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Mitsubishi Mirage Evo Hatch a Possibility
We might have something to look forward to if Mitsubishi could do for its Mirage model, what it did for its Lancer model with an Evo variant.
R2-D2, C-3PO Promote Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid in New Japanese Ad – Video
There are very few iconic characters that can be recognized worldwide, but Star Wars‘ R2-D2 and C-3PO are undoubtedly two droids with universal appeal.
Mazda Announces Diesel Racing Program for Grand Am Series
Mazda Motorsports is looking to change the face of motorsports in North America, announcing that it will be supplying clean Skyactiv-D diesel engines to teams for the 2013 season.
Scion FR-S Extended Cut Commercial Debuts
Scion insists that ‘driving is back’ and with it’s latest commercial of the FR-S, its hard to argue.
Lexus F Sport Fridays Hopes to Raise Awareness of Performance Sub-Brand – Video
One could argue that the F Sport brand hasn’t exactly been a resounding success for Lexus, or at least as much as they had hoped it would have been by now. But the Japanese automaker is looking to make a push on its performance accessory line, launching a new series titled ‘F Sport Fridays’ in…
Toyota GT 86 Accessories Announced for Europe
Toyota’s GT 86, called the Scion FR-S in North America, has been billed from the beginning as an affordable sports car engineered for enthusiasts, so makes sense that the company would offer a list of customization accessories to personalize the sport coupe.
Usain Bolt and Nissan GT-R Team up for New Marketing Campaign
The new campaign is the first to emerge from Nissan’s new global marketing arm, that was given a brief last year to develop programs that accelerate Nissan brand awareness, as part of the firm’s Power 88 business plan.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Shows Off Race Day Livery Ahead of Le Mans
Ahead of the car’s competition debut in just under two weeks time, Toyota has unveiled new livery for its TS030 Hybrids.
Honda Civic Type R Caught Testing Near the Nurburgring – Spy Photos
While just speculation at this point, it would seem that Honda is prepping a Civic Type-R for the European marketplace.
2014 Corolla Might Get Ventilated Seats for US: Chief Engineer Says
Still a decent distance away from U.S. production, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla is giving us a few hints of what we could expect through the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version.
Toyota Prius c Fails to Get Consumer Reports’ Nod
Ravenous demand for the Toyota Prius c drove dealerships to jack prices up above the MSRP when it initially launched, but that isn’t helping it win any extra points with Consumer Reports which said it couldn’t recommend the vehicle.
Google Turns to Toyota iQ to Complete Belgium Street View – Video
Those that have ever been out to Europe are well aware of how narrow some of the roads can be, and even how scary it is to take a conventional vehicle down one of the roads packed with pedestrians.
2013 Lexus ES 350, ES 300h Official Specs Released
We’ve already gotten our chance to put the all-new 2013 Lexus ES through its paces – read our review here – and the Japanese automaker has released all the specifications on its newest generation entry-level sedan.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient AWD Cars and Crossovers
Fuel efficiency is quickly becoming one of the most sought after elements in a new car. However finding a car with good fuel efficiency usually means you have to make a few compromises.
Acura ILX Commercials Target Youth Market
The Acura ILX takes a stab at offering a low priced entry-level luxury car, and to kick off sales the company has just released its first two commercials.
Nissan to Power One-Quarter of All 24 Hours of Le Mans Cars
A glowing performance for the performance credentials of Nissan, the Japanese automaker’s engines will power one-quarter of all entries in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Honda, Lexus Tops in Perceived Quality: Study
The perceived quality of a brand takes years to build, and a reputation can be tarnished by one faulty car. Honda ranks at the top of the perceived quality list, followed closely by Toyota and Subaru.
Toyota GT86 Launches in UAE – Video
The Toyota GT86 will be known as simply the 86 in the Middle Eastern market, and the car has now officially launched in the United Arab Emirates.
Judge May Caution Jurors Over Employee Testimony in Toyota Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
The sudden-unintended acceleration cases that are being blamed on Toyota have taken an interesting turn, as the Judge overseeing the personal injury lawsuits against the company is warning jurors to take some Toyota employees testimony with a grain of salt.
Lexus RX270 Expanding to New Markets
Making Lexus luxury more affordable in the crossover segment, the RX270 is expanding to new markets, though don’t look to find it at your local dealer – yet.
Unibody Lexus GX, Turbo Powerplants a Possibility
At a recent 2013 Lexus ES 350 media event, Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager of Lexus, brought up the idea that the next generation GX SUV could be built on a unibody architecture.
Fiat Won’t Acquire Mazda Stake: Chairman Says
When Mazda and Fiat announced plans to co-develop the next MX-5 Miata and Alpha Romeo Spyder the auto news industry quickly went abuzz with speculation.
2012 Lexus GX 460 SportDesign Package Released
Lexus USA just released the “SportDesign” package for the GS 460 SUV, offering customers the chance to differentiate their SUV with a more updated look that steps slightly toward next year’s styling.
Toyota GT86 Engineering Detailed in Videos
Building a car that is fun to drive as well as affordable was the prime objective of Toyota with the GT86, and these videos posted by Toyota Europe discuss how the car was put together to achieve its nimble handling.
