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Los Angeles Auto Show
The ah and blah from La-La land
While auto shows tend to be grab bags -- featuring a little bit of this and a little bit of that -- a sizable batch of debuts here were swathed in green. Several automakers used the show to launch vehicles with an Earth-friendly slant, perhaps hoping to grab share in a stagnant market. [REG] Nov. 26, 2007 06:01 CET
The ah and blah from La-La land
While auto shows tend to be grab bags -- featuring a little bit of this and a little bit of that -- a sizable batch of debuts here were swathed in green. Several automakers used the show to launch vehicles with an Earth-friendly slant, perhaps hoping to grab share in a stagnant market. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 26, 2007
LA AUTO SHOW -- Hyundai Genesis ConceptHyundai's Chief Designer Joel Piaskowski talks to Kathy Jackson about the Genesis concept shown at the Los Angels Auto Show. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 20, 2007 |
LA AUTO SHOW -- 2018 Mazda3 concept designMark Rechtin talks to the contest winner who designed this Mazda3 concept car for 2018. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander will get a 4-banger
The Outlander finally will get the four-cylinder engine Mitsubishi's dealers need. When the redesigned small SUV came to the United States in the fall of 2006, it was available only with a 3.0-liter V-6. That's because Mitsubishi could not afford to buy a significant number of the new four-cylinder engines it built in a partnership with the former DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Co. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007
Chrysler LLC will offer a start/stop systemChrysler LLC will offer start/stop engine technology on some vehicles soon, its top product-development executive said. The system is expected to increase fuel economy 5 percent. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
Toyota Sequoia gets bigger, more powerfulIn the era of SUV madness, bigger was better. Unfortunately for Toyota, its Sequoia was too weak and too small to compete properly in the full-sized SUV segment. But for 2008, the Sequoia has grown up in size and in what's under the hood. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
GM marketers point to Chevrolet as a green machineGeneral Motors will use the Chevrolet brand to tout its greenness. Specifically, it has started taking steps to position the Chevrolet brand as environmentally friendly and mpg-conscious. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
3 dealers to handle fuel cell HondaAmerican Honda will select three dealers to sell its next-generation fuel cell car when it goes on sale next summer. Steve Ellis, fuel cell marketing manager for American Honda Motor Co., says the dealers will be near the Southern California cities of Santa Monica, Irvine and Torrance. That's because those cities are near to fuel cell stations. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
GM plans Beat-based minicarChevrolet is considering a minicar for the United States. Chevrolet executives will watch how U.S. consumers receive Daimler AG's Smart minicar to help determine whether a business case can be built for such a car here, a spokesman says. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
Chevy aims hybrid SUVs at coastsGeneral Motors initially will target markets on the East and West coasts for its 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Chevrolet also will limit sales of its upcoming Two Mode hybrid vehicles to dealerships that undergo special training. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2007 |
LA AUTO SHOW -- 2008 Toyota SequoiaMark Rechtin talks about the 2008 Toyota Sequoia at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 16, 2007 |
The 2009 Murano sports all-new exteriorThe world debut of the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano was all but forgotten once the high-performance Nissan GT-R coupe hit the stage. The GT-R's North American debut followed the Murano's introduction Wednesday at the Los Angeles auto show. [REG] 3:22 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 15, 2007 |
Jaguar keeps XF base under $50,000LOS ANGELES – Jaguar North America has priced its XF mid-size sedan at $49,975, including destination charges, when it goes on sale in March. That price undercuts the existing S-Type 4.2 it replaces by $6,525. The base XF is available only as a V-8 option. [REG] 9:54 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Nissan retools the MuranoA fresh body on a new platform, an upgraded engine and an increase in comfort are the big news for the 2009 Murano, unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With the redesign, Nissan has elected to skip the 2008 model year. The 2009 Murano goes on sale in January. [REG] 2:58 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Hyundai's Genesis Coupe concept well on its way to productionLOS ANGELES -- Hyundai revealed its Genesis Coupe concept at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday, but development work on the rear-wheel-drive two-door and its flagship sedan sibling are well on the way to production. [REG] 9:58 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Peter Horbury discusses the 2009 Lincoln MKSProduct Editor Rick Kranz talks to Peter Horbury, chief designer for Ford, about the new Lincoln MKS. