2011 los angeles auto show
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Coming To Los Angeles Auto Show: LA Auto Show Preview
The ultra-limited production Jaguar XKR-S will get a droptop companion sometime in 2012, with Jaguar unveiling the 2013 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th. With a 5.0L supercharged V8 making 542 horsepower and 502 lb-ft , making it the most powerful Jaguar ever produced. The coupe can hit…
Buick LaCrosse GL Concept Gets Serious About Luxury: LA Auto Show Preview
Over the past few decades, one of the main criticisms that could be made against Buick models is that they were quasi-luxury, never quite rising to the status of a the Germans or Japanese. While this is partly so as not to complete with Cadillac, Buick now seems ready to raise the bar, with the…
2013 Cadillac XTS Flagship Revealed: Los Angeles Auto Show Preview
Cadillac has just revealed the production version of its upcoming XTS flagship luxury sedan, which will debut at the 2011 Los Angles Auto Show on November 16, 2011. Carrying a current line-up that relies heavily on the popularity of the CTS and the Escalade SUV, America’s quintessential luxury brand now seems to be on a roll…
2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee: LA Auto Show Preview
Other features include specially finished 20 x 9 inch alloy wheels with black painted spoke inserts and Goodyear F1 supercar tires, though Goodyear all-season RS-A2s are available in lieu of the F1s.
2013 Lincoln MKT, MKS Design Teased: LA Auto Show Preview
It’s not much to go off of, but we’re used to teasers before any major auto show. This year, Lincoln will be showing off its new styling direction that promises to be “forward-looking and more elegantly crafted” than before and it appears that they have a new MKS and MKT set to debut at this…
2012 Jeep Wrangler, Liberty “Arctic” Special Editions: LA Auto Show Preview
A week prior to the Los Angeles Auto Show Jeep is previewing two new “Arctic” special edition models, one Wrangler and one Liberty. Both the Wrangler and Liberty Arctic editions feature a collection of winter-themed accessories inside and out. Both special editions will hit showrooms this month. The Wrangler Arctic is based on the Wrangler…
Volvo C70 Inscription Edition to Bow at Los Angeles Auto Show
Limited to just 2,000 vehicles worldwide, Volvo has announced that it’ll be showing off the new C70 Inscription Edition at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The C70 Inscription Edition features a painted front grille, black 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights surrounded by chrome, while the interior gets Sovereign Hide upholstery, a leather dashboard…
2013 Infiniti JX, IPL G Convertible to Bow at Los Angeles Auto Show
Infiniti is set for two world debuts at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th, 2011. Taking center stage at their booth will be the 2013 Infiniti JX crossover and the 2013 IPL G Convertible, the second vehicle in the Infiniti Performance Line. Up until now, we’ve only seen the JX in concept…
2013 Ford Flex Gets New Look, Gains Power and Fuel Economy: LA Auto Show Preview
Ford will debut an updated look for its Flex family hauler next week at the LA Auto Show. The new design is tipped to steer away from the polarizing boxy look of the original, with softer, more rounded lines. Other updates to the 2013 model year Flex will include a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Rumored for LA Auto Show Debut
Lamborghini will reportedly move ahead with production of a LP550-2 Spyder variant, hitting the streets in a few months as a 2012 model year car. Unfortunately there aren’t many details surrounding the Spyder version of the LP550-2 (photo above) except that it will be “more demanding” and a “more emotional and gratifying drive”. We can…
2012 Volkswagen CC Revealed Ahead Of LA Auto Show
The Volkswagen CC will debut its updated styling for the 2012 at the LA Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The dark gray metallic beautifully compliments the CC’s refreshed facelift, receiving similar lines as the new Passat sedan, incorporating a new grill and lower fascia that is similar with VW’s corporate appearance. The…
Volkswagen Polo On SCCA B-Spec Entry List, 2012 Debut Possible
While reviewing the SCCA B-Spec rules, we came across a list of entries for the upcoming class and stumbled upon a few interesting candidates – namely the Volkswagen Polo, which the rule sheet claims may be imported for 2012. Other entries, like the Hyundai Accent, Scion iQ and xD and Fiat 500 are interesting in…
Land Rover Defender Likely for U.S., DC100 Concept Headed to LA Auto Show
