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Infiniti Emerg-E Breaks Down at Goodwood Video
The Infiniti Emerg-e is still a concept, but for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the company built a working version to run the hill climb.
Subaru BRZ is so Hot it Melts The Room- Video
The Subaru BRZ is a hot looking car, and in this new commercial, Subaru really wants us to feel the heat.
Top 10 Least Expensive Crossovers of 2012
Crossovers continue to be one of the most competitive new car segments in the industry, and that’s a good thing for car buyers. With more and more entries into the market, prices have dropped across the board. Here’s a quick look at the top 10 cheapest crossover vehicles.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Officially Revealed in Japan
No big surprise here, but Mazda has given its popular MX-5 Miata sports car a refresh for the 2013 model year, which is now on sale over in Japan.
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition Sounds Off – Video
When Infiniti announced the Sebastian Vettel FX Edition, we couldn’t blame automotive enthusiasts for scratching their heads over why the Japanese automaker would leverage its Formula One champion with a special edition SUV rather than a sports car.
Toyota Awards New Corolla to Rapping Grad-Student
Samuel Arnett’s YouTube video promoting Toyota’s College Graduate Rebate won him a new Toyota Corolla S.
Range Predicting App from Nissan Accounts for Terrain
To help combat range anxiety, Nissan has released a new smart phone app that will be available to owners of the Leaf that helps to more precisely predict battery usage and range.
Mugen CR-Z Super GT Race Car Hits the Track – Video
With Honda having just announced details of its new CR-Z racing program in partnership with Mugen, video of the car’s first shakedown test has gone public.
Top 10 Best Selling Cars for June 2012
June of 2012 marked a good year for automakers, improving sales by 20 percent overall, compared to June, 2011.
Toyota Ad Demonstrates Advanced Future with Outdated Cars
Toyota, the world’s most successful hybrid maker, recently released an advertisement showing what a world of the future would be like with outdated automobiles.
2014 Lexus IS will be Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary
Rumors surrounding the next Lexus IS are abundant, and now it is becoming clear that the car will take a serious departure from its current form.
2013 Mazda3 Gets 40-MPG Skyactiv Engine on More Trim Levels
In the past Mazda has hinted that it may drop the current base engine in the Mazda3 and instead offer the Skyactiv powertrain as standard. According to Mazda USA PR rep Beverly Braga that won’t happen for 2013, but the Japanese automaker has made the decision to offer the Skyactive 2.0-liter as the core powertrain…
Mugen Honda CR-Z GT Revealed With Twin-Turbo V6
Earlier this year, Honda announced it would enter a CR-Z race car to compete in Japan’s Super GT Series, and now the hybrid is set to make its race debut at the upcoming Round 4 Sugo GT on July 28-29, 2012.
Parody of New Prius Model Kills Owner to Lower Carbon Footprint
Toyota is constantly working to make the Prius more efficient. They already have a Plug-In version and now, according to The Onion, there will soon be a model that kills the driver and passengers to minimize their carbon footprint.
2013 Acura ZDX Will Get Redesign, New Technology
The Acura ZDX hasn’t exactly been a hot seller in the United States, so it’s no surprise that the Japanese automaker is revamping its crossover for the 2013 model year.
Four of Top Five Most American Cars are Japanese
The Toyota Camry earned the top slot in Cars.com‘s annual American-Made Index. This is the fourth year in a row that the Camry has placed first. The Ford F-150 is in second, with the Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna and Honda Pilot following. Moving outside the top five, the Toyota Tundra took seventh.
Lexus LFA Will not Get Special Editions
Lexus has put the kibosh on rumors of special editions of the LFA to rest. The company has made it very clear that 500 of the supercars will be made, with no special models at the end of the run.
Mazda to Promote Diesel Advantages Through Motorsports
Mazda will be the first Japanese automaker to sell a diesel-powered passenger car in America starting next year and the Zoom-Zoom brand will use motorsports to promote the advantages of diesel to an often skeptical consumer base.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Refreshed with New Front Bumper
Pictures of the refreshed Mazda MX-5 just surfaced online, showing the mild styling updates it will get before its the ND fourth generation which is expected in a couple years.
Nissan Leaf Sets New Goodwood Record… in Reverse
It didn’t beat anything in a traditional run up the hill, but the Nissan Leaf managed to take a new record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend by driving the fastest measured mile in reverse.
Lexus LFA AD-B Bright Green Model Revealed in Video
A second mysterious Lexus LFA was spotted around the Nurburgring only a week after the LFA “AD-A” was spotted with changes from the production model.
Hot Shoe Hottie Shea Holbrook Takes Us for a Ride in Her Honda Civic Race Car – Video
More than just a pretty face, Shea Holbrook is an accomplished race car driver… at the age of just 22.
2012 Mugen Honda Civic Concept Debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Mugen is displaying a 2012 Honda Civic Concept (Euro-spec), outfitted with prototype aerodynamics that will be making its way to production for the European market in December 2012.
Honda Set to Debut Next-Generation HondaLink
This summer, Honda will be showing off its next-generation HondaLink infotainment system, which will debut in the Fit EV.
