Auto Shows (Page 53)

The BMW i8 is pure awesomeness but in all reality, the majority of those looking to buy electric vehicles are more concerned with range than they are concerned with having 569 horsepower so for the sensible electric luxury city car buyer, the 2011 LA Auto Show holds the key in the form of the new BMW i3.

The new BMW i8 made its grand debut earlier this year in Germany but with the opening of the 2011 LA Auto Show, the American auto show crowd is introduced to the next generation of BMW high performance – combining electric vehicle technology and BMW driving dynamics in an incredibly sleek supercar.

Today at the LA Auto Show the sporty VW Beetle R concept made it's North American debut. The VW Beetle R is still just a concept, but we can already tell it will offer striking looks and performance for this well-known and well loved car icon.

Infiniti has gone against conventional wisdom by introducing the big 2013 Infiniti JX at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Except it appears to be lacking in engine size.

Watch out, Detroit. You may not have heard of CODA Automotive, but the company’s presence at the 2011 LA Auto Show proves that electric vehicles can indeed fit five people comfortably in a sedan category and still provide a 150 mile range.

Ford debut the five-door Fiesta ST Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fiesta ST will feature bold styling, advanced technology, great handling, and high-level performance for a small car.

Just hours before its announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai has released complete details on the 2012 Hyundai Azera. It is the last of Hyundai's products to receive a major makeover in the last 24 months.

The timing of the LA Auto Show and the announcement of MINI USA partnering with MINI of Charleston (South Carolina) is no mere coincidence. The MINI Cooper Hardtop will begin racing in the B-Spec series for the 2012 race season.

Among the vehicles making their North American production debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show is the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth – a high performance, track ready version of the subcompact Italian coupe that reintroduced Americans to the Fiat brand earlier this year.

GM has revealed detailed information about the 2013 Cadillac XTS in advance of today's official unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show. About the only detail missing is price but we've come up with a decent estimate of a starting MSRP.

Chevrolet marketing director for the Spark, Christi Landy, spoke with Torque News editor-in-chief, Armen Hareyan, for the debut of the 2013 Chevy Spark at the 2011 LA Auto Show.

Ahead of the LA Auto Show whereby press days start tomorrow, Torque News Editor-in-Chief, Armen Hareyan, spent some quality time at the Chevrolet J Lounge for an interview with John Fitzpatrick, Marketing Manager for Chevrolet Performace Cars that includes the Chevolet Camaro and Corvette. He spoke specifically about the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.