Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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With the exit of the Chrysler PT Cruiser from the market, folks looking for a semi-crossover-like convertible with questionable proportions have been kind of short of options. If Nissan has its way,...
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2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible PreviewThe new 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible turned out to be a no-show at this week’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show but that hasn’t stopped BMW from releasing full details for its luxurious new drop-top, which should go on sale early next year. While the previous generation 6-Series was by no...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Toyota RAV4 EVToyota has revealed the new Tesla-partnered RAV4 EV at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show today, the first of 35 demonstration vehicles that will lay the ground work for the eventual launch of a retail version in 2012. Developers of the RAV4 EV are hoping it will have range of 100 miles in actual road...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Saab 9-4X Live PhotosAs Saab announced back in August, the 2011 9-4X just came out from behind the curtain at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The live photos confirm the production model will closely resemble the concept we've seen before. So what is the new 9-4X? About what you'd expect, since it was co-developed with...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show: Subaru Impreza Concept Live Photos, Unveiling VideoThe 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show is chock full of new cars, debuts, and concepts, but Subaru's Impreza Design Concept is sure to grab its share of attention. Aggressively styled but with just enough/not too much of the funky that often pervades the brand, the car points toward the possible future for...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 BMW 650i ConvertibleThe Los Angeles Auto Show is in full swing and the smell of stale coffee and flop sweat fill the air. But that's the media, not the manufacturers--they're still pulling hard, and the latest new model to grace the datastream is the 2012 BMW 650i Convertible. The only things we don't know about the...
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We've spied the next version of Mercedes-Benz's hottest four-door coupe several times already, but today the wait is over to see beneath the camo to the real thing. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Live ImagesWe brought you the full details on the new CL-Class AMG line back in July, complete with the impressive new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 under the hood. Seeing it in person inspires a whole new level of lust, however, with the busy front end less noticeable than the gorgeously sculted curves of the...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Mazda Shinari Concept Live PhotosMazda's Shinari Concept points the way toward the future of the carmaker, and we have to say: it looks good. These live photos bring the concept to life, fresh from the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. It was supposed to show at the Paris auto show, and we saw official preview images then, but...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Cruze Eco Live Photos, Quick DriveWe took the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco sedan out for a spin in Los Angeles today, just a few blocks from the convention center where the show will open its doors tomorrow. Along with the brief stint behind the wheel, we snagged a few images. Here's the quick take. It's a real car. If you're worried...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible Live PhotosWe've been bouncing all around Los Angeles and Hollywood this afternoon and evening to get the latest on GM's fresh batch of show wares, and the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was among them. We've already seen the car, and we know most of its key stats, but the live shots give a feel for what...
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2010 Las Angeles Auto Show: Cadillac ULC Concept Live PhotosWe brought you the first word on the Cadillac Urban Mobility Concept as it broke, and now that we're back in more wirelessly civilized environs, we have our live photos from the unveiling of the ULC for you as well. The first thing that jumps out at you when you see the ULC, especially in person...
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Burbling 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,...
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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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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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MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Infiniti M56The 2011 Infiniti M has already won a slew of awards, from best premium-priced interior (Ward's Auto) to Top Safety Pick (IIHS). So even if it weren't a massively updated, improved, and refined version of Infiniti's already impressive M sedan, the 2011 Infiniti M56 would deserve our attention for...
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Fiat To Sell Part Of Ferrari Stake Before Chrysler Merger?According to Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, Fiat may sell off part of its Ferrari stake before its merger of Chrysler into the group. The move may seem counterintuitive, divesting part of one of the world's most iconic brands for the sake of one of the world's most troubled, but Marchionne explains...
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Sebastian Vettel: Youngest F1 World Champion EverThis weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the stage for a dramatic turn of events as title favorite Fernando Alonso and Ferrari made a mess of strategy, getting stuck mid-pack and unable to move into the necessary podium finish. Likewise Vettel's teammate Mark Webber, following a poor qualifying...
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For over a year now, the successor to the Lamborghini Murcielago has been called by its code name, "Jota," but according to a patent filing unearthed today, the name "Aventador" has been...
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MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Hyundai EquusA Korean full-size luxury sedan? That's what most people ask themselves when they first hear of the 2011 Hyundai Equus. Then they start thinking about Hyundai, and its start in the U.S. But anyone familiar with the last several years of Hyundai proucts knows the carmaker has made unprecedented...
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MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe And WagonStriking design, unearthly power, surprising refinement, and amazing value are the core features that drive the CTS-V Coupe and Wagon to the top of any list, and that's what's behind their place on our short list of Best Car To Buy nominees for 2011. We were one of the first outlets to get a ride...
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(New) Official Release Date For Gran Turismo 5: Nov. 24Yes, we know Gran Turismo 5 was already officially announced for release on November 2. Yes, we know it was delayed (again). But this time we hope the official release date sticks: get your PS3s ready for November 24. If you're not up to speed on what GT5 offers, imagine everything in the world...
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Re-Envisioned New Stratos Finally Delivered To OwnerRehashing an iconic vehicle from the past is tricky business, but the team behind the New Stratos have more than succeeded. Built around a shortened, tweaked Ferrari F430 chassis, the car lives up to its legend--and now it finally lives with its owner, who took delivery of the car this week...
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Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 might not be your first pick for a seriously capable, high-end performance coupe, but it should be on your short list at the very least. While it's still a Mustang on the inside--a very nice Mustang, but still--it's every inch the equal to much more sophisticated vehicles...
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