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Honda Civic: cold engine problem, faultly new non oem O2
Original at Tech.com
• Thu, Sep 4
By Scimitar42 2000 Honda Civic 175k miles. Ok, just had the check engine light come on about a month ago. Went right to a small local shop that I've went to a couple times with out any problems, they said it was the o2, they replaced it, the light went out, all is good.
Prius: Toyota August Sales Off Nearly 10 Percent
Original at PaddockTalk
• Thu, Sep 4
- With limited availability, the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted August sales of 13463 units. Yaris reported sales of 9474 units for the month, ... Toyota US sales down Automotive Business Review all 2 news articles
Prius: New Honda Insight Hybrid Revealed, Expected $18,500 Price Tag To Make It World's Cheapest
Original at Jalopnik
• Thu, Sep 4
By Ben Wojdyla The name Insight was chosen to denote Honda's "insight" into a new era in which hybrid vehicles come within reach of most car buyers. Honda plans to introduce the production version of the all-new Insight to the markets in Japan, Europe and North America in spring 2009 and projects annual g...
Prius: Toyota Dealer Takes Deposits For Plug-In Prius That Doesn't Exist; Toyota Applauds Their "Excitement"
Original at Jalopnik
• Thu, Sep 4
By Andrew Stoy According to Toyota's Open Road blog, Magnussen’s Toyota in Palo Alto, California was "doing what Toyota encourages its dealers to do:" Take customers' money. The Silicon Valley dealership had apparently been deluged with requests for a plug-in Prius hybrid; knowing Toyota was worki...
Honda Civic: Low Milage Milano Red Honda Civic Type R (8,900)
Original at PistonHeads (Honda Civics for Sale)
• Wed, Sep 3
For Sale My beloved Milano Red 04' Plate 'Facelift' Honda Civic Type R. I have had this car for nearly 8 months and unfortunately have to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances. The car is totally standard and in immaculate condition with nothing but TLC during my ownership. The wheels altho...
Toyota: Toyota August Sales Down 9.4%, Lexus Off 9.1% [Sales Numbers]
Original at Jalopnik
• Wed, Sep 3
By Andrew Stoy Toyota is reporting total US sales were down 9.4% for August 2008 as compared to the same period a year earlier. Trucks led the decline with a drop of 17.6%, though Toyota cars also declined 3.4%. Bright spots for Toyota included the Yaris subcompact, which was up 20.5%, and, inexplicably, the hu...
Toyota: Ford struggles in August
Original at BloggingStocks
• Wed, Sep 3
• 5 related articles
By Michael Fowlkes Filed under: Forecasts, Bad news, Press releases, Competitive strategy, Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM)August was yet another tough month for American auto maker Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) as the company reported today that during the month, U.S. sales wer...
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Toyota: Compare hybrids to similar all-gas models
Original at simplefeed.consumerreports.org
• Wed, Sep 3
By info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports) Hybrids vs. conventional cars The conventional vehicles with which we compared the hybrids are the closest available alternatives when considering all factors, including performance, reliability, safety, and features. Most hybrids were compared with a similarly equipped all-gas...
Toyota: Workers’ futures unclear as Toyota launches review
Original at LDPBusiness
• Tue, Sep 2
UK - TOYOTA is to review production volumes at its Deeside engine plant, as the global economic downturn hits demand for its cars. ...
Infiniti: Honda hybrid plan bets big on small cars
Original at AutoWeek
• Tue, Sep 2
- Toyota also will debut a new Lexus hybrid at the Detroit auto show in January. Nissan Motor Co.'s first in-house hybrid will go into an Infiniti, ...
Toyota: American cars continue to lose ground to imports
Original at BloggingStocks
• Tue, Sep 2
By Michael Rainey Filed under: Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM)Sales of vehicles from Detroit's Big Three have been weak and getting weaker lately. But the bad news is even worse when you look at just basic passenger cars. According to a piece in BusinessWeek (appropriately title...
Prius: Honda to debut Prius-fighter concept this Thursday
Original at Autoblog
• Tue, Sep 2
By Sebastian Blanco Honda will begin selling the car early next year and word is that it will be affordable. While the official MSRP is still a long way off, Honda's UK environmental manager John Kingston told Just-Auto (sub. req'd) that it should not cost more than "traditional cars from rival manufacturers."...
Honda Civic: B16A2 with CTR EK9 Pistons for Daily drive
Original at HondaSwap Forums
• Sun, Aug 31
By Vapochilled I have an Honda Civic Coupe 1997 (EJ8) that had a D16Y8. B16A2 Motor from a 2000 ek4 Tranny mounts I am missing the motor mounts i think... i only need the rear mount eBay Motors: JDM B16B Civic Type R Integra Pistons Rings Bearings (item 180283293692 end time Sep-05-08 12:05:30 PDT)
Honda Civic: Specials on Short Shifters and Torque Dampers! Ingalls, Buddy Club, Skunk2
Original at Tech.com
• Fri, Aug 29
By AdvanceSpeedShop.com Ingalls Engine Torque Damper Fits: 06-07 Honda Civic Si 2DR OUR PRICE: $130.00 NOTE: ALL Engine Torque Damper Kits are designed to install on vehicles with STOCK Engines Only. These Kits are NOT compatible with engine swaps. Due to different mounting points from chassis to chassis.
