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Infiniti Phasing Out V8 Engines, Exec Says

Infiniti Phasing Out V8 Engines, Exec Says
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Infiniti has confirmed that future development of V8 engines will come to an end, thanks to stricter fuel economy and CO2 restrictions. That’s not to say that we’ll see V8s disappear immediately from the Japanese automaker’s lineup, however. Continue Reading...

2013 Mark X Revealed as Newest Rear-Drive Toyota

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2013 Mark X Revealed as Newest Rear-Drive Toyota
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In Japan, Toyota offers the Mark X model that is built off of the Lexus GS platform as a sportier sedan option for its home market. And similar to how the GS was refreshed for the 2013 model, the Japanese automaker has updated its Mark X sedan in Japan. Continue Reading...

Toyota Avalon Sports Model Rumored

Toyota Avalon Sports Model Rumored
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Toyota’s redesigned Avalon has taken the formerly dowdy model to the top of the class in terms of styling. Now, there is a rumor that a sports-tuned model is on the way. Continue Reading...

2013 Honda CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey Get Price Hike

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2013 Honda CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey Get Price Hike
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Information about some 2013 model year Honda vehicles has been released, and the most important news is that the Pilot, CR-V and Odyssey have all received minor price increases from last year. Continue Reading...

Ford Focus Set to Take Sales Crown from Toyota Corolla

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Ford Focus Set to Take Sales Crown from Toyota Corolla
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Ford is gaining a lot of momentum these days. Not only has the American automaker produced 350-million vehicles, but it’s Ford Focus compact has sold more this year than its closest competitor, the Toyota Corolla. Continue Reading...

TGIF[R-S]: Service the Scion Way

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TGIF[R-S]: Service the Scion Way
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  Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them. Continue Reading...

Toyota RAV4 EV Range Explained in Video

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One of the biggest hurdles automakers have to overcome with marketing electric vehicles is decreasing range anxiety with its consumers. Toyota recently resurrected its RAV4 EV model, offering an electric crossover with a range of 92 miles, or 113 miles in an extended mode. Continue Reading...

Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Safety Car Debuts in Sydney

Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Safety Car Debuts in Sydney
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Sydney Motorsport Park will now get to look forward to an all-new Lexus GS 350 F Sport safety car on its track. The GS 350 F Sport is one of only 11 GS F Sport models being offered in Australia this year, and will be a safety car at all upcoming races during the season. Continue Reading...

Toyota Auris Stars in Japanese ‘Spanking Orchestra’

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Toyota’s new Auris campaign in Japan has already spawned a music video featuring a singer who identifies as transgender. The Auris is now also the center of an art display called “Spanking Orchestra.” Continue Reading...

2013 Honda Accord Previewed by Leaked Brochure

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2013 Honda Accord Previewed by Leaked Brochure
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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. Continue Reading...

Toyota Debuts New Auris Ad Using Transgender Woman

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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. Continue Reading...

Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Scion iQ

Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Scion iQ
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During this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put the Scion iQ micro-subcompact to the test, driving it in crowded city streets, long open highways and everything in between. An emotionally polarizing vehicle, the tiny city car can make you smile and frown – it entirely depends on what you’re looking for. With a starting MSRP of... Continue Reading...
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