Los Angeles Auto Show
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It still hasn't really sunk in yet--it probably won't until our right foot goes to the floor--but the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 packs 650 horsepower. Six hundred and fifty. That's not just insane, it's totally crazy. That's 50 more horsepower than the Dodge Viper, a car known for being so powerful and raw that it's essentially murder distilled into four-wheeled form. Of course, the 2013 Shelby GT500 is more refined in many ways, including standard traction and stability control (both of which the Viper lacked entirely), but still. That's a lot of power for a street car. A lot. We're not...
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Subaru XV To Be Called XV Crosstrek In U.S.Subaru’s XV crossover that we saw at the recent at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show will be called the XV Crosstrek when it goes on sale in the U.S. late next year. Subaru's Tom Doll confirmed in a presentation slide at this week's 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show that while European models will be called...
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowWe’ve already seen it in concept form but here finally is the 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible that will go on sale next year just in time for summer. The new model, making its debut this week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, is based around the striking G37 Convertible but gets a few...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowThe Jaguar XK is growing a bit long in the tooth, but as automakers often do, and as enthusiasts know and love, Jaguar is throwing every trick in the book at the XK to keep it fresh and interesting as its current model cycle winds down. Case in point: the 2012 XKR-S Convertible. Like its hardtop...
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2012 MINI Roadster Pricing AnnouncedMINI has released pricing for its new two-seat Roadster models, which should hit MINI dealers next spring.
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2013 Lincoln MKS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAt this week’s 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Lincoln is showing off its latest MKS luxury sedan, which has just undergone a facelift for the 2013 model year. Sadly, like the similarly updated MKT we saw earlier, the stylists at Lincoln were unable to change the look dramatically, which means the...
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In typical Lamborghini fashion, the Italian maker of exotic supercars chose to unveil its latest model addition at a private function away from all the hustle and bustle of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fortunately, we knew it was coming and now have all the official images and details. The new addition is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, essentially a convertible version of the rear-wheel drive Gallardo LP 550-2 that’s been on sale for the past 18 months. This time around Lamborghini isn’t launching any special edition version like the previous Gallardo LP 550-2...
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2013 Lincoln MKT: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowLincoln’s full-size MKT crossover hasn’t sold in the quantities the automaker would like to see, so the model gets a fairly substantial refresh for the 2013 model year. Most apparent, even to casual onlookers, is the refined exterior styling, starting with a less-pronounced waterfall...
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2012 Ford Focus ST Live Photos: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAnd now, Ford has made it official, with the first showing of the 2012 Ford Focus ST this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept Live Photos: L.A. Auto ShowOne particular Camaro on the Chevy stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show looked a little wild, and a little larger than life. That's because it's inspired by something very small--a Hot Wheels car.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Live Photos: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAfter driving the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and C 63 AMG Black Series this week, we saw the 2012 ML 63 AMG unveiled at Bernardus Lodge in Monterey. While we were able to get up close and personal with it even before the L.A. Auto Show, and again today, most of you won't be so lucky--so here's...
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Subaru BRZ STI Concept Live Photos: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowSubaru's long-awaited rear-drive sports coupe is nearing its final stages before entering production, with the BRZ STI Concept at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show all but revealing the car that'll be menacing streets near you in just a few months. These live images show the car up close and personal...
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Fiat unveiled the "small but wicked" 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth to the U.S. today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2012 Honda CR-V Specs, Live Photos: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAt the Los Angeles Auto Show this afternoon, Honda officially pulled the wraps off a redesigned 2012 CR-V.
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Next-Gen Land Rover Defender Confirmed For U.S. By Mid-DecadeToday, Land Rover unveiled a pair of lightly refreshed DC100 concepts at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, but the real news was confirmation from John Edwards, Land Rover's global brand director, that the production version of the next-generation Defender previewed by these DC100 concepts will be...
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2013 Ford Escape (Kuga) Debuts At 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAn exact copy of the 2013 Ford Escape will be sold in Europe and China as the new Ford Kuga.
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2012 Hyundai Azera Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowAt first glance you may mistake it for a new Lexus ES, but pictured above is the brand new 2012 Hyundai Azera, which comes on the market with a premium look, a fuel efficient engine, and a roomy cabin. Like Hyundai’s other recent model launches, the Azera now features the brand’s...
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2013 Mazda CX-5 debuts at 2011 LA auto showMazda’s long-awaited replacement for its Tribute SUV (a badge-engineered Ford Escape) is here, and it looks like Mazda will have the baby crossover it needs to successfully compete against the all new 2013 Ford Escape in this key segment. Stylish exterior aside, the new 2013 Mazda CX-5...
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No, you’re not looking at Toyota’s new Highlander. Pictured above is the production version of the Infiniti JX Concept that we saw back in August. Also called a JX in production trim, the new seven-seat Infiniti made its official world debut today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and is scheduled to go on sale next spring priced from $41,300. The JX, which is coming onto the market as a 2013 model, marks several firsts for the Infiniti brand. In addition to its seven-seat, three-row configuration, the JX will be built in the U.S. at Nissan’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee...
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2012 Hyundai Azera: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowHyundai’s Azera near-luxury sedan represents a significant milestone in the brand’s history, as it was the very first Hyundai model to creep above the $30,000 price barrier. The Azera proved that Hyundai could compete on more than just a low price, and paved the way for later luxury...
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Volkswagen Beetle R Likely To See Production: ReportVolkswagen is rumored to be using feedback from the L.A. Auto show to determine if it will build the Beetle R.
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Subaru BRZ STI Concept: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowSubaru is saving the world reveal of its new BRZ sports car for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, but it won’t be neglecting the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show taking place today. The automaker has unveiled its new BRZ Concept - STI, which not only previews the look of Subaru’s upcoming rear-wheel...
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2013 Cadillac XTS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowCadillac has finally released details surrounding the 2013 XTS as it will be revealed, in the metal, later today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The styling of the XTS is a clear evolution of Cadillac's ‘Arts & Science’ design formula. While the styling is close to that of the...
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2013 Volkswagen CC Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowVolkswagen’s stylish CC four-door coupe has received its mid-cycle facelift, and although we’ve seen official images of the car already, these live photos direct from its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show reveal that the previous model’s unique design has now been watered...
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