Many enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the return of Italian automaker Fiat to the U.S. market. At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Fiat made its official debut and showed off the first new model to arrive on our shores, the subcompact 500. This Mini-fighting model features a 101 horsepower 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that’s mated to [...]
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For those that love the styling of the Porsche Cayman but wished it was just a bit quicker, you’re in luck. Last week, Porsche unveiled the 2011 Cayman R, a sportier interpretation of the company’s baby sports car. The Cayman R is lighter than the base model, thanks to updated aluminum doors, sports bucket seats, [...]
The Nissan Ellure Concept was well received at the 2010 LA Auto Show. Described as the “sedan re-imagined,” it illustrates at the new design language which is to be used on future Nissan vehicles. The exterior is simple, but dynamic, with the profile of a four-door coupe. The ribbon or wave from the bold front [...]
Making its North American debut at the at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the updated 2012 Nissan GT-R gets 45 more horsepower for a total of 530 horsepower and 488 pound-feet of torque. As a result, this all-wheel-drive supercar boasts a 0-60 mph sprint of less than 3 seconds. Aside from increased boost from the [...]
Innovative technology and high-mileage are on display at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Among the advanced new vehicles being unveiled is the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid. This new M35h is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 360 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Combined with a seven-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor [...]
The luxury compact SUV segment is booming and the LA Auto Show will be proof of that. In addition to Land Rover’s debut of the Range Rover Evoque, Audi will be unveiling a new compact crossover as well. Like the new Land Rover, the 2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro promises to balance performance and fuel-efficiency [...]
At the Paris Motor Show last month, Land Rover unveiled the three-door Range Rover Evoque – the smallest, most-fuel efficient Range Rover model ever produced. Next week at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, Land Rover will be showing off an even more versatile five-door Range Rover Evoque, which should broaden this new model’s appeal. [...]
Saab may have been on the brink of destruction not too long ago, but the Swedish brand’s new owner, Spyker Cars, is moving right along with new products, concepts, and partnerships. Aside from the 9-5 sedan’s recent release, Saab is now preparing to launch the 9-4X crossover. Although it won’t be making its official debut [...]
For the second year in a row, the Green Car of the Year award, presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has gone to a diesel-powered car from the Volkswagen Group. This year the winner was the 2010 Audi A3 TDI. For its balance of strong fuel economy, low emissions, luxurious accommodations, and sleek styling, [...]
Each year the Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge gives California-based design studios a chance to flex their creative muscles. This year the theme was Youthmobile 2030 and studios were tasked with envisioning vehicles in the year 2030 and how they would incorporate telecommunications. Despite tough competition from Mazda, Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Audi, [...]
