Los Angeles Auto Show

Automakers Unveil More than 30 World and North American Debuts at 2009 LA Auto Show

Highlights for 2009:
* A dozen concept vehicles including several World debuts
* First looks at significant North American production vehicles including the Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2 and Chevrolet Cruze
* Rare test drives of the latest hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles

LOCATION
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

SHOW HOURS
Weekdays: 11am – 10pm
Saturdays: 9am – 10pm
Sundays: 9am – 8pm
(The show entrance closes one hour prior to the show closing)

TICKET PRICES
Adults: $12.00 ($2-off discount coupons available online or at participating LA new car dealers)

To Make North American Debut at 2009 SEMA and 2009 Los Angeles International Auto Shows

The highly anticipated Lexus LFA supercar, which just made its global debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, will be on display for the first time in North America at two back-to-back premier venues -- the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas this November and the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

Lexus LFA Supercar: The LFA serves as the flagship for the F portfolio of Lexus performance models and redefines the supercar for the 21st century

Highlights:
• Lexus’ First Supercar Redefines the Segment for the 21st Century

This Honda concept vehicle will make its U.S. debut at Los Angeles Auto Show as the production version will debut at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

PARIS - Honda today revealed a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, named Insight, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and provides an early look at the highly anticipated five-passenger hybrid vehicle.Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle: Honda introduced the Insight Concept hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.

Nashville, Tenn., 08.16.2008 -- When you have a vehicle line – say the Infiniti G – that has chalked up award after award, topped comparison test after comparison test, and endeared itself to a growing legion of passionate owners, what do you do for an encore? If you happen to be a world-class performance luxury brand – say like Infiniti – the answer is simple: Everything.

2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan

The popular Infiniti G roars into the 2009 model year with an extensive array of changes, including:

* The addition of an all-new Infiniti G37 Convertible model, slated to launch in the first quarter of 2009

Additional Date Info:
Press Days: Nov. 19-20
Sneak Preview Night: Nov. 20

LOCATION

Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

SHOW HOURS

Friday, Nov. 21: 11am – 10pm
Saturday, Nov. 22: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, Nov. 23: 9am – 8pm
Monday, Nov. 24: 11am – 10pm
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 11am – 10pm
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 11am – 10pm
Thanksgiving Day: 9am – 8pm
Friday, Nov. 28: 9am – 10pm
Saturday, Nov. 29: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, Nov. 30: 9am – 8pm

The show entrance closes one hour prior to the show closing.

TICKETS

Adults: $10.00 (cash only)
Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult!
Seniors (65+): $7.00 Fri., Nov. 21 – Thurs., Nov. 27 (cash only)

New Concept Compact SUV Offers Bold Hint at Kia’s Future

LOS ANGELES , November 15, 2007 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new KND-4 compact SUV concept vehicle at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Having made its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show in April, the KND-4 concept was specifically designed to provide an idea of what next-generation Kia compact SUVs will be like.

Kia KND-4 Concept Vehicle

Conceived at the Kia Design Center in Korea, the new concept exhibits a powerful and strong character that corresponds with Kia’s philosophy of "Exciting and Enabling."

Nov 16, 2007 -- Los Angeles – A car with extended, elegant lines which can change its form at the touch of a button and adapt to the requirements of its owners at any time – this is the automotive vision that Mercedes-Benz is presenting at the Los Angeles Design Challenge, which is being held for the fourth time as part of the 2007 L.A. Auto Show.

Mercedes-Benz SilverFlow Design Concept

Toyota Unveils All-New 2008 Sequoia At 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show

Los Angeles, CA -- November 14, 2007 - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A, Inc., unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sequoia is completely new for 2008, with a new body, a new interior, a new chassis, an available new 5.7L V8 engine/six-speed transmission combination and an increased focus on efficiency, performance and driver/passenger comfort.

2008 Toyota Sequoia SR5

Chrysler LLC's First Production Hybrid Vehicles

Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov 14, 2007 - With the introduction of the new 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI® Hybrid and 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid, Chrysler LLC delivers two hybrid-electric vehicles that combine fuel-efficient advanced-hybrid technology with full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) performance and capability.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid

S400 BLUETEC HYBRID Capable of 40 Miles Per Gallon with V8-Like Performance

LOS ANGELES, CA – Mercedes-Benz is holding the North American debut of a bold new powertrain at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 16-23, 2007 at the L.A. Convention Center. The new S400 BLUETEC HYBRID combines both clean diesel and hybrid technologies by using the latest BLUETEC diesel instead of the gasoline engine that usually helps power a hybrid.

Mercedes-Benz S400 BLUETEC Hybrid Concept at LA Auto Show 2007