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LA 2009: U.S.-Spec Ford Fiesta Officialy Debuts in Los Angeles With Most of its Euro-Spec Goodies Intact

LA 2009: U.S.-Spec Ford Fiesta Officialy Debuts in Los Angeles With Most of its Euro-Spec Goodies Intact
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Ford Motor Company has just officially introduced North America to the Fiesta sub-compact, bringing the popular European hatchback model to the United States and Canada. In addition, Ford has built and introduced a sedan version of the car – designed and built specifically for the North American marketplace. The Fiesta marks Ford’s return to the... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: Mercedes Gives First “From-Scratch” AMG Model Its U.S. Debut in Los Angeles

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With a very large percentage of all AMG vehicles sold in Southern California, it’s not surprising that Mercedes-Benz chose the LA Auto Show as the first North American location to showcase the performance brand’s first ever ground-up vehicle. Inspired by the 300SL Gullwing, the new SLS AMG is powered by AMG’s first “from scratch” engine.... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: Porsche Boxster Spyder World Premiere

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The Porsche Boxster Spyder is one of a handful of world premieres at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The lighter-weight and more powerful Boxster model gets a Carrera GT-inspired clamshell rear with bulges to accentuate this car’s two-seat layout. Other design features include lower side windows for a chop-top look. But what really makes... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 2011 Toyota Sienna Premieres With New, Efficient 4-Cylinder Engine

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LA 2009: 2011 Toyota Sienna Premieres With New, Efficient 4-Cylinder Engine
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With the minivan segment continuing to diminish in the marketplace, Toyota has unveiled its all-new 2011 Sienna as more of a significantly refreshed version. It’s not a huge departure from the previous generation model, but it does get a long list of upgrades including a new interior and exterior as well as a new standard... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: Mazda2 Gets North American Debut, But Details Scarce

LA 2009: Mazda2 Gets North American Debut, But Details Scarce
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Mazda has just officially debuted the new Mazda2 sub-compact at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Designed to compete in an increasingly crowded market against car’s like the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit, the Mazda2 is designed to be an affordable, sporty car that delivers what Mazda refers to as Zoom-Zoom Concentrated. While we... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Gets Stylish New Look, Powerful and Efficient Engine

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LA 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Gets Stylish New Look, Powerful and Efficient Engine
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Hyundai is all set to stir up the family sedan segment with the stylish, powerful and efficient 2011 Sonata. The latest in Hyundai’s new lineup of products, the Sonata gets a coupe-like shape reminiscent of the Volkswagen CC. And that’s a very big compliment to be sure. The car is one of just a few... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 552-HP Lexus LFA Supercar On Display at Los Angeles International Auto Show

LA 2009: 552-HP Lexus LFA Supercar On Display at Los Angeles International Auto Show
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The latest step in the car’s North American tour, the Lexus LFA supercar has arrived at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where it will be viewable by the public starting later this week. The LFA has already been shown at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last month, but it was an industry-only event. The... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: Scion’s Very Purple xB RS 7.0 Debuts in LA

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LA 2009: Scion’s Very Purple xB RS 7.0 Debuts in LA
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With no new models lined up in the production schedule, Scion has tossed together yet another limited edition Release Series version of its popular xB platform – the seventh no less. Dubbed the xB Release Series 7.0, like previous RS models, this car comes with a full package of aftermarket parts, including a custom paint... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: BMW’s Futuristic Turbo-Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Arrives in LA

LA 2009: BMW’s Futuristic Turbo-Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Arrives in LA
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Undoubtedly the focal point of BMW’s display at the LA Auto Show, the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept embodies the German automaker’s high efficiency philosophy and is being shown in LA for the first time since its word debut in Frankfurt. The Vision ED Concept is also a true BMW, offering impressive fuel economy while not sacrificing... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: First Live Photos of New 305-HP 2011 Ford Mustang

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LA 2009: First Live Photos of New 305-HP 2011 Ford Mustang
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Ford has chosen the LA Auto Show to debut its significantly more powerful 2011 Mustang V6. In fact, the new 3.7-liter V6 engine, which replaces the larger and older 4.0-liter mill makes almost as much power as the 2010 Mustang GT. Power is now rated at 305-hp, up 95 ponies from 210! Torque is up... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 2011 Ford Fiesta Hatchback Arrives in North America… Finally

LA 2009: 2011 Ford Fiesta Hatchback Arrives in North America… Finally
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Ford has just officially revealed the North American market version of the Fiesta hatchback, its widely popular and successful model currently on sale in Europe. Debuting alongside the hatch, is an all-new Fiesta sedan, designed specifically for North America. The Fiesta marks Ford’s return to the sub-compact segment for the first time in over a... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 2010 G37 Unveiled With Updated Design, Upgraded Interior

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LA 2009: 2010 G37 Unveiled With Updated Design, Upgraded Interior
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Choosing to forgo the pomp and circumstance (not to mention the price) of the LA Auto Show, Infiniti unveiled a mid-cycle refresh of the G37 sports sedan alongside the all new 2011 M37 and M56. The G wasn’t exactly looking dated, but as the most important product in Infiniti’s lineup, the company didn’t want to... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: MINI Coupe and Roadster Concepts Ready for North American Debut in LA

