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LA 2009: Audi R8 Spyder is shown again, this time in red 11 hours ago on Autoblog

This isn't the first time we've seen the drop-top Audi R8 Spyder. Images were leaked in early September, and we were there in Frankfurt for its official debut. That said, its unveiling at the LA Auto Show was less than climactic... other than the fact the Spyder was ...

LA 2009: Audi e-tron, orange you terribly sad it was repainted 11 hours ago on Autoblog

We weren't exactly electrified by Audi's e-tron concept when it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in blazing red paint this past September, but we did like the color. So, when the e-tron reappeared at the LA Auto Show this week wearing orange... bummer. As a ...

BREAKING: Mitsubishi Colt is coming to America 12 hours ago on Autoblog

Buried deep within Mitsubishi's (re)presentation of its PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid concept from the Tokyo Motor Show was a line about a global small car that Mitsubishi will be bringing to the US in 2010. That's it, one line. We didn't think too much of the announcement ...

LA 2009: MINI Coupe & Roadster Concepts are so LA 12 hours ago on Autoblog

Mini brought its birthday presents to itself out to the LA Auto Show for their North American debut today. The Cambden and Mayfair were there, but we spent a lot more time ogling the Coupe and Roadster. As you may recall, Mini created these two sports cars to ...

LA 2009: Honda P-NUT concept gets cracked open 13 hours ago on Autoblog

Turns out that the Honda P-NUT is not some sort of twist on the UX-3 unicycle thing we saw in Tokyo recently. Instead, the concept vehicle is a three-seat thing enclosed in lots of glass and angular lines. Honda says the P-NUT is ready for one of three possible ...

LA 2009: 2011 Ford Mustang V6 on show floor with little fanfare 13 hours ago on Autoblog

You would think that with all of the new powertrain improvements to the 2011 Mustang V6 that Ford would be making a big deal about the car here at the LA Auto Show. Not so. While the Fiesta display took up nearly a third of the West hall of the Los Angeles ...

LA 2009: 2011 Ford Fiesta unveiled by agents of the Movement 14 hours ago on Autoblog

We've been hearing about the 2011 Ford Fiesta for so long that it's hard to imagine that the U.S. version of the car was just officially unveiled today. We gave you all of the official details and photos late last night, but we can now give you our first live ...

LA 2009: Porsche debuts lightweight 2011 Boxster Spyder 14 hours ago on Autoblog

Porsche rolled out the 2010 Boxster Spyder, the third model in the Boxster lineup, for its world debut at the LA Auto Show, with an entirely new look and – we are led to believe – a driving personality nearly on par with the 911 GT3 RS. Hidden deep ...

LA 2009: Scion xB Release Series 7.0 limited to 2,000 copies 14 hours ago on Autoblog

Just yesterday we shared with you some pics of and specs on the latest Scion Release Series, the xB 7.0. It's a tradition of sorts for Scion to come out with a new Release at the LA Auto Show. For this go-around, Scion seems to have been indulging in some fermented ...

LA 2009: Volkswagen shows off "Final Edition" New Beetle models 15 hours ago on Autoblog

Signifying the end of what has been a long run, Volkswagen has introduced "Final Edition" models of the New Beetle coupe and convertible. Each will be limited to a run of just 1,500 units. Under the hood is VW's familiar 2.5-liter inline-fine (rated at 150 ...

LA 2009: All-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata to come in regular, turbo and hybrid 16 hours ago on Autoblog

Not counting full-size trucks, the meat-and-potatoes of the American car market remains the mid-size family sedan. For the past two decades, the undisputed kings of this particular segment have been the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, especially since the Ford Taurus ...

LA 2009: Third-Gen 2011 Toyota Sienna is a rock star 16 hours ago on Autoblog

Toyota finally took the wraps off their new 2011 Sienna minivan and we have to say, it looks pretty good in person. Although Toyota sent out some teaser shots this morning, we just got back from the official unveiling at the LA Auto Show and have a whole batch of ...

