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As we expected after seeing the unveil of the 2016 European and Asian Sorento, Kia just launched the North American version at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The styling is modern, and looks more in line with the brand’s newest vehicles. The Sorento is also larger: its wheelbase has grown …

Ecologists can’t stand ‘em and environmentalists absolutely hate ‘em. And yet, SUV sales are doing quite well. In fact, sales are climbing in several countries and across all continents. This is even the fastest-growing of all categories, with an 80% increase since 2008. SUVs now account for 19% of all …

This type of marketing stunt can be typically found at the SEMA Show, but it seems that this one wandered out of the Las Vegas Convention Center and wound up at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Among the sleek concepts and high-end cars, this modified Toyota Sienna was …distinctive. Based …

The name Chaparral is associated with lots of iconic racecars that were, more often than not, very advanced: from the 2C and its massive rear wing that could be adjusted with a pedal under the driver's left foot to the massive use of fiberglass by Jim Hall (chief engineer and …

A new fuel-cell powered car showed up at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the Audi A7, the A7 Sportback h-tron is the German manufacturer's offering to this emerging market. Where the two other hydrogen-powered cars presented use the fuel cell as the only means of propulsion, Audi built …

Chevrolet showed a more aggressive version of its midsize pickup truck at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Dubbed the ZR2 Concept, the pickup looks ready to run the Baja 1000, even while sitting pretty on the show’s floor. It’s not hard to tell this ZR2 Concept from a run-of-the-mill Colorado: …

Introduced in 2012, the current CX-5 is now in the middle of its life cycle, and receives a few changes for 2016. The front fascia is now more aggressive, while the headlights have been reworked and now feature LEDs in the GT trim. New 19-inch aluminium wheels are now available, …

Mazda used the Los Angeles Auto Show as an opportunity to unveil a redesigned version of their third-generation Mazda6. Changes are limited, but we can see a new front fascia, similar to the new CX-5. The antenna is now integrated into the roof, 19-inch wheels are now standard and there …

Since the latest version of the Chrysler 300 came out in 2011, we were expecting a new restyling shortly for the full-size sedan. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, the manufacturer unveiled the 2015 version of the 300. While the general appearance stays roughly the same, there a slew of …

The Audi Prologue was unveiled at a private event in Los Angeles, just hours before the L.A. Auto Show opened its doors. The Car Guide was there for the world debut of this concept car, which is ushering in a new era of design for the Ingolstadt-based brand. In fact, …

If you love to row your own gears, this is for you. The rumours were finally confirmed at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the Jaguar F-Type will get a six-speed manual transmission! A few notes: it is only available on V6-equipped models (according to our sources, the V8 is too …

Mazda is taking advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce the latest addition to the family, the 2016 CX-3. This ultra-compact SUV sits directly under the CX-5 and will run up against the Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Juke, Jeep Renegade and the all-new Honda HR-V. The CX-3’s timing is …

With the resurrection of the Maybach name, Mercedes-Benz has completed the reorganisation of their models: now, Mercedes-Maybach will be the range-topping limousines, Mercedes-AMG will offer their own sport cars, and Mercedes-Benz itself will get everything else. Granted, this doesn’t help us in the least, but S-Class buyers will be thrilled: …

Since the latest version of the Cadillac CTS is longer and larger, the Germans thought they could go back to resting on their laurels: there was no way the big sedan could be lean enough to challenge their new, lighter M3/M4 on a racetrack. And they were right. Which is …

For the first time in the history of sporty Golfs, the alpha male of the pack won’t be a 3-door hatchback (like the Golf R and R32 of yore). At the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, the manufacturer will unveil the Golf R Variant, which is essentially a station wagon …

To try and catch as much of the sun’s rays as possible, Bentley will bring a concept that looks like it’s almost ready for production to the Los Angeles Auto Show. Dubbed the Grand Convertible, it is intended as a competitor to the Rolls-Royce Drophead. Despite an all-new name, the …

