Archive for 'Tokyo Motor Show'
2013 Subaru BRZ Revealed: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Hot on the heels of yesterday's reveal of the new Toyota GT 86, or Scion FR-S as it’s expected to be called in the U.S., Subaru has unveiled its version of the new jointly developed rear-wheel drive sports car, the BRZ. While it's scheduled to make its official world debut alongside its Toyota sibling tomorrow at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show...
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BMW May Supply Toyota With Diesel Engines In Europe: Report
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin.
If politics makes for strange bedfellows, so do fluctuations in international currency. Toyota is a world leader in hybrid vehicles, but the strength of the Japanese yen against the euro means that Toyota either accepts a reduced profit on hybrids sold in Europe or raises hybrid pricing to unpalatable levels.
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Rick Hendrick On The Mend
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Hopefully, Rick Hendrick won't have to wait as long for his 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup win as Roger Penske did for his 100th IndyCar Series victory, which came several years after the 99th. That scenario doesn't seem likely, given the talent on the four Sprint Cup teams that Hendrick has put together featuring five-time champion Jimmie Johnson..
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Stewart-Haas Racing Hires Addington As No. 14 Crew Chief
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Racing's "silly season" isn't just for drivers. Last week it was announced, shortly after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season was complete, that Steve Addington intended to leave his post as crew chief for Kurt Busch at Penske Racing. The two had their run-ins, as everyone does with Busch, but the results were good, leaving Busch's No
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Acura NSX Getting A Detroit Auto Show Concept: Report
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
It’s no secret that Honda would like to have a halo car in its lineup, similar to what the brand used to offer with the Acura NSX sport coupe. In fact, Honda had even begun developing such a car until global economic woes forced it to shelve the HSV-010, except in Japanese Super GT competition. Times have changed, and Honda wants to be seen...
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Toyota Fun-Vii Links Cars And Society: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Toyota is launching its Fun-Vii concept under the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show's slogan of "Mobility can change the world". We can't help thinking that mobility has already changed the world - after all, Toyota and its competitors already produce vehicles that allow millions of people to travel from one place to another every day, which seems like fairly...
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Brabus Tunes The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
For some, the 571-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is neither fast enough nor unique enough to be appealing. What’s the sense of owning one of the world’s fastest convertibles when the valet will be parking it alongside another one every time you visit the Casino in Monte Carlo? For those who crave more power and distinction...
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2013 Cadillac ATS Development Is All About The Details: Video
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
To build a car that’s optimized for the racetrack means sacrificing the comfort that luxury sedan buyers expect from their daily driver. Likewise, to build a luxury sedan that envelopes the driver in comfort means sacrificing performance at the track
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Ferrari Coffee Table Redefines ‘Recycled Art’
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Crafting unique high-end furnishings for wealthy clients means pushing the boundaries of design. Anyone with a large enough bank account can purchase Formula 1 cars transformed into art, and even those with more modest incomes can buy a Bentley Mulsane engine block coffee table
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Best Car To Buy Awards, Tokyo Motor Show: Today’s Car News
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by admin.
There are two key themes with today's news at High Gear Media: our Best Car To Buy awards and the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. For the best cars to buy for 2012 in the mainstream, green, and performance/luxury segments, you can find our top picks of the year at The Car Connection, Green Car Reports, and right here at Motor Authority. There's also a bevy..
