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Rerun at LA Auto Show – Honda Prelude Concept
The hybrid-electric Honda Prelude Concept made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the usual assertion that it represents a prelude, so to speak, to future electrified Honda models. This is weeks after its global debut at the Japan Mobility Show. Honda says it will make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles represent 100% of its new vehicle sales by 2040. Continue reading
First Look – 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) today revealed the 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special, saying that it adopts modern style as a classic package returns. It will be offered on the 2024 Mustang GT Premium fastback coupe and convertible models, using visual cues of the 1968 original .The California Special package adds $1995 to the price of a Mustang GT Premium and is available in Coupe (~$47,015) and Convertible (~$56,999) body styles with either the six-speed manual gearbox or the optional 10-speed automatic transmission. Continue reading
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Global Debut in Los Angeles
Making a virtue of mechanical necessity, the trunk that is vertically enlarged, and the spoiler broadened to emphasize the low, wide stance of the car. The center brake light is now integrated into the trunk lid, unlike the coupe where it rests higher on the top of the rear windshield. Continue reading
Fully electric Audi e-tron and e-tron GT concept at Los Angeles
Audi e-tron is the first all-electric production model from the brand. It’s a five-seater, electric mid-sized crossover SUV that will arrive in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2019. ALA Tesla it’s is available now for U.S. customers to place reservations. Continue reading
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Automated, Connected and Electric Vehicles – ACE
CAR’S conundrum – looking forward, how will the industry merge connected, automated and electric vehicle technologies to form different vehicle and new transportation paradigms? Continue reading
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Another Crossover! Hyundai KONA Debuts at LA Auto Show
Hyundai is unveiling the US-production version of its KONA crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It appears to be a thoroughly mainstream entry from a company that missed its current global forecast after years of rapid expansion. Hyundai claims … Continue reading
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Crossover Mania: 3-Row Lexus RX Debuts at Los Angeles
The Lexus RX – the original SUV built from a car platform – debuting in the U.S. at the Chicago Auto Show 20 years ago – will get three rows of seats. Continue reading
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Lexus Serves Sriracha IS – Hot and Spicy
Whether this is an early April Fool’s spoof or luxury automaker Lexus is serious about bringing a playful, potentially dangerous take to a concept IS sedan by partnering with Sriracha sauce remains to be seen. Continue reading
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Porsche 911 RSR, Panamera Executive Debut at Los Angeles
At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Porsche will unveil the 911 RSR racing car that is designed to compete internationally during 2017, and four so-called Panamera Executive models. Continue reading
Near Dead Lincoln Throws MKC LA Party – Wake or Wedding?
The regional ‘wanna be’ upscale brand badly needs a clean launch of the MKC in the fastest growing luxury segment after the botched introduction of the midsize MKZ sedan that resulted in six months of delays that are only now being resolved. On paper, the Escape based compact SUV is the right vehicle at the right time if customers accept the badge engineering approach that led to Mercury’s demise, a highly dubious proposition that has history against it. Continue reading
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Infiniti JX Concept Teaser Photo Released
Infiniti also announced the launch of the “Power of 7,” the latest social media campaign from an automaker designed to spark interest about the JX Concept in advance of its global reveal at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18. Continue reading
Subaru 2025 Forester SUV Shown at Los Angeles Auto Show
“The all-new 2025 Forester was designed to combine the capability and versatility of a large SUV with the comfort and efficiency of a car. The 8.7-inch ground clearance for all Forester models is taller than many SUVs, yet it maintains a comfortably low step-in height for both front- and rear-passenger entry,” Subaru said. Continue reading →