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Mazda RX-8 Given An Extended Life
At the end of last year, Mazda decided to pull the RX-8 off its North American showroom floors and announced that a limited edition model will be produced for 2012, but just for the local Japanese market.
Mitsubishi Mirage US Launch in Question
That said, given that low price is still a huge factor when it comes to purchasing small, entry-level cars in this country, plus the fact that cars in the Mirage’s category are a relatively new phenomena, there’s still a great deal of uncertainty about how such vehicles will fare in the long run.
Scion Planning Expanded Motorsports Presence
With its first true sports car heading to dealerships in June, Scion is looking to beef up its motorsports presence admits brand boss Jack Hollis. Speaking at a press launch for the new rear-wheel drive FR-S in Las Vegas, Hollis commented Scion’s continued presence in Formula Drift and how the FR-S is making the brand…
Lexus GS 350 Plays Chicken with an LFA – Video
You probably know what it means to play “chicken,” but the risks associated with the reckless schoolyard game take a more serious tone when cars are involved. That said, it’s a blast to watch.
Hyundai Sonata Referenced During Nissan Altima Design Process
Nissan recently debuted its all-new Altima at the New York Auto Show boasting a best-in-class 38 mpg and the “NASA inspired zero-gravity seats.”
Hydrogen Cars and Who is Making Them
Electric cars may have arrived, but the search for the perfect alternative fuel is still in progress. There are still a few major issues that keep battery powered vehicles from replacing the internal combustion engine.
2013 Scion FR-S Launch Coincides with Canadian Motorsport Sponsorship
Aspiring Canadian racers have something to look forward to this summer as Scion announces its plan to sponsor motorsports drivers for the second year in a row.
Honda Develops Successful Traffic Jam Detector
Honda announced a technology breakthrough today capable of detecting the potential for traffic congestion by actively determining whether the driving pattern of a vehicle is likely to create bottle-necking.
Acura NSX Concept Looks Stunning in Red
The new Acura NSX concept has been shown off around the world at Auto Shows since its original debut last January in Detroit, but all of the examples we have seen so far have shown up in one of the most boring colors: grey. GALLERY: Red Acura NSX concept
2013 Mazda6 V6 Option Dropped for Skyactiv Four-Cylinder
The 2013 Mazda6 is going to debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, and when it does there will be no V6 engines in the product lineup.
2014 Mazda CX-9 to Bow in Late 2013
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 debuted as a crossover for enthusiast drivers and turned out to be a pleasant surprise when we got behind the wheel.
Top 10 Best Selling Pickup Trucks in America
The pickup truck is an icon that embodies the working spirit. It’s every blue collar employee’s calling card and farmer’s best friend. Truck buyers grow especially close to their vehicles as trucks are a key tool in earning a living, depending on them to last through days and years of service.
2012 Nissan Armada and Titan Recalled for Improper Labels, 26,626 Units Affected
Nissan has announced a recall on 26,626 model year 2012 Armada SUVs and Titan pickup trucks for improper certification labels. The part 567 certification label does not contain rim size information, which makes it fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110. If you are looking to replace your tires, you may…
Scion FR-S Sales to Double Those of Subaru BRZ Says Brand Boss
While Subaru is targeting 5,000 units for its new BRZ sports car, Scion believes its version of the joint Toyota-Subaru project will more than double that forecast.
2013 Scion FR-S Pictures: Mega Gallery
With all the media coverage that’s surrounded the Scion FR-S, it’s hard to say anything new about it, yet the bang-for-your-buck sports coupe refuses to leave headlines well enough alone.
Subaru BRZ Might See Turbo Variant, Scion FR-S Will Not
If you’ve been holding your breath for a Scion FR-S turbo announcement, it’s best to exhale now. The Japanese automaker has confirmed that the FR-S won’t see a turbocharged variant from the factory, at least for the time being. This really isn’t a huge surprise, but we all kept our fingers crossed hoping that Scion…
Nissan GT-R Testing for 24 Hours of Nurburgring in Spy Photos
The Nissan GT-R Club Track Edition will compete in this years 24 hours of Nurburgring endurance race, and is currently undergoing testing to prepare for the race.
Subaru BRZ Development Detailed in Two Part Movie
Subaru BRZ sales have already skyrocketed in Japan, and in America we can expect the same result, but the sales beg the question: is the BRZ really that good? Well Subaru thinks so, and to back up its new RWD sports car the company has released a two part mini-movie detailing all of the design and engineer…
Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series Priced from $32,990
Toyota has announced pricing for its T/X Baja Series package, tacking on an extra $5,015 for Tacoma’s equipped with the TRD Off-Road Package, which ranges from $3,455 to $3,570. Inspired by the Japanese automaker’s Baja racing heritage, the special limited edition package is available on the following Tacoma 4×4 models: Access Cab V6 manual and…
Infiniti M Long Wheelbase Debuts at Beijing Motor Show
Infiniti made its debut in the Chinese market with its new M Long Wheelbase model which will be sold in hybrid and naturally aspirated models. Long wheel base models are extremely popular in China, where a large percentage of vehicle owners prefer to be chauffeured than driving themselves. The global debut of the Infiniti M…
Honda Concept C and S Showcase Future Brand Design
Whether a production version of the Concept will materialize outside China’s borders remains to be seen, though in this age of increasingly global automotive product plans, we wouldn’t be surprised if it does.
Nissan Sylphy Debuts at Beijing Auto Show, Previews New Sentra
The Nissan Sylphy debuted today at the Beijing Auto Show in China, and when it hits our showrooms here in the U.S. later this year it will be the new Nissan Sentra. Nissan released a teaser video of the American spec Sentra this morning, which does not reveal to much of the car, but enough…
2013 Nissan Sentra Teased – Video
At the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, Nissan unveiled an all-new global sedan and Nissan North America announced that this new model will be the basis for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. The all-new Sentra won’t make its official debut in the U.S. until later this summer and will go on sale in the fall. The new…
Honda Appeals Civic Hybrid Small Claims Court Ruling
As promised back in March after Heather Peters won her settlement concerning the Honda Civic Hybrid’s MPG claims, Honda is heading back to court to appeal the small claims decision. American Honda’s lawyers are hoping to overturn the highly publicized court award to Heather Peters, who netted $9,867 after suing Honda stating that her Civic…
