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2014 Mazda6 Wagon Gets Superior Style: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
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Mazda is hoping its new CX-5 and Mazda6 models will help pave the way for bigger and better things, and at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Japanese automaker wanted to show off the customizing capabilities of both models.
Nissan 370Z NISMO Z-Challenge Spec Series Racer Revealed: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
With the growing popularity of the Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ, it’s easy to forget that Nissan has its own rear-wheel drive sports car that also handles beautifully when pushed to the limits.
NISMO Leaf, Juke are the First of Many: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Towards the end of last year, Nissan announced its plans to expand its NISMO performance sub-brand and there’s no better way to garner attention among young enthusiast buyers than to display those vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ is a Supercharged Hybrid: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ is hardly a secret having been unveiled last year, but the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon marks one of the first times its been displayed publicly.
Toyota Yaris Turbo Concept Revealed: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
It certainly won’t be grabbing headlines like the twincharged GT 86, but a turbocharged Yaris unveiled today at the Tokyo Auto Salon is a more realistic look at future product.
Honda N-One Gets the Mugen Racing Treatment: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Though America will never see the likes of the Honda N-One, automotive enthusiasts got a look at what the Japanese automaker’s newest addition to its kei car lineup can look like with some modifications.
Subaru BRZ Premium Sport Package Concept Revealed: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Subaru BRZ may come better equipped than the Scion FR-S, with a few extra features, but even then the cabin isn’t exactly what you would call luxurious.
Toyota Supra Inspired GT 86 Revealed With Twincharged Engine: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The star of the Tokyo Auto Salon, the GRMN Sports FR Concept is a GT 86 build by Toyota’s motorsports partner Gazoo Racing and inspired by the legendary Supra itself.
Honda S2000 Modulo Climax is a Latecomer: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Scion FR-S may be dominating the headlines these days, but a decade ago the hottest rear-drive enthusiast car was the Honda S2000.
Toyota Debuts a GT 86 for Women: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
“Fashion woman customization perspective that emphasizes the color and texture, was choreographed in urban quality.”
TOM’S N086V is a V6-Powered 400-HP Toyota GT86: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
One of several GT 86 concepts unveiled by Toyota at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, it’s certainly not noteworthy because of its square eight-spoke rims.
Toyota 86 TRD Griffon Concept Sheds 500 Pounds to go Ferrari Fast: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Ahead of its debut, Toyota bragged that its new GT 86 TRD Griffon concept was faster around the Tskuba circuit than a Ferrari 458. Revealed today at the Tokyo Auto Salon, even more surprising is the fact that it does so without any added power.
Mugen Honda CR-V Combines Off-Road Style With On-Road Performance: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Known for building some of the world’s best performance Hondas and a long history in motorsports, the tuning geniuses at Mugen have tried their hand at the new CR-V, delivering some interesting results.
Toyota Toys With Carbon Fiber Roof for Family Sedans
Well shucks. It looks like Toyota has a useless carbon fiber mill on its hands now that the LFA is out of production – or does it?
Toyota Considering Building Nissan Juke Rival
Thanks to the Nissan Juke’s success on the market, Toyota is considering bringing out a small crossover, based on the Rugged Sports Coupé concept that debuted back in 2001 at the Chicago Auto Show.
2014 Lexus IS Wagon Hinted by Brand
Lexus might be musing the idea of bringing back the Sport Cross version of its IS performance sedan.
Nissan Resonance Concept Previews Future Crossover, Hybrid Tech
Ahead of its debut next week at the Detroit Auto Show, Nissan has released a lone teaser image of a new concept crossover it calls the “Resonance.”
Nissan Likely to Exhibit Murano Concept in Detroit
In a release regarding the upcoming 2013 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan revealed that it would be unveiling an unknown concept vehicle, which according to reports is likely to be a new Murano Concept.
Scion Promises High-Tech ‘Wizardry’ for 2013 Detroit Auto Show
There’s no way Scion can top the FR-S debut from last year’s Detroit Auto Show, so the brand is going rogue and banking on “high tech wizardry” to bring people into its booth.
2013 Nissan Leaf Revealed with Improved Efficiency
Nissan unveiled the newest iteration of its Leaf electric car today, saying that it will have improved efficiency and faster charger times.
2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Photos Leaked
Images of the 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport sedan leaked today through Chinese forum PC Auto ahead of the automaker’s planned release.
Toyota Lead Number of Recalled Vehicles in 2012
For the third year out of the last four, Toyota counted the highest number of recalled vehicles in the U.S. with 5.3 million affected units.
2014 Lexus IS gets Free Traffic and Weather Updates
Lexus has partnered up with iBiquity Digital Corporation and will be the first automaker to offer subscription-free, real-time traffic and weather information on its infotainment systems.
Acura ILX to be Tweaked for Better Value
Disappointing sales are pushing Acura to rethink its entry-level ILX sedan with the goal of shedding its “near luxury” image.
