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Toyota Prius Models Catch Fire as a Result of Hurricane Sandy

Toyota Prius Models Catch Fire as a Result of Hurricane Sandy
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The Fisker Karma didn’t need any more bad press when several models caught fire after being submerged in water at a New Jersey port during Hurricane Sandy. But now it appears the luxury hybrid wasn’t alone in its combustion. Continue Reading...

Your Next Airport Limo Might be a Toyota Avalon

Your Next Airport Limo Might be a Toyota Avalon
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Earlier this year at the 2012 New York Auto Show, Toyota unveiled an all-new Avalon model. And while the majority of the 70,000 full-size Japanese sedans will be sold to retail customers, 1,000 will be offered as livery cars. Continue Reading...

Seven Diesels We Wish Existed

Seven Diesels We Wish Existed
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Its hard not to daydream about diesel cars, with their great torque and excellent fuel economy, so here’s our top picks of cars that we’d love to see a diesel option for. Our criteria is simple, the automaker must have a diesel engine in use somewhere in its lineup or in an international version of... Continue Reading...

Nissan Altima V8 Race Car Makes Video Debut

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Just a mere few days after its official unveiling, Nissan has already taken its Altima V8 Supercar out onto the race track for some shakedown runs. Continue Reading...

October 2012 Auto Sales: “Extremely Strong”

October 2012 Auto Sales: “Extremely Strong”
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Another Halloween has passed and with it the 10th month of the year. As automakers turn another page on the calendar they’re finally reporting sales for October. Were they on the business end of a nasty trick or did they receive a tasty treat? Keep reading for all the juicy details. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Custom Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Cars: 2012 SEMA Show

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Top 10 Custom Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Cars: 2012 SEMA Show
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In a sea of custom Scion FR-S’ and Subaru BRZs at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s surprisingly hard to compile a list of the top 10 without some criteria. So to compile our list of favorites, we decided to look at all the 86s and judge based on cleanliness, originality, and functionality – and of... Continue Reading...

Nissan Offers Employee Pricing to Hurricane Victims

Nissan Offers Employee Pricing to Hurricane Victims
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Nissan is lending a helping hand to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Individuals living in FEMA-designated disaster and emergency areas are eligible for employee pricing as well as discounted financing. Continue Reading...

Honda Begins Production of New HondaJet Aircraft

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Honda Begins Production of New HondaJet Aircraft
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VTEC must have really kicked in because Honda is taking to the skies. The Japanese automaker known for its cars, motorcycles and power equipment just began commercial production of aircraft. Continue Reading...

2014 Subaru Forester Breaks Cover, Heading for LA Auto Show Debut

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2014 Subaru Forester Breaks Cover, Heading for LA Auto Show Debut
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Subaru has released the first official photos of its 2014 Subaru Forester crossover model and confirmed that it will make its North American debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Continue Reading...

Stout Racing World Challenge Scion FR-S Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show

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Stout Racing World Challenge Scion FR-S Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
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The Stout Racing Scion FR-S, which will compete in the SCCA World Challenge series next year, was unveiled today at the 2012 SEMA Show. Continue Reading...

Chris Basselgia Crowned Scion Tuner Challenge Winner: 2012 SEMA Show

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Chris Basselgia Crowned Scion Tuner Challenge Winner: 2012 SEMA Show
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Almost a week since the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors were revealed, the Japanese automaker has picked a winner at the 2012 SEMA Show: Chris Basselgia. Basselgia, builder of the Minty FReSh Scion FR-S took home the top prize of $10,000 while John Toca’s FR-S came in second and Daniel Song’s FR-S GT came in... Continue Reading...

Toyota Dream Build Challenge Cars Don’t Disappoint: 2012 SEMA Show

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Toyota Dream Build Challenge Cars Don’t Disappoint: 2012 SEMA Show
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Extensively previewed prior to their 2012 SEMA Show debut, the Toyota Celebrity Dream Build Challenge vehicles did not disappoint on the floor in Las Vegas. Continue Reading...

Hurricane Sandy Hammers Luxury Car Brands

Hurricane Sandy Hammers Luxury Car Brands
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Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the U.S. East coast this week, as the so-called “Frankenstorm” powered her way over the Appalachian Mountains, carrying rain and winds as far as the Midwest. Not surprisingly the automotive industry has been impacted by her rampage. Continue Reading...

Bensopra Nissan GT-Rs Take Tuning to the Extreme: 2012 SEMA Show

Bensopra Nissan GT-Rs Take Tuning to the Extreme: 2012 SEMA Show
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Last year, Japanese tuner Bensopra released an aero kit for the Nissan GT-R that made the word radical an understatement. Priced at over $50,000 with its massive spoiler, the Bensopra GT-R takes tuning to the extreme. Continue Reading...

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Makes US Debut at SEMA

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Makes US Debut at SEMA
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The extremely rare Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition is out in Las Vegas at the 2012 SEMA Show, surprisingly making its US auto show debut. Continue Reading...
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