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Volvo XC60 wins International Truck of the Year award

Thursday, January 7, 2010

It's a crossover. It's a utility vehicle. It's an SUV. It's also a truck. An award-winning truck, the XC60. In case you missed it, the Volvo XC60 - an acknowledged crossover vehicle - was chosen as the winner of the 2010 International Truck of the Year today by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The other Truck of the Year finalists were the Chevy Equinox and the Ford Transit Connect.

Mazda teases new Mazda 2- Will debut at LA Auto Show

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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To help hype its 40th year in the US, Mazda released this small teaser image of its new small car, the 2011 MAZDA2, that will debut Dec. 2 at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. It's slated to go on sale in the US in late 2010.

BMW Bringing Trio of Hybrids to LA Auto Show

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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BMW recently announced pricing for its ActiveHybrid X6, but they aren’t done just yet. In addition to the 480-hp crossover, BMW is bringing its ActiveHybrid 7, and Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. As you might have guessed the ActiveHybrid 7 is a hybrid 7-series. The hybrid 7 features a twin-turbo “High Precision Direct Injected” V8 with a 3-phase electric motor that gives the eco-luxury ride a total combined output of 455 hp and 515 lb-ft of torque. Along with the 8-speed automatic transmission the ActiveHybrid 7 gets 15-17% better gas mileage. According to our calculations, that translates to about 26 mpg. But this hybrid is no slouch, sprinting to 60 in 4.7 seconds. That’s a little quicker than the Lotus Evora that was just announced.

Cadillac unveils CTS Coupe, announces CTS-V Coupe – We’re in love!

Monday, November 23, 2009

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Cadillac announced the much anticipated CTS Coupe and will be bringing it to the LA Autoshow. Set for production for Spring of 2010 with the V-series variant to follow that fall, Cadillac says the Coupe comes virtually unchanged from the concept unveiled in Detroit in 2008. Cadillac wanted to extend their Art and Science design philosophy and the CTS brand with the Coupe, which now sits along the CTS Wagon as well. Naturally, the base engine is GM's potent 304-hp V6 which gets 27 mpg on the highway. Much to drivers delight the Coupe will be available with a 6-speed manual in both RWD and AWD versions. However, if you're part of the camp that doesn't prefer to row for yourself there will be a 6-speed automatic as well. Other desirable options include a "Performance Package with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires (available in both RWD and AWD,)" or the " the Summer Tire Performance Package, with 19-inch tires and wheels and a higher level of road holding capability. StabiliTrak, the advanced electronic chassis control system, is standard." The base Caddy is no slouch in the handling department featuring Independent SLA front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension and a limited-slip differential. It's no wonder why Cadillac is different the Recaro seats in the base coupe. Click past the break for slew of photographs, full specifications, and the official press release.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder to debut at LA Auto Show for $61,200

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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If there can be too much of a good thing, this may be it: a third member of the Porsche Boxster line. Porsche Cars North America has announced that the third member of the vaunted Boxster line, the 2011 Spyder, will bow at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Dec. 2, 2009.

New Powertrain Options – New Look For 2009 Pontiac G6

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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The 2009.5 Pontiac G6 gets upgraded inside and out and is on display at the LA Auto Show

Saab Introduces 9-X Air Convertible Concept At LA Auto Show

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Saab is showing off a soft top version of its 9X BioHybrid Concept- named the 9-X Air

Design Evolution: 2010 Mazda 3 In Sketches And Clay

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Yesterday we took a look at the first photos of the all new Mazda 3. Perhaps even more interesting is this set of design sketches and photos of the new 3 in clay. It gives an interesting look into how a car progresses from idea to final product.