2008 L.A. Auto Show Recap: Day 2
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
We're back for day two of the 2008 Los Angeles auto show, and, again, if you didn't already get your fill from the blog, we have full picture sets from the manufacturers and our own staff photographer. Follow the links...
Up Close: 2010 Lexus RX
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
The old RX aged well, and the new one holds promise. The styling promises similar well-to-do appeal, choosing safer lines over some of the racier curves of its competitors. My only complaint is with the grille: It seems too narrow...
Ford Announces Pricing on 2010 Fusion
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
So the new Ford Fusion is an attractive package that potentially has class-leading mileage — but what about its price? Ford just launched a new consumer site for the 2010 Fusion, and overall the vehicle holds the line with aggressively...
2008 L.A. Auto Show: 2009 Porsche Cayman
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
Competes with: Audi TT, BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Looks like: A 2008 Cayman with some tweaks to the headlights, taillights and side marker lights Drivetrain: 265-hp, 2.9-liter six-cylinder or 320-hp, 3.4-liter six-cylinder with six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch...
2008 L.A. Auto Show: 2009 Porsche Boxster
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
Competes with: Audi TT, BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette convertible, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Looks like: A 2008 Boxster with some tweaks to the headlights, taillights and side marker lights Drivetrain: 255-hp, 2.9-liter six-cylinder or 310-hp, 3.4-liter six-cylinder with six-speed manual or seven-speed...
Up Close: 2010 Lincoln MKZ
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
The new MKZ makes larger leaps on the inside than its Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan siblings did, in part because the previous Zephyr/MKZ had, to put it charitably, a pretty lackluster cabin. Gone are the shaded plastic buttons, boxy...
Up Close: 2010 Mercury Milan
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
After checking out the new Fusion at Ford’s stand, I poked around the car’s Mercury sibling. I’m torn over the car’s design. Everything above bumper-level looks fine, with the sort of mini-Sable styling you’d expect from Mercury. The lower air...
Up Close: 2010 Ford Fusion
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
Ford unveiled updates of three midsize cars at this week’s L.A. auto show: the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ. I had a chance to check all of them out. I prefer the regular trims to the Fusion Sport,...
2008 L.A. Auto Show: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
Competes with: Lexus IS 250 convertible, Volvo C70 convertible, BMW 3 Series Looks like: Infiniti can make a good-looking droptop Drivetrain: 325-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 Hits dealerships: Spring 2009 Infiniti’s G series of entry-level luxury cars with a sport enthusiast bent...
2008 L.A. Auto Show: Honda FC Sport
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:16 +0000
Looks like: Our eyes! Our eyes! Defining characteristics: Unattractive rearward-bulging fuel cell Ridiculous features: Honda expecting this car to turn anyone on to the possibility of a hydrogen future Chance of being mass-produced: We can only hope it's zip, nada,...
