Los Angeles Auto Show
21-30 November
Pricing for 2010 Kia Soul revealed
Kia used last month’s Los Angeles Auto Show to display the North American version of its new Soul hatch, which is scheduled to arrive on the market in the second half of next year as a 2010 model. Pricing for the car has now leaked on several internet forums, revealing that the stylish hatch will be available from just $13,995 (including a $695 d...
Nissan 370Z official details, prices start at $29,930
Earlier this month Nissan released the first official image of the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, and now the company has released official details for the car. In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction as a 2003 model, nearly every piece and componen...
Mazda KAAN wins 2008 L.A. Design Challenge
Today, the design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was chosen as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2008 Design Challenge. This year's theme, Motor Sports 2025, asked nine of Southern California's automotive design studios to form their vision of the future by depicting a motor sports vehicle that predicts how auto racing will change by...
Honda previews ‘Eco Assist’ driver aid for next-gen Insight Hybrid
Honda has revealed its new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology, which will appear in the next-generation Insight Hybrid vehicle next year.
VW reveals Red Bull Baja Racing Trophy Truck, launches Touareg V6 TDI in U.S.
Volkswagen showcased the breadth of its diesel powered technology today, with the unveiling of two different vehicles both carrying the Touareg nameplate. One is a new clean-diesel version, which meets the most stringent emission requirements of California and will be available in all 50 U.S.
Hyundai launches Blue Drive initiative with unveiling of Sonata Hybrid study
Hyundai has used today’s Los Angeles Auto Show to announce the expansion of its ‘i-blue’ environment conservation initiative, revealing that the eco-friendly brand will be expanded to include new petrol-electric hybrid models as well as future hydrogen fuel cell technology. The i-blue sub-brand is Hyundai’s grouping of specially designed...
Infiniti G37 Convertible unveiled at the L.A. Auto Show 
Infiniti's gorgeous new G37 Coupe gets a drop-top sister today, and having seen the vehicle in the metal, we can confirm it's even better in person. The svelte Convertible is the first G car to go topless, and aside from the folding hardtop design, its specifications are essentially identical to the Coupe, though pricing will be a notch higher.
2010 Lincoln MKZ joins new Fusion and Milan sedans
Rounding out Ford’s trio of updated mid-size sedans at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show is the new Lincoln MKZ, which like its previous Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan siblings has received a new face, restyled interior, and more standard features for the 2010. The major highlight is the introduction of a new sport version with special perfo...
Honda FC Sport Design Study foresees future hydrogen sports car
Honda has revealed today at the Los Angeles Auto Show a new concept vehicle powered by an advanced hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain. Showing that alternative energy doesn’t have to be boring, the new concept vehicle has been developed as a sporty three-seater and showcases the flexibility of Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Full details and images for 2010 Mazda3 sedan
Mazda’s all-new 2010 Mazda3 has made its official world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, however the car isn’t set to go on sale until next year along with the reveal of the popular hatchback variant. While several teaser shots of the new sedan have been out for more than a month, Mazda has finally released full specifications and...
Lamborghini unveils Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
Lamborghini has used this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show to debut a brand new convertible version of its Gallardo LP560-4 supercar. Picking up the ‘Spyder’ name, the new open-top model faithfully copies the profile of the coupe despite feature an automatic folding soft-top. The roof mechanism uses a hydraulic pump and six-cylinders as well...
Facelifted Porsche Cayman and Boxster debut in L.A.
So far 2008 has been about the renewal and reinvigoration of Porsche's 911 lineup, with the highest-performance variants still to receive their dual-clutch PDK gearboxes and direct-injection upgrades. Next year will be an even bigger year for Porsche, however, as there are more updated 911 models due as well as the facelifted Cayman and Boxster...
Nissan reveals second-generation Cube on eve of L.A. Auto Show
The second-generation Nissan Cube has made its world debut tomorrow at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, with Nissan simultaneously revealing the car both in Japan and the United States today. The latest images reveal that Nissan’s new Cube retains the catchy two-box design of its predecessor, but gets an overall smoother appearance.
Shanghai-Volkswagen to showcase hydrogen fuel-cell Passat Lingyu at L.A. Auto Show
Volkswagen’s partnership with Shangai Auto to build cars and develop new technology together will be showing off the fruits of its labor at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, with the unveiling of a hydrogen fuel cell powered Passat Lingyu sedan. The Passat Lingyu has been built by the joint-venture in China since last year and the new fuel cel...
Technical details for Mini ‘E’ electric vehicle
Mini has released the full technical details for the all-electric version of its two-door Cooper hatch, which is set to be delivered in an initial batch of 500 examples to customers in the United States later this year. BMW is using its Mini brand to test the waters with its electric powertrain technology but the vehicle was also developed in order...
Toyota unveils CNG Camry Hybrid concept ahead of L.A. Auto Show
Toyota has revealed its compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept ahead of the car’s debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Rising fuel costs have made CNG a much more attractive option for consumers, and Toyota is hoping to add the cheaper fuel to its "portfolio of alternative fuels".
Infiniti releases third teaser for G37 Convertible
Infiniti's parent company, Nissan, first hinted at the introduction of a convertible version of the new G37 Coupe when it released its GT 2012 company-wide strategy back in May. Late last month, the company formally announced that the G37 Convertible would arrive in the first quarter of next year as a 2009 model following a world debut at this week...
Pontiac enhances G6 lineup with mid-year updates
The L.A. Auto Show is just days away, and as it draws near more models, updates and reveals are coming to light. Pontiac will be bringing a revised family of G6 coupes, convertibles and sedans to the L.A. Auto Show despite General Motors' widely publicized pull-out of its featured show vehicles. Updates to the G6 range focus on efficiency, alte...
Ford reveals 2010 Mustang facelift
Information and photos of Ford’s restyled 2010 Mustang have hit the web early, revealing the car in full detail before it makes its official debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring a completely new exterior, thoroughly updated cabin, and a refined engine lineup, the facelifted car is primed to take on the still-new Dodge Challenge...
Hydrogen-based technology claimed to boost power and reduce emissions
A company based in California is claiming to have developed an emissions-reducing product for conventional motor vehicles that it boasts could help the auto industry meet upcoming emissions regulations. The company is HydroLectricPower and the technology will be on show at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. HydroLectricPower’s new HH2 Water Fu...
Kia to present Borrego FCEV in L.A.
Kia will use next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show to debut a concept version of its Borrego SUV powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Called the Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the concept represents an important milestone for the South Korean manufacturer and is a sign that Kia is one of the leaders of the automotive industry when it comes to...
Saab 9-3 Special Edition commemorates 25 years of convertibles
General Motors' withdrawal from press activities at the Los Angeles Auto Show made waves yesterday, but it turns out the General won't be completely without new models out west.
Bentley introduces 500hp Azure T convertible
Bentley has introduced the latest model in its ‘T’ line of vehicles with the unveiling today of the all-new Azure T convertible. The latest addition is specified with a high performance version of Bentley’s iconic 6.75L V8 engine, which in the Azure T is rated at a healthy 500hp (373kW) and 737lb-ft (1,000Nm) of torque - an 11% increase in po...
GM pulls back LA Show plans even further, cancels press conference
General Motors had already announced it wouldn't be showing the Cadillac CTS Coupe and new Buick LaCrosse at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show as it had previously planned, and now the company has announced it won't be doing anything significant at the show at all, canceling its press conference and showing only the production Volt and two-mode hybrid...
