Hard Core Nissan GT-R, 370Z Nismo RS Models Hinted by Exec

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Hard Core Nissan GT-R, 370Z Nismo RS Models Hinted by Exec
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At least year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nismo teased things to come with a Juke Nismo Concept model, and an electric Leaf Nismo model. It appears the performance division of Nissan is going full speed ahead with new Nismo performance models, including more extreme RS versions. Continue Reading...

Toyota Landcruiser Has Half the Carbon Footprint of a Dog

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Toyota Landcruiser Has Half the Carbon Footprint of a Dog
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In a study that will probably make you scratch your head, two researchers from Victoria University in New Zealand concluded that the average mid-sized dog has a larger carbon footprint than your typical large V8-equipped SUV. Continue Reading...

85 Percent of Nissans Sold in America Will be Built in America by 2015

85 Percent of Nissans Sold in America Will be Built in America by 2015
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With the yen continuing to rise, Japanese automakers have been working hard to shift production over to North America. Nissan is no exception, currently producing about 67-percent of its Infiniti and Nissan models in America (that are sold in America), but hopes to increase that figure to 85-percent by 2015.  Continue Reading...

Google Self Driving Cars Claim 300,000 Miles of Testing

Google Self Driving Cars Claim 300,000 Miles of Testing
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Google is adding the Lexus RX450h to its self-driving car lineup as it looks toward testing in different environments and terrains, pushing ahead with developing its technology. Continue Reading...

Aston Martin Future Product Lineup Detailed

Aston Martin Future Product Lineup Detailed
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Undoubtedly, the big news coming from Aston Martin this year will be the release of its new Vanquish model this fall. The British automaker plans to add some of its Vanquish technology to other models, but no real big changes will come from its lineup for the 2013 model year. Continue Reading...

2013 BMW Police Fleet Unveiled

2013 BMW Police Fleet Unveiled
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Next month, BMW will unveil its updated lineup of law enforcement vehicles at the General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference (GPEC) in Leipzig, Germany, but to hold us over, the German automaker has released photos of its 2013 BMW 7-Series High Security along with its updated X3 and 5-Series models. Continue Reading...

Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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A hardy off-roader with a go-anywhere attitude, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection. Priced at $26,115 to start, our test model retails for $32,694. Find out what we liked, what we didn’t like and what you need to know about the FJ, in five quick points below. Continue Reading...

BMW X4M Being Developed as ‘M3 on Stilts’

BMW X4M Being Developed as ‘M3 on Stilts’
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When Porsche finally releases its Macan model, packing a 370-hp V6 powerplant, it might not be the only compact performance SUV on the market. BMW is looking to compete head-to-head with its German automaker competitor with its own X4M model that could hit the market as soon as 2015. Continue Reading...

Safety Group Wants Ford Fined for Escape Unintended Acceleration Issue

Safety Group Wants Ford Fined for Escape Unintended Acceleration Issue
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Earlier this month, the Center for Automotive Safety (CAS) filed a petition with NHTSA regarding the Ford Escape’s unintended acceleration issue and now the safety group is calling for the American automaker to be fined. Continue Reading...