Archive for 'Tokyo Auto Salon'

Honda Implementing New Assembly Methods For Lighter Vehicles

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by .

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Honda is vigorously implementing new weight saving measures in the design and construction of its cars, according to latest reports coming out of Japan.

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Lotus Successful On First Fire-Up Of IndyCar Engine, Exige R-GT Shakedown

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by .

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Whilst most have been enjoying the festive period these past several days, the hard working Lotus Motorsport crew are busy celebrating the fruits of their labor over the past 12 months following the first successful engine fire-up in the Lotus IndyCar chassis, as well as the first proper Exige R-GT rally car shakedown. As previously reported Lotus...

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2013 Toyota Prius C Gets TRD And Modellista Enhancements In Japan

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by .

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Sales of the new 2013 Toyota Prius C have commenced in Japan, where the vehicle goes by the name Aqua and is offered with a range of performance modifications from TRD and Modellista.

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Subaru Bringing Pair Of BRZ Concepts To 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by .

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The 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner and in the lead up to the annual Japanese tuner event comes details of Subaru’s plans for the show, which as we’re sure many of you may have guessed will be heavily focused on the new 2013 Subaru BRZ. Subaru, in fact, will bring two concept versions of its latest rear-wheel drive...

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Stewart Forms Four-Car Team Of Champions For 26th Annual Chili Bowl

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by .

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Tony Stewart isn't sitting still between copping his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship and mounting a title defense in his No.

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Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil Filters

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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Infiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component.

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Cadillac Ups Focus On China, Which Is Poised To Pass Germany In Luxury Auto Sales

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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Despite the Chinese government recently announcing a new round of tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles with engine capacities greater than 2.5-liters, American automakers still see great opportunities in the world’s most populous market and in fact will be increasing their focus in coming years. One of the most successful automakers in China is..

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Porsche At Le Mans Video Series Looks To The Future

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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In 2014 Porsche will be reliving its Le Mans glory days with a brand new LMP1 race car and a determined team of drivers and engineers. In the lead-up to the 2014 season, Porsche has been looking at its past performance in an intimate video series detailing a 60-year history of Le Mans racing

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Talk Of Ferrari Chief Montezemolo Running For Italian Presidency Heats Up

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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Ferrari’s charismatic head Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has made no secret of his desire to see major economic and structural reforms in his native Italy, first alluding to his political desires back in February when he told the press that he’d like to be reborn as a politician.

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Nissan Juke-R To Pace Dubai 24 Hours Endurance Race

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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If indeed Nissan execs were displeased by the construction of the Juke R, they have a funny way of showing it.

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