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Lexus studying several new models

March 5, 2007 2:00pm

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 […]

Video: Nissan Qashqai skateboard

March 1, 2007 3:43pm

Nissan’s latest commercial for its Qashqai compact crossover, builds on the Qashqai Cargames extreme sports viral videos. Instead of performing extreme stunts while driving the compact crossover, this time the Qashqai is used as a skateboard for a giant.
Video after the jump.

Geneva Preview: Mazda Hakaze Concept

March 1, 2007 7:58am

Mazda has released more images of the Hakaze Concept that it will unveil at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show next week. Hakaze (pronounced hah-kah-zay), from the Japanese words “ha” for “leaf” and “kaze” meaning “wind,” is the brand’s third concept in its “Nagare” design language. The Hakaze Concept is a compact crossover coupe sporting cues […]

Rocky launch for Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX

February 28, 2007 7:21am

While sales of the new Ford Edge are off to a strong start, the launch of what Ford had called 2006’s most important product, has had a few glitches. First, Ford delayed the launch over some last-minute quality issues. Then there was the weather, heavy snow on the Plains states, and ice storms in Texas […]

Honda Crossroad not coming to the States

February 27, 2007 7:50pm

Honda’s recently-launched Japanese market Crossroad won’t be coming to the States. The Honda Crossroad has three rows of seats, and a little smaller than the Toyota RAV4, which means it’s too small for a three-row vehicle in the U.S.
“We have no need” to sell it abroad, said Motoatsu Shiraishi, president of Honda’s product development arm, […]

Spy Shots: Ford Iosis X-inspired “lifestyle SUV”

February 26, 2007 9:52am

Spy photographers caught the first prototype Ford’s all-new lifestyle SUV inspired by the Iosis X concept during cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle. The Iosis X debuted at the last fall’s Paris Motor Show, and, at that time, Ford’s European President John Fleming announced that Ford would unveil a production version of the crossover […]

Video: 2008 Honda Crossroad promo vid

February 24, 2007 6:34pm

Back in December, we wondered what this car was, and then once we know we wondered by Honda brought a JDM car and a film crew to the States.
Thanks to Carscoop, we have the promotional video that Honda shot when it was in L.A. This is likely the last time we will talk about the […]

GM to recall Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia for faulty airbag sensors

February 24, 2007 9:25am

General Motors has recalled almost of its new 2007 Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers because of potentially faulty airbag sensors that control the front airbag deployment. The problem with the sensors is reported to be a software issue, which may prevent the front air bags from deploying in a crash.
The recall includes all of […]

Spy Shots: Mercedes GLK

February 22, 2007 11:49pm

Spy photographers caught prototypes of the Mercedes GLK compact SUV during testing in Scandinavia. Joing the ML- and GL-Class SUV, the GLK-Class CUV will slot in below the midsize ML, and will compete with the BMW X3 and the forthcoming Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and Volkswagen Tiguan. While still heavily disguised, the photos show the […]

Honda Crossroad on sale in Japan

February 22, 2007 11:31pm

Honda today officially announced the return of the Crossroad name with a new small CUV, which combines the size a car with three row seating. The Crossroad is targeted at youthful buyers that need the functionality of a minivan, but don’t want a minivan. Honda used the Crossroad in the early 1990s for its Honda-branded […]


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