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Detroit Three, Koreans Steal Small-Car Market Share from Japanese
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, along with their South Korean competitors are increasing sales to the coveted youth demographic. Their growth comes at the expense of Japanese automakers that are losing ground in this segment.
2015 Nissan GT-R to Get Seven-Speed DCT
To help bolster an already quick 2.8 second 0-60 mph time, the Nissan GT-R may gain the use of a seven-speed dual clutch transmission for the 2015 model year.
Lexus RC Rumored to Get Brand’s First Turbo Engine
Trademark filings hinted that the production version of the Lexus LF-CC concept will be called the RC, and now it’s rumored that the luxury coupe will be the first from the Toyota luxury division to sport a turbocharged engine.
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, Performance Concept Coming to NY Auto Show
Subaru will debut its first ever gasoline-electric production vehicle, the XV Crosstrek hybrid, at the 2013 New York Auto Show, alongside an all-new performance concept car.
Acura TSX Recalled in Canada for ECU Problems
A flaw with Acura’s TSX ranging from model years 2004 to 2008 is causing a recall in Canada and could reach the U.S.
Mitsubishi Considering new SUV, Mid-size Sedan
Mitsubishi has slowly been disappearing from the U.S. marketplace and in an effort to stop the downward trend, the brand is considering introducing a new SUV that will fit above the Outlander, and a new mid-size sedan.
2014 Acura MDX Confirmed for NY Auto Show Debut
As AutoGuide first reported last month, Acura will debt the all-new 2014 MDX luxury crossover at the New York Auto Show next week.
2014 Honda Odyssey to Bow at NY Auto Show With Innovative New Features
Looking to make choosing a minivan an easier decision, Honda will debut a updated version of its Odyssey model at the New York Auto Show next week.
2012 Subaru Legacy, Outback Recalled for Windshield Wiper Issue
Subaru is recalling its 2012 model year Outback and Legacy models for an issue with the windshield wiper motor.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall: 209,000 Models Affected
Toyota is issuing a safety recall for owners of 2007-2013 FJ Cruisers to correct an issue on the rear door panel.
2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Driver Lineup Announced
The 37th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will kick off on April 20, 2013 in downtown Long Beach, and the field of racers piloting the 210-hp Scion FR-S have been announced.
Scion FR-S Sedan and Shooting Brake Envisioned by Chief Engineer
With the Toyota FT86 Open Concept unveiled last week, Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada explained that the cabrio was inevitable. However, in a new post by Toyota on a corporate blog, Tada isn’t quite done with his vehicle yet, and is looking forward to more FR-S based machines.
Acura ‘Gears Up’ to Take NSX Racing
Honda has made clear its intentions to take the NSX racing, both in its home country of Japan, and America, and with the announcement of a new technical partnership today that becomes a step closer to reality.
Tour the Mazda Museum Online Thanks to Google Streetview
What better way to experience a car museum than through the eyes of a car? That, at least, is the thinking of the folks at Mazda who have opened up the Mazda Museum in Hiroshimi, Japan to anyone with a computer thanks to the technology of Google Streetview.
Honda, Acura Recalling 250,000 Vehicles for Self-Braking Glitch
Honda has announced a recall of roughly 250,000 vehicles globally for an electronics glitch that could cause the brakes to be applied even when the the pedal has not been pressed.
Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand for Dealer Satisfaction
For the fifth consecutive year, Lexus is ranked the highest amongst luxury brands on the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Survey Index (CSI) for customer satisfaction with dealer service.
2014 Toyota Highlander to Bow at New York Auto Show
Light on details, Toyota has announced its next-generation Highlander mid-size SUV will debut at the New York Auto Show in two weeks time.
Nissan Recalls Five 2013 Models Over Malfunctioning Air Bags
An undetermined number of Nissan Altimas, LEAFs, Pathfinders, Sentras, as well as the Infiniti JX35 built in 2013 are being recalled over a defect which can cause the airbag to not go off in the case of an accident.
Nissan to Cut Vehicle Weight 15 Percent in 2017
Nissan is turning to Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel (AHSS) in up to 25 percent of its vehicle parts starting in 2017 to reduce weight.
Mazda RX-7 Successor Rumored Again
A successor to the iconic RX-7 sports car could be in the works using a new rotary-powered engine currently in development.
Toyota Planning EV Battery With Four Times More Power
The batteries in electric vehicles are one of the biggest reason for range anxiety, but new technology from Toyota could put those fears out of mind, providing three, four or even five times more power than current lithium ion batteries.
Ford, Chrysler Looking to Get Back in Small Pickup Market?
The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra have all seen updates in the past year, but what about smaller pickups which are seen as more affordable and fuel efficient? Well, they may be on the way back to relevance.
Mitsubishi G4 Concept Teased Ahead of Bangkok Motor Show Debut
Mitsubishi will be heading to this year’s Bangkok Motor Show with a concept car that previews a new compact sedan planned to be sold globally.
Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X is an Ideal Evolution
Though the Mitsubishi Evolution X isn’t as popular as it once was, it’s still one of the best performance bargains on the market. For those wanting something even better, there’s now the limited edition 311RS Evo X.
