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LA 2010: Chevy Camaro Convertible – First Live Photos [Video]
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Chevy has already launched the Camaro Convertible what seems like several times, but now we have the first live photos of the drop top American muscle machine ahead of its official debut at the LA Auto Show tomorrow. Sporting a rag-top, rather than a hard-top, the convertible model gains just 200 lbs over its coupe…
2010 LA Auto Show Preview: A Look Ahead at 20 World Premieres
The LA Auto Show officially starts this Wednesday, promising 20 world premieres, a long list of new models from Nissan and Chrysler, as well as numerous new electric cars and hybrids. Chrysler’s many brands will have on display a long list of revamped models, ranging from the Dodge Durango and Charger, to the Chrysler 200…
Infiniti Essence Concept Confirmed for Limited Production, as a Sculpture
Infiniti will build 30 limited edition versions of its stunning Essence Conept – but there’s a catch. Unfortunately these aren’t 600-hp twin-turbo hybrid monsters, but rather sculptures. To celebrate the automaker’s 20th anniversary, Infiniti will offer just 300 versions of the Essence Sculpture, which will come with a Louis Vuitton carrying case . If you…
Subaru to Unveil Impreza Concept at LA Auto Show
Little has been said about Subaru in the lead-up to the LA Auto Show, with the Japanese automaker keeping tight-lipped about future product plans. Now we’ve received a teaser image of what Subaru calls the Concept in Motion (CIM). While Subaru is working on a new coupe with Toyota (the FT-86/ FR-S / Toyobaru), several…
Lamborghini Aventador: The Successor to the Murcielago
Lamborghini has a long history of giving their exotic Italian machinery very purposeful names, with the latest most likely to be Aventador. The automaker recently registered the Aventador name with the U.S. trademark office and if Lambo’s previous naming strategy is anything to follow, the full name should be Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The name Aventador…
2011 Hyundai Elantra Officially Revealed With Stunning New Look, 40-MPG
After providing all the juicy details on the new Elantra last week, Hyundai has now lifted the embargo on the car ahead of its LA Auto Show debut, allowing us to reveal one of the most attractive compact car packages on the planet. And while it does compete in that compact car class, the Elantra,…
Lexus IS-F May Join Australian V8 Supercars Racing Series
With Toyota not involved in Formula 1 any more, the company is looking for ways to promote itself in racing, while using the experience to improve its road cars. Rumors of Lexus joining the DTM series in Europe never came to fruition – which makes sense as Lexus is promoting itself as a “green” brand…
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Battery to Get Industry-Best 10 Year/100,000 Mile Warranty
When Hyundai launched its new Sonata Hybrid a few months back, skeptics wondered what the Korean automaker would do to back its hybrid powertrain. Known for one of the best warranties in the business on the rest of its products, no info was provided about a warranty on the new lithium-polymer setup used in the…
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Heading to LA Auto Show
One of the show-stoppers of the recent Paris Auto Show, Jaguar will make its new C-X75 Concept the center of attention at its booth at the LA Auto Show this week. Currently touring several high-traffic locations in LA, the supercar is drumming up a lot of interested for it’s incredibly high-tech powertrain, but even more…
Buick LaCrosse eAssist Gets 37-MPG Highway Thanks to Low-Tech Hybrid Powertrain
Perhaps groundbreaking new technology isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, General Motors has the new Volt electric car/hybrid thingy, but the company has also just announced the eAssist version of its Buick LaCrosse luxury car. Taking a page out of Honda’s playbook, the LaCrosse eAssist uses a relatively low-tech hybrid setup, combined with…
Hyundai Genesis 5.0-Liter to Make 429-HP, Boast Improved Fuel Economy
Having launched the Genesis sedan not that long ago, Hyundai is already looking to up the horsepower with a new 5.0-liter V8 engine that will also be offered in the new Equus luxury flagship sedan. Replacing the current 4.6-liter unit, the 5.0-liter will make 429-hp and 376 ft-lbs of torque, an increase of 45-hp and…
Hyundai Veloster to Debut at Detroit Auto Show, Accent in New York
Hyundai has confirmed it will debut the Veloster sports coupe/hatchback at the Detroit Auto Show this January followed by the new 2012 Accent in New York in the Spring. The confirmation was given during a technical presentation by Hyundai execs at the company’s HACHI research and engineering center in Detroit on Friday. Hyundai also provided…
