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- Honda Takes a Look at the Past and Future of the NSX Sports Coupe
- Mitsubishi to Say Sagionara to its European Production Facility at the End of 2012
- Spied: Rolls-Royce Takes Phantom Coupé Facelift Out for Winter Testing
- A Pair of Toyota 86 Coupes Engage in a Drifting Dance
- Detroit's Big 3 Object to Japanese Automakers Joining Free-Trade Talks
- Ram Trucks Shows us its More Curvalicious Dark Side
- New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Crossover Priced from $20,695* in the States
- Cry Me a Tear: Subaru New Japanese Commercial for the BRZ Coupe
- Seat Reveals 5-Door Version of Mii City Car
- New Nissan Invitation Concept Previews Upcoming B-Segment Tall Hatch
- Kia Publishes Another Photo of its Track’ster Concept Car
- Honda to Display NSX and European CR-V Concept Plus New 1.6L Diesel at the Geneva Salon
- Report: New Car Leasing in the States Increases to 20 Percent of all 2011 Sales
| Honda Takes a Look at the Past and Future of the NSX Sports Coupe Posted: 06 Feb 2012 06:17 PM PST  Back in the early 1990s when the Japanese auto industry went sports car crazy churning out models like the third generation Mazda RX-7, the Mitsubishi 3000GT, the Nissan 300ZX and Skyline GT-R, and the Toyota Supra, one vehicle stood out from the rest and that was the Honda / Acura NSX The NSX taught American and European car manufactures a lesson or two on how to build a high-performance sports car that not only looked good but also was reliable and reasonably priced for what it had to offer. The fact that it remained in production virtually unchanged for 15 years from 1990 to 2005 is a testament to the innovation of its original design. Read more »
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| Mitsubishi to Say Sagionara to its European Production Facility at the End of 2012 Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:42 PM PST  The current economic climate being what it is in Europe, it's no surprise that most car manufacturers see demand for their products waning. Mitsubishi is one of them, with its European sales dropping from 340,000 in 2007 to 218,000 units last year. The Japanese manufacturer's only European assembly plant is the NedCar factory in the Netherlands It was established in 1991 as a joint venture between Mitsubishi, Volvo and the Dutch government. It produced the Carisma and S40/V40 and, subsequently, the Space Star. Read more »
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| Spied: Rolls-Royce Takes Phantom Coupé Facelift Out for Winter Testing Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:05 PM PST  Further proof that Rolls-Royce is getting ready to revamp its entire Phantom lineup comes from our scoopsters in Europe who captured a very lightly camouflaged prototype of the Coupé model undergoing winter testing. This will be the first facelift for the Phantom Coupé that was presented five years after the sedan version of Rolls-Royce's flagship line in 2008. Read more »
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| A Pair of Toyota 86 Coupes Engage in a Drifting Dance Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:52 PM PST  If Subaru's overemotional Japanese spot didn't touch a chord with you, then we'll have to assume you're the kind of person that prefers the sounds of screeching tires over the sounds of crying when it comes to cars. If that's the case, you might want to take a look at what a pair of Toyota 86 sports coupes are capable in the hands of two talented drifters. Watch the video after the break Read more »
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| Detroit's Big 3 Object to Japanese Automakers Joining Free-Trade Talks Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:57 PM PST  The 57th United States presidential elections will take place on November 6, and naturally, Barack Obama is aiming for a second term. Politics being what it is, the automotive industry is pushing hard to get some things done. One such issue is the inclusion of Japan on the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, which Obama hopes will create a free-trade zone between the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region. Currently, apart from the United States, there are eight other countries negotiating the plan including Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. But three others want to join the talks that will be held this March in Melbourne. Read more »
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| Ram Trucks Shows us its More Curvalicious Dark Side Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:20 PM PST  It could be a scene from a James Bond movie but the bikini-cladded brunette bombshell seen coming out of the water in this teaser clip doesn't approach 007 but a Ram truck covered in a black sheet. The spot says we'll have to wait two more days to find out what's hiding under the covers, which coincides with the grand opening of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Ram Trucks has already announced that it will debut a new top-of-the line trim level called Laramie Limited Edition in Chicago, but we can't say for sure if this is the "Dark Side" or if the company has something else in store for us. Read more »
