2011 LA Auto Show

Additional Highlights

• Special Edition Dodge SRT Models - LA Auto Show Dodge released two bright yellow special editions of its Charger and Challenger SRT8.
• 2013 Chevy Spark Minicar Blazes New Path for GM - LA Auto Show With a combination of high tech features in a tiny package, the 2013 Chevy Spark is a strong contender in the expanding minicar market.
• Natural Gas Honda Civic Takes Green Car of the Year Crown As a fuel with nearly as many benefits as electricity, natural gas has largely stayed out of the limelight. Times are changing.
• 2012 Hyundai Azera - LA Auto Show We get a look at the new Azera, a flagship sedan that fulfills Hyundai's ambitious goal for seven new models in two short years.
• Cadillac Ciel Concept - LA Auto Show Cadillac's Ciel Concept was at Pebble Beach earlier this year, but this is its first time in the spotlight.
• 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible - LA Auto Show Jaguar's high-performance XKR-S Coupe now has a droptop stablemate.
• 2013 Audi S6 - LA Auto Show In its first stateside appearance, the 2013 S6 shows off a powerful and refined new engine and loads of cutting-edge technology.
• 2013 Honda Fit EV - LA Auto Show Honda's little Fit goes electric.
• 2012 Honda CR-V - LA Auto Show Honda's successful crossover, the CR-V, was due for an update. Honda used the spotlights of LA to do just that.
• 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder - LA Auto Show Audi shows America the limited-production R8 GT Spyder, a lighter and more powerful version of the soft top supercar.
• BMW's All-Electric 1-Series Paves the Way For its Futuristic i3 and i8 - LA Auto Show Despite huge demand, there's still time to take part in the ActiveE test program.
• Dance with Kia's Hamster Crew - LA Auto Show At the Los Angeles Convention Center, party rock is in the house tonight.
• 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible - LA Auto Show About this time last year, Infiniti launched the Infiniti Performance Line. Since then, the company has been relying on one model, until...
• 2012 Porsche 911 - LA Auto Show The all-new Porsche 911 makes its way to North America at the LA Auto Show.
• 2013 Volkswagen CC - LA Auto Show Volkswagen shows off a revised version of its stylish midsize sedan in LA.
• 2013 Ford Focus ST - LA Auto Show Ford's powerful Focus ST hot hatch will soon make its way to the U.S. market.
• 2013 Ford Mustang - LA Auto Show Ford gives its recently revised Mustang a host of updates for 2013 - including a new high-performance Shelby version.
• Kia GT Concept - LA Auto Show Kia's sporty GT Concept is making an appearance stateside to suggest a potential direction for the automaker's design future.
• 2013 Audi S8 - LA Auto Show Audi builds performance into its flagship sedan with the luxurious, 520-horsepower S8.
• 2012 Volvo C70 Inscription - LA Auto Show Volvo's special Inscription edition of the retractable hardtop C70 features exclusive wheels and distinctive colors.
• 2012 FIAT 500 Abarth - LA Auto Show Fiat's limited-production, track-ready version of the 500 is lightweight and powerful, a tribute to the Abarth name.
• 2013 Ford Flex - LA Auto Show Ford's revised Flex is making its debut at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
• BMW i3 Concept - LA Auto Show BMW is going forward with its "i" brand of electric and hybrid cars, and to prove so, it brought its i3 electric city car to LA.
• 2012 Mercedes SLK55 AMG - LA Auto Show Mercedes completes its new SLK lineup with a range-topping AMG model.
• 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible - LA Auto Show At a time when less is more, Chevrolet reminds us with the Camaro ZL1 Convertible that sometimes more is more, too.
• 2011 LA Auto Show: A Car Buyer's Perspective Why the 2011 Los Angeles auto show is good for car buyers. Not just in California, but around the world.
• 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS: Behind the Badge - LA Auto Show The 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS makes its world debut in Los Angeles. But what makes a car worthy of the badge?
• Mercedes-Benz Taps Into 1930s Racing Nostalgia For Futuristic Design Concept This sleek, silver entry competes in the LA Auto Show's Design Challenge for Hollywood's next hot movie car.
• Exclusive Q&A with Jonathan Browning, Volkswagen Group of America CEO We caught up with Volkswagen's U.S. head honcho at the LA Auto Show and got the scoop on how VW hopes to coax you into their showrooms.
• Ford's Auto Show Booth Takes a Fun Route The 2013 Escape challenges the crowd to find their "one tank routes."
• Nintendo's Concept Cars Bring Mariokart7 to Life - LA Auto Show Nintendo's Mariokart7 comes to life at the LA Auto Show with life size cars from the new game made by West Coast Customs.
• 2013 Mazda CX-5 - LA Auto Show Mazda rolls out all-new compact SUV at this year's LA show.
• Land Rover DC100 Concepts - LA Auto Show Land Rover showed another concept version of its upcoming Defender at this year's LA Auto Show.
• Ford Fiesta ST Concept - LA Auto Show Ford showed off a high-performance concept version of its Fiesta hatchback in LA
• Buick LaCrosse GL Concept - LA Auto Show In the GL Concept, Buick refines LaCrosse with understated luxury intended to inspire future Buick models.
• Jaguar C-X16 Follow-Up - LA Auto Show By calling its handsome C-X16 sports coupe a "production concept," Jaguar leads us into speculation and temptation.
