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 |  May 15, 10:32 AM

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Almost two and a half years after the Nissan Leaf went on sale, the little electric car can count 25,000 sales in the U.S.

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 |  May 14, 11:32 AM

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Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen is counting an expanded crossover line among key aspects for the luxury brand’s global growth strategy. 

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 |  May 08, 11:32 AM

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Believe it or not, the most expensive Asian car ever sold is probably a classic Toyota.

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 |  May 07, 3:03 PM

Five-Point Inspection


2013 Nissan Titan

Do you remember the “ooga” horn sound cartoon characters used to make when they saw something shocking?

If you want to create a similar reaction, in real life, tell any Dodge, Ford or GM truckophile that you’re planning to buy a new Nissan Titan.

For the most part, their arguments will be well grounded. Nissan first sold the truck nearly a decade ago and has done little to update it since then.

People who belong in a truck, who really belong in a truck, are better off looking elsewhere. Work horses from the Detroit 3 stables beat it in almost every conceivable category.

Everyone — Nissan included — knows the Titan is getting by these days on Geritol and tanks worth of liquid Aleve.  That’s why the brand poached Frank Diaz: the man largely credited with getting the Ram in a position to brag about “guts and glory” on TV.

There could be something big brewing in Nissan’s truck division, but only time will tell. Given all that, this week’s Five-Point Inspection is dedicated to finding a few small things to like about the Titan.

 |  May 07, 1:45 PM

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Break out the flowers, cards and brunch because Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Or in Toyota’s case, try serenading Hispanic moms.

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 |  May 07, 9:02 AM

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Nissan is taking aim at Europe’s five-door hatchback segment next year to take on the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

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 |  Apr 30, 7:02 PM

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could be relatively affordable once Toyota starts trying to sell them.

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 |  Apr 29, 2:45 PM

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Despite boisterous boasting by several German brands about modular architecture in future vehicles, Toyota remained relatively quiet on the subject. 

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 |  Apr 29, 11:02 AM

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Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.

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 |  Apr 25, 7:32 PM

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Mitsubishi said today that it forecasts operating profits will rise 48 percent in the fiscal year that began on April 1.

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 |  Apr 25, 3:32 PM

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Lexus began production of its third-generation IS sport sedan today at its Tahara, Japan, plant.

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 |  Apr 24, 8:15 PM

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Traditionally, buyers of Nissan’s Leaf electric car have been the sort that are more interested in cutting their carbon footprint than their transportation costs and that’s something the automaker wants to change.

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 |  Apr 24, 2:31 PM

Honda Smart Home US Rendering

Honda, in partnership with the University of California, Davis, broke ground today on a “Zero Net Energy” concept home that will offer more efficient electric vehicle charging.

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Commute, Toy or Destroy – Iconic Japanese Sports Cars

Which 90's Japanese Sports Car Would You Destroy?

 |  Apr 20, 10:01 AM

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It’s not every day that AutoGuide launches a new weekly feature. Today, however, is not just any day; it’s first installment of an interactive segment we call ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’.

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 |  Apr 19, 7:02 PM

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There’s likely more to Lexus’ plan to shift production of the ES sedan to Kentucky than saving money — a major new model is likely on the way from Japan.

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 |  Apr 16, 1:38 PM

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Testing is underway after earlier spy photos of the new Subaru WRX emerged this morning showing the car driving to the Nurburgring.

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 |  Apr 12, 4:02 PM

2013 Nissan Titan

Nissan might be taking a serous run at the U.S. light-duty truck market when it unveils the next generation Titan.

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 |  Apr 12, 2:15 PM

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Sorry Matrix fans, it doesn’t sound like Toyota’s compact hatchback is going to be around much longer.

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 |  Apr 09, 4:15 PM

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Nissan will likely discontinue the Altima Coupe, brand sales boss Al Castignetti said during a recent interview with Automotive News.

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 |  Apr 08, 4:02 PM

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Honda previewed its utilitarian Civic Tourer during the Geneva Motor Show last month in concept form and now new spy photos are showing what to expect from the production car.

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 |  Apr 03, 3:33 PM

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With an emaciated product roster and thin sales, Mitsubishi might seem likely from an outside perspective to exit the U.S. market soon. But that won’t be the case.

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 |  Apr 03, 2:30 PM

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Acura just announced pricing for the 2014 RDX crossover, which will start from $35,415 including delivery.

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 |  Apr 01, 3:49 PM

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Not only will the 2014 Toyota Corolla be on unveiled before this year’s L.A. Auto Show, but it will be on sale by then according to a recent report.

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 |  Mar 28, 11:57 AM

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Subaru just unveiled the WRX concept, previewing what to expect with the next in its line of rally-inspired all-wheel drive sport sedan.

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