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| New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Crossover Priced from $20,695* in the States Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:02 PM PST  Mazda has released the full rundown on the pricing and equipment specifications of its all-new 2013 CX-5 crossover, which launches in the States exclusively with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine rated at 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque and either FWD or AWD. Customers can choose from three different trim grades called Sport, Touring and Grand Touring, with the entry-level FWD Sport model offered with a six-speed manual gearbox and the rest of the range with an automatic transmission. According to Mazda, the CX-5 returns 35mpg on the highway and 29mpg combined. Prices for the crossover start from US$20,865 for the base Sport, which rises to US$21,660 if you include a $795 (*) destination and handling fee (Alaska $840.00). Read more »
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| Cry Me a Tear: Subaru New Japanese Commercial for the BRZ Coupe Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:27 PM PST  Subaru has released a new 2+ minute long spot for the freshly launched BRZ coupe in its home market of Japan. And it's pretty dramatic, but not in the way you'd expect an ad showcasing a rear-wheel drive sports… Apparently, Subaru's marketing folks in Japan believe that healthy doses of drama can create some sort of emotional connection between buyers and its cars. As you can see in the videos after the break, Subaru has whipped up similar ads for its Forester and Legacy models. And oh, don't forget to blow your nose and while your tears away after you're done watching the three spots. Read more »
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| Seat Reveals 5-Door Version of Mii City Car Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:32 AM PST  Exactly one week after Skoda unveiled the five-door version of the Citigo and two weeks after VW did the same with the Up!, today it was Seat's turn to launch the more practical version of the Mii, its own take on the German group's new city car. Like its two other siblings, the most significant change compared to the 3.56-meter long three-door version is the addition of the rear doors and, according to Seat, a slightly lower window line. Read more »
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| New Nissan Invitation Concept Previews Upcoming B-Segment Tall Hatch Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:22 AM PST  Ahead of its world premiere at next month's 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan has released the first official photos of an all-new concept model named Invitation. If the tall five-door hatchback looks almost production ready, that's because the Invitation essentially previews the Japanese automaker's next mainstream B-segment contender, which will go on sale in Europe early next year alongside the Micra supermini and the Juke crossover. Given that Nissan's European offerings in the B-segment currently includes the 8-year old Note small MPV as well, it is only logical to assume that the Invitation will most likely act as its replacement. Read more »
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| Kia Publishes Another Photo of its Track’ster Concept Car Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST  Even though the 2012 Chicago Auto Show will open its doors to the members of the press in less than 48 hours from now, Kia continues to play the teasing game with its new Track'ster concept car releasing a second picture of its Soul-based model. The study is supposed to give us an idea of what a sportier three-door version of the Soul would look like with Kia saying that it's only a design concept for now. We assume that the company's future plans will largely depend on the reactions of the public. Read more »
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| Honda to Display NSX and European CR-V Concept Plus New 1.6L Diesel at the Geneva Salon Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:52 AM PST  Honda today revealed its line-up for the Geneva Motor Show that takes place in March. The highlight of the Japanese firm's display will be the NSX Concept that features a mid-mounted V6 and a hybrid all-wheel drive system. The production version will arrive within the next three years. The second Honda concept that will make its European debut in Geneva will be the EV-STER, an electric roadster, akin to a 21st century version of the early '90s Beat Kei-car. Much closer to production, and of bigger interest to a most customers, is the European version of the all-new CR-V crossover. Although it will be displayed as a prototype, the new CR-V, which is already available in the U.S., will effectively preview the European model that is set to go on sale this autumn. Read more »
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| Report: New Car Leasing in the States Increases to 20 Percent of all 2011 Sales Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:38 AM PST  According to the Manheim 2012 Used Car Market Report, new light-vehicle leasing in the U.S. increased to 20 percent of retails sales (excluding fleets) in 2011, one percent higher than 2010.
The report notes that "for the most part", the new car industry had the right approach towards leasing. This constitutes of leasing new cars to buyers with good credit who like to regularly change their vehicles, as well as projecting realistic end-of-lease resale values. Read more »
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