Daily Archives: August 10, 2014

Lexus Sees $375,000 LFA Supercar Return After Generation

Lexus Sees $375,000 LFA Supercar Return After Generation

By Craig Trudell and Yuki Hagiwara

Long live the Lexus supercar.

Toyota’s Lexus, which ended a two-year production run of the $375,000 LFA in 2012 after manufacturing 500 units, may build a successor to the 552-horsepower car, Executive Vice President Mark Templin told reporters today. The long-term plan has President Akio Toyoda’s backing, he said.

Japanese car makers cut parts prices in China after anti-monopoly probe

A worker walks in front the Toyota Motor Corp stage prior to the opening of the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai
by Samuel Shen and Pete Sweeney

Japan’s Toyota, Honda and Nissan became the latest foreign carmakers to respond to China’s anti-monopoly investigation into the auto industry, as the probe’s impact extends beyond foreign luxury auto brands.

VW recalls 189,000 SUVs in North America for potential stalling

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line - VW recalls 189,000 SUVs in North America for potential stalling
by Ben Klayman

Volkswagen AG said on Saturday it is recalling 189,490 Tiguan small sport utility vehicles in North America for potential stalling issues.

Nissan 370Z successor to be called Z35, will use Mercedes-Benz engines and an electric motor

Nissan 370Z successor to be called Z35, will use Mercedes-Benz engines and an electric motor

Nissan 370Z has been in production since 2009 and despite a recent facelift there is a strong need for a replacement.

Bentley four-door coupe digitally imagined by RM Design

Bentley four-door coupe digitally imagined by RM Design

Bentley’s model line-up will soon expand to four models with the addition of a new luxury SUV set to debut in 2016.