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New Mazda RX-7 Scheduled for 2016 Launch

Rumor has it that Mazda is preparing to resurrect its RX-7 nameplate and it will be powered by a next-generation rotary engine.

Filed under: Coupes Featured Articles Japanese Mazda Sports Cars
Tags: Mazda, mazda rotary, mazda rx-7, mazda rx-8, mazda rx-9, next generation rx-7, rotary, rotary engine, rx-7, rx-8, RX-9

By Jason Siu Feb 15 2014

Fisker Sold to Chinese Firm for $149M

China’s Wanxiang Group has emerged as the winning bidder for Fisker’s assets, agreeing to pay $149.2 million for the American electric automaker.

Filed under: American Electric Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles Fisker Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: Fisker, fisker atlantic, fisker atlantic hatchback, Fisker Bankruptcy, fisker bid, fisker buyout, fisker sale, wanxiang, wanxiang fisker bid

By Jason Siu Feb 15 2014

Our Top Cars for a Long Term Commitment or a One-Night Stand

Love is in the air; either that or exhaust fumes mixed with a whiff of burnt transmission fluid. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day and people around the world are hugging, kissing and handing out heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But how boring is that? This holiday is a bigger cliché than every Disney princess movie combined and...

Filed under: Aston Martin BMW Featured Articles Fiat Ford Lotus Mercedes-Benz Nissan Porsche Ram Sedans Sports Cars Top 10 Trucks Wagons
Tags: abarth, AMG, aston martin vanquish, bmw 3-series, cars to date, cars to marry, diesel, EcoDiesel, f-150, fiat 500, ford f-150 svt raptor, Lotus Evora, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon, nissan gt-r, Nissan Pathfinder, performance, Porsche 911 4S, Ram 1500, raptor, Sports Cars, station wagon, svt raptor, Trucks, Valentine's Day, wedding

By Craig Cole Feb 14 2014

Rob Dyrdek Sets Record for Longest Reverse Car Jump

Rob Dyrdek has successfully set a Guinness World Record for the Farthest Reverse Ramp Jump by a Car, going a total of 89 feet, 3.25 inches.

Filed under: American Chevrolet Featured Articles Hatchbacks Modified American Videos
Tags: Chevrolet, chevrolet sonic, chevy, chevy sonic, reverse jump, rob dyrdek, sonic

By Jason Siu Feb 14 2014

Bugatti Won’t Produce a New Car Until Veyrons Sell Out

Volkswagen has a bit of a problem with its Bugatti supercar brand, sitting on nearly $85 million in inventory that it hopes it can unload quickly.

Filed under: Bugatti Coupes Exotics Featured Articles French Luxury Cars Sports Cars
Tags: Bugatti, Bugatti Veyron

By Jason Siu Feb 14 2014

Mazda CX-9 Under Investigation for Brake Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation on the 2010-2011 Mazda CX-9 large crossover for a possible brake issue.

Filed under: Crossovers Family Sedans Featured Articles Japanese Mazda Safety Sedans
Tags: cx-9, cx-9 brake issue, cx-9 investigation, Mazda, mazda cx-9, mazda cx-9 brake issue, national highway traffic safety administration, NHTSA

By Jason Siu Feb 14 2014

Miata Madness: Nissan 370Z vs. Ford Mustang vs. Subaru BRZ

Unlike past installments of Ask AutoGuide we’re taking a moment to help one of our own this week. Don’t like it? Well then, how about you send us some car-buying questions then? How’s that sound? In any event road-test editor Mike Schlee could use a new ride. He’s the proud owner of a first-generation Mazda...

Filed under: Ask AutoGuide Convertibles Featured Articles Ford Mazda Nissan Scion Sports Cars Subaru Volkswagen
Tags: 2014 Ford Mustang. 2014 Subaru BRZ, 2014 Nissan 370Z, affordable roadsters, Ask AutoGuide, Ask AutoGuide No. 36, Car buying advice, car-shopping help, Convertibles, Ford, ford mustang, help, Mazda, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Nissan, nissan 370z, roadsters, scion fr-s, Subaru, subaru brz

By Craig Cole Feb 14 2014

BMW Films Could be Resurrected

BMW of North America is planning to bring back BMW Films, the online movie series that produced The Hire from 2001-2002.

Filed under: BMW Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Videos
Tags: BMW, bmw ads, bmw commercials, bmw films

By Jason Siu Feb 14 2014

Stupid Fast on Land and at Sea: AMG and Cigarette Racing Concepts Coming to Miami Boat Show

For the fourth year in a row, Cigarette Racing and Mercedes–AMG are joining forces to present futuristic visions at the Miami International Boat Show.

Filed under: AMG Concept Cars Events Exotics Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz Sports Cars
Tags: AMG, AMG Vision Gran Turismo, cigarette racing team, cigarette racing vision gt concept, Mercedes, Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, vision gran turismo

By Jason Siu Feb 14 2014

2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS May get Manual Gearbox

The 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is expected to make its debut this summer, and unlike other hardcore 911s, the car may be available with a manual transmission.