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Toyota RAV4 EV Will be Built in Canada
Toyota is planning to send into production a fully-electric version of its RAV4 cute-ute. And they’ll be doing so right across the border, in Woodstock, Ontario. The Canadian and Ontario governments both gave Toyota $140 million to jump-start its production capabilities, allowing the company to upgrade its factories in the province. Citizens of Ontario can…
Infiniti JX Concept Nears Full Reveal With Fifth Teaser Photo
Set to make its Pebble Beach debut alongside the facelifted FX, Infiniti has released the second-to-last teaser image of its JX three-row luxury crossover. While the clear shot of the back of the car does give a better idea of the styling (resembling the QX56 SUV), perhaps more importantly is functionality of the shape, with…
2013 Lexus GS350: First Photo Teased Ahead of Pebble Beach Debut
Lexus has released a single teaser image of its new GS350 luxury sedan ahead of the car’s Pebble Beach debut. A drastic design change from the previous generation car, the new GS is inspired by the LF-Gh concept car and promises an, “entirely new direction of driving dynamics.” Look for a 3.5-liter V6 engine making…
2013 Lexus GS to Get Facebook Reveal
Along with debuting the all-new 2013 GS luxury sedan at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Lexus will unveil the car on its Facebook page with a live feed from the venue. It has been reported that Lexus Facebook fans will get to see the car an half-hour ahead of the official reveal, although the specific…
2012 Toyota Camry: First Official Photo
First Toyota released a teaser video of the 2012 Camry, then grainy photos of the car leaked online. Oh, and let’s not forget the leaked video from a dealer conference. With several spy shots being snapped recently Toyota has decided to join in once again, releasing a more detailed photo of the vehicle’s front end…
Mazda CX-5 Previewed Ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show Debut
Mazda will reveal its new CX-5 model at the Frankfurt Motor Show, adding a third crossover to its lineup. The compact softroader will be the first of a new line of Mazdas to use the brand’s new Kodo design language and make use of the complete suite of SkyActiv technology innovations. Promising to carry on…
Car Review Videos, Monthly Wrap-Up: Scion iQ, Audi S5, Mazda MX-5, NISMO 370Z
There are few places you can buy a car on a Sunday, but that just means it’s the best day of the week to do a little online window shopping. In case you’ve missed any of the car reviews we’ve posted up over the past month, we’ve compiled the ones with videos below. If you’re…
Kids Can Design and Win a 2012 Toyota Sienna from Disney Junior
Are your kids starting to wear on your nerves as summer vacation drags on? Put them to work – by designing and decorating their own 2012 Toyota Sienna. Kids can win their parents a Toyota Sienna just by watching TV and putting their creative skills to good use. All they need to do is go…
2012 Honda CR-V Revealed with Dramatic New Look
Honda has released a single photo of its upcoming 2012 CR-V compact crossover, and judging from the pic it’s a lot less compact than before. While the photo is of a concept, in true Honda fashion that means it’s just a slightly embellished version of the production model that will debut later this year. The…
2012 Lexus GS350 Confirmed for Pebble Beach Debut
Lexus has confirmed that the next-generation GS luxury sedan will make its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – a fact our company insider let slip just a week ago. A car that has evolved slowly over the years, Lexus is promising the four-generation model will take a much bolder step forward. “Our…
Toyota Announces Self-Steering Pre-Collision System
Pre-Collision Systems are a proven method of not only reducing accidents but of limiting the severity of injuries should a crash occur. Current systems like Volvo’s City Safety will apply brakes if an impact is inevitable. Looking to rebrand itself as a safety leader, Toyota has just announced its own PCS that goes a step…
Scion iQ 6-Speed Manual Transmission Likely for RS Model
When the Scion iQ city car goes on sale this October it will be offered exclusively with a CVT transmission. That, however, is likely to change admits brand boss Jack Hollis “We already have it,” he told AutoGuide, referring to the 6-speed manual currently offered on the Toyota-branded iQ in Europe. Now it’s just a…
