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2008 Los Angeles Auto Show
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2008 LA Auto Show overview: Green theme dominates; GM and Chrysler play hookey 2010 Nissan Cube Green is the theme at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, but at the media preview, there was an eerie silence from GM and Chrysler, both of whom decided not to unveil any new vehicles.

Ford debuts “leaner, meaner” 2010 Mustang 2010 Ford Mustang Ford has debuted the 2010 Ford Mustang, which hits the streets with a new exterior design, revised interior, improved handling, and a V8 with more horsepower and a throatier signature exhaust sound.

Ford unveils 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid 2010 Ford Fusion Ford has unveiled the 2010 Fusion at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including an all-new hybrid version that it said will deliver the best fuel economy of any sedan in America.

BMW debuts ActiveHybrid and advanced diesel in Los Angeles 2009 BMW 7 Series BMW has unveiled the new 7 Series at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including an ActiveHybrid version that may go on sale as early as next year in the U.S., and its new Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance.

Mazda Kann wins 2008 Design Challenge at LA Auto Show The design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was named the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2008 Design Challenge.

Smart introduces 2009 Fortwo BRABUS at LA Auto Show 2009 Fortwo BRABUS Smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of the Penske Automotive Group, has introduced the 2009 Smart Fortwo BRABUS edition at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Smart Fortwo BRABUS is the first vehicle offered in the U.S. from a partnership between Smart and German tuning specialist BRABUS, and will have a limited production run in early 2009.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI named Green Car of the Year 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Green Car of the Year The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI has been named the Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car of the Year, defeating competitors that included a pair of advanced hybrids, a clean diesel sport sedan, and a fuel-efficient microcar. It is the first time that a clean diesel vehicle has been awarded the title.

Kia unveils fuel cell Borrego and new Soul in Los Angeles 2009 Kia Soul Kia has celebrated the global unveiling of the all-new Kia Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and the production version of the new Soul at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Lamborghini hosts worldwide model debut in LA Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 560 Los Angeles, California - Automobili Lamborghini held the worldwide debut of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the successor to the best-selling Lamborghini of all time. The new model combines the coupe's design, performance and handling characteristics with the open-air pleasure of a soft top.

Infiniti unveils 2009 G Convertible in Los Angeles 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible Infiniti has unveiled its first-ever G Convertible at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2009 Infiniti G Convertible is scheduled to go on sale in North America in the spring of 2009, followed later in other Infiniti markets around the world.


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