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Meet Nissan’s New ‘Director of Excitement:’ Usain Bolt
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Nissan announced a partnership in June with Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt – the world’s fastest man.
Lexus LFA AD-X is Yet Another One-Off – Spy Photos
The third in Lexus’ line of one-off LFA supercars – the AD-X appeared in spy photos today cruising around the Nurburgring.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder to Start at $28,270
Nissan is depending on its 2013 Pathfinder to boost sales and with a starting price of $28,270, the fourth-generation SUV that seats seven is looking poised to do so with a $1,020 price drop on the base model.
Acura ZDX: Disliked and Discontinued
While Honda plays doctor with its unpopular Crosstour, Acura is taking on a different role for its 2013 ZDX crossover: Mortician.
Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Cars Worldwide
Toyota has announced a major recall to replace the driver’s side power window master switch, affecting 7.4 million cars globally, including 2.5 million in the United States.
Subaru BRZ to Star in The Fast and the Furious 6
Recently, we caught The Fast and the Furious 6 crew filming in Spain, and now word is that the new Subaru BRZ will star in the upcoming film.
Honda Civic Natural Gas Buyers Getting $3,000 Gas Card
Those looking for ways to fight against the recent rise in gas prices might want to consider a 2012 Honda Civic, the Natural Gas model to be more specific. The Japanese automaker has teamed up with Clean Energy to give $3,000 fuel cards to new buyers.
Lexus LFA Nurburgring Beats Executive Jet in Race
Unconventional to say the least, Lexus pitted its LFA Nurburgring Edition supercar against an Eclipse 500 jet in a race yesterday.
Scion FR-S the First of Three Sports Cars Says Chief Engineer
The Toyota GT86 or Scion FR-S as it’s known on our shores may just be the best new sports car in a generation, but it certainly won’t be the last of its kind. According to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, the FR-S is just the first of three planned sports cars by the world’s largest automaker.
Six (Lame) Excuses Not to Buy a Hybrid
With an almost never ending list of myths and rumors, few vehicles are as misunderstood as the hybrid. Almost every review or video posted on AutoGuide.com about a hybrid car has at least one reader comment about how the battery will deteriorate beyond repair, or that once you get a hybrid, you’re not a true…
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Infiniti G Sedan Caught in Spy Photos
Said to be previewed in the Infiniti Emerg_e concept car, Infiniti’s next generation G Series sedan scooted by our spy photographer’s camera today looking much like other products from the brand.
Lexus LFA Race Against Eclipse 500 Explained
Auto enthusiasts probably know the airplane versus supercar schtick pretty well at this point. It’s old hat. Or is it?
Honda Recalls 489,000 CR-Vs Across US, Europe, Africa
Honda is recalling a total of 489,000, or 268,655 CR-V crossovers in the U.S. because of a possible fire risk between model years 2002 and 2006.
2014 Mazda6 Photos: Mega Gallery
The 2014 Mazda6 is one of this year’s most anticipated new models for the midsize sedan segment. From its attractive exterior to its SkyActiv technology, the all-new Mazda6 looks to be a contender for best-in-class.
Watch a Scion FR-S Write a Cursive ‘T’ – Video
It’s well documented just how great the Scion FR-S handles on the road and on the track, and those lucky enough to own one just know how fun it is to drive on a daily basis.
See-Through Toyota Prius Showcases Optical Camouflage Tech – Video
Optical camouflage technology isn’t new. Surfacing several years ago, its creators at Keio University in Japan are now working on an application that could make driving a whole lot safer.
Toyota Tundra to Pull Endeavour on New Date, Place
A Toyota Tundra will still tow the space shuttle Endeavour, but on a different day and in a different location.
Nissan Leaf to Lose Equipment, Gain Lower Price
Slow sales are getting to the higher-ups at Nissan, encouraging measures to improve the unpopular EV’s future.
Accord Hybrid Might be US-Built in 2015
Anyone interested in buying a hybrid Honda Accord had better not hold their breath – there won’t be many making it to the U.S.
TGIF[R-S]: Tightening the Screws
It’s now been three months of Scion FR-S ownership, and while it has been fun, there have been a few hiccups along the way. The car isn’t perfect and within a month I noticed some annoying teething issues. Thankfully, there have been some updates in regards to a pair of nagging issues with the FR-S…
Honda Odyssey Under NHTSA Scrutiny, Might Roll Away
Broken bones, bum knees and smashed mailboxes — these number among the accusations owners are leveling at Honda for a supposed flaw with the 2003 and 2004 Odyssey.
Nissan Proves the General Public Still Uninformed on EVs
While all electric vehicles have been on the market for almost two full years now, it seems the general public is still unaware of exactly how these technolgies function, a problem that the partnership of Nissan and Renault is looking to remedy.
Lexus IS Coupe Concept Not an IS Coupe
At the recent 2012 Paris Motor Show, Lexus unveiled its LF-CC Concept which lead many to conclude that it was the Japanese automaker’s future IS Coupe model.
2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ Unveiled for Japan
Last month, Mugen teased us with its upcoming Honda CR-Z RZ model that will be limited to just 300 vehicles. Now, the Japanese tuner has pulled the covers off its latest CR-Z offering, showing off a supercharged powerplant with 156-hp and 136 lb-ft of torque.