When GM launched its CTS-V sedan, we were quite surprised to see that it had the ambition to go up against the Germans, who were deeply entrenched in the sport sedan segment. However, to build a new sports car’s reputation, you have to bring it to the track. This is …

Automotive manufacturers have been working on fuel-cell vehicles for quite some time now. Ever since Chevrolet launched the Electrovan in 1966, engineers have been trying to harness the power of hydrogen, since it has the advantage of not polluting, with water being the only by-product. It seems that Toyota will …

If we don't talk much about Maserati's sedans, it’s because they don’t vie for attention. They are content with their current lot, which is injecting a healthy dose of Italian passion into a segment dominated by ruthless German efficiency. For 2015, there are some minor changes for both the Quattroporte …

Each year, vehicle designers submit their drawings in the hope of winning the coveted prize for Best Design in the Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge. This competition is watched with great interest by the manufacturers, since it showcases what the future of the automotive industry might be. A theme …

Scion recently announced they were working on a new vehicle that would inject some energy into the brand, and that they would unveil it at the Los Angeles Auto Show. They finally decided to jump the gun by launching the concept a few days early. So here is the Scion …

Lexus just announced they will show a new convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show. We know it will be called LF-C2 Concept, but that’s about it. By looking at the only picture provided, we can see that, yes, it is a convertible. It has a low-slung roof, a tonneau …

A few years ago, Mercedes-Benz tried to revive the Maybach moniker to launch a brand that would compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley. They rolled out the 57 and 62 sedans, a pair of very luxurious cars that were basically rebodied S-Class models. Very few customers actually bought these, preferring to …

It seems that Jaguar has thought about all of us who are stuck in the snow and ice for half of the year. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, the English manufacturer will present a four-wheel drive version of its gorgeous F-Type. The system is inspired by the ones found …

Volvo will use the Los Angeles Auto Show as an opportunity to launch their new V60 Cross Country, a high-riding version of their V60 station wagon. Sitting somewhere between the XC60 and the XC90 in the manufacturer’s SUV lineup, this crossover benefits from a 65mm lift, plastic body cladding, underbody …

Porsche, a German manufacturer which build sedans and SUVs (and a few sports car here and there), just announced they will present the latest version of their Cayenne GTS at the LA Auto Show. Price and performance-wise, this model slots just under the Cayenne Turbo. The GTS is powered by …

To make sure they don't leave Audi alone in a niche market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled what might be a direct competitor to Ingolstadt’s Q1 (a small luxury crossover, smaller than the Q3 and based on the Audi A1, a city car which is not offered here). Mercedes-Benz has named its …

Now that the next iteration of the BMW X5 and X6 are ready to be sold, the brand’s M division can reveal their idea of what these SUVs should be: the X5 M and X6 M. While they will be shown for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto …

According to a press release from Audi, the new R8 Competition will be launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This version of the popular supercar will probably be the last iteration of the R8, as the car has been with us for almost a decade now. Audi says it's …

Each year, we expect manufacturers to launch amazing concepts and upcoming production models at the Los Angeles Auto Show, since it is one of the biggest events on the automotive industry's calendar. Mazda will follow the trend by unveiling an all-new compact crossover, the CX-3. It will take its place …

Scion is set to launch a new vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and they just sent us a few teaser shots showing its wheel and part of its front bumper. The press release is relatively short on information, only stating that ‘’the iM Concept car reflects the evolution …

Honda’s luxury brand has teased the next generation of their entry-level ILX sedan, which is set to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. So far, the ILX has had trouble setting itself apart from the mass of compact luxury sedans, mainly because of its generic lines that aren't …

After announcing at this year’s New York Auto Show that we would get a new compact SUV closely related to the Vezel (which is currently sold in Japan), Honda just revealed that we will be able to see the North American version for the first time at the Los Angeles …

Audi will unveil an important concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. As a teaser, the Ingolstadt manufacturer just sent us an overhead shot of the vehicle. Designed by Marc Lichte’s team, the concept will introduce us to Audi’s next design language. Even better, it could be an …