First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Land Rover‘s DC100 Concept is heading to the U.S., signifying the luxury SUV maker’s intention to eventually offer a production version in North America. Previewing the next-generation Defender SUV, Land Rover’s global brand direct John Edwards has given strong hints that the new model will go on sale…
Fiat 500 Abarth Confirmed for LA Auto Show Debut
Fiat has officially confirmed it will add a third model to its U.S. lineup, debuting the new 500 Abarth at the LA Auto Show. Looking like a kitted-out version of the standard 500, this car is certain to hit the sweet spot with enthusiasts, and is expected to come equipped with a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder…
Mercedes ML63 AMG to Bow at LA Auto Show with Twin-Turbo V8
Having recently introduced an all-new version of its popular M-Class SUV, Mercedes is set for a followup at next month’s LA Auto Show. Taking center stage will be the high-performance AMG-tuned version of the luxury utility vehicle, the ML63. Along with a upgraded performance components like a stiffer suspension and upgraded brakes, the new ML63…
2012 Honda CR-V, 2013 Fit EV to Bow at LA Auto Show
Honda has confirmed two world premieres for the 2011 LA Auto Show, with production versions of both the 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV planned. Previewed in the concept (above) Honda is promising more dramatic styling with its latest version of the popular CR-V crossover. Also promised are added features and improved fuel economy. Leaked…
2012 Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Recognized each year at the LA Auto Show, the finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year award have been released, spanning the gamut of possible alternative fuel vehicles. The nominee include the Ford Focus Electric, the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas, the Mitsubishi i, the Toyota Prius v and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat…
2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT to Get Facelift, LA Auto Show Debut
As engineers of Lincoln quietly work to bring the brand back to relevance, an update to the current Lincoln MKS sedan and MKT crossover will be unveiled at the upcoming 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show as 2013 models. Although official information has yet to be released, the 2013MY MKS and MKT are expected to receive…
Cadillac XTS World Premiere Planned for LA Auto Show
Cadillac has confirmed it will debut its new flagship luxury sedan, the XTS, at the LA Auto Show on November 16th. While details of the powertrain have been kept secret, we do know it will be the first production model to make use of the brand’s new CUE telematics system. Using an 8-inch of optional…
Volkswagen To Unveil Two New Vehicles At L.A. Auto Show, Beetle Convertible Rumored
Volkswagen announced that they would unveil two new vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and a convertible version of the Beetle is among the rumored introductions. Considering the popularity of the previous droptop Beetle, Los Angeles seems like an obvious choice for the new car. On the other hand, we’re not so…
Camaro ZL1 Convertible Revealed Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
It’s little surprise that Chevy has decided to offer its new Camaro ZL1 as a convertible, it just wasn’t expected to arrive so soon. Out-powering the Shelby GT500 by 30-hp, the 580-hp ZL1 drop top is the most powerful convertible model Chevrolet has ever built. In fact, Chevy is touting the car’s power and capability,…
Ford Escape To Get 1.6L, 2.0L Ecoboost, L.A. Auto Show Debut
The next generation Ford Escape is set to make its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and the decade-old SUV is set to be replaced by a much more modern crossover with three new engines. Styling-wise, the new Escape should mimic the Vertrek concept (above) that originally debuted at the 2011 Detroit Auto…
2013 Subaru BRZ to Bow at LA Auto Show
The Subaru version of Toyota’s FT-86 sports car has been overshadowed for its entire pre-existence with the big T showing sexy concepts at international auto shows while Subie was left with displaying significantly less-sexy bits like the chassis and engine. That, however, will change at the LA Auto Show, where Subaru is tipped to reveal…
2013 Infiniti JX Crossover Debuts At Pebble Beach [Video]
Infiniti has been teasing us with the JX for some time now, but today the pieces finally fit: the luxury crossover was unveiled in its entirety at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The JX is Infiniti’s second vehicle that seats 7 people across three rows of leather-clad seats. The first was the QX56, the Nissan…
