Archive | November, 2010
2010 LA: 2011 Nissan Quest really feels like an Infiniti on the inside, prices start at $27,750

2010 LA: 2011 Nissan Quest really feels like an Infiniti on the inside, prices start at $27,750

As soon as we took a seat inside the 2011 Nissan Quest we felt as we were sitting in an Infiniti. Soft-touch materials, technology features and comfortable leather seating – the 2011 Quest is all about rolling with your family in luxury minivan. “The all-new Nissan Quest “˜gets” parenting.  While minivans remain one of the [...]

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2010 LA: 2012 Volkswagen Eos gets new design, GTI's engine

2010 LA: 2012 Volkswagen Eos gets new design, GTI's engine

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Volkswagen is holding the North American debut of the 2012 Eos hardtop convertible – the only hardtop convertible with a built-in sunroof. Besides getting some of its design cues from the new-generation Golf, the 2012 Volkswagen Eos shares the powertrain from the Golf GTI – a 2.0L 4-cylinder TSI [...]

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2010 LA: 2012 Volkswagen Eos gets new design, GTI’s engine

2010 LA: 2012 Volkswagen Eos gets new design, GTI’s engine

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Volkswagen is holding the North American debut of the 2012 Eos hardtop convertible – the only hardtop convertible with a built-in sunroof. Besides getting some of its design cues from the new-generation Golf, the 2012 Volkswagen Eos shares the powertrain from the Golf GTI – a 2.0L 4-cylinder TSI [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, the brand's first hybrid ever for the U.S.

2010 LA: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, the brand's first hybrid ever for the U.S.

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Kia unveiled the new 2011 Optima Hybrid, the brand’s first-ever hybrid for the U.S. market. Stunning design, outstanding quality an estimated 40 mpg class-leading fuel-economy, the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is sure to be a successful model for the Korean brand. “Kia Motors is aggressively expanding its green car [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, the brand’s first hybrid ever for the U.S.

2010 LA: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, the brand’s first hybrid ever for the U.S.

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Kia unveiled the new 2011 Optima Hybrid, the brand’s first-ever hybrid for the U.S. market. Stunning design, outstanding quality an estimated 40 mpg class-leading fuel-economy, the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is sure to be a successful model for the Korean brand. “Kia Motors is aggressively expanding its green car [...]

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2010 LA: Jaguar C-X75 comes to the stateside, attracts a lot of attention

2010 LA: Jaguar C-X75 comes to the stateside, attracts a lot of attention

All day during the first press day of the 2010 LA Auto Show, there has been a lot of traffic around the Jaguar C-X75. You really have to see the C-X75 in person to appreciate its beauty and how it looks nothing like anything we’ve ever seen from the company but somehow still manages to [...]

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2010 LA: 2011 BMW X3 crosses over into North America

2010 LA: 2011 BMW X3 crosses over into North America

The 2011 BMW X3 made its North American debut today at the 2010 LA Auto Show and since we’ve talked about it numerous times before we’re going to rush through this one with a refresher. Click here for more news on the BMW X3. Refresher: The 2011 BMW X3 is be available in the United [...]

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2010 LA: Toyota RAV4 EV unveiled, 35 to be built through 2011 for evaluation purposes

2010 LA: Toyota RAV4 EV unveiled, 35 to be built through 2011 for evaluation purposes

After all the teasing and waiting, Toyota and Tesla Motors today unveiled the second-generation version of the Toyota RAV4 EV (yes, there was a first-generation). TMS president and COO Jim Lentz confirmed that a total of 35 units will be built for demo and an evaluation program through 2011. “When we decided to work together [...]

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2010 LA: Honda Fit EV is a concept for now, production model due 2012

2010 LA: Honda Fit EV is a concept for now, production model due 2012

Honda today showed Nissan what it’s got up its sleeve to compete with the LEAF – meet the new Honda Fit EV Concept. “Honda’s long history with electromotive technologies has enabled us to understand customer requirements,” said Takanobu Ito, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO. “In Honda’s view, an electric vehicle must offer great [...]

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2010 LA: Subaru Impreza Design Concept hints at future design for brand

2010 LA: Subaru Impreza Design Concept hints at future design for brand

Yes ladies and gentlemen, what you’re looking at here is a Subaru… Subaru Impreza to be exact. The Japanese automaker today unveiled the Impreza Design Concept, which hints at the brand’s new “Confidence in Motion” design strategy. “Built to express possible future Subaru design elements, the Impreza Design Concept conveys a sporty and lively ‘four-door [...]

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