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Nissan Leaf Earns Earns IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick’
Nissan’s Leaf electric car earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” designation, falling short of the group’s highest mark.
Nissan Hatchback to Target VW Golf, Ford Focus
Nissan is taking aim at Europe’s five-door hatchback segment next year to take on the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.
Acura ILX Coupe Unlikely to be Built
Those hoping that Acura will produce an ILX coupe variant may be in for some disappointment.
New Lexus Model Heading to Production
Lexus has finalized the decision to build a new model in Japan starting late next year, but hasn’t confirmed what the nameplate will be.
Usain Bolt Gets a Special Gold 2014 Nissan GT-R in Jamaica
After auctioning off the first gold Nissan GT-R for $193,000 with the proceeds benefitting Usain Bolt’s charity, the Japanese automaker has handed the keys to a brand new 2014 Nissan GT-R for Mr. Bolt to enjoy himself.
Toyota Targets New Electric Car Pikes Peak Record With Improved EV Racer
Toyota will be at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to defend its electric title, bringing an improved version of its TMG EV P002 that did last year’s record-breaking run of 10 minutes, 15.380 seconds.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 28 – May 5, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled for Blinding Lights
Have you ever been blinded at night by an oncoming Toyota FJ Cruiser’s lights? Well, that is set to change, as Toyota is recalling about 11,489 of the off-road machines for having lights that are too bright.
Honda Plans Mexican Plant to Build CVTs, Likely for Fit
Honda plans to build a new $470 million transmission plant in Celaya, Mexico that will produce continuously variable transmissions.
Future Hybrid Cars: the 2013 Edition
Hybrid technology is improving at an impressive rate and is continuing to find its way into more and more vehicles. A significant number of new and exciting hybrids are coming to market this year and early next. No, these aren’t all Prius wannabes. There are some interesting cars on the way, like the ultra efficient…
Toyota CEO to Race at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
Toyota’s CEO loves racing, and this year he will compete once again at one of the most grueling 24 hour races in the world, 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles for April 2013
The sales numbers are in for April 2013, and we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 best-selling cars for last month. Kicking off the list is the Hyundai Elantra with a starting MSRP of $16,965. The compact model from the Korean automaker saw 45.2 percent more sales this year than last in the month…
Chevrolet Volt Sales Drop in April, Leaf Sales Strong
The Nissan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April.
Infiniti Mulling Platform for Flagship Sedan, GT Coupe
Infiniti has been enjoying strong success in the recent years, and its new president, Johan de Nysschen is looking towards to future to further strengthen the brand’s lineup.
Nissan Slashes Prices to Attract Online Buyers
Nissan is concerned about being marketable online. So concerned, in fact, that it will reduce the prices on seven key models in the U.S. to increase the likelihood of them appearing in online searches.
Mazda Announces ‘Game Changers’ Advertising Campaign
Mazda has announced the launch of its”Game Changers” North American ad campaign, which begins this month.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick – Video
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 received an update for the new model year, and has just been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Priced at $115,710
Nissan has announced pricing for the 2014 GT-R Track Edition, which costs about $16, 000 more than the standard car, coming in at $115,710 plus a $1,000 handling and destination fee.
Nissan GT-R Nismo to Bow at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan has made a commitment to improve its GT-R model every year, but the best has yet to come according to company executive vice-president, Andy Palmer.
Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle to Cost Between $50—100K
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could be relatively affordable once Toyota starts trying to sell them.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Honda Civic Sedan
Last year, the Honda Civic underwhelmed the critics. With competition in the compact market segment firing on all cylinders, Honda delivered something that was far behind in terms of quality and value. Coasting was not an option for the 2013 Civic, so Honda revamped the car in record time, improving it inside and out.
Toyota Aims to Build 10 Million Cars Per Year
Despite boisterous boasting by several German brands about modular architecture in future vehicles, Toyota remained relatively quiet on the subject.
2014 Lexus IS Priced From $36,845
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Lexus just announced the price for its third-generation IS sport sedan, which will start at $36,845 including delivery.
Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing
Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.
