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Nissan Hires Former RAM CEO

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

Filed under: Featured Articles Nissan Trucks
Tags: Fred Diaz, Japanese, new nissan executive, Nissan, titan, Trucks

By Luke Vandezande Apr 12 2013

Detroit 3 Protest Japan-US Trade Agreement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced yesterday that an agreement has been reached with the U.S. that will phase out trade tariffs affecting car and truck imports. The Detroit 3 balked.

Filed under: Featured Articles
Tags: Detroit 3, domestic car sales, free trade, japanese cars, new-car sales, sales, tariffs

By Luke Vandezande Apr 12 2013

Toyota Matrix Announcement Coming, Likely Axed in US

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

Filed under: Compact Cars Featured Articles Hatchbacks Japanese
Tags: corolla, Discontinued Cars, five-door, hatchback, Japanese, matrix, slow sales, Toyota

By Luke Vandezande Apr 12 2013

Ask AutoGuide No. 6 – The Crossover Conundrum

Once upon a time the automotive market was radically different. Just a few decades ago things were much simpler for consumers than they are today. Unless they’re shopping for a new Tesla, buyers face a borderline-absurd number of choices when they walk into a typical dealer showroom. This is why we’re here. Ask AutoGuide’s expertly...

Filed under: Acura Ask AutoGuide BMW Crossovers Featured Articles Lexus Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz Volvo
Tags: Acura, Acura RDX, Ask, Ask AutoGuide, BMW, bmw x3, Car buying advice, car shopping, crossover, crossover utility, dealer, dealership, glk, help, Lexus, lexus rx350, luxury, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-benz glk, oracles, question, rx350, suv, Volvo, Volvo XC60, X3, XC60

By Craig Cole Apr 12 2013

Shelby Introduces New Upgrades to 05-14 Mustangs

Shelby Performance Parts has introduced some new race-inspired upgrades for a variety of different Ford Mustang models, ranging from the base car to the Shelby GT500.

Filed under: American Featured Articles Ford
Tags: Ford, Ford Shelby Performance, performance parts, shelby

By Stephen Elmer Apr 12 2013

Cadillac ELR Paddle Shifters Deliver Regen on Demand

The range extended Cadillac ELR makes use of paddle shifters like many other vehicles, but rather than controlling gear shifts, the ELR’s paddles are all about power regeneration on demand.

Filed under: American Cadillac Featured Articles
Tags: Cadillac, cadillac elr, Cadillac ELR Paddle shifters, Cadillac ELR Regen on demand, elr, NEw Cadillac Volt

By Stephen Elmer Apr 12 2013

Certified Pre-Owned Supercars: McLaren Gets into the Used Car Business

If a shiny new $240,000 McLaren MP4-12C is a little out of your price range, perhaps you should consider buying used?

Filed under: British Exotics Featured Articles McLaren
Tags: McLaren, McLaren 12C, mclaren qualified, pre-owned cars

By Colum Wood Apr 12 2013

Car Shoppers Prefer a Good Deal Over the Latest Product

It’s the eternal debate when shopping for a new car: should you wait for the stylish and high-tech new model to come out before you buy, or should you take advantage of a clearance sale of old models? The answer, it seems, is the latter.

Filed under: Featured Articles
Tags: car shopping, new car shopping

By Colum Wood Apr 12 2013

Aston Martin Rapide S Hydrogen-Hybrid to Race at 24 Hours of Nurburgring

Aston Martin will set a new milestone at this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring, being the first automaker to race a hydrogen-powered car.

Filed under: Aston Martin Featured Articles
Tags: 24 hours of nurburgring, Aston Martin, hybrid cars, hydrogen

By Colum Wood Apr 12 2013

‘Rush’ Official Trailer #2 Released

Just days after the first official trailer for director by Ron Howard’s new Formula 1 flick Rush hit the net, the studio has released a second teaser for the film.