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Honda Civic, Pilot Recalled: 820,000 Units Affected
If you own a 2003-04 Honda Civic or a 2004-05 Pilot, there’s a chance the head lights could fail.
Mazda6 Crossover Under Consideration With X6 Style
The 2014 Mazda6 has already garnered plenty of attention, and the Japanese automaker is more than in love with its newest platform. So much so, that the automaker is considering a unique crossover based on its third-generation Mazda6.
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Axed: Exec Confirms
Despite a seemingly warm reception, the glitzy Infiniti Emerge-E halo car concept is as dead as Elvis.
2013 Honda Ridgeline Gains Standard Backup Camera
Honda gave its Ridgeline a refresh last year, so as expected this year the Ridgeline doesn’t see any major updates save a standard rear view camera on all models.
Scion Uses Art, Heavy Metal to Attract New Demographic
The Scion brand was created from the get go to attract a younger, hipper audience. At its core, Scion has always been about customization and personalization, as a way to express yourself through your car.
Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Idle Issue Solution Found
The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ are undoubtedly great sports cars, but not every owner has been able to enjoy them as much as they’d like. Many owners have taken to the Internet to express complaints regarding a check engine light, slip light, and idle issue on their new cars.
2013 Nissan Quest Priced From $26,815
Today, the 2013 Nissan Quest arrived at dealerships priced from $26,815, including delivery, with a short list of price adjustments and updates.
Dodge Dart, Lexus ES, More Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Four new 2013 models just joined the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick list: the Dodge Dart, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Toyota Named Top Auto Brand for 9th Year Running
Toyota has once again claimed the top spot in Interbrand’s annual ranking for the world’s best automotive brands, while placing 10th overall.
Nissan Leaf Sales Disappointing: Exec Says
Among a market bearish toward buying pure EVs, Nissan’s Leaf isn’t getting any breaks and the brand’s executives know it.
Acura ILX Race Cars Head to 2012 SEMA Show
The Acura ILX race cars built by Team Honda Research West in collaboration with Honda Performance Development and Solo Motorsports will be on display at SEMA this year.
Toyota Debuts Smart INSECT Concept in Japan
The automotive industry is buzzing about a new concept car from Toyota called the Smart Insect Concept, that recently debuted at the CEATEC technology show out in Japan.
Defective Struts Prompt Big Investigation by NHTSA
Certain rear-liftgate struts provided by auto parts supplier Stabilus have been reported as defective by Toyota, Honda and Ford, but it isn’t clear if other cars use them as well.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Honda Accord Coupe
It may surprise you to learn that the Honda Accord Coupe is one of the most cross-shopped cars with the Chevrolet Camaro. After all, one is a front-drive two-door version of a family sedan, while the other is a purpose-built Muscle car. And yet the two stack up quite closely in many respects, though certainly…
Toyota Sets New Nurbrgring Electric Car Record of 7:22
Not satisfied with their Nurburgring electric car record, the team at Toyota Motorsport GmbH set out to shave a few seconds off their 7:47.794 time and did so in significant fashion.
2013 Nissan Sentra Priced From $16,770
Sales for the 2013 Nissan Sentra compact sedan begin on October 16 with pricing starting from $16,770 including delivery.
Honda Accord Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard
Honda Accord V6 models from 2003 to 2007 are being recalled to fix a defective power steering hose that can leak fluid and catch on fire.
Mazda Skyactiv Might be Shared with Fiat, Alfa Romeo
No-holds-barred technology sharing between Mazda and Fiat might be on the table.
Toyota Rethinking Engines, Playing Catchup
Like a college student with a trust fund to burn, Toyota might finally be realizing the consequences of its more than decade-long “Prius party.”
Electric Cars Not the Solution Says Toyota Europe Boss
Electric cars are not the future, even in Europe where public perception of gas alternative mobility solutions is significantly more favorable. That, at least, is the opinion of the world’s largest automaker, as expressed by Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Toyota Documents its First TS030 Hybrid Win – Video
Earlier in the month, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid race car got its first win during the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship out in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Nissan Buys Back Leafs from Dissatisfied Owners
The Nissan Leaf has had a pretty rough start in America with continued struggling sales, and now the Japanese automaker has bought back a pair of the electric vehicles from unsatisfied owners in Arizona.
Nissan ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ Previewed: Paris Motor Show
Among the many cars soon to sit in garages around the globe, Nissan had a different kind of common car parked at its Paris pavilion today: the “Taxi of Tomorrow.”
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Revealed in Paris
The world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV has made its official debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder paired with two 60-kWh electric motors for a total range of 547 miles.