Toyota: Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Genesis, Pontiac G8 V-6 Comparison - Big Six Sedans
Original at Automobile Magazine
• Fri, Aug 29
Much has been written about the new Hyundai Genesis and the Pontiac G8, but most reports have concentrated on the eight-cylinder versions. Here we've gathered the sixes, more relevant now than ever, and threw in two competitors that are available exclusively in six-cylinder form, the n...
Honda Civic: Does the 2008 Honda Accord have a dock for an iPod?
Original at Ask.cars.com
• Thu, Aug 28
By Joe Bruzek Hondas with iPod integration include the 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Honda Civic; it’s available on the higher-end trim levels, including the Pilot’s Touring trim and Civic’s EX, EX-L, Hybrid and Si trims. The upcoming 2009 Fit also will have iPod integration.
Toyota: Toyota (TM) takes its 2009 forecasts down
Original at BloggingStocks
• Thu, Aug 28
By Douglas McIntyre Filed under: Forecasts, Bad news, Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) Toyota (NYSE: TM) has already said that 2008 will be a bad year. Now it has revised down its sales numbers for 2009. The cut is about 7% and takes the company's estimate to 9.7 million vehicle sales wor...
Infiniti: 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part Three
Original at Jalopnik
• Tue, Aug 26
By Matt Hardigree Also Consider: • Audi A5 • BMW 335i Coupe • Lexus SC4... ahh screw it, if you're reading this you don't want the Lexus • Mercedes CLK350 • Nissan 350Z • Waiting for the 2010 Infiniti GT-R Also see: 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part One2008 Infiniti G37S, Part Two
Infiniti: 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part Two
Original at Jalopnik
• Mon, Aug 25
By Matt Hardigree An Infiniti G37 loaded with the Premium package, Sport package, $550 rear spoiler and destination charge comes in just lower than the base price for both the BMW 335i coupe and Audi A5. Though the BMW may appeal to the performance minded and the Audi has its own partisans, they're both in dir...
Toyota: 2009 Toyota Yaris Pricing Released; Take That, Geo Metro [2009 Toyota Yaris]
Original at Jalopnik
• Mon, Aug 25
By Ben Wojdyla Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the three fuel efficient 2009 Toyota Yaris subcompact models. MSRPs will range from $12,205 for the three-door Liftback Base model to $15,880 for the Sedan S model when...
Honda Civic: Which cars would a President Obama or McCain promote?
Original at AutoblogGreen
• Mon, Aug 25
By Sebastian Blanco Apparently, Marty Padgett and Bengt Halvorson over at The Car Connection had a little extra time over the weekend. As part of the political frenzy being created thanks to the national party conventions happening over the next two weeks, the automotive website has taken it upon itself to p...
Infiniti: 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part One
Original at Jalopnik
• Sun, Aug 24
By Matt Hardigree After a while we gave up and moved on to the beach. We couldn't communicate with the dead and our vehicle couldn't communicate with us, but at the very least pulling up to the beach in a shiny Infiniti coupe at least communicates to those around us that we've arrived.
Honda Civic: 2002 Honda Civic Type R [A/C] Satin Silver (2002) (6,500)
Original at PistonHeads (Honda Civics for Sale)
• Sun, Aug 24
2002 (52 plate) Honda Civic Type R [A/C] Satin Silver - Private plate not included 66,000 miles (average for a 52 plate, Honda service history) MOT – 12 months Tax – 7 months Type R standard includes: 2.0 197bhp vtec, 6 speed manual, driver and passenger airbags, electric windows, CD player...
Toyota: Intellichoice August Deals List Shows Toyota Corolla, Yaris Offering Cash Back [New Car Deals]
Original at Jalopnik
• Fri, Aug 22
By Andrew Stoy Subcompact Car Toyota Yaris Hatchback Compact Car under $17,000 Toyota Corolla Midsize Car over $21,000 Toyota Prius Midsize Car under $21,000 Toyota Prius Large Car Toyota Avalon Midsize Crossover Toyota Highlander Hybrid Small Wagon Toyota Matrix
Honda Civic: A Ford Tough Year for the F-150
Original at Wired News
• Wed, Aug 20
By Keith Barry One option that DPW employees will be glad to see axed is "air conditioning delete." Even if there are tight times at City Hall, Ford won't build an F-150 with just a fan. In fact, the guys who paint the fire hydrants might get some more options, as Ford plans to bundle the most popular options i...
Infiniti: 2008 Infiniti G35xS
Original at Automobile Magazine
• Mon, Aug 18
• 10 related articles
- Aug 18, 2008 That said, for all its energy, the Infiniti G35's 306-hp, 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 engine is pretty coarse. It delivers nearly seamless acceleration, ...