LA Preview: MINI Coupe and Roadster Concepts Ready for North American Debut in LA
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MINI’s two new concept cars are slated to make an appearance at the LA Auto Show, giving Los Angeles residents and local media a first chance to see the two fun cars since their world premiere at the Frankfurt Auto Show. MINI has confirmed that the Coupe Concept will go into production along with another... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: New Infiniti M37, M56 Unleashed in Los Angeles

LA 2009: New Infiniti M37, M56 Unleashed in Los Angeles
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Infiniti has just unveiled the latest generation of its M cars at the swanky SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The M will be offered as both an M37 and M56, with both models being either RWD or AWD. Like the G37, the M37 is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine with 270 ft-lbs of... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: First Live Photos of Chevy’s 40-MPG Cruze

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LA 2009: First Live Photos of Chevy’s 40-MPG Cruze
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One day ahead of the U.S.-market debut of 2011 Cruze compact sedan, Chevy gave us a little personal time with the what might just be a genuine Corolla killer. From the Cavalier, to the Cobalt, and now the Cruze, Chevy’s latest compact car is anything but. Chevy hasn’t given us any statistics on interior room,... Continue Reading...

LA 2009: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe World Premiere

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LA 2009: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe World Premiere
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At an off-site venue just ahead of the car’s “official” debut at the LA Auto Show tomorrow, Cadillac has given us a full preview of its new 2011 CTS Coupe. This addition to the CTS lineup, means that Cadillac now offers a Coupe, Wagon, Sedan and the high-performance CTS-V sedan. Cadillac has officially confirmed a... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: A First Look at Ford’s U.S.-Spec Fiesta

LA Preview: A First Look at Ford’s U.S.-Spec Fiesta
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Just a day before Ford will officially take the wraps off the U.S.-Spec version of the new Fiesta, a few CGI images of the car have shown up on the automaker’s website. Along with the hatchback version we also get our first look at the sedan, which was built specifically for the North American market.... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: Limited Edition Scion xB Release Series 7.0 Set for LA Auto Show Debut

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LA Preview: Limited Edition Scion xB Release Series 7.0 Set for LA Auto Show Debut
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With no new models lined up in the production schedule, Scion is getting ready to once again debut a limited edition Release Series version of its popular xB platform. Dubbed the xB Release Series 7.0, like previous RS models, this car comes with a full package of aftermarket parts, including a custom paint color, and... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: New Performance Package Makes 2011 V6 Mustang Track Ready

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LA Preview: New Performance Package Makes 2011 V6 Mustang Track Ready
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With the new Mustang V6 now boasting an impressive 305-hp thanks to an all-new 3.7-liter engine, Ford has decided to launch a new Performance Package for the car aimed at improving handling, braking and acceleration. In the acceleration department, with the more powerful engine already giving the 2011 model a big boost, the Performance Package... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: Ford Gives 2011 Mustang New 3.7-Liter Engine With 305-HP

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LA Preview: Ford Gives 2011 Mustang New 3.7-Liter Engine With 305-HP
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Ford has officially announced that it will debut an all-new V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang at the LA Auto Show later this week. The new engine is smaller, displacing just 3.7-liters compared to the old 4.0-liter mill, but power is up significantly. In fact, power is way up with the new motor getting a... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: 2011 Chevy Cruze Unveiled Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut

LA Preview: 2011 Chevy Cruze Unveiled Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
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Just a few days ahead of the car’s scheduled debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Chevy has drawn back the covers on the North American-spec version of its Chevy Cruze world car. This new compact model replaces the Cobalt in Chevy’s lineup. Like the rest of Chevy’s modern lineup, the car’s design flows from... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: Watch Out Lexus, BMW to Give Hybrid 7 Series its U.S. Debut in Los Angeles

LA Preview: Watch Out Lexus, BMW to Give Hybrid 7 Series its U.S. Debut in Los Angeles
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Along with BMW’s futuristic Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, the German automaker will also showcase hybrid versions of the 7 Series and X6, both if which are slated to go on sale in the near future. The ActiveHybrid 7 uses the same twin-turbocharged V8 as found in the 750i, but pairs it with an electric motor and... Continue Reading...

LA Peview: BMW’s Hugely Powerful, But Not So Efficient, X6 Hybrid Headed to Los Angeles

LA Peview: BMW’s Hugely Powerful, But Not So Efficient, X6 Hybrid Headed to Los Angeles
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When BMW first introduced its X6 model, one of the many questions surrounding it was, “who wants a vehicle like this?” Apparently the answer is BMW engineers. The X6 platform seems to be a favorite for the German automaker’s latest and greatest technology. After introducing two standard gasoline versions of the CUV, it was then... Continue Reading...

LA Preview: Volkswagen Bringing 170-MPG L1 Concept to LA Auto Show

LA Preview: Volkswagen Bringing 170-MPG L1 Concept to LA Auto Show
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As amazing as the 71-mpg Polo BlueMotion model is that Volkswagen plans to show at the LA Auto Show next week, the German automaker will also show another fuel-efficient vehicle that gets more than double that car’s mpg rating. Called the L1 Concept, this tiny two seater uses just 1.38 liters of diesel per 100... Continue Reading...
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