Archive | November, 2010
2010 LA: Honda unveils plug-in hybrid system for mid-size sedan due in 2012

2010 LA: Honda unveils plug-in hybrid system for mid-size sedan due in 2012

Alongside the Fit EV prototype, which will hit the U.S. and Japanese markets in 2012, Honda unveiled a plug-in hybrid platform that showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology also set to debut in 2012. “Integrated into a mid-size sedan platform, the plug-in hybrid is designed to be compatible with daily driving habits, allowing for short, [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Audi A7 makes stateside debut

2010 LA: 2011 Audi A7 makes stateside debut

Audi has a pretty huge display set up at the 2010 LA Auto Show but the main attraction of the display for the North American market is the new four-door-coupe A7. In the United States, Audi will offer the A7 with a 3.0L TFSI V6 making 300-hp – other engine choices may be offered down the [...]

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2010 LA: Mazda Shinari Concept comes to North America

2010 LA: Mazda Shinari Concept comes to North America

Yes, the Mazda Shinari has landed on U.S. soil and is on display at the 2010 LA Auto Show this week. We stopped by to take some nice photos for you guys to drool over. Hit the jump for the full high-res gallery. Refresher: The Mazda Shinari Concept is a four-door-coupe study that shows the [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Dodge Durango is the brand's new pride and joy

2010 LA: 2011 Dodge Durango is the brand's new pride and joy

The Dodge Durango is back and has been fully redesigned and re-engineered for the 2011 model year. “Dodge Durango appeals to customers who need the versatility of a crossover and capability of an SUV, but want the refinement and characteristics of a premium performance vehicle,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Dodge Durango is the brand’s new pride and joy

2010 LA: 2011 Dodge Durango is the brand’s new pride and joy

The Dodge Durango is back and has been fully redesigned and re-engineered for the 2011 model year. “Dodge Durango appeals to customers who need the versatility of a crossover and capability of an SUV, but want the refinement and characteristics of a premium performance vehicle,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior [...]

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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

2010 LA: 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid makes 350-hp, gets 30 mpg highway

Infiniti today expanded its new ‘M’ sedan lineup with the addition of the 2011 Infiniti M35h Hybrid, which will hit dealerships in spring 2011. “Simply put, the Infiniti M Hybrid will be the most advanced performance luxury sedan hybrid in the market, delivering V8 power and 4-cylinder fuel efficiency,” said Infiniti Vice President Ben Poore. [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Hyundai Elantra prices start at $14,830, gets 40 mpg highway

2010 LA: 2011 Hyundai Elantra prices start at $14,830, gets 40 mpg highway

The Hyundai Elantra has been completely redesign and re-engineered for the 2011 model year to better compete with its rivals, which include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze and the Mazda3. So what are the main factors that will give the 2011 Hyundai Elantra an edge over its rivals? Design, [...]

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2010 LA: Ford Focus ST comes to the stateside in 2012

2010 LA: Ford Focus ST comes to the stateside in 2012

We’re big fans of small cars with a lot of horsepower and very tight handling. So when Ford decided not to bring the Focus RS from Europe to the United States – we were pretty depressed to say the least. However, Ford has promised us the 2012 Ford Focus ST, which will debut in Europe [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster makes North American debut

2010 LA: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster makes North American debut

Porsche will only manufacture 356 units of the new 2011 911 Speedster and we had the chance to see one today in person at the 2010 LA Auto Show. Check out the high-res photos after the jump. Click here for our original post on the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. Refresher: Power for the 2011 Porsche [...]

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2010 LA: Chevrolet Volt wins 2011 Green Car of the Year

2010 LA: Chevrolet Volt wins 2011 Green Car of the Year

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is raking up awards. After being announced the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Volt was most recently award 2011 Automobile of the Year by Automobile magazine. Today at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt was named Green Car Journal”s Green Car of the Year. Click here [...]

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