How often do you see two huge car events happening at the same time? The North-American show will be open during the same days as the Tokyo one, and just like with it this article will have short texts about each one of the most important releases. It’ll be constantly updated with more cars, which you can browse by brand using the alphabetical index available at the complete article’s link. The Los Angeles Auto Show opened from November 19 to 21 to the media preview, and now is open to the public since November 22 to December 1.
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Vanquish Volante Neiman Marcus: This very sophisticated edition will be produced in only ten units, all of them as the beautiful Volante convertible. They were all prepared by Aston Martin’s special-order division, and impresses with carbon-fiber body, triple-layer cloth roof and an exclusive external blue, among lots of other items. The 6.0L V12 engine generates 573 hp and 63,4 kgfm, which use rear-wheel-drive and six-speed automatic transmission in order to go from 0 to 100 kph in 4s1 and reach 294 kph.
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Complete articles: 2-Series, 4-Series Convertible.
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Edge Concept: Have you noticed how many automakers started to show concepts that look almost exactly like their future production version? After doing it with Everest, now Edge’s second generation is what appears in that way. The whole design is an evolution of the outgoing car, using all of Ford’s current design trends and achieving a very imponent look once again. Besides, it’ll feature equipments like complete parking assistance, active power steering, improved lane-monitoring control and two LCD screens for the rear seats.
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Veloster Turbo R-Spec: How about a new version with more accessories than the original but it’s also cheaper? Veloster’s new variation kept the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6L untouched, just like its 204 hp and 27 kgfm, but added exclusive external accents in red, 18” wheels, reworked suspension and a new torque distribution system, in order to improve the dynamic behavior. The cabin was enhanced with cloth and leather seats in black and red and with a system that transmits the engine sound through the speakers.
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GLA 45 AMG: If both A-Class and CLA have it, why wouldn’t their crossover sibling? The fastest-to-be GLA debuts only as a concept now, but everyone knows it won’t take long for it to hit the streets – only without the stickers and with more discreet aerodynamic accessories. And, just like at the vehicles with which it shares its platform, there will be the ultra-efficient four-cylinder 360-hp, 46-kgfm 2.0L turbocharged engine. This car will uses all-wheel-drive and dual clutch, seven-speed transmission, in order to reach 100 kph in 5s.
S65 AMG: Why choose when you can have both? Mercedes debuted the new version of its flagship sedan both in Los Angeles and Tokyo, which comes to show even better performance than S63’s. The 6.0L V12 brings two turbos and achieves 630 hp, which makes it one of the fastest sedans in the world. However, it still shows all the qualities that made its previous phases sell so well: sold only in long wheelbase, the new S65 adds items such as Magic Body Control suspension, Burmester audio system and two LCD screens for the rear seats.
SLS AMG Final Edition: The other double-feature German debut was a farewell edition, unfortunately. After almost five years of production, SLS AMG will end its lifecycle with a 350-units series. As the very first vehicles entirely developed by Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance division, both coupé and roadster now feature front and rear spoilers, mirror caps and even the hood made in carbon fiber, which is combined to stylish black wheels in order to compose a very distinguished look. The powertrain remained untouched.
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Sentra Nismo Concept: This one goes for everyone who thought Sentra was boring. This time its sporty version was tuned by the Nismo division, which created a very stylish set of aerodynamic accessories, more aggressive bumpers and exclusive black 19” wheels. It also received a re-worked suspension, Recaro seats and sporty steering wheel, but the biggest surprise comes by opening the hood: how about turbocharging and direct-injecting the four-cylinder 1.8L engine to achieve 240 hp and 33 kgfm?
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911 Turbo Cabriolet: As another way of celebrating its 50th anniversary, 911 now combines the beautiful convertible body of its current generation (991) to both Turbo and Turbo S versions. They both feature many of the items that made the coupé brothers, which include active aerodynamic accessories (which can change their angle in order to optimize the air flow), Burmester audio system and rear steering wheels. The 3.8L six-cylinder engine generates 520 hp and 67.3 kgfm at Turbo and 560 hp and 72.4 kgfm at Turbo S.
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