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Steve Doherty Clinches Nissan GT Academy Win – Video
The 2012 Nissan GT Academy has come to an end, and unemployed mechanic Steve Doherty has earned himself a spot on a Nissan racing team as a driver, beating out 15 of the best Gran Turismo players in the country.
Seven Days of Dream Garages: Day One by Jason Siu
Forget the 12 days of Christmas. This is the seven days of dream garages. Trading partridges in pear trees for horsepower in sexy sheetmetal, starting today each AutoGuide editor will reveal their list of the 10 cars we’ll be asking Santa for this year, giving a little insight into our automotive preferences. Now 10 may…
2013 Lexus CT200h Gets $2,930 Price Hike to $32,050
Lexus has announced pricing for its 2013 CT 200h model, increasing its MSRP to $32,050 excluding an $895 destination and handling fee.
Nissan Completes First Lithium-Ion Cells for 2013 Leaf
Nissan has built its first lithium-ion cells for its electric vehicle’s batteries at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, which will first be used in its 2013 Leaf.
Acura ILX to Keep Base Engine, NSX to Cost More Than GT-R
Rumors of Acura dropping the base 2.0-liter engine from its lineup have been debunked, as the Japanese automaker spoke out on the speculation revolving its newest sedan.
Acura RDX Named 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Luxury Crossover of the Year
Chosen by you, the readers, AutoGuide.com can announce the winner in its first-ever Reader’s Choice Luxury Crossover of the Year Award — the 2013 Acura RDX.
Nissan Announces Plan for 15 New Hybrids Over Four Years
Nissan gave a presentation today highlighting its progress toward eco-targets and highlighted a plan to add 15 hybrid models by 2016.
Subaru BRZ Named 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Sports Car of the Year
The 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Sports Car of the Year, as chosen by you, is the Subaru BRZ.
10 Best Engines List Revealed by Ward’s Auto for 2013
Each year, Ward’s Auto grabs ten of its editors to evaluate 40 new or significantly upgraded engines to determine the best engines of the model year. The list has just been revealed, with a continuing trend of four-cylinders finding their way onto the list. Here’s Ward’s Auto 10 Best Engines for 2013 in no particular order. Powering…
2014 Acura MDX Prototype Teased, Heading to 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Acura has announced that it’ll be heading to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show with a prototype of its next-generation MDX SUV model.
Nissan NV200 Taxi Sparks Lawsuit Against New York City
Anyone who thought the deal Nissan inked for a 10-year monopoly on providing New York’s taxi cabs wouldn’t cause trouble had better think again.
Lexus to Fix 700,000 Cars Because of Consumer Reports
In an unusual move, Consumer Reports is prompting Lexusto fix a flaw with its ES and GS models that could leave people trapped in the trunk.
Honda Expands Rollaway Recall to 800K More Vehicles
Honda just announced that it is expanding a recent recall to include an additional 800,000 vehicles because of problems with the ignition interlock that allows the key to be removed when the vehicle isn’t in park.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Toyota Yaris LE
The subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection is the cheapest car in Toyota’s North America lineup, the Yaris.
Honda Fit ‘Urban SUV Concept’ Teased Ahead of 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Honda has announced that it will be showing off a new crossover concept at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, called the “Urban SUV Concept.”
Acura ILX to Drop Base 2.0L Engine
So far, the Acura ILX’s sales have been a disappointment for the Japanese automaker and it appears that the underpowered 2.0-liter engine might be to blame with reports it will be cut from the lineup.
Diesel-Powered Hondas Unlikely For US, Says Exec
Advanced diesel engines are one option automakers can turn to for complying with upcoming U.S. fuel-economy standards. German OEMs in particular are the technology’s strongest proponents, but at the opposite end of the Eurasian landmass, Honda is not so bullish.
Crossovers Not Cool Says Scion Boss
The Nissan Juke surprised everyone. To be kind, it’s looks can be described as “different.” The drive, however, is plenty of fun and the packaging is certainly unique, being one of a new breed of vehicles: the sub-compact crossover.
Suzuki Ordering 2,500 More Cars for US Market
Despite filing for Chapter 11 last month, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is buying an additional 2,500 vehicles from Japan to sell in the U.S. market.
Toyota Prices Four 2013 Models, Adjusts 12 More
Toyota just announced pricing for its 2013 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius C and Scion xB as well as price adjustments for 12 models currently sold as 2013 vehicles.
2014 Acura RLX Sourcing Infotainment from Agero
Connected services company Agero will provide Acura’s “AcuraLink” infotainment system in the upcoming 2014 RLX.
Honda 3-Cylinder Engines a Possibility, Exec Says
Ever more stringent CAFE requirements in the U.S. and CO2 regulations in Europe are squeezing automakers like never before. They’re turning to technologies and fuels they would have never considered just 10 years ago. What’s Honda’s strategy to meet these standards?
Toyota Announces TMG GT86 Cup for ‘Ring VLN Series
Toyota has announced a new race league, exclusively open to the GT86 CS-V3 race cars, that will run within the Nürburgring-based VLN series starting in 2013.
Honda Must Be Faster, More Flexible Says N.A. CEO
After the 2012 Civic launched to less than glowing reviews, Honda has subtly changed how it develops vehicles to prevent this embarrassing situation from happening again. The 2013 Civic, as well as the updated Accord midsize sedan prove the company hasn’t completely lost its way.
