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2013 Toyota Yaris Gets Upgraded Standard Equipment
Toyota announced updates for its sub-compact 2013 Yaris, which will be offered in three- and five-door liftback models.
2012 LA Auto Show Design Challenge Entries Revealed
This year’s entries for the LA Auto Show Design Challenge have been revealed, giving us a glimpse of a few major automakers visions for the ultimate law enforcement patrol vehicle for the year 2025.
2014 Nissan GT-R Heading to LA Auto Show in US-Spec
The US-spec 2014 Nissan GT-R will be making its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of this month, the Japanese automaker has confirmed.
Lexus LF-LC Blue Coming to LA Auto Show
Lexus will bring its eye-catching LF-LC concept to the Los Angeles Auto Show for its North American debut later this month.
2015 Toyota Prius Could Get AWD, 90 MPG
The next generation of Toyota’s Prius is set to arrive in 2014 with some significant changes, which could include a four-wheel drive system, and a fuel mileage rating of 90 mpg.
2013 Mazda CX-9 Price Rises to $30,580
Mazda just released U.S. specifications and pricing for its CX-9 mid-size crossover which underwent a mid-cycle refresh this year.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Teased Before L.A. Debut – Video
The all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 crossover SUV will make its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Japanese automaker confirmed today.
2013 Honda Crosstour Gets Earth Dreams V6, Price Drop
The 2013 Honda Crosstour, based on the recently tested Honda Accord, has been revealed today by the company, sporting a new V6 engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams line, and a base price $525 less than the 2012 model.
Honda Collection Hall Photo Gallery Tour
It’s the dream of every Honda fanboy; a tour of the Honda Collection Hall.
Toyota Venza Exported to South Korea from U.S.
Toyota has begun exporting its U.S.-assembled Venza crossover to its distributors in South Korea, making up a portion of over 130,000 vehicles the Japanese automaker plans on exporting this year.
Toyota GM Denies Bid for Aston Martin
It’s no secret; Toyota is buddy-buddy with British luxury automaker Aston Martin. The two firms have collaborated before, perhaps most famously the iQ-based Cygnet city car, and the latest gossip indicates is the “capital T” is interested in buying Aston.
Toyota Confirms Five Major Launches Coming Next Year
Toyota’s senior VP of automotive operations, Bob Carter, delivered a speech today at the Barclays Capital global automotive conference in which he revealed the plan for “five major [vehicle] launches” next year.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: There’s an App for That
Subaru has released an iPad app for its 2013 XV Crosstrek model, which AutoGuide recently reviewed, trying to show off the all-new crossover in a fun and interactive way.
Toyota GT 86 Commercial Banned in England
A commercial for the Toyota GT 86 that shows a man escaping from police has been banned in the UK for condoning reckless and dangerous driving.
Toyota to Pay $25.5 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit
Hoping to put its long saga of recalls and reports of unintended vehicle acceleration to bed, Toyota has agreed to pay $25.5 million in order to settle a U.S. shareholder class action lawsuit.
Toyota Develops Battery With Possible 600-Mile Range
In the ongoing race to build the best electric car, Toyota has apparently developed a new battery that should be capable of taking a car 600 miles on a single charge.
2014 Subaru Forester Showcased in New Videos
The 2014 Subaru Forester will be making its North American debut at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of the month, and the Japanese automaker has just released some videos to preview what we can expect once it hits dealerships.
Honda Super GT Race Car Hoonage – Video
The annual “Honda Meeting” in Japan is a chance for journalists from around the world to sample future product and learn about upcoming technologies from one of Japan’s leading automakers. And while the focus of this year’s deep-dive into the world of Honda focused on everything from safety to hybrids, it wasn’t all technical presentations…
Honda Micro-Commuter Prototype Takes a Step Towards Reality
A year after Honda revealed its Micro-Commuter car as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, the automaker is moving towards the machine’s production with a prototype model that’s significantly more real-world ready.
Toyota Issues Voluntary Recalls for 2004-2009 Prius Models
Toyota will conduct two voluntary safety recalls on 2004-2009 Prius models, one to replace the steering intermediate extension shaft and another to replace the electric water pump for the hybrid system.
Honda Planning Three-Tier Hybrid Range
First announced as part of the upcoming Acura NSX and RLX, Honda is developing a three-stage hybrid rollout strategy that will include applications specifically targeted to premium, mid-size and compact models.
Honda Civic Type-R Might Get 2.0T, 300HP
A 300-hp turbocharged four cylinder might find it’s way into the next Civic Type-R.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0
The Scion tC is a mid-range model in the Scion stable and has arrived this year with a new special edition called the RS 8.0, which is the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection. This special “Release Series” vehicle is limited to only 2,000 examples, and features a unique Fixe Axis Designed Body Kit as…
2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Released – Video
Nissan’s tuning and racing outfit Nismo has just rolled out the latest version of its FIA GT3 spec race car, the 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3.
