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IndyCar’s Simon Pagenaud to Pilot 500-HP Honda Odyssey at Pikes Peak
Last week’s Detroit IndyCar winner, Simon Pagenaud, will be climbing into a Honda Odyssey for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander Plug-in Recalled in Japan
Mitsubishi has officially announced a recall for its i-MiEV and plug-in hybrid Outlander SUV in Japan where the majority of those vehicles have been sold so far. A recall in the U.S. may follow.
2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year.
Acura ILX With 2.4L, Automatic Under Consideration
Acura might have biggest changes in mind for its entry-level ILX than those it announced mid-May for the 2014 model year.
Top 10 Cheapest AWD Cars and Crossovers
Some people like the confidence of an all-wheel drive setup, which offers additional stability in less than ideal driving conditions. However, pushing two additional drive-wheels isn’t cheap, and isn’t as fuel efficient. Here’s AutoGuide’s top 10 most affordable all-wheel drive cars.
Nissan Leaf Resale Value Expected to Drop
New Nissan Leaf owners might be rejoicing that their vehicles saw a $6,400 cut in its MSRP, but early adopters might not be happy when the electric vehicle’s resale value takes a drop.
Lexus, Tony Hawk Team Up to Decorate CCS-R Pikes Peak Car With Fan Decal
The Lexus IS-F CCS-R is heading back to the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and this year it’ll be sporting a fan-based decal thanks to Lexus and the Tony Hawk Foundation.
2014 Toyota Corolla Teased Ahead of Official Debut
Toyota has released additional teaser images of its next-generation 2014 Corolla prior to its official debut next Thursday.
Subaru’s May Sales Hit All-Time High
May 31 marked the end of Subaru’s strongest sales month to date with a total 39,892 units leaving the lots.
Acura TSX May Be Phased Out
Although Acura’s vice president of national sales has said that the TSX will remain in the lineup for “for the foreseeable future,” poor European sales and model overlap may force the company to ditch the TSX.
New Mazda3 Hatchback Revealed in Magazine?
A picture taken from the pages of a Japanese magazine might have prematurely revealed the new Mazda3 hatchback.
Infiniti Electric Car Put on Hold
Yet another sign of the struggle electric cars are facing in gaining a foothold in the market, Infiniti has made the call to shelve plans for the brand’s first EV.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: May 26 – June 2, 2013
Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide took a deep look at the 2014 Acura MDX while some old favorites are seeing plenty of new attention.
Commute, Toy or Destroy – Honda S2000 vs. Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion FR-S
We are back with this week’s installment of AutoGuide’s newest, interactive weekly feature ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’.
Next Generation Mazda2 to be Built on Downsized CX-5 Platform
According to a recent report, the next-generation Mazda2 will be built on the same platform as the CX-5 crossover.
2014 Toyota Corolla Front End Teased
The new Toyota Corolla continues its slow strip tease as the brand has just released a new teaser photo of the car, this one showing off a bit of the front end.
Renault Denies Cooperation with Mitsubishi
Renault has released a statement denying any cooperation between the French automaker and Mitsubishi.
Lexus LFA Tribute Video Shows off Lessons Learned
In December 2012, the last Lexus LFA, number 500 of 500 rolled off the assembly line, leaving many car fans wondering what’s next for the Japanese brand? While Lexus has been mum about the future of its supercar, the company released a new video saluting the advancements of the LFA, and the new driver-focused mantra…
2014 Acura MDX Priced From $43,185
Acura has announced pricing for its redesigned 2014 MDX, which will start at $43,185.
Top 10 Cheapest Non-Hybrid Cars That Get 40 MPG Highway
Last week we exposed the cheapest and most fuel minded vehicles on the market. All hybrid vehicles, the list started at the $30,000 mark, with the most affordable being the $19,320 Honda Insight. If you’re looking for a car that is even more affordable than those hybrids, you’ll have to sacrifice some fuel economy. Here’s…
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Shuddering, Losing Power
Owners of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) are reporting issues with their new crossovers described as “shuddering” and a sudden loss of power.
Toyota Launches 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge
To show off the merits of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota is setting up the Prius MPG challenge that will pit north-eastern based environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations against each other to see who can use the least fuel.
Win a Subaru in the Forester Family Rally
Subaru is pitting Canadian families against each other in a rally for the chance to win a 2014 Forester.
Toyota Prius Most Talked About Hybrid Online
According to a new study from a social analytics company, the Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online.
