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Honda Unveils Next-Generation "Earth Dreams Technology" Engines

Honda has chosen the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to release the details about its next-generation technology called "Earth Dreams Technology." The new technology is set to greatly enhance both driving performance in addition to fuel efficiency. Honda hopes this new technology will help it achieve top-of-industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years. A wide range of engines including...

VIDEO: 2013 Subaru BRZ Hits the Road

Following the official unveiling of the 2013 Subaru BRZ two days ago, Subaru has now released more photos and a video of the new rear-wheel-drive coupe. The 2013 Subaru BRZ is Subaru's version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe that it developed with Toyota. Toyota's version of the coupe has been dubbed either the 86, GT 86 or Scion FR-S, which depends...

VW Cross Coupe Concept Looks Towards the Future

VW has unveiled the Cross Coupe concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. According to VW the Cross Coupe concept SUV is an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid that is a preview of the future. The Cross Coupe concept is based on VW's new modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform. The four-seater SUV is powered by two electric motors (one at each axle) and...

2013 Lexus GS 350 Arrives in February, GS 450h Gets 34 MPG

Lexus has announced that the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 will arrive in showrooms in February 2012. Lexus is going to use the Super Bowl to debut the GS 350 with Lexus' first-ever Super Bowl commercial. Lexus will also be the the Official Automotive Marketing Partner of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The all-new 2013 GS 350 was originally...

Honda UK Announces Supercharged CR-Z with 173-HP

Following the initial unveiling at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011, Honda's UK division has announced plans to produce the CR-Z Mugen RR, which is now being referred to as the CR-Z iCF. The CR-Z iCF is powered by a modified version of the CR-Z's 1.5L hybrid setup. The CRZ-iCF gets a supercharger, new induction system and Mugen ECU. Thanks...

Nissan Juke Nismo Concept to Debut at the Tokyo Motor Show

It may not be the same as the GT-R powered Juke-R that Nissan has been talking about a lot recently, but Nissan is bringing the Juke Nismo Concept to Tokyo this week. Nissan claims that the Juke Nismo Concept is "an idea of how a premium sports version of the hugely successful compact crossover could look." The Juke Nismo Concept...

Subaru Unveils the Production BRZ Coupe

Two days ago, Toyota officially took the wraps off the 86 and GT 86 sports coupe and now Subaru has unveiled its version of the coupe that developed with Toyota. The Subaru BRZ is debuting this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Subaru BRZ is pretty much identical to the Toyota version, which means it's powered by the same...

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 206 Debuts

Subaru has the Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206, which is now on sale in Japan. The Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 is based on the Impreza WRX STI, but gets exclusive Bilstein shock absorbers, STI coil springs, and a flexible tower bar and draw stiffener up front that help improve its performance on the track. It also rides on Michelin...

Honda to Preview the Next NSX in Detroit

This week Honda is unveiling the Small Sports EV Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show (above), which is expected to be released by 2013, but Honda is set to bring a more exciting concept to Detroit in January. The Super Sports Concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. The concept will provide a preview of the...

Toyota's Rear-Wheel-Drive Coupe Unveiled as the Toyota 86 and GT 86

It's finally here! After years of concept cars and most recently the plethora of spy photos and photo leaks, we have our first official look at the production version of the Toyota FT-86, now dubbed the 86 in Japan and the GT 86 in Europe. The coupe will be sold under the Scion brand in the U.S. as the...

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