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Toyota Celica to be Revived in Europe?

This fall Toyota and Subaru will finally take the wraps off the two rear-wheel-drive coupes that they've developed together. In the US the Toyota version will be sold under the Scion brand, but in Europe and other markets, Toyota could bring back the Celica nameplate. It's been over five years since the Celica was available in Toyota showrooms. ...

Opel to Get Next-Generation Buick LaCrosse and Enclave

Buick is experiencing a revival in the U.S., thanks in large part to the new models its borrowed from Europe's Opel. Now it looks like Buick is going to return the favor by sending two of its upcoming models to Europe, to be sold under the Opel brand. It's being reported that GM is going to better align the Buick...

Subaru's Rear-Wheel-Drive Coupe to Get STI Model, but No Turbo

Subaru is set to officially unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe that it has developed with Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show this December. The Subaru version will go on sale early next year and according to Toshio Masuda, a Subaru senior general manager of product planning, an STI version will eventually be available. But unlike the STI...

More Rumors Circulate About the Turbo Four-Cylinder Ford Mustang

Back in February, Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr. confirmed that an EcoBoost engine would eventually be offered in the Mustang. There was some speculation that it could be the turbocharged 3.5L V6, but it seemed more plausible that the engine would actually be a four-cylinder. Now we have more news on what we may see under the hood of the...

Should Toyota Kill the Matrix?

The Toyota Matrix debuted with the last generation Corolla in 2002. Since then a new Matrix has been released, but sales have continued to decline. Because of this it looks like Toyota may not bring the Matrix back when the next Corolla debuts in 2013. When questioned about a new Matrix, Toyota's Bob Carter told Ward's, "There's no change right...

Nissan GT-R to Get More Power and Lighter Spec R Version

Nissan is determined to keep its GT-R supercar at the top of its game. The 2012 GT-R that is now in showrooms, and that was unveiled at the end of last year got a nice bump in power to 530-hp and 480 lb-ft. of torque. Now it's being reported that Nissan will add more power to the GT-R one...

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