All 2007 LA Auto Show Articles
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2007 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview
Under the bright lights of Tinseltown, USA the automotive world will once again take center stage. As the unofficial start of the 2008 auto show season, the Los Angeles Auto Show is a favorite for auto journalists and enthusiasts alike. Here are some of the highlights we expect to see this week, with many more surprises to be revealed on the official press days of November 14 and 15...
2009 Nissan GT-R
This is it! The most anticipated sports car in the U.S., the Nissan GT-R, has been revealed and is making its North American debut at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. So what you see here is the full, undisguised GT-R in all its glory. The most notable modification is to the face. Gone is the "running mascara" beneath the headlights, replaced by a body-colored bumper...
2009 Jaguar XF
The feline emblem on Jaguar cars has for many years been known as "the leaper." And it has never been more appropriately displayed than on the new XF sports sedan that is leaping into the 21st century in styling. The difficult part of styling a new Jaguar — sedan or sports car — is to maintain the brand's heritage without sticking too close to what has gone before...
2008 BMW M3 Series Sedan
Even though a sedan version of the BMW M3 has been expected, the German automaker used the occasion of the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show to take the wraps off its 4-door version for North American viewing. Other than two extra doors and a bit more trunk and rear-seat room, the sedan version will offer equipment levels similar to that of the 2-door M3...
2008 Lamborghini Reventón
Remember the recent Pininfarina Ferrari P4/5 and Maserati GS Zagato? Well, Lamborghini is now building a specialty car of its own: the Reventón, a limited-edition version to be sold to 20 lucky customers as a designer piece. Deciding not to wait until a coachbuilder picks up a Murciélago to convert it into something different, Lamborghini decided it could do the job...
2008 BMW 1-Series Sedan
BMW adds an all-new vehicle for 2008 with the rear-wheel-drive 1 Series Coupe. Unveiling for North America at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, the car will be the least expensive in the company's impressive lineup. Available in two versions, the 1 Series uses the capable powerplants from its big brother, the 3 Series. The entry-level 128i is powered by the 3.0-liter, 230-bhp inline-6...
2008 Ford Bullitt Mustang
The 2008 Ford Bullitt Mustang made its debut at the L.A. auto show. With a price tag of $31,075, only 7000 will be sold in the U.S., with 700 destined for Canada. Dealers will receive cars in January, so don't lag if you want one. Not as performance-oriented as a Shelby GT, but still sporting, the Bullitt lives up to the image of the 1969 fastback better than any previous Mustang...
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
The ultimate "run what ya brung" track weapon? Quite possibly it's the new Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, a race-prepped Viper that's also street legal. At the heart of the ACR (American Club Racer) is the 2008-version 600-bhp 8.4-liter V-10 channeling a monstrous 560 lb.-ft. of torque through a Tremec T56 6-speed manual gearbox...
2009 Lincoln MKS
When we last saw the Lincoln MKS, it was introduced as a concept at the North American International Auto Show in January 2006. Since then, the car has undergone quite a metamorphosis in both styling and performance. The MKS concept, which rides on a 114.4-in. wheelbase and measures 203.8 in. overall, is intended as a new flagship for the Lincoln...
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept
The gloves are off at Hyundai, determined to convince the world that it's ready to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, is showing off its sporty new Genesis Coupe concept that is to become a reality in the spring of 2009. The Genesis Coupe, despite circulating rumors, will not succeed the Tiburon since Hyundai...
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: Day One
If there is one thing you can say about an L.A. event, it is sure to draw a crowd. The 2007 Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show was no exception, as media types from around the world descended upon the Convention Center in droves. Automotive companies didn’t disappoint and here are some of the highlights from Day One...
Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro Concept
Audi's motto 'to lead by technology' inspires thinking outside of the box but the automaker usually stays within the realm of rationality. The company's latest concept debut, the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro, combines elements of today's hot trends in recreational motoring and entertainment. The name itself is rather self-explanatory, it's a 2-door, 4-seater, crossover convertible...
Volkswagen Space Up! Blue
Inspired by the classic Volkswagen bus with Samba windows in its roof, the compact Space Up! Blue concept is VW's first zero-emissions van. As you might expect, it's a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, but VW says the Space Up! Blue concept is the first in the world to benefit from a compact and light "high-temperature" fuel cell, whose special membrane...
Toyota FCHV
Toyota's FCHV, as in Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle, has been setting records here as well as in Japan. In September, Japanese engineers piloted a pair of these innovative cars from Osaka to Tokyo, some 350 miles, without refueling. The cars were said to finish the trip with hydrogen to spare. What's more, announced today, Wednesday, November 14...
Kia KND-4
Previously shown at the Seoul Motor Show, the Kia KND-4 makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles show, subbing for the Kee coupe concept that bowed in Frankfurt and was subsequently damaged in transit.The KND-4 gives an idea of what a future Sportage may look like. Riding on a 103.5-in. wheelbase, the KND-4...
