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2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Photo coverage

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the smaller international motor shows, with numerous no-shows at the 2009 edition due to the recession. There are only two concept cars and maybe ten all-new models displayed. All-new cars to look out for include the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, the 2011 Infiniti M and the 2011 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6. To fulfill America’s new-found obsession with fuel economy, there is the Chevrolet Cruze, the Ford Fiesta and the Mazda 2. Rather than fresh models, there seems to be a high concentration of limited-edition models, including those for the Subaru WRX STI and the Scion xB, as well as final-edition models to say goodbye to cars such as the Dodge Viper ACR and the VW Beetle. Continue reading »

2011 Mazda 2 U.S. version debuts

The sub-compact Mazda 2, a long-running staple of the Mazda line in Europe and Japan, has been launched for the first time in the United States as a 2011 model at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Continue reading »

2011 Hyundai Sonata U.S. debut

Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the North American debut of the latest version of the popular midsize sedan, introducing Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language and an all four-cylinder engine lineup to the U.S. market. Continue reading »

2011 Ford Fiesta sedan and hatchback unveiled

Ford’s hot-selling new Ford Fiesta will deliver more than just great looks and top fuel economy of any vehicle in its segment when it goes on sale in North America next year. The 2011 Fiesta – available in four- and five-door body styles – also will set a new small car benchmark for safety, connectivity and powertrain technology. It debuted at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Continue reading »

2011 Ford Mustang V6 now with 305 hp

The 2011 Ford Mustang puts 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new all-aluminum dual-overhead cam (DOHC) engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on the highway with a six-speed automatic transmission and fun for drivers on nearly every road. Continue reading »

2011 Chevrolet Cruze unveiled ahead of LA show

Chevrolet has unveiled the U.S. production version of the 2011 Cruze compact sedan ahead of the L.A. Auto Show this December. It is a global car refined for America, delivering many segment-leading features and details that challenge preconceived notions about what a compact car can be in North America. Continue reading »