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Nissan Ushers in New Era for Nismo Divison
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Nissan has officially kicked off a new era for its performance arm, Nismo, and has officially opened the new Nismo global headquarters and development center in Yokohama, Japan.
Toyota i-Road Concept Teased in Video Ahead of Geneva
A new emissions-free concept from Toyota called the i-Road will make its first public appearance at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, and today the brand released a video teasing the small concept’s design.
Nissan Returning to 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 with Electric Technology
Nissan has announced that it’ll return to the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours with an innovative project showcasing electric technology.
Nismo GT-R Coming in Next 12 Months: CEO Says
There will be an even hotter version of the cult-followed GT-R tuned by Nissan’s Nismo performance arm in the next 12 months.
2005 Honda Pilot Stability Assist Under NHTSA Scrutiny
An estimated 87,803 model year 2005 Honda Pilot SUVs could fall under a recall if a National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation progresses far enough.
Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Toyota Prius cars ranging from model years 2004 to 2009 because of a possible defect with the steering column.
Oxford Researchers Build Self-Driving Car for Just $7,600
Electric cars are often viewed as the personal transportation solution for the future, though a team of researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK is looking beyond that, to vehicles that drive themselves. And they’ve come up with a prototype that costs far less than you might expect.
New Mazda Rotary Engine in Development
Mazda has confirmed that it’s working on a new rotary engine that could see production within five years.
Ford, Toyota Top US News ‘Best Car for the Money’ Awards
Ford counted more vehicles than any other maker this year in U.S. News’ 2013 Best Cars for the Money Awards.
TGIF[R-S]: Toyota Details GT86 Development Speedbumps
This week’s installment of TGIF[R-S] isn’t about me, or my car, but about how the 2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year came to be, thanks to a post I stumbled across on the Toyota UK blog.
Nissan to Make ‘Big Announcement’ About Nismo
Nissan will announce details on February 26 surrounding its Nismo performance arm.
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Top NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe has been awarded top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), earning a perfect five-star score.
2014 Acura MDX to Bow at New York Auto Show
After showcasing a prototype at the Detroit Auto Show, Acura is planning to reveal the production version of the 2014 MDX at the New York Auto Show at the end of next month, AutoGuide has learned.
RAV4, Tahoe, Crosstour Top SUV Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study, listing the top-rated SUVs from their segments.
Top 10 Cars Favored by Gen Y
How do you get Generation Y interested in cars? To answer that question perhaps the best move is to take a look at what cars they do already like. Thanks to new stats provided by J.D. Power and Associates we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 cars with the highest percentage of buyers aged…
Nissan GT Academy Winners ‘Too Fast’ to Race
It might sound strange, but a two-car effort aimed at the British GT Championship has been refused for being too fast.
2013 Toyota Camry Gets Soft Touch Enhancments
Toyota’s seventh-generation Camry reaches the 2013 model year with a handful of enhancements including soft touch materials on the front door panels.
Acura Won’t Compete in Small Crossover Segment: Exec
With luxury rivals Buick, Mercedes and Audi all readying sub-compact utility vehicles, Acura is content with its current crossover lineup.
Nissan Opens Silicon Valley Research Center
Nissan has expanded its research and development center to the heart of America’s technology scene, Silicon Valley.
Toyota Reveals Updated Racer in Search of Le Mans Glory
Last year, Toyota faced disappointment competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its TS030 Hybrid, but finished off the race season strong, claiming two victories and looking to topple Audi’s reign this year.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD
For 2013 the RAV4 has undergone some major reconstructive surgery. The goal is to infuse a bit more life into this compact crossover that helped define the segment 17-years ago. Gone are both the V6 engine and 3rd row seating options. Thankfully, so is the antiquated four-speed automatic which has been replaced by a six-speed…
Acura ILX Won’t Get Early Refresh Says Exec
With disappointing sales, the Acura ILX will not join the Honda Civic in getting an early refresh.
Subaru Looking to Add Higher-Trim Models with More Luxury
With sales gains for five consecutive years, Subaru is looking to drive U.S. sales to at least 365,000 units annually, and one way it’s exploring to help achieve that goal is by offering more luxury-targeted trim levels.
Infiniti IPL Models to Receive Input from Red Bull Racing F1 Team
Infiniti and Red Bull Racing have stepped up their relationship for 2013 and beyond, and it appears that the F1 team will contribute to the development of future Infiniti IPL models.
