tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82016999996907204482023-11-16T04:37:14.181-08:00DrivingAutosRoabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-4316048719456456622016-12-23T19:47:00.000-08:002016-12-23T19:49:12.192-08:00Audi Previews Q8 Concept<br />
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( <a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a> ) -- Audi has released a sketch of its Q8 Concept that is set to debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Q8 will be an SUV with coupe like styling. The Q8 will be Audi's attempt to compete with the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-45154581077556241212016-12-19T15:24:00.000-08:002016-12-19T15:24:34.853-08:00Teasing Another Odyssey<div style="text-align: center;">
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DETROIT (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) - On the day that the 2017 Honda Odyssey officially goes on sale, Honda releases a teaser sketch for the 2018 5th generation Odyssey minivan. While Chrysler was more dramatic by replacing the Town & Country with the Pacifica, Honda appears to be more evolutionary with their minivan. The sketch of the 2018 Odyssey has cues from the current 4th generation model and appears to also have "c shaped" tail lamps inspired by the 10th generation Honda Civic. Honda says the new 5th generation Odyssey will have new powertrains and "promises the ultimate in family-friendly versatility and comfort." The new new Odyssey will make its global debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.</div>
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TORRANCE, Calif. (<a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a>) - Toyota released a picture of the rear corner for the 2018 Toyota Camry in XSE trim to peak interest in the car that will make its debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Looking at the image, the design appears to have been influenced by the Prius and Prius Prime hybrid vehicles but a bit toned down. </div>
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LOS ANGELES (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) - With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuting next month in theaters, it was an opportunity for Nissan to create a limited edition version of their Rogue. The 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show. There will only be 5,400 units made with 5,000 of them for the US market and 400 for Canada. The limited edition model is a package with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1900 that is only available with the Rogue SV with the Sun and Sound Touring package. Each one comes with a numbered full size replica Death Trooper helmet.</div>
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LOS ANGELES (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) - Lexus showed off the most spicy Lexus ever at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Lexus in collaboration with Huy Fong Foods created a custom Lexus Sriracha IS with the help of West Coast Customs. “I feel so humbled to see my Lexus and Sriracha friends’ love for my hot sauce,” said David Tran, CEO and founder of Huy Fong Foods. “The Lexus Sriracha IS is really the perfect mix for a ‘hot’ and ‘spicy car’ – just the way I like it.” Lexus says the special features of the Sriracha IS are:<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Official
Sriracha IS Paint Job<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lexus experimented
with a range of mixtures and methods—including adding Sriracha sauce to the
paint itself—to create the Sriracha Red
color, complete with flecks of chili-like flakes. The custom paint job was
designed to mimic Sriracha sauce inside the
bottle and topped with a clear coating.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sriracha-Injected
Steering Wheel<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Sriracha-like liquid
was cast in resin, then formed into a Lexus steering wheel, complete with a
warning for “Hot Handling.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The settings for the
seat warmers and AC/heating system have been upgraded to go from cool to
Sriracha hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sriracha mode tunes
the powertrain for faster gear changes and more dynamic throttle mapping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Handcrafted
Seats<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Plush leather seats
are hand-embroidered with the Huy Fong rooster logo, the Sriracha IS logo and green accents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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IS Badging<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Custom badging on the
side, rear and door wells identify this model, while illuminated callouts under
the passenger and driver’s doors add a
level of exclusivity.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sriracha
Green Accents<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Touches of green are a
signature element of official Huy Fong Foods products. Bottle-cap green details
throughout the car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The trunk is stocked
with 43 bottles of Sriracha for emergency condiment situations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Key
Fob with Remote Emergency Sriracha Activation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The key fob includes
an emergency chili button that dispenses the sauce from a nozzle on the fob, so
drivers are always </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">prepared.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sriracha
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Driving
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A hot car deserves a
hot driving jacket. For this collaboration, Lexus created two one-of-a-kind
jackets that feature<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">hand-embroidered
images of the Sriracha IS and custom Sriracha IS patches to commemorate this
sizzling venture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LOS ANGELES (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) - Honda is going all out with the 10th generation Civic. It has already launched sedan, coupe, and hatchback models. It debuted the Type-R in Paris and now it is debuting the Si sedan and coupe in Los Angeles. The Civic Si rounds out the 10th generation Civic family. All five models will be at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As with most of Honda's "concepts," it pretty much reflects the production version. <br />
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TORRANCE, Calif ( <a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a> ) -- <span style="background-color: white; color: #6c6464; font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">American Honda will be voluntarily recalling approximately 350,000 2016 Civic sedans and coupes to update the software regarding the parking brake. Honda states that no crashes or injuries have been reported related to this issue. </span><br />