• 2012 Honda CR-V Delivers Fuel Economy and Performance Improvements - LA Auto Show The Honda CR-V has been redesigned, but the changes may not be enough to strongly compete in the suddenly hot small SUV market.
• Nissan LA Auto Show Display Showcases Interactive Social Media Fan tweets are spotlighted at the company's booth.
• Mazda Launches Full Suite of SkyActiv Green Tech on Brand New CX-5 Mazda's new suite of technology designed to increase performance and efficiency simultaneously will soon migrate across the entire brand.
• 2013 Infiniti JX - LA Auto Show Infiniti aims to differentiate its new JX luxury crossover with plenty of features.
• Jaguar C-X16 Concept - LA Auto Show Jaguar's C-X16 Concept dons a new color for its North American debut.
• 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS - LA Auto Show Porsche introduces the Panamera GTS, a sport-oriented model that slots neatly between the 4S and the Turbo.
• 2013 Audi S7 - LA Auto Show Drivers who appreciate the power and technology of Audi's new S6 but want something more distinctive should look to the coupe-like S7.
• Subaru BRZ Concept STI - LA Auto Show Subaru's shows off the high-performance version of a car that still hasn't been revealed in full.
• 2012 Bentley Continental GTC - LA Auto Show Los Angeles is a land of convertibles, so what better place for Bentley to release its new Continental GTC?
• 2013 Chevrolet Spark - LA Auto Show Chevrolet says its new four-seat, five-door Spark is suited to the city and will be easy on the pocket and at the pumps.
• BMW i8 Concept - LA Auto Show With the prevalence for alternative energy increasing, some are worried about the state of enthusiast cars and brands in the future. BMW...
• 2013 Ford Escape - LA Auto Show Ford's popular compact Escape SUV is getting a complete overhaul.
• 2012 Range Rover Evoque Awards - LA Auto Show The 2012 Range Rover Evoque rolls into the 2011 Los Angeles auto show with 28 awards in tow. Hold on... 29. Hold on again...
• Honda's All-Electric Fit Unveiled, Available For Lease in 2012 - LA Auto Show The small EV will face stiff competition over the course of its 3-year, closed-end lease program.
• Cadillac User Experience - LA Auto Show Cadillac User Experience aims to provide the touch-screen interface system that MyFordTouch should have been.
• Ford Escape's MyFordTouch - LA Auto Show The small EV will face stiff competition over the course of its 3-year, closed-end lease program.
• AutoTrader.com Offers up Advice, $500 prize to LA Auto Show Attendees A video game winner can win a prize at the AutoTrader.com booth.
• 2013 Volkswagen Beetle R - LA Auto Show Volkswagen's beefy Beetle R is making its North American debut, but it's still a concept for now.
• 2012 Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept - LA Auto Show
• 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster - LA Auto Show After an agonizing wait, Mercedes finally brings its gorgeous SLS AMG Roadster to North America.
• 2013 Lincoln MKS - LA Auto Show Lincoln's luxurious MKS sedan receives a few tweaks for 2013.
• Cadillac XTS Follow-Up - LA Auto Show Cadillac aims to regain Standard of the World status with gadgets like a virtual bumper and collision mitigation.
• Nissan Brings Food Truck Concepts to LA Auto Show Nissan shows off its foodie side in Los Angeles.
• Ford Gives a Taste of Focus ST in Advanced Driving Sim Fans can race the newest hot Focus around a track in a cutting edge racing simulator.
• Buick to Show Ultra Luxury LaCrosse in LA Buick will show a high-end LaCrosse concept at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.
• Ford, Jenny McCarthy Challenge America to Words With Friends The record-breaking game is part of an event to launch the new Ford Escape.
• Cadillac Unveils First Photo of 2013 XTS Cadillac's upcoming XTS luxury sedan will make its official debut at the LA Auto Show.
• 2011 LA Auto Show Preview Video Get a sneak peek at some of the new cars coming to the LA Auto Show. AutoTrader will be reporting live from the show.
• Dodge Debuting Two New SRTs in LA Two special editions of Dodge's high-performance SRT models will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
• Infiniti to Release Two New Models in LA Infiniti will show off a production-ready JX crossover and a sporty new version of its G37 convertible at the upcoming LA Auto Show.
• High-Performance Focus ST to Debut at LA Show Ford is bringing its sporty Focus ST hatchback to the United States next year.
• 2011 LA Auto Show: Preview It's November and we're wearing sunglasses. It must be the 2011 Los Angeles auto show with 20 vehicles making their world debut.
• Ford to Show Sporty Fiesta at L.A. Show Ford is showing off a high-performance version of its sporty Fiesta hatchback at the L.A. Auto Show later this month.
• Cadillac Adds Motion and Touch to Infotainment Cadillac reveals its iPhone-like infotainment system with motion sensing and tactile feedback among its many impressive features.
• Ford to Offer Three New Colors The company gives some insight into how it paints new cars.
• 2013 Ford Escape to Lose Hybrid, V6 Options The next generation Ford Escape, due in 2012, will jettison the hybrid option in favor of smaller 4-cylinder turbocharged engines.
• New Hyundai Azera to Debut in LA Hyundai will debut an all-new Azera sedan at November's Los Angeles Auto Show.
• Fiat to Show 500 Abarth in LA A high-performance version of the Fiat 500 will be unveiled at the LA Auto Show in November.