debut, taking a lap on the course and showing the automaker’s intentions of going racing with its next supercar.
Subaru BRZ STI Teased on Japanese Website
The official website of Subaru Tecnica International (STI) in Japan has posted up images teasing that the Subaru BRZ STI model will be “coming soon.”
Most Watched Videos of the Week: July 28 – August 3, 2013
If you missed our most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, you’ll be glad you caught this recap. AutoGuide readers were curious about the new Jaguar F-Type this week, with our review of the brand’s first sports car in 50 years topping the charts.
Nissan Leaf Tops Chevy Volt in July 2013 Sales
While sales of 1,864 units isn’t anything to boast about, the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt last month by a margin of 76 units.
Acura NSX Prototype Teased Before Mid-Ohio Debut
The Acura NSX Prototype will be making an appearance at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, so the Japanese automaker has dropped a new video teaser of the car to build the excitement.
Toyota Reports 93% Profit Increase Over Last Year
Toyota released its first quarter results today, revealing a 93 percent increase in income over the same period last year.
Watch the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Lap Nurburgring and be Amazed
At the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this year, Gazoo Racing’s Lexus LFA finished 37th overall and second in the SP8 class as tough weather conditions prevented the team from climbing further up the grid through the race.
Toyota Profits Forecasted to be Triple that of GM
Toyota is expected to report $4.5 billion in profits for the quarter ended in June, which would be triple General Motors‘ announcement of $1.4 billion.
Toyota Donates its ‘Kaizen’ to Improve Food Bank Efficiency
Toyota decided to donate its engineers to the Food Bank for New York City, finding ways to improve its efficiency with “kaizen,” a Japanese word for continuous improvement.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Rated as Top Safety Pick Plus
The redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of only two small crossovers to be named a “Top Safety Pick Plus” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Suzuki Denies Resumed Talks With Volkswagen
A bitter dispute between Suzuki and Volkswagen remains unchanged despite recent media reports.
Toyota Prius Named the Cheapest Car to Drive
Ever wondered just how big of a difference owning a hybrid makes on your wallet?
Nissan GT-R NISMO Targets Two Second 0-60 Time
Since it’s debut the current generation GT-R has held many accolades on and off the track, but now Nissan is looking to set a record that would simply be astounding.
Japanese Automakers Join to Build EV Charging Stations
In an effort to help boost electric vehicle sales, Japanese automakers have teamed up to increase the number of charging stations in Japan.
Toyota Global Production to Top 10 Million in 2013
Toyota is expected to reach a production milestone this year by producing over 10 million vehicles.