LA 2009: Mazda unveils North American spec Mazda2 for 2011 17 hours ago on Autoblog

The 2011 Ford Fiesta may have been the big B-segment reveal last night, but Mazda has finally decided to bring its own compact runabout to North America, and it's based on the same architecture as it Blue Oval sibling. Originally launched in Europe, Japan, and ...

LA 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept teases with practical, lightweight innovation 17 hours ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen has just taken the cover off an all-new concept called the Up! Lite, a sinister looking diesel hybrid that gets (according to VW) 70 mpg combined. As in both City and Highway. Impressive, even if that only ends up being 90 percent accurate. In fact, should ...

LA 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata debuts with style, four-cylinder only and less weight 18 hours ago on Autoblog

Cheap and inexpensive are not necessarily synonymous. Inexpensive is generally considered a positive thing. Cheap? Not so much. Hyundai automobiles have always been relatively inexpensive compared to their direct competitors. In recent years, the Korean company has ...

LA 2009: 2011 Toyota Sienna could wear a Lexus badge 18 hours ago on Autoblog

When the new third-generation 2011 Toyota Sienna shows up in dealerships next February, parents should head straight to their closest dealer after dropping the kids at soccer. Notice we didn't say "Moms." We said "parents." Although other minivan makers have ...

LA 2009: Dodge Viper enters final year with tweaks and first two limited-edition models 19 hours ago on Autoblog

The 2010 model year marks the last run of the 600-hp Dodge Viper. To keep performance (and consumer interest) high for the next 12 months, the automaker is adding new colors, enhancing performance and releasing several limited-edition models. Standard Viper SRT10 ...

LA 2009 LIVE VIDEO: Bob Lutz Keynote address 21 hours ago on Autoblog

With Fritz Henderson's resignation termination as General Motor's CEO, the General's generals had to pull a last-minute swap with today's keynote speaker at the LA Auto Show. None other than Maximum Bob Lutz will be manning the podium in a few minutes and in ...

Alfa Romeo previews stylish new Giulietta 22 hours ago on Autoblog

It's been a long time in the making. It has changed names several times along the way. But it's finally here. Well, almost. It's the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and it's coming to the Geneva Motor Show this March to coincide with its phased market launch across Europe ...

LA 2009: 2010 Infiniti G37 unveiled, 2011 QX coming and EV re-confirmed 23 hours ago on Autoblog

Although the 2011 Infiniti M was the star of last night's show, as suspected, the wraps came off the 2010 Infiniti G37, a mid-cycle refresh of the automaker's bread-and-butter model. It's far from a radical redesign, but as previously spied, the fog lamp clusters ...

Event Alert: December Calendar of Automotive Events 23 hours ago on Autoblog

As we slowly emerge from our Thanksgiving food comas, we can start gearing up for more holiday food, family, and fun in December, with an automotive twist. We can also look forward to the real beginning of the auto show season with the first major American show, the ...

LA Preview: 2011 Ford Fiesta for America revealed, hits 40 mpg 1 day ago on Autoblog

The Ford Fiesta has proven to be a very successful small car wherever it's sold in the world. Ford has sold 12 million Fiestas over the vehicle's lifetime and the new-for-2009 model has moved half a million units already this year in Europe and Asia. It's a smash hit ...

2011 Infiniti M wraps tons of tech in an attractive wrapper, hybrid coming in mid-2010 1 day ago on Autoblog

Take a look over Infiniti's current line-up and two vehicles stand out: The M and the QX. Both vehicles have been soldiering on while the brand's volume models (G and FX) have undergone major redesigns, leaving Infiniti's flagship sedan and hulking SUV toiling away ...

LA 2009: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, mass-market potential has four doors 1 day ago on Autoblog

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is finally coming Stateside and during a private event held earlier this evening ahead of the LA Auto Show, General Motors – 20 minutes after announcing the departure of Fritz Henderson as CEO – unveiled the U.S.-spec version of ...

LA 2009: Cadillac CTS Coupe vogues, dazzles 1 day ago on Autoblog

Cadillac invited us down to a dance hall south of downtown Los Angeles and the convention center for a little lunch and a lot of talk concerning their new CTS Coupe. In fact, they brought a CTS Coupe along with 'em. A production CTS Coupe we should point out. The ...

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