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Infiniti Emerg-E Functional Concept Debuts at Goodwood
The Infiniti Emerg-e debuted as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and now the fully functional version of the car is being shown off at the Goodwood festival of speed, where it will tackle the famous hill-climb.
Honda Fit EV Available for Lease Starting July 20
The latest in Honda’s lineup of alternative fuel vehicles will be available on a three-year lease term starting July 20 for $389 per month.
2010 Lexus RX Added to Toyota Unintended Acceleration Recall
Toyota has added the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to the list of vehicles recalled for a gas pedal that has the potential to become trapped under the floor mats.
Unconventional Nissan Dealership in Seattle Shuttered
A mere two years after it opened, Stadium Nissan in Seattle will close its doors for good as a short-lived attempt to break the mould.
BMW, Toyota Announce Plans for Co-Developed Sports Car
Industry giants Toyota and BMW held a press conference in Munich today to discuss plans for its partnership initially announced last December, unveiling plans for a co-developed sports car.
TRD-Tuned Toyota GT-86 to Debut at Goodwood
Toyota in-house tuner TRD will debut a special version of the GT-86 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
Nissan Sentra Production Increased, 1,000 Jobs Created
Strong demand for the Nissan Sentra is prompting the company to produce the car in a second location: its Canton, Miss. plant, creating 1,000 new jobs in he process.
Toyota ‘Exit the Highway’ Campaign Offers Chance at Free Prius V
Toyota and The Audubon Society want to encourage drivers to take the scenic route this summer. Its “Exit the Highway” campaign highlights scenic drives to natural attractions in over 60 cities and offers the chance to win a free Prius V.
Mazda Will Continue to Develop Rotary Engines
Mazda is committing to fuel economy with its new SkyActiv technology, which was expected to render the companies rotary engine lineup defunct. Not so says Mazda, confirming that development continues on the next generation of rotary.
Toyota Creation Station Tour Kicks Off July 4
Toyota is using Independence Day at the Fair St Louis to launch its new Creation Station Tour to offer a family-friendly introduction to the brand’s lineup through games and activities.
Nissan Holographic Water Show Celebrates Canada Day
Four major cities across Canada will play host to Nissan’s newest marketing campaign for the Altima, which will incorporate a holographic water show of the car.
Toyota Keeps its Title as Best Global Green Brand
For the second year in a row, Toyota has been named Best Global Green Brand by Interbrand, a worldwide company that is devoted to brand management. This title is not just for car makers, as Toyota was competing with every other major global company.
Mitsubishi i MiEV Falls Short of Competition Crash Rating
Results for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) crash tests on the Mitsubishi i MiEV were released today, leaving the little electric vehicle trailing its competition.
Nissan Leaf Limo is Eco-Friendly Transportation for Many – Video
Apparently no car is safe from getting the limousine conversion treatment, as Imperial Couch Builders has taken the liberty to build a stretched Nissan Leaf limo.
320-HP Twincharged Toyota GT 86 Concept Heading to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Whether you call it the Toyota GT 86, the Scion FR-S or the Subaru BRZ, as perfect as this new compact sports car is, if there’s one common request to make it even better, it’s that it could use a little more power.
2015 Toyota Prius Cuts Weight, Improves Efficiency
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world and the brand is ensuring the next generation has even better fuel economy to keep that title alive.
Scion iQ Slammed in Consumer Reports Ratings
Consumer Reports seems not to enjoy testing sub-compact cars such as the Scion iQ and the Smart ForTwo, or at least that’s how it looks.
Nissan GT Academy Finals Draw Closer
Can video games really become a reality? Absolutely and if you’re one of our regular readers you probably know how that can happen: the Nissan GT Academy.
Ten Turbo Cars We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On
Turbocharged vehicles are quickly becoming the answer to having a fuel-efficient vehicle, with exciting performance. They seem to all be geared towards the sensible enthusiast, offering sporty dynamics, while still getting solid fuel efficiency. Here’s some of the upcoming turbo-charged vehicles you can expect in the next few years. We’ve got some spy-pictures, and concept…
Infiniti Developing Halo Car, Might not be Emerg-E
Infiniti is heavily invested in Red Bull racing, and is looking into producing a car that solidifies that link, more so then the companies existing line of F tuned vehicles.
Mazda Marks End of an Era With Final Rotary Engine
Starting in the 1970’s, Mazda brought its first rotary engine to market, and last friday, the company assembled its last one, marking the end of an era for the Japanese automaker.
Honda, Mercedes-Benz Rank as America’s Top Auto Brands
Japanese automaker Honda has taken top honors in the Full Line Automotive Brand of the Year category in the latest EquiTrend Automotive Scorecard by marketing firm Harris Interactive, while Mercedes-Benz topped the Luxury Automotive Brand of the Year list.
Mazda MX-5 GT Concept to Debut at Goodwood
Mazda enthusiasts attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed will get to see the street-legal MX-5 GT running the hill as Mazda uses the event to gauge consumer reaction to the hotter version of its popular sports car.
2013 Toyota Avalon will get Hybrid Option
For 2013 the Toyota Avalon gets a full redesign including a first-ever hybrid option that remained under speculation until a company spokesman confirmed it with us today.
