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more about #2008laautoshow more comments → Novaload: more » DoctorNine: Why is it that prop designers, when asked to build something all futurific and stuff, always seem to retreat to stale old design elements that were ra... more » Mad_Science: Con: That car has a hexagonal anus. Pro: Maybe it poops hexagons. more » Elhigh: "Pathetic Earthlings, hurling your bodies out into the void..." Oops, wrong movie. more » Deartháir II: I actually thought Cylon at first, but you're right. It's a Stormtrooper. Which is just as well, there are too many of those fracking Cylons around al... more » Tanshanomi: So bland and featureless, yet, at the same time, so hideously ugly. Truly amazing. more » Dr. H. F. Danger: It looks like the back-end is about to blow an o-ring. "Don't talk to me. If I push any harder, I'm gonna pop a gasket. more » Dr. H. F. Danger: Help us Takeo Fukui, You're Our Only Hope! more » fodder650: If your a car designer and your using George Lucas as your inspiration. Well may I introduce you to George Bangle. To see what it looks like to have e... more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Does this grille make me look Fett? How about from the back? more » Nitrous Oxide: What is he lusting over? I tried hard to figure out. I give up. more » layabout: This is not the car i'm looking for. more » Rust-MyEnemy: Clone Troopers would be way scarier without the comical looking handlebar moustaches and square goatee beards. Unless maybe they want to vend Italian-... more » ♥AntiSocialSocialite♥: i submitted this as totallylookslike.com yesterday!!!!! omg! more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Still looks like a pair of panties to me. more » -
#laautoshow
Top Ten Reveals of the 2008 LA Auto Show
Over last week's LA Auto Show, we saw plenty of new models throw their hats into the bloodied arena that is the current automotive market. So put on some R.E.M. and follow us on a jog down flashback lane as we relive all of the fond old memories we've fostered together this past week. Remember when the new Lexus RX came out and we all had a good laugh because of an explosion of vanilla? How about when a Mini E showed up with that totally hot Deputy Mayor? Man, those were the good old days. Hit the jump below before we start tearing up to catch the ten most popular reveals — as judged by your eyeballs — of the show. More » -
#spykerc8laviolettelm85
Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, Live In A Very Bright Color
The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 brought its funky livery and unecessarily complicated name to theLa Auto Show floor. Based on the GT2 class Spyker LeMans racer, the LM85 comes equipped with an all aluminum Audi 4.2-liter V8 paired with a six-speed Getrag gearbox good for 400 HP. In addition to all the go-fast bits and luxurious appointments, new owners will be on the recieving end of a very special prize. More » -
#dodgeev
Dodge EV: 360 Degrees
The Dodge EV concept was revealed in a flourish of showmanship directly ahead of the time the not-so-Big Three went before Congress begging for a loan to retool for greener cars, but the LA Auto Show is the first time we're getting a close look at it. The Dodge EV, an all-electric version of the Lotus Europa fitted with a Dodge badge, lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor, is apparently able to hit a 0-to-60 MPH in under five seconds with a range of 150-200 miles. But what does it look like in person? Thanks to a turntable and a steady hand we've got a 360 degree look at theProton,Lotus, Dodge EV below the jump. More » -
#2010hondainsight
2010 Honda Insight Ecological Drive Assist System Grows Leaves, Gets Other Features
Details on the instrument panel and driver assist systems on the new 2010 Honda Insight have been released and it seems Honda is intent on training the new hybrid's drivers in much the same way other auto manufacturers have announced. The "Ecological Drive Assist System" uses a combination of color cues in the speedometer and "leaves which grow" to encourages economical driving behaviors. When you push the "Eco" mode button, the speedo turns green when you're being frugal or blue when you're hooning it, also a panel grows "leaves" to reward short term driving and displays the long term performance as well. This of course comes on the heels of the announcement from Ford about their "Smartgauge with EcoGuide" system in the Fusion Hybrid and Milan Hybrid which also rewards judicious use of the go-pedal with growing leaves. We expect everyone who complained about that system to bellyache about this too. More » -
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#2009infinitig37convertible
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Revealed