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Infiniti: 2008 Infiniti G35xS
Original at Automobile Magazine
• Mon, Aug 18
The G35 sedan is starting to show its age, but I still enjoy getting behind the wheel. There's an effortlessness to the way this car drives that is very satisfying. You just get in, buckle up, put it in gear, press the accelerator, and go; the supple chassis, communicative steering, and willi...
Toyota: Toyota, Layoffs, Stabbings, and Respect for People
Original at Lean
• Fri, Aug 8
By Mark Graban(noreply@blogger.com) All the job cuts — carried out in June and August at Toyota Motor Corp.'s wholly owned subsidiary Toyota Motor Kyushu — applied to workers sent by job-referral agencies. Japanese companies are increasingly relying on such agencies for temporary workers called "haken" to be flexible to ma...
Toyota: Top colleges for getting rich, cars most affordable in 30 years & Mr. T Gold Indicator says 'sell' - Today in Money 8/7
Original at BloggingStocks
• Thu, Aug 7
By Allan Halprin Filed under: Wal-Mart (WMT), Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), Target Corp. (TGT), Money and Finance Today, Costco Wholesale (COST), Amer Intl Group (AIG)In the News: · Wal-Mart July Sales Below Estimates and Target Is Off Target · AIG Posts $5.36 Billion Loss;...
Toyota: Before the bell: Futures lower; AIG, TM, WMT down, COST, DNA could gain
Original at BloggingStocks
• Thu, Aug 7
By Melly Alazraki Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) reported a 28% profit fall in the quarter, 39% drop in operating profit. The company said the strong yen and rising costs of materials for the decline in addition to soft conditions in the U.S. all contributed to these results. While it said it plans to offset the dec...
Prius: Prius trumps all cars in energy consumption, even used ones
Original at Toyota Prius Enthusiasts
• Sat, Aug 2
By airolf It's also worth noting that the Prius has another green advantage over the likes of the Corolla: lower tailpipe emissions. According to California's emissions classification system, the Prius qualifies as one grade higher than the Corolla—a Prius is a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle,...
Toyota: Toyota Reveals Trio Of "Winglet" Personal Transport Assistance Robots [Novelties]
Original at Jalopnik
• Fri, Aug 1
By Ray Wert Snap Judgment: We've seen this before, except last time it was called the Segway. And we all know how we think about that. But, Toyota loves the people-transporting toys like the i-real personal mobility device we saw at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Will people buy them? In Japan, perhaps.
Toyota: Nissan Grand Livina 1.8 Automatic Review
Original at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
• Mon, Jul 21
By Paul Tan This brings us to Nissan’s answer to Toyota’s low cost Avanza, and to a certain extent the Innova. However, unlike the Avanza, the Latio-based Grand Livina is more akin to the Honda Stream 1.8 and the Toyota Wish 2.0, possibly just a few inches shorter but returns some RM50k in spare change!
Honda Civic: REVIEW: 2008 Honda Accord 2.0 VTi
Original at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
• Wed, Jul 16
By Paul Tan Looking at the recently launched 2008 Honda Accord, it’s hard to believe that the Accord nameplate was first used on a little 2-door hatchback launched in 1976, powered by a 1.6 liter inline-4 engine. A sedan variant was added later, with the option for a 1.8 liter engine. The 1.8 liter engine ma...
Honda Civic: Opinion: Car Industry Carnage: US Auto Sales Down 18.8% For June [Car Industry Carnage]
Original at Jalopnik
• Tue, Jul 1
By Ben Wojdyla American Honda Honda was the lone spot of light amidst today's reports, announcing year-over-year sales figures which bucked the greater trend with a gain of 13.8%. The increases at Honda were led by a record breaking month for both the Honda Fit and the Honda Civic. Sales at the Acura divisi...
Honda Civic: 2009 Honda Ruckus Features & Benefits
Original at hondanews.com
• Thu, Jun 26
• 4 related articles
Engine/Drivetrain Lightweight 49cc four-stroke OHC liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine provides ample power for in-town riding. Fuel-sipping constant-velocity (CV) carburetor with automatic choke. Maintenance-free ignition system. Starter system utilizes the engine's bru...
Honda Civic: Day-by-Day Review: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe
Original at CanadianDriver
• Wed, Jan 23
By James Bergeron Picture Gallery: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe V6 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss 2008 Honda Accord Coupe V6 MSRP as tested inc. destination & delivery: $39,680 2008 Honda Accord Coupe V6 MSRP as tested inc. destination & delivery: $39,680
Infiniti FX: 2009 Infiniti FX Spotted Testing In The Wild
Original at Jalopnik
• Tue, Jan 22
Though the next generation keeps the same profile and curvy greenhouse, the real story is the sharp-looking (literally) headlights and much less pronounced grille. While we imagine they'll fill the gap with as much chrome as possible, it's hard to tell with all the tape. Is Infiniti just p...