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The new interior is modern and has the latest in technology. The CR-V now has an available infotainment system powered by the Android operating system with a 7-inch touchscreen display that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Powering the CR-V will be a 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine and a first ever turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC engine for EX and Touring trims. The new 2017 fifth generation CR-V goes on sale this winter.</div>
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NEW YORK -- Honda took the wraps off its newest Civic Concept. As with most "concepts" from Honda, this one appears pretty much to be the production model except with some exaggeration for the concept. Another clue that this is pretty much the production model is the fact that it doesn't look that much different from the 2015 Honda Civic coupe. The Honda Civic is one Honda's most successful models so why tinker too much with a good thing? They also seem to want to show a family lineage as the rear of the new Civic coupe appears to have taking inspiration from the new Acura NSX. As with the last Civic Concept, it was shown off in coupe model only. Honda says the new Civic will have a longer wheelbase and come in sedan, coupe, hatchback, and Si and Type-R versions. The new Civic will be the first Honda to be powered by a turbocharged VTEC Earth Dreams powerplant. The new Civic for the North American market will be manufactured in Greensburg, Indiana, and Alliston, Ontario, Canada.<br />
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DETROIT ( <a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a> ) -- It's been ten years since the NSX was last in Acura's lineup. Time sure has gone by fast. Acura fans got excited when they debuted the first concept for a new NSX, but nobody knew when it would see the light of day. It's finally seen the light of day as Acura has finally revealed the production version of the new NSX sports car at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Unlike the original NSX, the new NSX is a hybrid vehicle. However, don't mistake it for a Toyota Prius with a sporty body. This hybrid is powered by a twin-turbocharged DOHC six cylinder engine with front and rear electric motors. The new NSX won't be made in Japan like the original NSX, but in Marysville, Ohio. However, this is not the same factory that produces the Honda Accord. The new NSX will be produced at their new $70 million dollar Performance Manufacturing Center. The site is Honda's former North American Logistics facility. Acura will accept custom orders this summer and deliveries will start late 2015.<embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2F102851117102809781845%2Falbumid%2F6104433918880066897%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCKCAyO7sg5OMCw%26hl%3Den_US" height="400" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="https://photos.gstatic.com/media/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600"></embed>Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-58343403773991172982015-01-08T21:16:00.000-08:002015-01-08T21:18:07.879-08:00"The Beast" Is Toyota's Evolutionary Styled 2016 Tacoma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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TORRANCE, Calif. ( <a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a> ) -- Toyota is scheduled to reveal the new Tacoma midsize pickup at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on January 12 at 9:50 PT. Toyota however has decided to reveal pictures and videos of the new Tacoma beforehand under the tagline of "the beast is revealed." The styling is evolutionary and looks similar to the current generation Tacoma.
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GENEVA ( <a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a> ) -- After making its first debut in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show, the convertible version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has made its appearance in Geneva. The convertible is nearly identical to the coupe except for a few changes to accommodate the convertible top. Like the coupe, the Stingray convertible is powered by a new LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces an estimated 450 horsepower.Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-82054442407014830402013-01-17T16:56:00.003-08:002013-01-17T16:57:06.182-08:00Toyota Hints At The Next Corolla To Come<div style="text-align: left;">
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DETROIT (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) -- Toyota late last year teased a Furia Concept and has revealed the actual concept as the Corolla Furia Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The concept only had an exterior but Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager Toyota Division, Bill Fay, says that their "designers are also pushing the envelope on interior styling that will surprise a lot of people." Fay also says that the "Corolla Furia sends a clear message where we’re going in the future. Not only will the styling be more expressive, but it will also reflect our overall approach to the<br />compact segment in every way."</div>
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DETROIT (<a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a>) Wednesday, January 16, 2013 -- The Cadillac Converj concept that was shown at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) back in 2009 returns to NAIAS in production form as the ELR. It may be related to the Chevrolet Volt, but this isn't a Volt with a Cadillac badge. Unlike the Chevrolet Volt, the Cadillac ELR is a coupe like the Converj concept and one can see the influence. It's quite stunning and we hope Cadillac will make a four door version in the future. Production will start this year and sales is to begin worldwide early next year. The ELR is powered by an electric motor mated to a "range-extending' 1.4 liter petrol powered electric generator. The ELR produces a total of 207 horsepower. Cadillac says that the ELR's battery is covered by a 8-year/100,000 mile warranty.<br />
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DETROIT (<a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a>) Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - Mercedes-Benz revealed a "fully-updated E-Class line" at the North American International Auto Show. The new E-class will come in sedan, wagon, coupe, and cabriolet versions. Mercedes put an emphasis on their "Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive" which consists of systems to crossing vehicles, pedestrians, and lane assist.
