Los Angeles Auto Show
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An all-new Volkswagen Jetta Coupe is coming, and we have the first tangible evidence that goes some way towards confirming it. At a press event on the eve of the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Volkswagen showed off a series of computer-generated renderings for a new coupe with styling almost identical to the recently launched 2011 Jetta Sedan. Of course, you could be thinking that these are renderings for the original New Compact Coupe Concept unveiled back at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but if you look closely there are a few glaring differences that suggest this is a representation of a...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2010 Cadillac Urban Luxury ConceptWith Aston Martin bringing the Toyota iQ-based Cygnet on the market next year, and BMW working on a new generation of front-wheel drive minicars, there’s no reason why America’s leading luxury automotive label, Cadillac, can't bring out a version of its own. Today, on the eve of the...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Volkswagen EosVolkswagen has taken the wraps off its second-generation Eos convertible on the eve of the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, where the new car will make its official world debut tomorrow. Featuring an updated design with numerous new features, the 2012 Volkswagen Eos still offers plenty of style and...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMGBurbling turbo V-8 power, a sleek four-door coupe profile, and now, AMG badges. That's what's on deck this week for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in the form of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, which is making its world debut. The 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 promises 518 horsepower and 516...
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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe And Wagon: MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and Wagon are the winners of MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 award. Why? Because they're two tire-shredding, lust-inducing, finely tuned, and well-crafted variations on a theme that belongs in any luxury and performance enthusiast's garage. Best of all, unlike some...
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Now You Can Own The Infiniti Essence, As A SculptureWithout doubt one of the most striking concept cars of the recent past is the 2009 Infiniti Essence, a large and luxurious GT with an advanced hybrid powertrain and styling to make you melt. Sadly, Infiniti has no immediate plans to put the Essence into production although its design will influence...
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It's been just two years since the Acura TSX received a complete redesign, but that's not stopping Acura from giving it a pretty substantial refresh for 2011. In addition to all the expected mid-cycle improvements—which we'll get to—here's the big news: improved fuel economy (ratings are up 1 mpg all around), and an improved navigation system. To the latter, we say hallelujah. In a drive of the TSX V6 this past summer, we found this sporty sedan to be delightful in most respects—except for the laggy, low-res nav system, which we then called "quite possibly one of the...
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible PreviewThe 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is out from under the covers, ready for its world debut tomorrow at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. It's precisely what you'd expect, since the car has been out as an almost identical concept for about three years now, but there are a few surprises. The...
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Jaguar C-X75 Concept Making 2010 L.A. Auto Show AppearanceWithout doubt the stunning Jaguar C-X75 Concept was one of the--if not the--most exciting vehicle unveilings at the 2010 Paris Auto Show last September. Not only is the low, sleek supercar a striking design from a company known for its sexy, elegant automobiles, its powertrain is utterly different...
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New eAssist Mild-Hybrid Technology Debuting On 2012 Buick LaCrosseThe new Buick Lacrosse and Regal have made waves with their attractive design and overall build quality since their arrival in showrooms, but soon they’ll also be recognized for stellar fuel economy. General Motors is bringing back its mild hybrid technology next year, beginning with the 2012...
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MotorAuthority Launches 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show PageWe're just a few days away from the start of the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and as usual, we'll be bringing you our high-intensity coverage live from the event. Our Los Angeles Auto Show page puts all of our coverage, including articles, unveilings, and galleries, plus our Twitter and Facebook...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: First Factory-Built Fisker KarmaFisker has announced today that its Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan will be on display at next week’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and in doing so has made a not so subtle jab at GM by describing its car as the “first and only true electric vehicle with extended range”. You may...
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The new Fiat 500 and about a half dozen other vehicles, either all-new or refreshed, will be on display at Chrysler's 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show stand, and they'll all be unveiled both live at the show and live, via webcast, on the Internet. In addition to the pint-sized Fiat, the Chrysler 200, Dodge Charger, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Town & Country, and several other models will be on display. Chrysler's corporate operation has split the new-model bonanza into three separate brand-specific conferences, all to be found at the links below, one each for Fiat, Dodge, and Chrysler. We'll be...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Five-DoorDynamically designed and arrestingly attractive, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque has won much praise on the auto show circuit and though the crossover is already headed to production, so far only the three-door ‘Coupe’ version has been officially revealed. That is until now. The new 2012...
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Motor Authority To Name 'Best Car To Buy 2011'The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show will host a number of world and North American debuts, and among them will be the first annual luxury/performance Best Car to Buy Award from Motor Authority. Our award joins Best Car to Buy awards from our sister sites within High Gear Media, The Car Connection and...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: U.S.-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEVMitsubishi was one of the first major automakers to announce plans for a mass produced electric vehicle and even had a working prototype out testing back in 2008 in the form of the first generation i-MiEV. Since then the i-MiEV has gone through a series of redesigns until finally being launched in...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: 2011 BMW X3, Concept 6-Series CoupeWith just about a week and a half until the start of press days for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW is getting excited about its stand. Unfortunately, it's going to be filled with cars we've already seen--just not in North America. The headliner is the Concept 6-Series Coupe, BMW's "design...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: 2012 Mazda5, Shinari ConceptThe leaves are turning, weather is getting cooler, and that smell is in the air. Yep, it's almost time for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the previews are flowing. Mazda will be bringing its new Shinari concept and the Nagare-influenced 2012 Mazda5. The Shinari Concept, originally unveiled at...
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The 2012 Buick Regal GS is here, unveiled in Miami ahead of a likely showing at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Just as expected, it's essentially unchanged from its concept form, powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, and it gets a handful of other upgrades that should make it the driver's choice in the Buick range--especially when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. First revealed as a concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show, the Regal GS gets an Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo four that cranks out 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, putting expected 0-60 mph sprints...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: Subaru “Confidence In Motion” ConceptSubaru is in a process of reinventing itself as it desperately attempts to enhance its brand image and build up its presence in the new car market. Over the past decade or so we’ve seen Subaru’s design language and positioning in the market fluctuate rather dramatically, and as we...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage PreviewThe 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show is fast approaching, with press days scheduled for November 17-18. As always, Motor Authority and High Gear Media will have a team live on the show floor to bring you photos, news, and the unexpected as it happens. Here's an overview of what to expect from the 20-plus...
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Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge Aims For 1,000-Pound CarEach year the Los Angeles Auto Show hosts its Design Challenge, pitting design studios against each other and against a goal to test the limits of future thinking about automotive design. This year's goal is to create a vehicle that will hold four passengers, meet safety requirements, yet weigh...
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GT-R Facelift, Murano Convertible & Ellure Concept To Headline Nissan Stand In L.A.Nissan’s stands will be one of the star attractions at this November’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, with three world premieres scheduled to take place, each as exciting and groundbreaking as the next. The lineup will include a new sedan concept dubbed the Ellure, a radical convertible...
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Despite Rumors, Audi Q5 Hybrid Won't Be At 2010 Los Angeles Auto ShowAudi confirmed last December that it would eventually launch a new hybrid version of its Q5 SUV but since then we haven’t heard anything on the upcoming fuel miser apart from it having an early 2011 launch date. During that time however, Audi has unveiled the A8 Hybrid and a range of...
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