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Subaru RallyCross Team Release Intense In-Car Footage
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The 2012 Global RallyCross Championship kicked off this past weekend, and it marked the first race of the season for the Subaru Puma team, who recorded the action using on-board cameras.
Fast and Furious Nissan Skyline May end up in the Crusher
Legally importing in a Nissan Skyline from Japan has always been tricky. There was a time when companies claimed to specialize in the process of importing Skylines, and while it was legal in some states, it was mostly done improperly.
Watch Lexus SEMA Cars Get Crushed – Video
Most SEMA cars are handed out to builders from the automakers knowing that they’ll be crushed at some point in time.
Toyota Prius Ranked World’s Third Best Selling Car so Far This Year
When it was first introduced 15 years ago, even many at Toyota had little faith in the pug nosed Prius. But now the automaker can unequivocally state that it’s no longer a niche product, with sales numbers for the first quarter of 2012 ranking the gasoline-electric hybrid as the world’s third best selling car.
Lexus GS Coupe Could Arrive in 2013
After the demise of the SC 430, the sports coupe slot in Lexus‘ lineup has been left vacant, until now.
Scion FR-S Will Power Canadian Race Talent in Drifting League
The sporty, rear-wheel drive Scion FR-S is already making a name for itself in the minds of automotive enthusiasts. Following the FR-S’ class win in the 24-hours of Nurburgring, Scion is continuing it’s assault in the motorsports scene.
Three of Four Most Researched New Cars Are Hondas Says KBB
Finally, some good news for Honda. According to Kelley Blue Book, the Japanese automaker has three of the four most-visited new cars on its website during the first quarter of 2012.
Toyota CEO Takes NASCAR Camry for a Spin – Video
There’s much to be said about an automaker’s CEO that is seen more often in a race suit than a business suit.
Fiat-Mazda Relationship Could Grow Beyond Sports Coupe
Following news about Mazda and Fiat working together to build a new Miata and Alfa Romeo coupe, Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne hinted that the Fiat-Mazda relationship has potential to expand even further.
2013 Toyota Venza Pricing Announced
Announced today, pricing for the 2013 Toyota Venza crossover sheds more light on the brand’s latest redesigned utility vehicle.
Subaru Denies Tribeca Cancellation
Rumors that the unpopular Subaru Tribeca is being cut from the brand’s product line are being denied by a company spokesperson.
Nissan Delta Wing First Track Test Discussed by Designers- Video
If you are involved in any facet of the racing world, odds are you have heard about the Nissan Delta Wing by now.
2013 Nissan Altima gets Nissan Easy Tire Inflation Tech
In what seems like a long overdue move, Nissan has devised a system which lets you know exactly when the PSI in your tires is at the right point, and it will debut on the new 2013 Altima.
Growing Interest in Japanese Collector Cars Driven by Nostalgia, Racing Heritage
Picture a classic car in your head: likely it’s an American icon like a late ‘60s Mustang or even earlier like a ‘50s Fairlane. Maybe your taste is a bit more exotic and you’re imagining a classic Ferrari or even a British sports car like an MG or Triumph.
Nissan Juke-R Takes on Ice Track in Norway- Video
An ice track and a fast car can amount to a great deal of fun, and the Nissan Juke-R on a field of ice in Norway is the latest video to surface of the small twin-turbocharged crossover.
Nissan e-NV200 Electric Van Confirmed for Production
Nissan has confirmed that the e-NV200 all-electric van will begin production in Barcelona, Spain in early 2013.
Nissan 370Z Crowdsourced Project Hits Phase Two – Video
Earlier in the month, Nissan kicked off its crowdsourced 370Z project by bolting-on a turbo kit, exhaust, coilovers and big brake upgrade. Now phase two has been completed, as the team continues to build the “ultimate track car.”
Subaru Tribeca Reportedly Axed
One of the least-loved Subarus is about to find out what happens when you lose a popularity contest in the auto industry.
2013 NASCAR Toyota Camry Unveiled
Similar to the NASCAR Dodge Charger and Ford Fusion that were revealed earlier this year, Toyota’s newest entry to NASCAR looks to more closely resemble its production model.
Acura ILX Arrives at Dealerships Today
New for this year, the entry-level Acura ILX hit dealerships today witha starting MSRP of $25,900. With little direct competition, the automaker might have an easy time selling its latest car, but then again maybe not.
Toyota Hybrid Sales Hit Milestone: 4 Million Sold
Toyota has many new competitors nipping at its heels, but can still successfully claim the hybrid king crown, with total sales across all of the Japanese company’s brands topping four million through April, 2012.
Toyota to Focus on Unexpected Designs
If the GT 86 is any sign of Toyota‘s future, it most certainly will be a bright and successful one.
College Student Lives in Scion tC for Eight Months
Few could fathom voluntarily living out of our cars, but that’s exactly what one Los Angeles college student did.
2013 Acura RDX, BMW 3 Series Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
The redesigned 2013 Acura RDX aced all of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety crash tests, earning itself a Top Safety Pick Award.
