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Honda Begins Production of New HondaJet Aircraft
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VTEC must have really kicked in because Honda is taking to the skies. The Japanese automaker known for its cars, motorcycles and power equipment just began commercial production of aircraft.
Toyota Donates $1M to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Toyota has announced that it is donating $1 million to the Red Cross, for the benefit of Hurricane Sandy victims, many of which are still living without power days after the storm.
2014 Subaru Forester Breaks Cover, Heading for LA Auto Show Debut
Subaru has released the first official photos of its 2014 Subaru Forester crossover model and confirmed that it will make its North American debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger Confirmed
During the unveiling of the Stout Racing Pirelli World Challenge Scion FR-S today at the 2012 SEMA Show, the folks at Scion had a surprise for everyone present.
Stout Racing World Challenge Scion FR-S Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
The Stout Racing Scion FR-S, which will compete in the SCCA World Challenge series next year, was unveiled today at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Chris Basselgia Crowned Scion Tuner Challenge Winner: 2012 SEMA Show
Almost a week since the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors were revealed, the Japanese automaker has picked a winner at the 2012 SEMA Show: Chris Basselgia. Basselgia, builder of the Minty FReSh Scion FR-S took home the top prize of $10,000 while John Toca’s FR-S came in second and Daniel Song’s FR-S GT came in…
New Mazda RX-7 Due to Arrive in 2017
Big news out of Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda will reportedly resurrect its legendary RX-7 sports car.
Toyota Dream Build Challenge Cars Don’t Disappoint: 2012 SEMA Show
Extensively previewed prior to their 2012 SEMA Show debut, the Toyota Celebrity Dream Build Challenge vehicles did not disappoint on the floor in Las Vegas.
Hurricane Sandy Hammers Luxury Car Brands
Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the U.S. East coast this week, as the so-called “Frankenstorm” powered her way over the Appalachian Mountains, carrying rain and winds as far as the Midwest. Not surprisingly the automotive industry has been impacted by her rampage.
Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Invade SEMA – Mega Gallery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, we have a lot to say on just how popular the new Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Bensopra Nissan GT-Rs Take Tuning to the Extreme: 2012 SEMA Show
Last year, Japanese tuner Bensopra released an aero kit for the Nissan GT-R that made the word radical an understatement. Priced at over $50,000 with its massive spoiler, the Bensopra GT-R takes tuning to the extreme.
Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Makes US Debut at SEMA
The extremely rare Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition is out in Las Vegas at the 2012 SEMA Show, surprisingly making its US auto show debut.
2014 Lexus IS Caught Testing in Spy Photos
The next generation Lexus IS is overdue for an update, and our spy photographers have just caught the 2014 IS out testing.
Lexus LS F-Sport by Five Axis Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
How good does the Lexus LS F Sport by Five Axis look? Let’s just say not too many folks were paying a lot of attention to the LFA Nurburgring edition it was parked next to at the SEMA Show today.
FR-S Times Seven in the Scion Booth: 2012 SEMA Show
By now, the only surprise for the Scion FR-S cars in the Japanese automaker’s booth at the 2012 SEMA Show was how each would look when compared side-by-side.
Acura NSX Roadster Concept is Too Good to be True: 2012 SEMA Show
Virtually seen by everyone in the world in the recent Avengers movie, the Acura NSX Roadster concept makes it most recent public appearance at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Lexus LF-CC Concept Previews Future Designs: 2012 SEMA Show
Debuting last month at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Lexus LF-CC is now enjoying its North American debut at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Supercharged Lexus GS F Sport Goes Fast, Looks Good: 2012 SEMA Show
With the Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport undoubtedly stealing the show at the Japanese automaker’s booth – even more so than the Nurburgring Edition LFA – it would be excusable to miss the supercharged GS F Sport located outside.
Patrick Dempsey Edition Mazda CX-5 is McLamey: 2012 SEMA Show
Being a famous TV and movie star might be enough to earn you a regular rotation on TMZ, but mere celebrity status won’t get a car named after you. So what did Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey do to deserve this honor?
Supercharged Acura ILX Concept is Built for the Streets: 2012 SEMA Show
Making its debut today at the 2012 SEMA Show is a custom Acura ILX ‘Street Build’ that shows what the ILX is capable of with some aftermarket goods.
2013 Toyota Avalon Pricing Announced
Toyota just announced pricing for the 2013 Avalon. This all-new premium sedan starts at $30,990, excluding $795 for destination and delivery.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium
A true automotive enthusiast will scoff and point their nose to the sky when shown a sports-coupe outfitted with an automatic transmission. We managed to hold off on any pre-conceived thoughts of automotive snobbery when testing out the latest sports car from Subaru, the BRZ. Tested in Premium trim, it starts at $25,495, and with…
Honda CR-Z Supercharged Concept Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
Enthusiasts have been begging for it and Honda’s sales could certainly use it, yet the Japanese automaker continues to only tease the idea of a higher performance version of its CR-Z sport hybrid.
Acura ILX Endurance Racer Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
Acura is set to go racing in the near future with a track-prepped version of its new ILX compact premium sedan.