Infiniti JX Continues Slow Reveal Ahead of Pebble Beach Debut
Infiniti has just released the latest teaser photo of its upcoming 7-seater JX luxury crossover, giving any photoshop expert enough amo to render up a close likeness. Set to be revealed, in concept form, at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18, between now and that date, the Nissan luxury division will reveal…
Tesla Signs $100 Million Deal to Supply Toyota RAV4 EV Electric Powertrains
Clearing up erroneous reports, Toyota has confirmed it will sell the RAV4 EV to the public and has just singed a deal with Tesla Motors Inc. to supply the electric powertrains for the emissions free crossover. Valued at $100 million it looks as though Tesla might actually be on the right track towards making a…
Toyota Targets 16,000 Sales for Plug-in Prius in 2012
Toyota is ambitious on sales of the plug-in version of its popular Prius hybrid. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, company spokesman John Hanson commented that, “We’re certainly on line to sell 16,000 to 17,000 in 2012.” That would put the Prius Plug-in Hybrid well ahead of rivals like the Nissan Leaf and…
Lexus LFA GTE Race Car Spied
Rumors surfaced late last month that Toyota Motorsport in Germany was developing a Le Mans GT race car based on the Lexus LFA. Now photos have surfaced of what is believed to be the upcoming Lexus LFA GTE racer that will be a future competitor in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. There are of…
Toyota FT-86 (Scion FR-S): Exciting New Details
As the official launch of the Toyota FT-86 approaches this Fall, details about the final production version of what is easily the most highly anticipated car of the year are starting to slip out. The details come from Moto Miwa, the founder of Club4AG, a site dedicated to the AE86 (the car that inspired the…
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2012 Lexus GS to Bow at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Infiniti won’t be the only Japanese luxury brand with something to unveil at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Our source inside Toyota let slip that the all-new, fourth generation Lexus GS luxury sedan will break cover at the world’s most prestigious historic car show. When asked for confirmation, Lexus Communications Manager Ming-Jou Chen was…
Infiniti JX Teased Again Ahead of Pebble Beach Debut
Moving around to the back-side of its new 7-seat luxury crossover, Infiniti has released a second teaser image of the new JX. Giving just a glimpse of the rear taillight, it’s obvious the new JX will borrow styling cues from the rest of the brand’s crossover lineup Set to be revealed, in concept form, at…
Scion iQ To Start At $15,995
There’s currently an embargo on the long-awaited Scion iQ, forcing us to wait just a little bit longer on official information, but this much has snuck out: the 2012 Scion city car will start at a not-insubstantial $15,995. That’s a bit more than the Fiat 500 and the Mazda2, which are $15,500 and $14,730, respectively….
Natural Gas Powered Honda Civic GX Gets California HOV Access Until 2015
Honda, which is currently the only manufacturer in the United States selling a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, might see a significant spike in demand for the Civic GX model. The reason? Honda has announced that the Civic Natural Gas will qualify for the White Clean Air Vehicle decals in California, which will allow…
Nissan Testing New Solar Powered EV Charging System
Do you feel that your electric vehicle isn’t clean enough because it uses power from the grid to charge up your car, and the grid could be run on fossil fuels? To make your green motoring even greener, Nissan and 4R Energy has teamed up to develop a new EV charging system, that makes use…
Lexus Set to Lose Top Spot in U.S. Luxury Market
Dealers were down to about half their usual stock in June, resulting in overall sales plumeting by around 38 percent; however with production at plants in Japan essentially back to full strength, and RX production, bar the hybrid said to reach 100 capacity by September, things are apparently looking up.
2012 Nissan Versa the Cheapest Car in America, Priced from $10,990
Nissan is taking a calculated gamble with its all new 2012 Versa sub-compact. Rather than style it up and pile on the options like every other automaker seems to be doing, the Versa promises solid fuel economy and a spacious cabin, wrapped in a sea of beige stolen from Toyota. How does Nissan plan to…