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Toyota GT86 Cup Edition Celebrates a New Racing Era
Toyota is celebrating its entry into the VLN Endurance Championship in Europe with the launch of a special new GT86 Cup Edition model.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage to Bow at NY Auto Show
As Mitsubishi ponders a new sedan and SUV for the North American marketplace, in the more immediate future it will announce the return of the Mirage model.
2014 Honda Odyssey to Bow at NY Auto Show With Innovative New Features
Looking to make choosing a minivan an easier decision, Honda will debut a updated version of its Odyssey model at the New York Auto Show next week.
Acura ‘Gears Up’ to Take NSX Racing
Honda has made clear its intentions to take the NSX racing, both in its home country of Japan, and America, and with the announcement of a new technical partnership today that becomes a step closer to reality.
Tour the Mazda Museum Online Thanks to Google Streetview
What better way to experience a car museum than through the eyes of a car? That, at least, is the thinking of the folks at Mazda who have opened up the Mazda Museum in Hiroshimi, Japan to anyone with a computer thanks to the technology of Google Streetview.
2014 Toyota Highlander to Bow at New York Auto Show
Light on details, Toyota has announced its next-generation Highlander mid-size SUV will debut at the New York Auto Show in two weeks time.
Scion FR-S Hybrid Under Consideration Says Chief Engineer
Just over a year on sale, Toyota is already working on a mid-cycle update for the Scion FR-S, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has confirmed. Having proven to the bean-counters that the car is a sound business case, Toyota is now also exploring a higher performance version that could include forced induction, or even a hybrid…
Infiniti Q50 Gains Diesel Power
Making its world premiere earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Infiniti brought its new Q50 luxury sports sedan to the Geneva Motor Show this week sporting an all-new diesel engine.
Honda Civic Tourer Concept is Like a Mini Odyssey
Like an Odyssey for Europe, Honda unveiled its Civic Tourer Concept today at the Geneva Motor Show.
Mitsubishi Concept CA-MiEV is a Grown-Up EV for Suburbanites: 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Looking like an even more futuristic version of Toyota’s Prius, Mitsubishi has revealed what could be a revolutionary new product for the brand today at the Geneva Motor Show, offering 186 miles of all electric, zero-emissions range.
Honda Civic Tourer Concept is a Euro-Only Wagon
Photos of the new Civic Tourer Concept have just hit the net, giving a look at an upcoming Honda wagon for the European market.
2014 Acura MDX to Bow at New York Auto Show
After showcasing a prototype at the Detroit Auto Show, Acura is planning to reveal the production version of the 2014 MDX at the New York Auto Show at the end of next month, AutoGuide has learned.
Mitsubishi Teases Hybrid Pickup, 300 KM Suburban EV
Mitsubishi is taking its commitment to electrified cars to the next level at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, with plans to reveal both an electric commuter car and a hybrid pickup truck.
2014 Toyota Corolla to Get 40 MPG, Sporty Handling
There’s a new standard in the compact sedan category and in order to be seen as a leader in the segment, hitting 40 mpg is a must. The 2014 Toyota Corolla will do just that.
2014 Acura MDX Prototype Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
It might not be a dramatic departure from the current Acura MDX, but there is plenty new about this prototype.
Acura NSX Concept II Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Easily the showstopper of day two of the Detroit Auto Show, Acura re-released its NSX concept, for the first time ever showing the hybrid supercar’s interior.
Toyota Yaris Turbo Concept Revealed: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
It certainly won’t be grabbing headlines like the twincharged GT 86, but a turbocharged Yaris unveiled today at the Tokyo Auto Salon is a more realistic look at future product.
Toyota Furia Concept Teased Again: 2013 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Reliable and long-lasting, yes, but Toyota models are not known for their dramatic style. That, however, may all change next week when the world’s largest automaker unveils the Furia concept car at the Detroit Auto Show.
2014 Lexus IS Revealed: Exclusive Photos and Video
With full info coming next week at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has announced preliminary details on the redesigned IS luxury sports sedan. AutoGuide has also been given a special sneak-peek at the car before its official reveal.
2014 Nissan Versa Hatchback to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
When Nissan unveiled its next-generation Versa sedan in 2012, oddly, the hatchback version carried on unchanged. That, however, will all change next week at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Nissan Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup Previewed
From wild race cars to modified vans, Nissan will showcase a full line of vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
2013 Honda Accord Wins Praise from Consumer Reports
After blasting Honda for the 2012 Civic, the Japanese automaker is once again in the good graces of the folks at Consumer Reports after a thorough test of the 2013 Accord.
Lexus LFA Production Ends With Promise Lessons Learned Will be Applied to Future Cars
A car ten years in the making, after two years of production Lexus has completed building its final LFA supercar, marking an important end of the brand, as well as a new beginning.
Crossovers Not Cool Says Scion Boss
The Nissan Juke surprised everyone. To be kind, it’s looks can be described as “different.” The drive, however, is plenty of fun and the packaging is certainly unique, being one of a new breed of vehicles: the sub-compact crossover.