There are six powerplants ranging from 136 horsepower all the way to 408 horsepower. If that's not enough, there's always the E 63 AMG which has a 585 horsepower powerplant. Sales of the new E-Class begin in April of this year.
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DETROIT (<a href="http://www.carpressions.com/">CarPressions</a>) Tuesday, January 15, 2013 -- Stingray hits the North American International Auto Show in its 2014 form. The powerplant is an all new LT1 V-8 that has a displacement of 6.2-liters. Chevrolet says the powerplant has a preliminary output of 450 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. The new Corvette Stingray will be built at the Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant. Sales of the new sports coupe will begin third quarter 2013.<br />
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TORRANCE, Calif. (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) Friday, January 11, 2013 -- Lexus has released pics of the 2014 Lexus IS F Sport and announced that the new IS will make a world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Lexus will be holding their press conference at 9:30 am (ET) at Cobo Center. The IS model range consists of the IS 250, IS 250 F Sport, IS 350, IS 350 F Sport, and IS300h. The Lexus IS F Sport models resemble the LF-CC concept vehicle. The gauge cluster, steering wheel, and even the engine start button location are similar to the concept car. The Lexus IS competes with the 2014 Infiniti Q50 and BMW 3-series sport sedans.<br />
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TORRANCE, Calif Friday, December 21, 2012 (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) -- <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/109401964142949249458" target="_blank">+Toyota USA</a> has announced that they will be unveiling the Furia Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. In order to gain some interest in the concept, Toyota has released a video to stroke people's curiosity. Toyota did not specify whether this was a pure concept, or a prelude to a production vehicle. The only clues is that Toyota has said "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> this exciting new sedan concept will be revealed in the Toyota display at Cobo Hall." Full details will be unveiled on January 14, 2013.</span>Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-13604183546165925732013-01-17T16:42:00.005-08:002013-01-17T16:46:26.041-08:00Infiniti Reveals New Naming Strategy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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HONG KONG Tuesday, December 18, 2012 (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) -- Infiniti has announced a new nomenclature in its "desire for clarity and cohesiveness." In its current naming strategy, the letter defines the model and the number defines the powerplant. The new simplified naming strategy is for all sedans, coupes and convertibles to be prefixed with Q and crossovers and SUVs to be prefixed with QX. Each model now will be identified with a number representing its place in the model range. An example is the FX is higher in the model range and so will be branded QX70, where as the EX is lower in the model range so it will be branded as QX 50. The change will take place with the 2014 model year and the first model to debut with the new nomenclature is the Infiniti Q50, currently known as the G37 sports sedan.Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-49282760217350357592013-01-17T16:40:00.001-08:002013-01-17T16:40:49.378-08:002013 RAV4 Revealed At The Los Angeles Auto Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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LOS ANGELES <a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) Thursday, November 29, 2012 -- Toyota reveals the new redesigned 2013 RAV4 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new design reminds us of the previous generation Sienna, Mitsubishi, and perhaps even Nissan's Murano. The RAV4 will be available in front and all wheel drive versions and is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 176 hp at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm.<br />
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Mated to the 4-cylinder engine is a six speed automatic transmission. Toyota says that the first two gear ratios are optimized for "around-town performance." The RAV4 will be available in LE, XLE, and Limited trimlevels. The crossover utility vehicle will go on sale early 2013.Roabst Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977660093012413708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201699999690720448.post-44451750614384004092013-01-17T16:38:00.001-08:002013-01-17T16:38:55.270-08:00Nissan Updates Leaf Electric Vehicle In Japan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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YOKOHAMA, Japan Tuesday, November 20, 2012 (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) -- Nissan unveiled an updated Leaf electric vehicle in Japan. Nissan says the Leaf is the number one electric vehicle in the world. A new S trim level has been added to the existing X and G trim levels. There are currently 400 dealers in Japan selling the Leaf that have quick chargers. Nissan plans to expand to 700 dealers with quick chargers. </div>
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TORRANCE, Calif (<a href="http://www.jidoshashinbun.com/">Jidosha Shinbun</a>) Monday, November 12, 2012 -- Honda announces that the new 2013 Honda Civic will debut November 29, 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The current ninth generation Civic was new for the 2012 model year, so it's a little unusual that the Civic is already getting revisions. The Civic is one of Honda's most important models so its perception is important. The changes gives it more of a family resemblance to its bigger brother, the 2013 Honda Accord. We like the changes Honda has made to the Civic. The front end has a classy grille and looks aggressive. The rear end continues the resemblance to the Honda Accord.<br />
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"The 2013 Honda Civic exterior refinements infuse Civic with a more youthful, premium style. Coupling these with additional changes beneath will ensure that Civic maintains its top-ranked status," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda.<br />
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The 2013 Civic will go on sale at dealerships also on November 29.<br />
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