Lexus is considering the addition of a few new vehicles that would compete in a few emerging niche segments, according to AutoWeek. The models under consideration include a seven-seat crossover larger than the RX 350, a compact crossover smaller than the RX 350, and a unique Lexus hybrid model.
The first new vehicle is expected to […]

While Nissan says the Skyline GT-R will wear a Nissan badge when it arrives in the U.S., during recent testing an engineer was overheard referring to the car as the “Infiniti Skyline GT-R.” The Infiniti branding would be more fitting with its anticipated price point and would give Infiniti a supercar to compete with the […]

Honda is currently working on a successor to the long-gone and much-loved CRX, according to the folks over at Winding Road. The new CRX would be based on the platform of the next Fit. While it is still early in the process, “a serious design proposal is under way” and an decision whether to continue […]

During a recent press drive of the European Civic Type R, Winding Road’s European editor Matt Davis appears to have unofficial confirmation that Honda will be offering a Civic Type R in the U.S. in 2010.
Citing an assistant chief engineer, Davis says that the Type R for the States is unlikely to be based on […]

In a conversation with journalists at the Chicago Auto Show, General Motors’ Vice Chairman and product guru Bob Lutz hinted that the platform used for the upcoming Camaro could spawn an ultra-luxury Cadillac with more than eight cylinders, according to The Car Connection. Lutz hinted that part of the reason for the Camaro’s delay was […]

Yesterday, we reported that it was possible that the next-generation C7 Corvette will produce up to 700 horsepower. In an interview with Motor Trend, General Motors’ VP of Global Product Development, Jim Queen, did not reveal a specific number but speculation was that 700-hp was possible.
Well, Autoblog did its research, and found out that the […]

Volkswagen is planning a rear-engined car to challenge BMW’s successful MINI, at least according to reports/speculation/wild-ass rumors by German auto magazine Autobild. While there aren’t many details of the VW’s MINI challenger, as would be expected from rumors, but it would go along with VW CEO’s Martin Winterkorn’s statement to expand into lucrative niche segments.
Could […]

While Volkswagen hasn’t officially announced that it will unveil the Jetta Wagon at the Geneva Motor Show early next month, unofficial conversations will VW PR say that the automaker will indeed debut the Jetta Wagon.
Known as the Golf Variant in Europe, the Jetta Wagon is expected to go on sale in Europe over the summer. […]

When Honda unveiled the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the concept was said to preview the replacement for the Acura NSX. But the Advanced Sports Car Concept was just a preview. Acura would unveil an updated version later this year at the Tokyo More Show, which would […]

Jaguar is hard at work developing what could be an even more radical car than the forthcoming XF, which replaces the S-Type later this year. This new Jaguar is the next-generation XJ. According to U.K. magazine Autocar, the next-generation XJ is going to “rock the luxury market” when it launches in late 2009.
The magazine’s rendering […]