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Acura NSX Hybrid to Race in New ALMS-Grand Am Series Hints Honda
Fans of the American Le Mans Series and motorsports in general may be weary of Grand Am’s acquisition of ALMS, but if there’s any hope to be had that top quality motorsports will remain on the North American continent it’s that automakers are supporting the merger.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Detailed With Electric AWD
Ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, Mitsubishi has released full details on its upcoming Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV.
2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Offers Over 500 Miles of Driving Range
Heading to dealerships early next year, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer a total driving range of over 500 miles.
2013 Toyota Avalon Sheds Weight to Save Gas
Despite being an industry leader in hybrid drivetrain technology, Toyota is taking advantage of more angles to improve its car’s fuel efficiency.
Nissan Innovation Garage Offers $50,000 Grant, Free Car
Nissan wants to encourage innovation, and not necessarily exclusively within the automotive industry, which is why it is opening it’s “innovation garage” to anyone with an idea and an internet connection to share their thoughts.
Acura NSX Headed for GT Racing in 2014
Undoubtedly, it would be surprising to hear news that Honda didn’t have any immediate plans to brings its newest Acura NSX to the GT racing ranks. In fact, Honda boss Takanobu Ito confirmed as much at the concept car’s debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year. But now a timeline is starting to…
2014 Mazda6 Wagon Revealed Ahead of Paris Motor Show Debut
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 was unveiled in late July, delivering a sporty sedan design that will undoubtedly be popular once it hits American soil in early 2013.
2013 Honda Accord Revealed: More MPG, More Value
The first model to utilize Honda’s new Earth Dreams engine technologies, the redesigned 2013 Accord gets a long list of upgrades and a big bump in fuel economy.
Ford Falsely Claims Toyota Corolla’s ‘Best Seller’ Title
While last week Ford claimed that the Focus was the best selling car this year to date, it is now apparent that this isn’t actually true.
2014 Suzuki SX4 Rear End Revealed in Spy Photos
Far from being the most exciting car to show up in a set of spy photos, the 2014 Suzuki SX4 small crossover will split from its current platform which it shares with Fiat to become its own car.
Lexus LFA Roadster Spied Again
It’ll be another year and change before the production Lexus LFA Roadster hits the road, but why wait?
Nissan VK56DE V8 Unveiled for V8 Supercars Series
Nissan‘s luxury arm Infiniti may be phasing out its V8s from its model lineup, but that isn’t stopping the Japanese automaker from unveiling its modified VK56DE powerplant for the Australian V8 Supercars Series.
Infiniti Phasing Out V8 Engines, Exec Says
Infiniti has confirmed that future development of V8 engines will come to an end, thanks to stricter fuel economy and CO2 restrictions. That’s not to say that we’ll see V8s disappear immediately from the Japanese automaker’s lineup, however.
Lexus IS-F CCS-R Could See Limited Production
Long focused solely on luxury, Lexus has been branching out and exploring its sporty side as of late and may take another bold step to grow its enthusiast backbone.
2013 Mark X Revealed as Newest Rear-Drive Toyota
In Japan, Toyota offers the Mark X model that is built off of the Lexus GS platform as a sportier sedan option for its home market. And similar to how the GS was refreshed for the 2013 model, the Japanese automaker has updated its Mark X sedan in Japan.
Toyota Avalon Sports Model Rumored
Toyota’s redesigned Avalon has taken the formerly dowdy model to the top of the class in terms of styling. Now, there is a rumor that a sports-tuned model is on the way.
2013 Honda CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey Get Price Hike
Information about some 2013 model year Honda vehicles has been released, and the most important news is that the Pilot, CR-V and Odyssey have all received minor price increases from last year.
Ford Focus Set to Take Sales Crown from Toyota Corolla
Ford is gaining a lot of momentum these days. Not only has the American automaker produced 350-million vehicles, but it’s Ford Focus compact has sold more this year than its closest competitor, the Toyota Corolla.
2013 Nissan Sentra Loses Weight, Gains MPG
The 2013 Nissan Sentra was revealed today, showing off a 150 lb. weight loss and smaller engine, netting the car less horsepower and improved fuel economy.
TGIF[R-S]: Service the Scion Way
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.
Toyota Racing Launches Celebrity Dream Build Competition
Toyota’s racing division (TRD) is hosting a custom vehicle build-off to raise money for charity.
Sebastian Vettel Crosses Over to Music Videos
F1 racer Sebastian Vettel is emerging as an on-screen presence, starting with movies, and now music videos in pop singer Melanie Fiona‘s latest music video.
Infiniti LE Concept Making European Debut in Paris
Despite having already been unveiled, the production intent Infiniti LE concept will make its European debut next month in Paris.
Toyota Camry SE Sport Limited Edition Model Released
Toyota has just announced a new limited production model of the four-cylinder, Camry SE, that offers some legitimate sporting upgrades from the base model.
