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Clean Slate
Green technology is hotter than ever, and nowhere does that technology make more sense — and have a bigger impact — than beneath the hoods of sport-utilities and pickups. After all, Americans love spacious, versatile rides as well as fuel...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, BMW, Audi, Technology, Hybrid Vehicles
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Audi brings trio of S cars to Los Angeles
Audi’s open secret heading into the L.A. Auto Show was the North American introduction of some power.
If you’ve been paying attention to the company over the last 12 months, you know Audi has attracted plenty of attention and accolades for...Tags: Passenger Cars, Audi, Auto Shows
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Start Your Engines
As the world’s largest car-buying market, Los Angeles boasts an annual auto show that rivals any on the planet. And with more than 1,000 vehicles on display — including more than 50 world and North American debuts — this year’s L....Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering, Passenger Cars, Transportation Accidents, Auto Trends
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Showstoppers
At every L.A. Auto Show there are a few vehicles that seem to have a flock of craning admirers perched permanently around them. These can be the latest incarnations of popular models, jaw-dropping supercars or weird and wonderful concept creations. Let&...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Auto Trends, Kia, Jaguar
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Countryman is a more grown-up Mini but still playful
Back in the day, vintage Minis were so narrow they could drive on sidewalks. They were so short, the only view out the driver's side window was often another car's hubcap.
Then BMW came along and cashed in on the cute-as-a-button British classic,...Tags: Passenger Cars, BMW, Science and Technology, Vehicles, Mini
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Saturday Drive: 2012 BMW 335i
The car: 2012 BMW 335i
The power: 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque from a 3.0-liter, turbocharged, direct-injected six-cylinder engine.
The photos: 2012 BMW 335i
The speed: 5.4 seconds for a 0-60 MPH run, according to BMW.
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Saturday Drive: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante
The car: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante The power: 5.2-liter, direct-injected V-10 making 570 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. Six-speed automated manual transmission with three shift modes and paddle shifters. The speed: 0-...Tags: Health, Passenger Cars, Audi, Autism, Lamborghini
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Nissan takes wrong turn on Quest
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNissan nails unconventional. One has only to spend some time driving the all-electric Leaf, the spunky Juke crossover or the anomalous Murano CrossCabriolet to know this is a company that takes risks -- and succeeds from them. So one would think such a...Tags: Chrysler, Nissan, Infiniti, Road Transportation, Toyota
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Infiniti combines fuel economy and luxury in M Hybrid
Shuddering in anticipation of increasing federal fuel economy standards, luxury car manufacturers that traditionally paid little attention to gas consumption are finally paying heed. Take Nissan's up-market marque, Infiniti, which for 2012 introduced...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Music, Auto Trends, Nissan
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A Charger for road and track
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThere will always be a segment of the driving public that feels an undeniable need for speed. Despite upward fuel-economy pressures from the government and ever-fluctuating gas prices at the pump, there will always be drivers who enjoy the rush of...Tags: Music, Vehicles, Road Transportation, Concerts, Travel
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2012 Mazda5: A multi-utility vehicle that's budget-friendly
Never underestimate the significance of doors. More specifically, the significance of sliding side doors on a type of vehicle that doesn't ordinarily have them.
The ease of sliding doors was the reason that, after a week with the 2012 Mazda5 hatchback,...Tags: Passenger Cars, Human Interest, Radio, Mazda, Environmental Politics
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Sorry, VW, but Hyundai Accent is 'the people's car'
Apologies and all due respect are in order to a certain German automaker, but it seems the term "the people's car" has been appropriated by the 2012 Hyundai Accent.
The new bearer of the people's torch takes all the metrics that the auto-buying...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Passenger Cars, Auto Trends, Vehicles, Hyundai
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