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Lincoln unveils flagship MKSFord Motor Co.'s Lincoln brand, trying to regain traction in the cutthroat luxury car market, today launched its full-sized flagship sedan, the MKS, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The MKS will hit showrooms in early 2008 and will be powered by Ford's new 270-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine. [REG] 12:15 am U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Toyota Sequoia gets bigger, more powerful for '08DURHAM, N.C. -- In the era of SUV madness, bigger was better. Unfortunately for Toyota, its Sequoia was too weak and too small to compete properly in the full-sized SUV segment. For 2008, however, the Sequoia has grown up in size and in what's under the hood. [REG] 3:28 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Sequoia chief gets the 'big' thingMotoharu Araya, chief engineer of the Toyota Sequoia, doesn't need convincing about America's big roads and driving habits. The Sequoia's goal is comfortable travel for as much as 1,000 miles a day. After months of testing, Araya says: “I get the size thing. I get the power thing. I get the secure-feeling thing. And I get the comfort thing.” [REG] 3:45 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Silverado Hybrid: GM's latest green productChevrolet further championed its green initiative today by offering its first full-sized pickup with the Two Mode hybrid powertrain. The Silverado Hybrid, which will be available only in crew cab configuration, gets a claimed 40 percent increase in city fuel economy, and 25 percent increase in overall fuel mileage, compared with comparable trucks with conventional powertrains. [REG] 9:17 am U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Honda to offer FCX fuel cell car next summerLOS ANGELES -- Consumers in Southern California will get the chance next summer to lease a fuel-cell car from Honda. The Honda FCX Clarity, which was shown today at the Los Angeles auto show, will carry a lease price of $600 a month on a three-year lease. The lease price includes maintenance and collision insurance. [REG] 2:04 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2007 |
Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept hints at next year's Audi Q5Audi's open-roof SUV concept, the Cross Cabriolet Quattro, hints at next year's Q5 medium SUV model. The concept debuts at this week's LA auto show. But Audi sources say that the concept is not likely to reach production status. [REG] Nov. 14, 2007 13:07 CET |
Volkswagen Space Up proposal has fuel cellVolkswagen will present its third concept for the future new small family range at the Los Angeles auto show, which begins tomorrow. Called the Space Up Blue, it features the German carmaker's own in-house developed so-called hot fuel-cell application. [REG] Nov. 14, 2007 12:56 CET |
Glamour capital gets 14 debutsFourteen world debuts are planned for this week's Los Angeles auto show, including Lincoln's new flagship sedan and a low-volume fuel cell vehicle from Honda. The show also features the debut of Hyundai's upscale coupe; a premium SUV from Audi; a larger, redesigned Toyota Sequoia; and Hemi-powered hybrid SUVs for Chrysler and Dodge. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 12, 2007 |
Hyundai gives styling previewHyundai's Genesis coupe concept, which will debut at the Los Angeles auto show, will provide a glimpse at the styling direction for a four-seat car based on the company's new rear-drive platform. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 12, 2007 |
Lincoln to reveal sleek new flagship sedan
Ford Motor Co. is shining the spotlight on Lincoln at the Los Angeles show. Lincoln will reveal the MKS, which it describes as the brand's new flagship sedan. Sales begin in mid-2008. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW PREVIEW
Chrysler: 2 Hemi hybrids
Give me an "H"! Give me another "H"! What's that spell? Hemi hybrid. Chrysler is bringing the H's together in the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango SUVs. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 12, 2007
Mustang Bullitt coming in JanuaryFord Motor Co. today released these photos of the 2008 Mustang Bullitt. Ford said it will start selling the sports car in January. It will be introduced at next week's Los Angeles auto show. The special-edition Mustang carries a starting price of $31,075, including shipping. Ford plans to produce 7,700 Bullitts. [REG] 6:00 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 6, 2007 |
Concept from KoreaHyundai showed a sketch of the Genesis Coupe, a mean-looking, wedgy concept, last week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2007 |
Audi Q5 will launch in L.A.
Audi will unveil the Q5 premium SUV at the Los Angeles auto show in November, company sources say. The Q5 is Audi's second SUV after the Q7, which launched in March 2006. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 29, 2007
Audi Q5 SUV will be launched at LA show
Audi will unveil the Q5 premium SUV at the Los Angeles auto show in November, company sources say. The Q5 is Audi's second SUV after the Q7 in March 2006. [SUB] Oct. 29, 2007 06:01 CET
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