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It's been a couple of decades, but the storied Acura Integra nameplate is returning to the road as a 2023 model. The Civic-based Acura sedan borrows the sporty Si's 1.5-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-speed manual transmission with its limited-slip differential, though the exact specs still remain up in the air. 

The prototype was shown in a new color dubbed "Indy Yellow," which pays homage to the iconic Phoenix Yellow finish offered on the Integra Type R. It rides on 19-inch five-spoke wheels over Brembo brakes. 

TOKYO — Large parts of the world are not ready for zero-emission vehicles, which is why Toyota Motor Corp did not sign a pledge this week to phase out fossil-fuel cars by 2040, the world's largest automaker said on Thursday.

Six major carmakers, including General Motors, Ford, Sweden's Volvo Cars and Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz, signed the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans, as did a number of countries including India.

Toyota and Daihatsu presented their latest collaboration in the form of three closely-related minivans or MPVs for those of you on the other side of the pond. The new generation of the Toyota Avanza, Toyota Veloz, and Daihatsu Xenia that were unveiled in Indonesia are essentially the same car in slightly different flavors.

Honda has revealed the SUV RS Concept at the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, previewing the design of the upcoming ZR-V for Indonesia and other ASEAN markets. Initially, we thought that yesterday’s teaser would be the actual production version however in typical Honda style, it is a thinly disguised concept.

The Subaru Solterra electric SUV is making its official U.S. debut next week in Los Angeles, along with U.S. specifications. But it has been shown early in Japan. The SUV has been jointly developed with Toyota, which will sell it as the bZ4X. And unsurprisingly, the two look nearly identical.

That's no exaggeration. The entire midsection, even the body cladding, is the same as the Toyota. Inside the Solterra, it's again the same as the bZ4X, though there's no yoke to be seen.

After giving us a comprehensively redesigned Sentra for the 2020 model year, Nissan is mostly holding pat with its bread-and-butter sedan for 2022. The automaker had raised prices in 2021 by a few hundred dollars, but also improved the optional LED projector headlights in the Premium Package for the SV and SR trims so that the sedan would earn Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Pricing holds steady for 2022 on two of the three trims, with the top-tier Sentra SR going up by $250.

Prices for the range, including the $975 destination charge, are:

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Subaru and Toyota have once again collaborated on a new model after two generations of the BRZ and 86 sport coupes with their first mass-market electric vehicles. Following the presentation of the Toyota bZX4 late last month, it’s Subaru’s turn to reveal their version called the Solterra, a combination of the Latin words for “sun” and “earth”.

Nissan has revealed the pricing for the 2022 Sentra and the compact sedan starts right where it did last year at $19,510 (plus a $975 destination fee that brings the price up to $20,485). The Japanese automaker is also adding a blacked-out “Midnight Package” to the lineup.

Deliveries of the 2023 Nissan Z are supposedly right around the corner, and as the official date nears, we’ve been seeing more and more of the sports car out and about in public with less and less camouflage. The latest sighting comes from the New Nissan Z Forum, and it’s quite possibly the first time we’re seeing it actually driving without any camo.

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The teaser campaign for the 2023 Subaru Solterra is entering the homestretch as the company has announced plans to introduce the electric crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Polaris is out to prove that side-by-sides aren't merely overgrown golf carts. It's releasing a pair of new models named RZR Pro R and RZR Turbo R, respectively, for the 2022 model year. Both are fun-oriented, off-road-ready vehicles that pack a surprising amount of horsepower.

The big news for 2022 is the RZR Pro R, which stands proud as the most powerful series-produced side-by-side ever developed by Polaris. It's the same buggy that Hoonigan jumped over a freeway ramp in California in October 2021. It's powered by a naturally-aspirated, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine tuned to develop 225 horsepower; in car terms, that's a 44-horse bump over the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata and merely three short of the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Polaris made several mechanical upgrades (like fitting a larger clutch) to ensure the drivetrain can handle the power. And, the driver will have three throttle control modes called Sport, Rock, and Race, respectively, to choose from.

Our wait to see Subaru's first electric vehicle is almost up. The 2023 Subaru Solterra is now officially slated to debut at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show. Those ravenous to see the information as soon as it hits should tune in on November 17 at 1:45 p.m. ET to see Subaru reveal the crossover via a livestream show.

Today's news is accompanied by a single preview image showing the Solterra trekking through a muddy road. We see the wheel, giant black fender cladding, part of the headlight and the "EV" badge on the fender. Just like the preview images we saw before (below), the resemblance to the Toyota bZ4X is obvious to see.