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We reported earlier that Honda would update its Ridgeline pickup truck for 2011. Well, apparently we were mistaken. PickupTrucks.com, the source that originally reported on the matter, received an email today from Christina Ra, manager at Honda public relation, saying: “American Honda apologizes if there was inaccurate information shared at the Chicago Auto Show about the Honda Ridgeline pickup. I can confirm that there will be no significant change to the Ridgeline through the 2011 model... Read Full Story

Mazda has revealed the revised interior of the North American version of its smallest car, the Mazda2. After being on sale in Europe and around the world for a longtime, the small hatcback will finally hit North Ameican (Canadian and US) dealerships in late Summer. To commemorate this release, it will benefit from higher quality seat fabric (with piping) along with a better audio system and more robust HVAC controls, among other changes. European interior below: Despite the higher quality... Read Full Story

With so many recalls under its belt (currently over 8 million vehicle) and with many more being announced weekly, it was only a matter of time before a witty parody of Toyota’s recall woes was made. Check out the video after the jump…. Read Full Story

By beating the BMW M5 and the Jaguar XFR, the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has made a name for itself in the performance arena. It is the king of the performance sedans, but here comes a new challenger — the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, arguably the best performance sedan Mercedes has ever made. MotorTrend pitted the two cars against each to see if the CT-V can retain its throne. Checkout the comprehensive comparison after the jump. Which car is your winner? Read Full Story

Things have seriously gotten out of hand at Toyota. After the recall of millions of vehicles, the Japanese automaker is now making a voluntary recall of approximately 8,000 four-wheel-drive Tacoma pickups for a problem in the front propeller shaft. According to Toyota, the crack can form in the rear joint, causing the driveshaft to come loose from the truck. “Most of the vehicles [included in the recall] are in the pipeline in Toyota’s distribution system or on dealer lots,” said Brian... Read Full Story

The mysterious Nissan Juke has finally been revealed and, my god, is it polarizing. As Nissan’s smallest crossover (it’s just larger than the Ford Fiesta), the Juke will be slotted under the Nissan Rogue. The Japanese automaker says the model is closer to a conventional hatchback than a typical SUV and will act as an alternative choice to the traditional C-segment hatchback. The Juke is based on Renault Nissan Alliance B-Platform and has a 92.5 inch wheelbase and is 61-inches tall. It... Read Full Story

Check out the new, more inspired 2011 Ford Edge Sport in action. Refresher: The new Edge Sport is powered by a 3.7 Ti-VCT V6 that delivers 305hp and 280 torques. It runs on 87 octane and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard paddle-shifters, bespoke suspension settings and 22-inch wheels and tires also help make this Edge standout in the lineup . Click here for more details on the 2011 Ford Edge Sport Read Full Story

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Challenger, Dodge will release the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Challenger SRT Furious Fuchsia editions. The former model features dual throwback A-line body-side R/T stripes in Matte Black or Bright White, Challenger fender badges in classic script, large 20-inch polished-aluminum heritage wheels, a body-color rear spoiler, functional hood scoop and bright racing style fuel-filler door. The more powerful 425-hp Dodge Challenger SRT8... Read Full Story

Just how capable is the new 2011 Volkswagen Touagreg? Very capable. The German automaker has released a video of its new SUV tearing through a desert. Check it out after the gym. As a refresher, the 2011 Touareg will be available with a 280-hp 3.6L V6 FSI, an advanced version of the V6 TDI producing 240-hp, a new 4.2L V8 TDI producing 340-hp (not for North America) and a new hybrid powertrain. Click here for more details on the 2011 VW Touareg. Read Full Story

Toyota revealed its updated 2011 Avalon large sedan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Not to sound harsh but I forgot this car even existed, which says a lot about its popularity. What is Toyota doing about this? Well, for 2011, the Avalon gets some minor touches to its exterior, including a new grille, revised lights and new allow wheel patterns. The interior, on the other hand, features a handsome new center stack, latest-generation navigation system and niceties like a standard in-mirror... Read Full Story