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Toyota Avalon Trio Heads to SEMA
Three customized Toyota Avalons will head to the 2012 SEMA Show next week tuned to very different ends.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: October 14 – 20
SUVs and crossovers were the clear favorite this week with four of the five top spots going to the taller people carriers.
Nissan Developing Supercharged Hybrid Drivetrain
Nissan is developing a supercharged hybrid drivetrain that might make it into the 2014 JX.
Lexus LFA AD-X is Yet Another One-Off – Spy Photos
The third in Lexus’ line of one-off LFA supercars – the AD-X appeared in spy photos today cruising around the Nurburgring.
Acura ZDX: Disliked and Discontinued
While Honda plays doctor with its unpopular Crosstour, Acura is taking on a different role for its 2013 ZDX crossover: Mortician.
Honda Recalls 489,000 CR-Vs Across US, Europe, Africa
Honda is recalling a total of 489,000, or 268,655 CR-V crossovers in the U.S. because of a possible fire risk between model years 2002 and 2006.
Accord Hybrid Might be US-Built in 2015
Anyone interested in buying a hybrid Honda Accord had better not hold their breath – there won’t be many making it to the U.S.
2013 Nissan Sentra Priced From $16,770
Sales for the 2013 Nissan Sentra compact sedan begin on October 16 with pricing starting from $16,770 including delivery.
2014 Subaru Forester Leaked in Brochure
Images of what appears to be the 2014 Subaru Forester have leaked online through a brochure, previewing the Japanese automaker’s next small crossover.
Chinese Audi Dealer Promotes Murdering Japanese People
Tensions are rising out in China, as anti-Japanese sentiment continues to grow as a result of the two countries’ dispute over a group of islands in the East China Sea.
2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan Keeps $37,795 MSRP
Infiniti released pricing today for its 2013 G luxury sedan line, announcing a $3,800 climb in the base price over the 2012 model, though that’s only because it cut the G25.
Small NSX Might be back on the Table
Rumblings of a smaller version of the new Acura NSX are resurfacing after Honda shelved the project during the financial crisis.
2013 Honda Accord Configurator Live
Honda just launched the online configurator to let buyers tinker with building their next purchase.
2013 Toyota Yaris Gets Mild Price Hike, Starts at $14,875
For 2013, the Toyota Yaris subcompact will get a short list of upgrades and a mild price hike that ranges from $80 to $330 depending on the trim level.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible
This week AutoGuide took a ride in the Infiniti’s glitzed to the ritz IPL G Convertible to see if it keeps up with the brand’s German-fighting luxury reputation. As always, the Five-Point Inspection is a jot-note review meant to cut the fat and go straight to the point.
Toyota RAV4 EV Set for California Launch
Offering another electric vehicles to the smog-ridden California coast, the Toyota RAV4 EV is set to go on sale September 24.
2013 Toyota Avalon Sheds Weight to Save Gas
Despite being an industry leader in hybrid drivetrain technology, Toyota is taking advantage of more angles to improve its car’s fuel efficiency.
2014 Suzuki SX4 Rear End Revealed in Spy Photos
Far from being the most exciting car to show up in a set of spy photos, the 2014 Suzuki SX4 small crossover will split from its current platform which it shares with Fiat to become its own car.
Infiniti LE Concept Making European Debut in Paris
Despite having already been unveiled, the production intent Infiniti LE concept will make its European debut next month in Paris.
2013 Honda Accord Previewed by Leaked Brochure
Despite the media test drive already having occurred, a standard information embargo is in place to keep details of the 2013 Accord’s inside bits modestly hidden. It’s just too bad someone left a brochure lying exposed on the floor in a Kroger supermarket.
Mazda6 Drives on Salt Flats in New Commercial
The all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan debuted in Moscow this week looking much like the Takeri concept seen at several auto shows and now the company’s first commercial is showing the car in motion.
Toyota Debuts New Auris Ad Using Transgender Woman
Toyota’s ads for the 2013 Auris already made headlines for featuring a model who identifies as a transgender woman. Now, the automaker produced another ad for the Auris featuring a transgendered singer from a Japanese band.
Lexus LF-LC Teased Ahead of Sydney Auto Show Unveil
The Lexus LF-LC concept made a cannonball splash in Detroit last January for a car that didn’t even have a powertrain, but the first details and a teaser photo are creeping onto the internet offering new information.
Mitsubishi and Suzuki on Life Support
Ask anyone who’s been watching and they’ll probably tell you both Mitsubishi and Suzuki are living on borrowed time in the U.S. market.
