2010 la auto show
Hyundai Veloster NOT Set to Debut at LA Auto Show; But Another “Very Important” Model Is
Contrary to several reports, Hyundai has confirmed that the Veloster compact sports coupe/hatchback will not debut at the LA Auto Show later this year. Speaking about the rumor, Hyundai rep Dan Bedore commented that, “there is no truth to this.” And while the Veloster will not debut in LA, Bedore did confirm that “We will…
Infiniti Considering More Hybrids: G, EX and FX All Candidates
Infiniti will officially debut the production version of the M35 hybrid at the LA Auto Show later this year and it’s likely to be followed by more hybrid models from the Japanese luxury automaker. According to an Automotive News interview with Ben Poore, VP of Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury arm is currently studying what other models…
Hyundai’s LA Auto Show Concept Car to Outline Automaker’s 50-MPG CAFE Goal
At the LA Auto Show this November, Hyundai will debut a new concept car that will give a better idea of how the Korean automaker intends to achieve its 50-mpg CAFE goal. Company CEO John Krafcik recently made the bold statement that Hyundai would average 50-mpg across its lineup by 2025. Currently, the automaker has…
Porsche Cayman ClubSport Rumored for LA Auto Show Debut
Porsche‘s hard-core Cayman ClubSport (CS for short) is rumored to debut at the LA Auto Show in December. Inspired by the Boxster Spyder, the Cayman CS is expected to use a version of that car’s direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six to make at least 330-hp. Along with a lower curb weight (The Boxster Spyder weighs 176-lbs less…
2011 Hyundai Elantra to Debut at LA Auto Show, Accent Likely to Get 1.4-Liter Engine
Along with a the Equus luxury flagship, as well as the Sonata Turbo and Hybrid models, Hyundai is set to refresh its lineup with several small cars in the near future. We’ve already heard plenty about the upcoming CRX-styled Veloster, which is set to get a direct-injection 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes roughly 140-hp while getting…
Report: Next-Gen New Beetle Coming in 2011 With Twin-Charger Hybrid Engine to Follow
While many had just hoped assumed Volkswagen might let the new Beetle fade away after its first generation, the German automaker appears committed to the sickeningly cute car. So much so that a second-generation, or new New Beetle, will arrive next year. According to a report by AutoWeek, VW will show a concept version of…
Report: Ford Planning Focus-Based Mercury Model
Ford is looking to inject some lift into the middling Mercury brand with a new compact car, based on the Ford Focus. While it’s not clear if the model will be a version of the Focus, after all, Ford is planning a total of 10 Focus-based models for the U.S., it is the most likely….
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