Articles Archive for May 2009

Industry News, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota »

Nissan and Toyota declare huge losses

There’s more doom and gloom, and it goes beyond Chrysler and GM bracing for bankruptcy. Toyota and Nissan are now counting their own record losses.
Toyota’s entry into the long list of carmakers in crisis mode …

Updated 13 May 2009 | 2 Comments

Randomness, Spotting »

Hey Mel Gibson, nice set of wheels

Mel Gibson tooled around Malibu yesterday without incident — while behind the wheel of a classic, sky blue Toyota Cressida. In these rough economic times, even a guy worth $900 million can’t afford to be …

Updated 13 May 2009 | 3 Comments

Nissan, Upcoming »

2010 Nissan GT-R unmasked, some details

The 2010 Nissan GT-R was spotted in zebra camoflauge last month and now Best Car Magazine has put together a couple of photos showing the next GT-R’s subtle changes.

Updated 9 May 2009 | No Comment

Headline, Japanese Industry, Lexus, Press Release »

Lexus IS 250C, the convertible, launched in Japan

Damn Lexus. I thought the IS250C was going to come to North America first. Why, oh why! Are you happy selling only 100 in a month? Are we not good enough for your “super intelligent …

Updated 7 May 2009 | 4 Comments

European Industry, Frankfurt, Green Cars, Lexus »

Lexus’ Hybrid hatch to challenge BMW 1, Audi A3

Top Gear‘s putting the rumors aside to confirm that Lexus is planning to unveil a new BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 competitior at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
The five-door sports hatch will likely emerge as a …

Updated 6 May 2009 | 5 Comments

Spotting, Toyota »

New 2011 Sienna to use versatile MC platform

While the next generation Toyota Sienna might still look like a Toyota Sienna with a few alterations around the hood, fenders and rear, you’ll have to look underneath the body for the good news. Starting …

Updated 6 May 2009 | No Comment

Green Cars, Headline, Nissan, Rumormill »

Nissan 370Z Hybrid debuts on… web rumormills

Rumors aren’t to be trusted, but they sure are interesting! According to 370Z.com, reports out of Japan are hinting that Nissan’s thinking about going green for the 2011 370Z. By green I mean hybrid. That’s …

Updated 5 May 2009 | 2 Comments

Infiniti, Rumormill, Upcoming »

Is this the next generation Infiniti M35?

As boring as it looks, this just might be our first glimpse of Infiniti’s next generation M line. Because Infiniti wants the new M to play with Europe’s big boys, the 2011 M will be …

Updated 4 May 2009 | One Comment

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