The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible will add the style of a hard top convertible to the venerable G-Series line. The new drop-top Infiniti is essentially an Infiniti G37 coupe with a folding lid, meaning that it'll get the same powerful 3.7-liter V6, good for 325 HP. In S trim the G37 will also get the same sport tuned steering and larger brakes. Both models have the choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a paddle-controlled 7-speed gearbox. We like the looks of the regular G37 and the convertible is just as sharp. If the regular G37 convertible isn't special enough for you, 200 "premier editions" will be sold through the Bloomingdale's Holiday Catalog and features a few minor visual tweaks. Either way, we like it at least 3,000 times more than the Lexus SC430. Full details in the press release below. More » -
#lamborghinigallardolp5604spyder
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Live Unveil, More Details
We saw the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder a bit earlier today, but now we've got the official details and the live reveal photos from the LA Auto Show. The LP 560-4 Spyder boasts the same 560 HP, 5.3 liter V10 with 398 lb-ft of torque, all-wheel-drive, and slick shifting sequential manual transmission as the normal LP 560-4 but pops the top to give it a more So-Cal flair. Rightly so, as 30% of all Lambo's are sold in the currently smoky southern part of California and we're betting a good percentage of those going forward will be wearing the "Spyder" badge. Complete details, full resolution images, and an unnatural desire to wear your gold chains on top of your open-collar Hawaiian shirt below. What's that? Oh, those darn booth professionals got in the way again. Can we never get a clear shot at the cars!? More » -
#2010mercurymilan
2010 Mercury Milan, Hybrid And Lincoln MKZ: Live Cars For The Pulse-Free
Ford just revealed the 2010 Ford Fusion and the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and now we can bring you the live reveals on its platform pals the 2010 Mercury Milan and the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The Fusions two upmarket friends split the hairs of luxury with the Milan going after the Euro-snob luxury buyer who can't afford a Euro-snob nameplate while the Lincoln chases the McCainiacs who want something smaller to replace their 1989 Lincoln Towncars. While both good cars on their own we have to question the wisdom of two cars chasing the luxury market. More » -
#2010mazda3sedan
2010 Mazda3 Sedan Smiles For The Cameras
Mazda's pint-sized, entry-level 2010 Mazda3 Sedan was just revealed at the 2008 LA Auto Show and if nothing else, it certainly is expressive. The new sheetmetal is complemented by more power, a new six speed manual transmission and a rather nice interior for the segment, heck for any segment. The new Mazda3 stands to shake up the compact car segment currently occupied by such excitement-machines like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Focus — success is virtually guaranteed. More » -
#2010fordfusion
2010 Ford Fusion, Sport, Hybrid Revealed Live
We gave you all the details on the 2010 Ford Fusion, Fusion Sport, and 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid at the break of day and now we've got the live reveal from the floor of the LA Auto Show. The trio of Fusionistas made their debut moments ago to bombastic loads of PR praise. If the improvements Ford is touting stand up to scrutiny, the Fusion stands to make some serious waves in the C/D sedan segment. We approve pretty solidly of the styling changes, the six speed manual and auto on the regular Fusion and the well thought out hybrid system on the twin powered model. More » -
#bmwconcept7seriesactivehybrid
2009 BMW 7-Series, ActiveHybrid Hit LA Show Floor
BMW rolled out the red carpet for the debut of the new 2009 BMW 7-Series and BMW Concept 7-Series ActiveHybrid, both driving across the carpet under power of BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. The difference is while the 2009 7-Series moved with the force of 400 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, the 7-Series ActiveHybid had an additional 20 HP and 155 lb-ft of torque on tap thanks to the addition of an electric motor. The former will go on sale early next year while the latter is but a concept, though one we believe is close to the design of a future BMW hybrid. Press releases and live photos below. More » -
#minie
All-Electric MINI E Hits LA Auto Show Floor With "Hottest. Deputy Mayor. Ever."
The all-electric MINI E was just revealed live here at the LA Auto Show. Although we already knew it had an expensive lease and we already knew all the details about its two seats (instead of the normal MINI 2+2), 204 HP and 162 lb-ft electric motor and performance of 150 mile round trip and 0-to-60 runs of 8.5 seconds. However, if you weren't aware of all those goodies there's a press release below the fold for you. What we didn't know is that Los Angeles had a Deputy Mayor that's what Wert's calling a "Palin-like hottie" and the "Hottest. Deputy Mayor. Ever." We're betting the boss-man is having a hard time separating his twin loves of politics and cars at this exact moment. More »
