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Five Axis Lexus LS to be a SEMA Show Stopper
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Last year, Lexus tuning partner Five Axis showed off what it could do with the then-all-new 2013 GS. This year, at the 2012 SEMA Show, Five Axis will continue its tradition of building exquisite models with an all-new 2013 Lexus LS.
Lexus Focusing on Hybrid Sales in North America
Lexus is aiming to boost its hybrid lineup sales in North America above its currently level of around 10 percent. As a result, expect plenty more hybrid offerings from the Japanese automaker in the near future.
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Previewed: 2012 SEMA Show
Earlier in the week, Scion released a teaser video kicking off its 2012 SEMA Show FR-S Tuner Challenge. Now the Japanese automaker has released the first preview of the three cars vying for top honors.
Toyo Tires 2012 SEMA Show Lineup Announced
Toyo Tires will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show with a little bit of everything in its lineup this year: A custom Ford Raptor, a Wald Black Bison Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, a Wald Scion FR-S, and a Liberty Walk Lamborghini Murcielago LP620.
Nissan Altima V8 Teased for Australian Racing Series
Back in September, Nissan showed off its VK56DE powerplant for the V8 Supercars Series, and now the Japanese automaker is getting ready to show off its Altima race car where the new engine will reside.
Lexus LF-CC Concept Heading to 2012 SEMA Show
It may not be the exquisite LF-LC Blue concept that just debuted in Australia, but Lexus will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show with its LF-CC Coupe concept that was revealed last month at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Acura TLX Badge Trademarked
Acura has trademarked the name TLX, a moniker which will sit on the TL successor, which will be a merging of the existing TL and TSX.
Next-Gen Honda Fit to Spawn Sedan, Small Crossover
Honda’s North American CEO has revealed that along with the new Honda Fit, the companies Mexican plant is also tooling up to build a small crossover and a new small sedan called the City, both of which will sell here in the U.S.
2014 Infiniti G Sedan to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
Recent spy photos of the next-generation Infiniti G sedan revealed that it is nearing completion. Now reports suggest it’s heading to the 2013 Detroit Motor Show for its debut.
Nissan DeltaWing Finishes Fifth at Petit Le Mans
Nissan’s DeltaWing racecar and the victory that almost wasn’t.
Subaru BRZ Engine gets Turbo, new Injection System
Rumors of a turbocharged Subaru BRZ are swirling around the internet, but would a turbo version even make sense?
Acura NSX Headed to Detroit in Production Form
Only a year ago Acura unveiled its NSX concept car as a V6 hybrid, now word of the production car debuting at the same show is trickling out.
2013 Nissan Altima Recalled for Steering Control Issue
Nissan is recalling 13,919 2013 Altimas that were manufactured from May 10 through July 26, 2012 because of incorrectly torqued bolts.
Nissan EXTREM Concept Revealed in Brazil
Nissan has just revealed the EXTREM concept at the Sao Paulo Auto Show, calling it an “urban sports car” designed by Brazilians, for the Brazil marketplace.
Wild Toyota SEMA Cars Include Sequoia Drag Racer, Widebody Camry
Back in August, Toyota revealed its Celebrity Dream Build Challenge with NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Kyle Busch, and NHRA racers Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria building custom Toyota projects for the 2012 SEMA Show.
Toyota Prius is California’s Best Selling Car
If you live in California, this won’t come as a surprise to you at all. The Toyota Prius is the best-selling car in the state – sort of.
TGIF[R-S]: Inspired by the best Corolla
Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them. It’s hard to believe but the Scion FR-S was inspired by a Toyota Corolla. Crazy isn’t it? How does…
Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Headed to SEMA
Believe it or not, the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition has never been seen at an American auto show. That will all change in the next few weeks however as the Japanese automaker is bringing its special edition LFA model to the 2012 SEMA Show.
2013 Infiniti QX56 Priced from $60,650
The 2013 Infiniti QX luxury SUV is currently on sale at dealerships nationwide with a starting price of $60,650 for the 2WD model and $63,750 for the AWD model.
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Previewed in Video
Each year, Scion hosts the Tuner Challenge pitting three of the nation’s top builders against one another to show off what its cars can do with some creativity and hard work. As the winner was announced at last year’s Tuner Challenge, Scion promised that it would deliver a trio of FR-S models for the 2012…
2013 Mazda CX9 Shown Off with Kodo Design – Video
The all-new Mazda CX-9 was unveiled recently, sporting the Japanese automaker’s new Kodo design language.
2014 Mazda3 Leaked Well in Advanced of Debut
The all-new 2014 Mazda3 won’t debut next summer, but that doesn’t matter as much now that photos of the car have leaked onto the internet.
Honda, Ohio State Co-Develop Driving Simulator
Honda is developing a driving simulator in cooperation with Ohio State University hoping to further improve its vehicle’s safety.
Scion FR-S Supercharged by Meguiar’s is SEMA Bound
The annual SEMA Show is an exciting time for car tuners and enthusiast worldwide, as the aftermarket gets ready to unleash all of its newest products for today’s hottest cars. And what car is hotter this year than the Scion FR-S?
