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LA Auto Show Design Challenge reveals Youthmobile 2030 design entries
This year's iteration of the annual Design Challenge at the LA Auto Show asks the question: How will a new generation of drivers age 16-23, raised with cell phones, web cams and online communities, emotionally connect to the automobile in 2030? We don't know the answer either, but at least six designers from some of the world's top automakers decided to give it a go with their own ideas. First up are the eSpira and eOra from Audi, which are controlled by thought and by the minutest adjustments to the pilot's body. Next we have the ... Read more →
LA Preview: Porsche reveals new lightweight Boxster Spyder [w/VIDEO] Sam Abuelsamid
We're less than a month away from the LA Auto Show, which means that automakers are starting to dribble out some of what we'll be seeing there. The gang from Zuffenhausen will be rolling out a new ...
REPORT: McLaren MP4-12C U.S. launch delayed, not coming to LA Auto Show *UPDATE* Damon Lavrinc
According to InsideLine, McLaren is having issues setting up distribution in the U.S., resulting in a delay of the MP4-12C's Stateside launch and its plans to show its newest supercar at the LA ...
GM invites Volt fans to name first color and win a test drive! Sam Abuelsamid
Take a close look at the Chevy Volt in the photo above. We've seen it a number of times already but we've never said anything about the color. While it's predominantly silver, it does have a green ...
Ford Fiesta U.S.-spec gets caught in Mexican factory Jonathon Ramsey
What is reported to be the coming U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta has been photographed during assembly in Mexico, and the minor changes we can glean so far center around the grille. Compared to its ...
Ford to reveal 2011 Mustang powertrain updates at L.A. Auto Show 28 days ago on Autoblog
Los Angeles will be a busy show for the Blue Oval boys. In addition to the official introduction of the U.S. Ford Fiesta, the rumormill regarding what's powering the 2011 Ford Mustang range figures to stop spinning once and for all. We, along with green cars maven John Voelcker, were guests ...
Mazda2 gets friendly update in Thailand, new fascia to go global? 28 days ago on Autoblog
Mazda has just announced that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 subcompact in Thailand. No big deal, right? Well, not in and of itself, but the Japanese automaker also released three images of the car, and its sporting a revised front fascia that mimics that of its big brother, the ...
2010 Green Car of the Year finalists announced, diesels vs. hybrids 1 month ago on Autoblog
Last year, Volkswagen's new Jetta TDI was named the 2009 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, which means that the Volkswagen Golf TDI has a bit of baggage if it wants to win the 2010 award. Regardless, the Golf was named one of five finalists today, along with the Audi A3 TDI, the Honda ...
U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta to debut at LA Auto Show 1 month ago on Autoblog
Come December, we'll finally get an official look at the U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta at the LA Auto Show. Yes, yes... we've seen the Fiesta in a hundred different colors and shapes already, but those have all been either European or Chinese models, and the U.S. version of the car will have a slightly ...
REPORT: 2011 Hyundai Sonata won't offer a V6 1 month ago on Autoblog
Just a few days ago we saw the first images of the all-new Hyundai Sonata as it was introduced in South Korea. The Korean press release only mentioned two powertrain options, a 2.0-liter four cylinder and a 2.4-liter direct-injected four. No reference was made to a V6 such as the one offered in ...
BREAKING: Mazda2 coming to the U.S. 1 month ago on Autoblog
This just in: that fantabulous little Mazda we've admired from afar for the past couple years, the Mazda2 (also known as the Demio in Japan), is coming to all of North America, the U.S. included. President and CEO of Mazda's North American Operations Jim O'Sullivan has just told the automaker's ...
2010 KDM Hyundai Tucson is looking California and...errr... naming Arizona 2 months ago on Autoblog
Although U.S. consumers aren't slated to clap eyes on the new Hyundai Tucson until the Los Angeles Auto Show, the next-generation model has just been revealed in its home market, and it's a much more upscale looking effort. Dubbed 'Tucson ix' in Korea and ix35 in Europe, the compact crossover ...
