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Top Suzuki Dealer in US Switches to Subaru
Suzuki of Wichita is switching brands rather than shutting down in light of the Japanese brand pulling out of the U.S. market.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 21 – 28, 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. This week, the battle of of mid-size sedans from Toyota and Honda takes top honors.
Honda Fit Sport Recalled for Stability Control Issue
Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Fit Sport models from the 2012-2013 model years to repair a problem with the sub-compact’s electronic stability control system.
2013 Nissan Altima Recalled for Spare Tire Defect
Nissan is issuing a recall for 123,308 Altima sedans from the 2013 model year for a spare tire defect, where the spare tires may be over- or under-inflated.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Adds Rugged Styling, Refined Interior
Toyota has officially unveiled its 2014 4Runner featuring rugged exterior styling to match its authentic off-road heritage.
Nissan Leaf Brings Electric Cars to SimCity – Video
Product placement in virtual worlds has been paying dividends for companies, and Nissan is looking to leverage Electronic Arts’ newest edition of SimCity by incorporating its Leaf EV into the game.
2014 Subaru Forester Recalled for Curling Floor Mats
Subaru is recalling its recently released 2014 Forester over concerns that the floor mats can curl if exposed to heat.
Mitsubishi Predicts Big Profits, Sales Surge
Mitsubishi said today that it forecasts operating profits will rise 48 percent in the fiscal year that began on April 1.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Battery Flaw Found
Production of the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander stopped last month and now the brand says it knows what caused the crossover’s batteries to overheat.
2014 Lexus IS Production Begins, Price Coming Soon
Lexus began production of its third-generation IS sport sedan today at its Tahara, Japan, plant.
2013 Infiniti M Sedan Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has officially rated the Infiniti M sedan as a Top Safety Pick.
Nissan Leaf Ads to Put Saving Green Ahead of Being Green
Traditionally, buyers of Nissan’s Leaf electric car have been the sort that are more interested in cutting their carbon footprint than their transportation costs and that’s something the automaker wants to change.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Teased Again in Infographic
Toyota released an infographic today that displays stats and facts on the 4Runner, and it also gives some new info on the upcoming 2014 4Runner in the form of a blacked out picture of the new SUV.
Infiniti Q50 Long Wheelbase Coming to China
Long-wheelbase cars are still growing in popularity in China, and Infiniti will offer a stretched version of its Q50 sedan to meet that demand.
Cooper Zeon RS3-S Ultra High Performance Tire Review
The name Cooper might not bring up mental pictures of high-speed racing like Formula One or NASCAR, but the company certainly knows what it’s doing when it comes to a high-performance street tire.
Toyota is World’s Largest Automaker in First Quarter
Toyota released its first quarter sales numbers today, which sit above both General Motors and Volkswagen, though it is a tight race.
2014 Nissan Versa Sedan Keeps Price, Gains Equipment
Nissan won’t raise the $12,780 price tag (including delivery) on its Versa sedan for 2014, but it will add new standard equipment.
Honda to Campaign 10 Vehicles at Pikes Peak
Signing on as the Partnering Sponsor for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Honda will run an unprecedented 10 models at this year’s race in numerous categories.
Subaru Releases ‘Launch Control’ Web Series – Video
Subaru has released a new web series called “Launch Control,” giving viewers an in-depth look at the Subaru Rally Team USA and the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team as they compete in the 2013 race season.
Toyota Hybrid Concept Hints at Possible Corolla Hybrid
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota revealed its Yundong Shuangqing II concept, a hybrid sedan that could preview a possible Corolla hybrid of the near future.
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…
Lexus GS 300h Debuts at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Lexus expanded its GS lineup with the addition of a 300h model.
Prius May Fall Short of 2013 US Sales Target, Toyota Says
Coming off record sales last year in the U.S., the Prius family might not reach its 2013 target and the blame, says Toyota, lies squarely with dropping fuel prices
Acura Concept SUV-X Makes World Premiere in Shanghai
For the first time in Acura’s storied history, the Japanese automaker has unveiled an all-new concept vehicle outside of North America.
