Epic Drag Race Fail When Toyota Driver Forgets Truck In…Reverse!

Many things can go wrong during a drag race, but we cannot think of anything more embarrassing than heading towards the opposite direction once the green light comes on.It all happened earlier this week when a Toyota pickup truck driver was performing the traditional tire-warm up procedure by sprinting back and forth. Unfortunately for the Toyota driver, he forgot to get the gearbox out of reverse...

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Renault Denies Report about Mitsubishi Tie-Up

Renault has issued a statement denying plans of a potential tie-up with Mitsubishi, contrary to a report from the Le Figaro newspaper. The French daily wrote that a partnership with Mitsubishi was being discussed in order for Renault to expand in Asia.“Renault has had discussions in the past with Mitsubishi, for limited cooperation, as we have had with other carmakers. These discussions did not...

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Two More Photos and Video Invitation for All-New 2014 Toyota Corolla

If you're not a fan of pointless teasers made only to generating some buzz around a new product without offering any substance, then we'll suggest that you skip this post altogether and if you haven't done so already, take a look at these revealing shots and these follow up renderings of the 2014 Toyota Corolla . Read more » ...

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Report Claims Next Mazda2 will Use Shortened Version of CX-5 Platform

Mazda is going to use a variation of its CX-5 platform to underpin the next generation Mazda2 / Demio supermini , according to a report from Just-auto .The Japanese crossover was the first to get the brand’s SKYACTIV philosophy imprinted into its engineering and construction, while the Mazda6 sedan is the first vehicle which embraces it from the ground-up – both cars share lots of mechanical components...

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Tesla Model S Reportedly Going to China, Could Debut This Year

Tesla wants to expand its sale operations for the the Model S (and future models ), as according to the Chinese media, the Silicon Valley-based automaker is bringing the all-electric sedan to the Chengdu motor show, in September. Already a pretty expensive car, the Model S could end up costing a lot more once it’s all-taxed up and legal in the country . This is important because its appeal hinges...

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Acura Releases Prices as Well as New Photo Gallery and Video on 2014 MDX

Acura is moving fast with its third generation MDX , as two months after its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in March, and about a month before sales start in July, the Japanese automaker announced pricing for the seven-seater luxury SUV. Read more » ...

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Nissan Sells 10,000th Leaf Electric Hatch in Europe

Nissan announced the delivery of its 10,000th Leaf in Europe this week to a French customer. The owner is a nurse who will be driving the Nissan Leaf on visits to elderly patients and using it with her family at the weekends. The car was sold by Nissan’s Mantes-la-Jolie dealership near Paris. Read more » ...

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