Ferrari CEO outlines green plan, hybrid concept could debut at LA show 5 months ago on Autoblog
While the intertubes are abuzz with Lamborghini's announcement of a comprehensive carbon emissions reduction plan, arch-rival Ferrari is keen to show it's keeping pace as the company's CEO has reportedly indicated the direction Maranello is heading with regards to its greenification. Two ...
Autoblog Podcast #104 11 months ago on Autoblog
Annnnnnd, we're back. It's a four-man crew this week; Neffie graces us with his presence on this second installment of our relaunched Podcast. Also attending are host Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid, and Dan Roth. Topics range from a post-LA Auto Show retrospective, to the GT-R's acceleration times, ...
LA 2008: People watching in the city of angels 11 months ago on Autoblog
Well, it was only a matter of time before we got around to posting our people gallery from the auto show. Models were pretty scarce this year in Los Angeles, but they were definitely still worth the effort to stop and photograph. We also had a few celebrity sightings again, although none at the ...
LA 2008: 2009 Audi Q5 makes its North American debut 11 months ago on Autoblog
Although we've already seen the Audi Q5 in a variety of forms after its initial unveiling in Beijing this past July, the four-ringers decided to finally show off their cute 'ute in North America for the first time at the LA Auto Show. The compact(ish) CUV is packing the award-winning 2.0-liter ...
LA 2008: Random sights from the show 11 months ago on Autoblog
While we did a lot of coverage of the LA Auto Show this week, there are always some interesting things at the convention center that just don't make into a post of their own. We've collected a bunch of photos that we thought were worth sharing and decided to just dump them into a gallery so you ...
LA 2008: U.S. smart fortwo BRABUS is officially official 11 months ago on Autoblog
The BRABUS edition of smart's diminutive little fortwo is, as we like to say, officially official as of yesterday when the brand pulled the wraps off the new-for-USA model. Unlike the Europeans who have had access to BRABUS smarts for the last few years, we won't be getting the force-fed ...
LA 2008: Braille Battery Nissan Altima Hybrid time attack hot rod 11 months ago on Autoblog
On display at this year's LA Auto Show is a Nissan Altima Hybrid racecar aimed at pleasing the eco-radicals of California, and the folks over at Autoblog Green. The car was first released at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but the LA crowd is really more up its alley. This Altima is a direct result ...
LA 2008: Mitsubishi shows a pair of '70s novelties 11 months ago on Autoblog
We might have skipped the Mitsubishi booth altogether this year at the LA Auto Show if it hadn't been for this pair of eye-catching cars from the '70s. While checking out the neighboring Audi booth we spotted a toad-green FTO and then caught a glimpse of what looked like an old F1 car. The racecar ...
LA 2008: Top 25 Desktop Wallpapers 11 months ago on Autoblog
When the press conferences have died down and most of the cars have made their debuts, we like to roam the halls of the convention center and simply enjoy the cars. This also gives us a chance to take photos of the cars away from the crowds of journalists, and we've put together the 25 best shots ...
LA 2008: Mazda takes top honors in Design Challenge 11 months ago on Autoblog
It wasn't the number one pick of our readers (earning the silver medal in your voting), but Mazda managed to take the top honors at the LA Design Challenge with its KAAN concept. The design itself is a fanciful look into a future where all the roads in California are paved with... um, sub-level ...
LA 2008: PWM offers adult Erector Set to build work benches 11 months ago on Autoblog
While heading out to our first press conference of the morning here at the LA Auto Show, we spotted this... this... thing. It sort of looks like a car, but is actually an adult Erector Set of sorts. Paul W. Marino Gages (PWM) offers this line of customizable shop benches and tools known as ...
LA 2008: Saab 25th Anniversary 9-3 Cabrio 11 months ago on Autoblog
A couple of days ago we told you about this special edition 25th Anniversary Saab 9-3 Cabrio. It's a sure sign that there's not much happening when automakers launch these specials in lieu of any real new models. Saab is guilty of this right now. This is the second limited edition of the 9-3 ...
LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States 11 months ago on Autoblog
The "mostly" U.S. version of the "midsize" Lotus Evora was shown today at the LA Auto Show and it looks exactly like the one that debuted at the 2008 British Motor Show back in June. It's just missing its side marker lights. The Evora follows the '70s Lamborghini Urraco, Maserati Merak, Ferrari ...
LA 2008: Restyled Maserati Quattroporte makes North American debut 11 months ago on Autoblog
The updated Maserati Quattroporte made its debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year, but us Yanks are getting our first look at the LA Auto Show this week. The most noticeable new feature is the front grille that mimics the GranTurismo's vertical slat design. Both front and rear lights have ...
LA 2008: Two Gumperts are uglier than one 11 months ago on Autoblog
In case you hadn't noticed, the Gumpert Apollo isn't the prettiest car. Its garish and over-emphasized styling make it look cartoonish, but what it lacks in the visual department is made up with one of the most capable chassis and motor combinations ever produced. In fact, a pair of Apollos were ...
LA 2008: Kia's Soul-ful debut 11 months ago on Autoblog
Kia put on quite a show today, prancing out a slew of new Souls at the LA Auto Show. Expected to drop as an early 2010 model in late '09, the new boxy Soul will go head-to-head with the equally-new Nissan Cube for the affections of ex-xB buyers here in the States. While the Cube really goes ...
LA 2008: VW Jetta TDI named Green Car of the Year 11 months ago on Autoblog
There are a few standouts in the emerging green sector of the U.S. auto market that are hitting the market in 2009. BMW's first clean diesel in the United States, the 335d, is one such vehicle that has torque-loving enthusiasts salivating, and General Motors' upcoming Saturn Vue is the first ...
LA 2008: Ferrari California comes home 11 months ago on Autoblog
The Ferrari California delves into new territory for Ferrari, both in theme and design. Many faithful to the marque may be against its styling, but the true test will be sales numbers. As Porsche has proved over the last few years, the addition of successful new models can be a valuable asset to a ...
LA 2008: Honda shows off Insight's Eco Assist dashboard 11 months ago on Autoblog
There's more to driving green than just the car you choose. The way you pilot the vehicle makes a huge impact on your fuel mileage, and automakers are now beginning to endow their new wares with technology that teaches you how to drive green. Honda's upcoming Insight is a perfect example, with ...
Pics aplenty: 2010 Porsche Boxster and Cayman 11 months ago on Autoblog
Porsche revealed their new and improved 2010 Boxster and Cayman yesterday at the LA Auto Show, complete with upgraded engines and the new PDK transmission. We posted plenty of high-res pictures, both press shots and live photos, but we just discovered these amazing photographs tucked away on the ...
w00t! The return of the Autoblog Podcast! 11 months ago on Autoblog
If we were going to continue numbering things, this would technically be Autoblog Podcast #103. We had tried to record this comeback episode once already about three weeks ago, and that turned out to be the only time I've ever toasted an audio file. Pro Tools said "uhh, what?" and that was that - ...
LA 2008: Hyundai approves HED-5 i-Mode for production 11 months ago on Autoblog
We first saw Hyundai's rolling CUV shapeship, the HED-5 i-Mode, back in Geneva, but today at the LA Auto Show is the first time the Korean automaker has shown the car in the States. New to the crossover is a 2.0L gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine that Hyundai plans to roll out in ...
LA 2008: Jerry Seinfeld's sublime Porsche 550 Spyder 11 months ago on Autoblog
Alongside the facelifted Cayman and Boxster, Porsche brought this gorgeous 1955 550 RS Spyder owned by none other than car nut Jerry Seinfeld. While we love the silver in which we usually see this car painted, the light blue really makes it stand out. The 550 Spyder holds a special place in the ...
LA 2008: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder unveiled LIVE 11 months ago on Autoblog
When we got word that Lamborghini was bringing a new model to the LA Auto Show, it wasn't hard to guess what it would be: the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. Sun-loving Californians would all drive convertibles if they could, making Los Angeles an ideal venue for the debut, and Lamborghini has a habit ...
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