2013 Lexus Launch - GS 350, GS-F Sport and GS 450h Previews
Dec 9, 2011
LEXUS GS 350, GS-F SPORT AND GS 450H By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I guess itâs about time for Lexus to refresh their line of contenders in the mid-size luxury sedan market â the GS. The third generation GS, dating from the 2006 model year, is getting a bit long in the tooth, as they say, a ... Continue reading
Autoweek Editors Honor the Best of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 5, 2011
The Autoweek editorial staff presented Mazda with the 2011 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda Takeri previews the evolution of the Mazda 6 sedan and earns points for both style and fuel technology in an increasingly competitive segment. The biennial Tokyo Motor Show ... Continue reading
Mazda At 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 1, 2011
tokyo JapanâMazda Motor Corporation showcased the global premiere of the Mazda TAKERI next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV equipped with the full array of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY*1 as well as othe ... Continue reading
2013 Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Unveiled
Dec 1, 2011
Los Angeles â November 30, 2011; Scion tonight unveiled its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in the spring of 2012. The FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils GT86 Sports Coupe With Subaru Engine Before Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 28, 2011
OYAMA-CHO, Japan November 29, 2011; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) unveiled a highly anticipated sports car that it hopes will trigger the rebirth of the company as a maker of "fun" cars that it hasn't been in years. Japan's top automaker took the wraps off the compact, rear- ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Mustang - New Design, More Technology +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 â Ford Mustang â the icon of American performance and style â gets even more street swagger with a new design and a list of smart features that signal even more technology in the popular pony car. âThe new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence ... Continue reading
Cadillac Wants to be the Best...Again +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2011.A week before the LA Auto Show, Cadillac accidentally put up a picture of the brand new XTS on its website. Of course, we knew what to expect, since the Platinum Concept car that bowed in Detroit in January, already gave away much of ... Continue reading
Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover and IPL G Convertible Make World Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Hindsight may be 20-20, but only the innovative Backup Collision Intervention system, introduced by Infiniti today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has the ability to detect vehicular cross traffic and other rearward objects while backing up and, if necessary, will automatically apply the brakes to help prevent a collisio ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Fit EV Unveiled at 2011 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2011; Honda today unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway)1 battery electric commuter vehicle to its U.S. customers in the summer of 2012. The Fit EV is based on the ... Continue reading
Porsche at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 16, 2011
Porsche today again offered proof of the company's strong commitment to the U.S. market with the announcement of a new Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, to be built in nearby Carson, California. In addition to unveiling the plans for the 51-acre vehicle and human performance training complex, Porsche also introduc ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Makes Its North American Debut in Los Angeles +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The North American debut is the first Mazda to fully encompass SKYACTIV(1) TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering-focused philosophy toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency; the segment newcomer als ... Continue reading
L.A. Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Media Test Drives of Newest Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Nov 8, 2011
the Los Angeles Auto Show will host a unique opportunity for media to drive some of the most advanced electric, hybrid, high mileage and alternative fuel vehicles on the market. Fifteen brands and more than 20 vehicles representing North American, European and Asian automakers are participating, making it the L.A. Auto ... Continue reading
More than 50 Vehicle Debuts to be Unveiled at the 2011 LA Auto Show
Nov 3, 2011
20 World Debuts, More than 30 North American Debuts Unveiled Nov. 16 and 17 LOS ANGELES, CA - November 3, 2011 - The Los Angeles Auto Show will surpass 50 vehicle debuts when it opens Nov. 16 & 17 for press and Nov. 18-27 for the public. As a bright spot in the overall economy, the auto industry continues its momentum ... Continue reading
Honda to Debut Two All-New Models at the Los Angeles Auto Show - See It All Here On The Auto Channel
Oct 24, 2011
Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th at 1:05 pm PST. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. T ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils 2013 Lexus GS 350
Aug 19, 2011
Lexus today held the world premiere unveiling of the 2013 "GS 350" here at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The all-new GS 350, due for launch in early 2012âand with GS hybrid and GS "F-Sport" versions also in the pipeline, is a pioneer characterizing the future of Lexus. GS 350 (U.S.-market version) The fund ... Continue reading
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