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11
Aug
2010 Mazda3 Revealed
Published in Japanese Cars, Mazda
Design in these images were submitted by Mazda at OHIM on July 22, 2008. Designed by Kunihiko Kurisu, Akira Tamatani, Yuji Ishimoto, Masahiro Kagekata, Tetsuji Kawakami, Masanori Ito and Kenichi Tsushima.
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9
Aug
2009 Acura TL Official Images
Published in Acura, Japanese Cars
At first here at Carsportals.com were the first to show you the 2009 Acura TL HERE and now a full set of photos along with all specifications of the 2009 Acura T. These photos show the new TL all around. These are the first interior shots and all around the car.
8
Aug
2009 Acura RL receives IIHS Top Safety rating
Published in Acura, Japanese Cars
The new 2009 Acura RL sedan has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award in the Institute latest round of testing. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of ‘good’ in the institute front, side, and rear tests and be fitted with electronic stability control. The new RL improved significantly compared to the previous model, with the side impact test result going from acceptable to good and the rear test result improving from poor to good. The RL is also the fourth Acura and ninth model from Honda to earn the coveted safety rating.
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8
Aug
Electric cars from Mitsubishi are getting a test run in the United States. The automaker has signed a deal with two California utility companies to begin testing the i MiEV, an electric car based on the “i” mini cars Mitsubishi sells in Japan. Tests will start late this year.
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8
Aug
TRD tunes Tundra and Sequoia (505HP)
Published in Japanese Cars, Toyota
Not widely recognized as a performance parts leader, but rapidly becoming one, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) has revealed a supercharger system for its Tundra and Sequoia pickup and SUV. Featuring the same basic Eaton four-lobe system found in the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR-1, the new supercharger boosts the company’s 5.7L V8 to 504hp (376kW) and 550lb-ft of torque (742Nm) maximum output.
