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Final Lexus LFA Celebrated at Automaker’s Plant
As the 500th Lexus LFA rolled off the assembly line, Toyota president Akio Toyoda visited the LFA Works at the Motomachi Plant in Japan to celebrate the final LFA’s production.
Electric Vehicle Resale Value Trails Traditional Gas Cars
According to recent used car pricing estimates, electric vehicle resale values are lagging behind conventional gasoline cars.
Infiniti Compact Luxury Car Coming in 2016
Nissan announced today that it will invest £250 million ($407 million) into its Sunderland, U.K. plant to build a new Infiniti compact car.
2013 Toyota Avalon Adds Wireless In-Car Charging
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited has become the first vehicle in the world to offer Qi wireless charging as part of its Technology Package.
Nissan GT-R Hybrid Might be Coming in Next Generation
It’s already a heavy car, but Nissan might be taking the hybrid plunge with its GT-R supercar killer in the future.
Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser is an LF-LC Made for Santa
Lexus may have hit the eggnog a little early this year. It’s unveiling a “Lexus Flying Luxury Cruiser” that apparently saved the day for Santa.
2014 Mazda6 Priced From $21,675 to $30,290
Mazda just announced pricing for its 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan which will start from $21,675 including a $795 delivery charge.
Infiniti Confirms 550+ HP Flagship, Defends Name Change
Recently, Infiniti announced an unprecedented and arguably awkard decision that would see almost every model in its lineup sporting a new name starting with the 2014 model year, and in a statement defending the move, the brand also confirmed a new 550 hp, V6 powered flagship.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Priced From $24,145
Toyota just announced complete details for its 2013 RAV4 small crossover including prices.
2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Priced from $31,860
Acura has announced pricing on its 2013 model year TSX Sport Wagon model, increasing its base MSRP by $500 to $31,860 (excluding $895 destination charge).
2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year: the Scion FR-S
The AutoGuide.com Car of the Year has to be a stand-out winner among its competitors, and whether it’s a compact car, a luxury sedan or a sports car, it must set new benchmarks in its class. It must also be an important car, for the automaker, for consumers and for the automotive history books.
Toyota to pay NHTSA $17M for Untimely Defect Reporting
Toyota has agreed to pay $17.35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over claims from the agency that the Japanese automaker failed to report vehicle defects to the federal government in a timely manner.
2013 Honda Accord Wins Praise from Consumer Reports
After blasting Honda for the 2012 Civic, the Japanese automaker is once again in the good graces of the folks at Consumer Reports after a thorough test of the 2013 Accord.
Leaf Sales Strategy ‘A Bit Arrogant’ Nissan Exec Says
Nissan seems to be regretting what turned out to be an over-zealous sales strategy for the Leaf.
Infiniti Q, QX Nomenclature Announced as New Naming Strategy
In a surprising move, Infiniti has announced an all-new naming system for its models that will start with its 2014 model year vehicles and beyond.
Ford C-Max Becomes Fastest-Selling Hybrid at Launch
Ford’s C-Max Hybrid only has two months of reported sales under its belt and it’s already outpacing the first two months of Toyota Camry Hybrid sales, making it the fastest selling hybrid at launch.
Toyota Won’t Build Sub-Compact Crossover, Matrix Likely Axed
Toyota might be nixing the Matrix after two generations of building the Corolla-based hatchback.
Mazda to be First Japanese Automaker to Sell Diesel in US
Once known for its rotary engines, Mazda will become the first Japanese automaker to market a diesel model in the United States with its new Mazda6.
What’s the Best All-Wheel-Drive System for You?
More and more automakers are offering all-wheel-drive than in the past. This extra choice is great news for consumers but it can lead to confusion; the number of technologies on the market is practically vertigo-inducing. Each manufacturer’s system is unique, and a lot of times the underlying hardware is different. Not every all-wheel-drive setup was…
Toyota to Reclaim Title of World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world’s largest automaker in 2012 after ceding the title to General Motors last year.
Lexus LFA Production Ends With Promise Lessons Learned Will be Applied to Future Cars
A car ten years in the making, after two years of production Lexus has completed building its final LFA supercar, marking an important end of the brand, as well as a new beginning.
Subaru Impreza, WRX STi Axed in United Kingdom
According to reports, the Subaru Impreza and WRX STi models are being cut from the Japanese automaker’s lineup in the United Kingdom.
Nissan Innovation Garage Winners Announced
Back in September, Nissan kicked off its “Innovation Garage” competition with two grand prize winners netting themselves a $50,000 grant and a 2013 Altima.
Shin Tanaka Scion Paper Shapers App Now Available on iPad – Video
Those that were able to make it to the 2012 LA Auto Show and stopped by the Scion booth, probably saw the unique ‘Paper Shapers’ that the Japanese automaker had on display as freebies to show goers.