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
A quick spin in a Ferrari F430 is enough to make anyone - non-car enthusiasts included - appreciate the mystique of the prancing horse marque. The F430 positively screams "race car!" and demands complete driver involvement, whether speeding down the road or around a track; its handling agility is amazing, and the high-revving engine note is mesmerizing. For 2008, the F430's tightly...
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
After much speculation, Porsche has finally decided to produce a 997-based GT2 in early 2008. The new GT2 will officially be the most powerful 911 to roll off the Porsche production line, with 530 bhp on tap from its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-6. Based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 receives larger air intakes that feed two hopped-up variable-geometry turbochargers...
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Volkswagen rolls out a diesel version of its popular small 4-door that is emissions-compliant in all 50 states. Even more remarkable, the company's new diesel engines require no urea injection (a fairly common approach by many auto manufacturers to clean diesel exhaust) and are, reportedly, just as clean as regular gasoline engines. Although the Jetta's 16-valve, 4-cylinder 2.0-liter...
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
It sounds more like a golf cart than a Porsche Cayenne - no throbbing V-8 or raspy V-6, just the quiet whir of an electric motor as the Porsche test driver pulls out onto the Weissach track. Welcome to the Cayenne Hybrid. This most un-Porsche-like of Porsches teams a 3.6-liter 290-bhp V-6 with a 34-kW electric motor that generates 210 lb.-ft. of torque, delivered to all four...
Three Hot Concepts
Situated in the heart of America's largest car market, the Los Angeles Show traditionally has been more about cars you can buy here and now, or at least in the near future. As a result, it has more production-car launches than concept debuts. Still, the show is becoming an important platform for automakers to test new ideas not only in traditional segments, but also to stake out new territory...
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Hokkaido, Japan - He's the last guy you would imagine being the chief engineer of the Lancer Evolution. The first time you meet Hiroshi Fujii, you could easily mistake him for an accountant or a video-game programmer, but this soft-spoken gentleman has been the creative force behind the ridiculously fast and flashy Lancer Evolution for the past several years. Known among Evo...
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
The 5-door hatchback looks muscular and fast, reminiscent of a sporty European car, like the Renault R5. The flared fenders, which coincidentally look like a toned-down version of those on the Nissan GT-R, give the WRX's exterior the look of a WRC car. The rear wing coming off the roof makes it instantly distinguishable from the base car...
The Best of the Los Angeles Auto Show
Everyone knows that glitz and glamour are L.A.'s currency. The same can be said of the stars at this year's international auto show. At the head of the list is the North American launch of the Jaguar XF, a sexy 4-door sedan positioned to revive the flagging fortunes of this legendary British nameplate. With edgy, yet elegant, styling, the XF combines coupe-inspired...
Mercedes-Benz S400 Bluetec Hybrid
Large, luxurious sedans - a vehicle type synonymous with Mercedes-Benz - have not been historically the most fuel-efficient of vehicles. But that will soon change with the new Mercedes 4-door that bowed at the L.A. show, the S400 Bluetec Hybrid. Expected to arrive in U.S. dealer showrooms in 2010, the S400 combines one of the German company's Bluetec V-6 diesel engines...
2008 Infiniti EX35
If nothing else, Infiniti's all-new EX35 is certainly distinctive from a styling point of view, its swoopy, low-profile roofline making it look more like a tall sports sedan as opposed to the more SUV-like proportions of the typical crossover. But then again, should we be surprised? This is the company, after all, that gave us what is perhaps the most funky-looking ute of all...
2009 Nissan Murano
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made the trip to Los Angeles to unveil the next-generation Murano at the L.A. Auto Show. Sitting alongside the much-anticipated GT-R sports car, the stylish SUV wasn't at all upstaged by its high-profile sibling. Highlighted by a new aggressive front end that features a headlight-in-grille design, the new Murano will definitely continue to turn heads. A new hood...
2008 Volvo V70
Remember those old boxy designs from Volvo of years past? They're long gone now, replaced by a "softer and gentler" exterior with the introduction of the last-generation wagon. But the next-generation edition - the all-new 2008 V70 - unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show reveals the most dynamic and crisply-styled wagon to date. Consistent with the company's emphasis on...
Callaway C16 Speedster
For the ultimate in Corvette-based exclusivity, look to Callaway's recently launched C16 Speedster. It joins the C16 family that also includes a coupe and a convertible. The C16 Speedster uses all-new bodywork, once again penned by Paul Deutschman, who also designed the original Callaway Speedster in 1990 and the C12 Speedster in 1998. The C16 version is powered by a hand-built...
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: Day Two
Day two of the 2007 Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show brought to light several unusual projects by various automotive manufacturers. Topping the list of unique, Mazda designers, together with a special guest, will sculpt a clay model concept car to completion in front of thousands of curious onlookers. To win the chance to work with Mazda, Facebook members were asked...