Lamborghini Announces All-New 700-HP V12 for Murciélago Successor
In the buildup to the launch of Lamborghini‘s new supercar and successor to the Murcielago, the Italian automaker has announced details of an all-new 6.5-liter V12 engine that will power the beast. While the current top-level Murcielago models, like the SuperVeloce, make use of a V12 engine with the same displacement, that powerplant is a…
Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Revealed Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
Nissan continues to push forward with its no-holds-barred approach to automotive design, unveiling a new two-door convertible version of its Murano SUV. Named the Murano CrossCabriolet, this bizarre new model follows on the heels of the launch of the tiny Juke crossover – criticized for its styling, but praised for its impressive engineering package. Believe…
2010 SEMA Show Video Wrapup
With the SEMA Show well behind for yet another year, we thought it was about time for a recap – in video form. We’ve already put together an extensive 2010 SEMA Show Coverage page, as well as pointing out some of the best and worst cars at the world’s largest aftermarket expo. This year’s SEMA…
Recalled Ford Windstars Mount-Up On Dealer Lots as Owners Get the Shaft
The Windstar is proving to be a small nightmare for the folks at Ford and for anyone who happens to own one. First NHTSA was investigating the minivan for possible rear axle failure, then an official recall was issued. Then Ford announced it would go so far as to buy back the cars, while offering…
GM Marketing Boss Driving Chevy Volt 2,400 Miles from Detroit to LA Auto Show
The one main flaw of electric cars is the range they are capable of. That, however, is not the case with the new Chevrolet Volt, using its sophisticated powertrain to cure “range anxiety” by using a gasoline engine for a total range of over 300 miles. And when that runs out? Just add more gas…
Chevy Camaro Convertible Officially Revealed Ahead of LA Auto Show on Facebook
Set to make its world premiere next Wednesday at the LA Auto Show, Chevrolet has released the first official pics of the new 2011 Camaro Convertible on its Camaro Facebook page. Sporting a rag-top, rather than a hard-top, the convertible model should only get a small weight gain over its coupe counterpart. Both the V6…
Porsche to Unveil New “Mid-Engine Sports Car” at LA Auto Show
Alongside the new 911 Carrera GTS and 911 Speedster models, Porsche will unveil a “mid-engine sports car” at the LA Auto Show. While the first two are just North American premieres, having already been shown at the Paris Auto Show, this new model is a World Premier. As we’ve reported in the past, the car…
Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley to All Get Panamera-Based Sedans
The Panamera is an incredible performance machine and the execs running the show over at Volkswagen intend to exploit all that the 4-door Porsche has to offer. According to a new report by Autozeitung, VW is planning three new models based on the Panamera: one for each of its high-end brands. In other words, look…
Audi Skipping S1 in Favor of RS1
With continued reports about the Audi S1 coming to market, new rumors suggest the folks at Ingolstadt may pass on the S1 badge altogether in favor of the hard-core RS1 variant. Arguably Audi already offers a pretty beefed-up version of the A1 using the 1.4-liter twincharger engine from the Polo GTI, making around 180-hp. It…
Scion Racing Celebrates Dominating World Challenge Season With Video Racap
When you think of Scion and racing, chances are you think of trends like Drifting and Time Attack. It may surprise you to learn, however, that over the year Scion has been involved in good old fashioned road racing too. The two car DG-Spec team competed all year in the SCCA’s World Challenge Touring Car…
Audi R8 e-tron Confirmed for 2012 Launch Date
After debuting the first version of the car at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Audi has announced it will bring its R8 e-tron electric sports car to market in late 2012. Set to compete in a new segment of electric exotics, the R8 e-tron will rival the likes of the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell. The…
Next-Gen Acura RL to Target Mercedes CLS; New Small Sedan to Get Hybrid Option
A slew of new product info and rumors have popped up, detailing big (and little) changes across Acura’s product portfolio. Updates are planned for the TL, while the there’s more news about the new sub-TSX model, as well as a new direction for Acura’s flagship RL. Starting with the new small sedan, a source tells…
