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Lexus Offers Up Smokey Teaser of New LS
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The Lexus LS sedan is regarded as one of the top cars in its class, and the automotive world is waiting with baited breath for the official debut of the new model on July 30th. To tide us over, Lexus has released a teaser image of a smoke silhouette of the new model.
2013 Honda Accord Marks Debut of New HondaLink Infotainment System
Honda detailed its new HondaLink infotainment strategy today, a new feature that will debut this fall in Honda vehicles, starting with the 2013 Accord.
Lexus GS450h Raises Heart Rates on Race Track
The Lexus GS450h is a hybrid that’s meant to excite the driver, and judging by a video recently posted by Lexus, it excites the passengers as well.
Nissan Leaf Limo is Luxurious Electric Shuttle- Video
Limousines are luxurious, comfortable and now, thanks to Nissan and the Embassy Suites hotel in Nashville Tenn., all-electric.
Ford Escape Sticky Throttle Recall Under NHTSA Investigation
After a recall, a petition and a fatal accident, NHTSA is once again looking into stuck throttle incidents in model year 01-04 Ford Escapes and Mazda Tributes.
Nissan Compact Sports Car in the Works, Will Compete with Scion FR-S
Given how successful the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ’s sales have been, it’s no surprise that other Japanese automakers are turning their attention towards building their own compact sports car.
Feature: GM’s eAssist Hybrid Bet Doesn’t Pay Off
Currently available on three models, GM’s eAssist technology is a product and packaging gamble the automaker has made that does not appear to be paying off. While the first two Buick models to receive the mild-hybrid system received modest praise, the new Chevy Malibu Eco has drawn so much criticism it was recently named “the…
2012 Nissan Juke Recalled for Faulty Seat Welds
Approximately 11,076 Nissan Juke’s are under recall according to NHTSA, for incomplete weld penetration on the rear-seat back.
Subaru BRZ Sells Out in Australia in Three Hours
There’s pretty much no debating that the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S are hot sellers, landing themselves as the fastest selling cars in America during the month of May. But if records were ever kept on fastest selling cars, we believe the BRZ conquered all when it went on sale in Australia.
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Updated, Priced from $19,170
The now made in the USA 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is hitting dealerships and will start at $19,170 excluding a destination charge of $825. The new MSRP is $375 more than the outgoing model.
2014 Honda Fit Crossover Planned
Rumored once before, Honda is reportedly moving ahead with plans to build a crossover model out of the next-generation Honda Fit.
Lexus IS-F Convertible Revealed in Latest Spy Photos
Lexus has never confirmed plans to build such a car, but that now seems irrelevant as our photographers have snapped these spy photos of what clearly appears to be an IS-F Convertible.
Toyota Announces Pricing for Seven 2013 Models
Toyota has announced new prices for several 2013 models. While most are going up in price, they are getting new equipment along with it.
New Nissan Versa Hatchback Previewed in Note
Nissan’s segment-leading Versa sub-compact will be getting some much-needed styling updates courtesy of the Japan- and Europe-marketed Note.
2013 Lexus ES Pricing Announced: Starts at $36,995
Lexus announced pricing for its 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h models today, which officially confirms the new model year taking a 1.7 percent price cut while also releasing pricing for the first-ever ES 300h.
2013 Honda Fit Gets a New Color, Price Holds Steady
The 2013 Honda Fit is staying identical to the 2012 model, save one new color option, and some awards the car picked up in 2012.
Acura NSX Non-Hybrid Rumored
Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the all-new Acura NSX isn’t just the flagship for the brand, it’s a technology showcase for new hybrid and all-wheel drive technologies. It comes as some surprise then to hear then that the Honda luxury division may be planning a non-hybrid version of the supercar.
2013 Honda Accord Trim Levels and Features Leaked
Late last month, an eager dealership leaked details on the upcoming 2013 Honda Accord, and now dealerships have received a memo with information on the 2013 Accord trim levels.
G.E. WattStation Home Charger Blamed for Nissan Leaf Malfunction
Owners of the Nissan Leaf that are using G.E.’s WattStation home charger should be cautious and discontinue using it to be on the safe side.
Lexus LF-LC Headed to Production Within Three Years
The Lexus LF-LC Concept debuted at this year’s Detroit International Auto Show, which impressed not only us, but the general public, so much that the Japanese automaker has reportedly given the green light to send it into production.
Nissan Taking Lessons From Blue Angels on Car Design
After collaborating with NASA on the “zero-gravity” seats in the Altima, Nissan is getting advice once again for future designs, this time from the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron.
2014 Mazda6 Rendered into Reality
Japanese automakers Honda, Toyota and Nissan have all taken the conservative approach to restyling their mid-size sedans. Mazda, however, gave a clear indication when it revealed the Takeri concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, that it would take a chance and, as usual, march to the beat of a different drum.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should be Reopened Says Iowa Senator
The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.
2014 Mazda6 Second Teaser Released
Mazda has released a second video giving us a hint at what the next generation Mazda6 will look like when it bows at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.
