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2011 Hyundai Sonata Makes N.A. Debut at LA Show, Gets 2.4L, 2.0L Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 10:08 PM PST

The much anticipated and talked about 2011 Hyundai Sonata made its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new mid-size sedan (although EPA classifies it as a large sedan) represents a dramatic departure from the previous generation Sonata models both in terms of design and technology. Despite the fact that the...

VIDEO: Porsche's New 320HP Boxster Spyder

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 09:00 PM PST

Get a taste of Porsche's lightest and quickest version of the Boxster to date in this official video that contains both driving and static footage of the new model. Dubbed the Boxster Spyder, it does away with the standard model's folding roof and is powered by a tweaked 3.4-liter boxer engine producing 320 horsepower, enough to propel the 1,275...

New Mitsubishi RVR: First Official Photos of Compact Crossover, Positioned Under the Outlander

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:19 PM PST

These are the first official images of Mitsubishi's all-new compact crossover which bears the name 'RVR' With this model, the Japanese automaker expands its crossover lineup, which already includes the full-size Pajero (also known as Shogun and Montero in some markets), and the recently updated mid-size Outlander. Inspired by the Japanese...

Ford Displays Customized 2011 Fiestas at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 05:31 PM PST

Together with the standard variants of the new 2011 Fiesta, Ford also reveled four ticked-out versions of its North American-spec subcompact car aimed at customization enthusiasts at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. The modded Fiestas featured an array of styling goodies such as body-side tattoo graphics, body kits and alloy...

Nissan Sends 40 Examples of 2011 GT-R SpecV to Europe

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 03:17 PM PST

Only a very small number of European drivers will get the chance to own the ultimate -factory- iteration of Nissan's recently revised 2011 GT-R supercar, the SpecV model, as the Japanese automaker announced a limited run of just 40 examples of the car for Europe. The number reflects the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first Nissan to wear...

LA Auto Show: Honda P-NUT Micro Coupe Concept

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 02:29 PM PST

This... Imperial Stormtrooper-faced (yes, we're referring to the fictional soldiers from Star Wars) concept car is the Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport, or P-NUT for short, and it made its world debut today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Measuring in at just 3,400 mm in length, 1,750 mm in width and 1,439 mm in height, the P-NUT is a...

2011 Mazda2 with New Smiley Fascia Breaks Cover at Los Angeles Show

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:48 PM PST

Two years after its debut and market launch in Europe, Japan and Australia, the now not-so new Mazda2 has finally made its way to the USA. The North American-spec version of the Mazda2 features some mild styling tweaks that include a reprofiled front bumper that now houses Mazda's trademark 'smiley' lower grille and slightly different tail...

VIDEO: Watch the New 2011 Ford Mustang with its 305HP V6 Engine

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:02 PM PST

Making its debut at the Los Angeles motor show is the 2011 Ford Mustang that boasts a new entry-level V6 engine with a displacement of 3.7-liters generating an output of 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The new V6 can be coupled to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmissions. If you follow the jump, you can watch...

2011 Toyota Sienna: New 7/8 Passenger Minivan Debuts at LA Auto Show

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 12:23 PM PST

The third-generation Toyota Sienna minivan was officially revealed today at 2009 Los Angeles Auto show. The new model features a somewhat more aggressive design (note: key word here is 'more'...) that than its predecessor with many styling cues borrowed from the Toyota Venza - we'll leave you to decide if that's a good thing. The 2011 Sienna's...

LA Show: New VW Up! Lite Concept Claimed to be the World's Most Fuel Efficient Four-Seater at 96mpg, May Base Production Model

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 10:38 AM PST

This here is Volkswagen's fifth conceptual take on the Up! city cars and it made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The Up! Lite is a diesel-electric hybrid concept that is based on the German firm's forthcoming family of small family cars. Volkswagen claims that the Up! Lite is the most fuel efficient four-seater in the world as...

Fiat Announces UK Pricing for New Punto EVO

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 09:36 AM PST

The facelifted Grande Punto, which has been renamed to Punto EVO, will begin arriving in Fiat's 170-strong UK dealer network in January 2010 with prices ranging from £10,995 for the base 1.4 8v Active to £15,295 the highly specified Eleganza 1.3 Multijet, the automaker announced today. The Punto EVO will be available with a choice of four Euro...

2011 Infiniti M56 with 420HP V8 and M37 with 330 V6 Rival BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 09:12 AM PST

Infiniti has lifted the covers (once again...) off its new 2011 M sedans (sold as the Nissan Fuga in Japan) at a private event held in Beverly Hills on Monday. Designed to challenge the new BMW 5-Series, Lexus GS and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class -just to mention a few, the 2011 M sedan will be offered in the States initially with two gasoline-only...

2011 Ford Fiesta Officially Revealed, U.S.-Spec Model gets 40mpg 1.6-Liter Engine and Dual Clutch Gearbox

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 08:07 AM PST

The North American version of Ford's latest generation Fiesta was officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. On this side of the Atlantic, the 2011 Fiesta will be sold as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan, both of which will be available with one engine, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol with an estimated output of 119...
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