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L.A. Auto Show: Details to know before you go

By David Undercoffler — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:15:00 PST

You've read the stories about Ford's upcoming three-cylinder Fiesta and the world debut of Porsche's Cayman . You've drooled over photos of Mercedes-Benz's SLS AMG Black Series and BMW's plug-in hybrid supercar concept .

L.A. Auto Show: 508-horsepower Volvo hopes to steal some attention

By David Undercoffler — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:51:00 PST

Amid all the hoopla surrounding the Los Angeles Auto Show's bigger events, like the world debut of Porsche's Cayman , Toyota's RAV4 or Jaguar bringing sexy (and powerful) back, Volvo would kindly like you not to forget it exists.

Petersen Automotive Museum to host Corvette anniversary celebration

By David Undercoffler — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:10:00 PDT

Next year is shaping up to be quite eventful for Chevy's iconic Corvette. Not only will the all-new seventh-generation model debut ahead of the Detroit Auto Show in January, but throughout the year the car and those who love it will be celebrating the Corvette's 60th anniversary.

Chevrolet to make a Hot Wheels version of the Camaro

By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Mattel-Chevrolet venture marks the first time the toy company has licensed the brand to a production car since Hot Wheels debuted 44 years ago.

Bruce Pascal owns a collection of 7,000 Hot Wheels cars including a rare, $72,000 miniature pink Volkswagen van. But Pascal has never owned a Hot Wheels vehicle he could actually drive.

Times Test Garage: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has storage tricks

By David Undercoffler — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:03:00 PDT

Hidden throughout this SUV are small surprises that add to an already functional interior.

As our weekwith the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport continues, we've noticed a number of clever little touches that bring additional functionality to an already versatile interior.

SEMA preview: Ford to show off three wild tuner trucks

By David Undercoffler — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:51:00 PDT

With Ford's F-series trucks the most popular vehicle in the U.S. (by far; the company sells roughly 76 trucks every hour), it should surprise exactly no one that Ford would be bringing a few concept trucks to this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

2014 Corvette engine details released

By David Undercoffler — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:25:00 PDT

After recent news that Chevy would officially unveil the all-new 2014 Corvette just prior to the Detroit Auto Show in January, the company said it would periodically release details about the car before the launch.

Lotus adds automatic transmission option to Evora S

By David Undercoffler — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:16:00 PDT

Simplify, then add lightness was the well-worn philosophy that Lotus' founder, the late Colin Chapman, imbued into all of his products.

SEMA preview: Chrysler to bring 24 vehicles to show

By David Undercoffler — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:15:00 PDT

With the 2012 SEMA Show just around the corner, it would appear that Chrysler Group is coming to party.

Chevrolet to unveil 2014 Silverado trucks in December

By David Undercoffler — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:47:00 PDT

You've been warned, Ford.