Nov 13, 2014
Honda Legend is a RHD, hybrid AWD-only Acura RLX for Japan
Honda has unveiled the fifth-gen Legend in Japan and, as expected, its looks a lot like the Acura RLX, albeit one that’s only offered in hybrid AWD form.
Read MoreNov 12, 2014
Mercedes-Benz’ new model name scheme finally makes sense
Mercedes-Benz has rejigged its model naming scheme to make it clearer where SUVs, coupes and convertibles sit in relation to the brand’s core models.
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Scion iM concept is an a pumped up Toyota Auris/Corolla hatchback
The Scion iM concept has been revealed to be a pumped up and lowered version of the Toyota Auris/Corolla hatchback that’s sold in Europe, Japan and Oz.
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Nov 11, 2014
Aluminium Ford F-150 begins production at River Rouge
Ford has begun production of its all-new, aluminium body F-150 pickup truck at its factory in River Rouge.
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Nov 10, 2014
Mazda MX-5 Global Cup racing series to begin in 2016
From 2016 the Mazda MX-5 will star in its own global racing series. Multiple series will run concurrently and culminate in a final race at Laguna Seca.
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Ram 700 is a Fiat Strada pickup made for Mexico
The compact-size Fiat Strada pickup truck has been rebranded as the Ram 700 for sale in Mexico.
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HG Hyundai Azera: Blind spot monitoring standard for 2015
The 2015-model year Hyundai Azrea has gained a whole bunch of safety kit as standard and received a minor aesthetic fiddle to boot.
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Scion iM rumoured to be a Toyota Auris wagon for the USA
Reports indicate that the 2015 Scion iM will, essentially, be a federalised version of the Toyota Auris Touring Sports wagon.
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Honda HR-V will go on sale from February 2015 in Australia
Honda Australia has confirmed that the all-new HR-V SUV, which slots in underneath the larger CR-V, will go on sale down under from February 2015.
Read MoreNov 6, 2014
Porsche Cayenne GTS downsizes to twin-turbo V6 from V8
The second generation Porsche Cayenne GTS has been launched, and the new model ditches the 4.8-litre V8 for a 323kW/600Nm twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6.
Read MoreNov 6, 2014
Lincoln’s dedicated D6 FWD, AWD, RWD platform due in 2019
Ford will spend over US$5 billion over the next five years to reinvigorate Lincoln, with much of that going to a new dedicated platform, dubbed D6.
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Tom Magliozzi, Car Talk co-host, dead at 77
Tom Magliozzi, co-host of popular NPR show Car Talk, has died at the age of 77 from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aston Martin granted reprieve from US safety rules until 2017
The NHTSA has granted the Aston Martin Vantage and DB9 a temporary exemption from the US’ side-impact rules, allowing it keep selling cars until 2017.
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The New York Times to close Autos section from Jan 2015
Thanks to falling revenue and a need to reign in costs, The New York Times will cease publishing an automotive liftout from the beginning of January 2015.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport to be built in Brazil and China too
Thus far most of the world’s Land Rovers have been built in the United Kingdom, but that will change thanks to new factories in China and Brazil.
Read MoreOct 31, 2014
Honda Civic Type R ad is two simultaneous shades of awesome
Honda has launched a YouTube video ad campaign for its upcoming Civic Type R hot hatch that lets viewers flick seamlessly between two different story arcs.
Read MoreOct 30, 2014
N17 Nissan Latio given facelift in Japan, still very awkward
Nissan Japan has given the N17 Latio sedan the same facelift that’s been applied to the American Versa, but it doesn’t cure the car’s weird proportions.
Read MoreOct 30, 2014
Fiat FCC4 concept mixes four-door coupe with pickup truck
You could never accuse the Fiat FCC4 concept of playing it safe. Mixing together SUV, four-door “coupe” and pickup truck styles, the FCC4 is a unique beast.
Read MoreOct 28, 2014
Mazda CX-3 will debut at the 2014 LA Auto Show in Nov
Based on the Mazda 2/Demio, the Mazda CX-3 will debut at this year’s LA Auto Show and will be the smallest SUV yet from the Hiroshima company.
Read MoreOct 27, 2014
DJ Mazda 2 begins production at plant in Mexico
Mazda has begun production of the third generation or DJ Mazda 2 at its plant in Mexico for sales across the Americas.
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CU Honda Accord dies in 2015, will be the last Euro Accord
Honda has confirmed that the Accord sedan and wagon focussed at the European market will cease sales early in 2015.
Read MoreOct 24, 2014
Scion iM concept car teased ahead of LA 2014 debut
Toyota’s youth brand will be bringing a concept car, dubbed iM, to the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show and they have a teaser to prove it.
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