The Volkswagen New Beetle entered production in 1998, and like it predecessors it was a very successful model. But Volkswagen is preparing to end the current generation of the iconic models; and to mark this even today at the Los Angeles Auto Show they have revealed the New Beetle Final Edition, for both coupe and convertible models. The company will build 1,500 units each, and prices will start at $20,240 for the coupe and $27,170 for the convertible model.
The Final Edition beetle features a special Aquarius Blue paint with a painted black roof on the coupe, and a two-tone Aquarius Blue and Campanella White paint scheme with a white top on the convertible. Both the coupe and the convertible have a full sport suspension and special 17-inch alloy wheels that provide a more fun-to-drive stance, and make getting from point A to point B even more exciting.
Both versions are powered by a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 150 hp and 170 lbs.-ft. of torque and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic.
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H&R Special Springs revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show their own version of the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Fiesta’s natural good looks get the Euro treatment, with Sticky Jewell custom graphics, custom Euro hood vents, stealthy blacked-out headlamps and a Ford Custom Accessories upper rear hatch spoiler.
The H&R Street Performance monotube coil-over kit features height-adjustable shocks to set wheel arches the perfect distance from the big, 18-inch OZ SuperTurismo GT wheels. When it comes to personalizing Fiesta, this is one suspension-and-wheels approach that most do-it-yourself buyers can adopt to set themselves firmly above the rest of the sport compact crowd.
The final version of the Chevrolet Volt electric car was presented today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. At the even GM announced that the electric sedan will be available late next year in California with other lead markets to be named later. Production will begin in 2010 and will cost $41,000 before federal and state tax incentives. While the sticker price is rather high, the lease deal seems to be the best choice. Buyers can lease their very own electric Volt for $350 per month for 36 months. That is the exact same payment that Nissan is asking for with the Leaf EV.
The Chevrolet Volt is designed to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions. When the Volt’s lithium-ion battery runs low, an engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the total driving range to more than 300 miles before refueling or stopping to recharge the battery. One thing to remember while you are at the pump; this little baby has to be filled with premium gasoline.
Also, the Volt’s exterior color has an official name: Viridian Joule, a name suggested by David Thomas, 40, of Sanford, Fla.
UPDATE 07/22/2010: Chevrolet has taken the Volt on its first cross country trip! Check out the video above!
UPDATE 07/27/2010: This article has been updated to show the price that has just been released for the Volt.
UPDATE 07/28/2010: Chevrolet is highlighting the value of the Volt in the video above. Check it out!
UPDATE 10/16/2010: Motortrend has tested the Chevrolet Volt and has gotten some tremendous results! On their first trip, the hybrid got them 127mpg while traveling along the street and highways of Los Angeles. On their second trip, the guys over at Motortrend drove the heck out of the Volt at its top speed and were able to get 75mpg proving that the Volt is one efficient vehicle!
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Making it’s North American debut at the L.A. Auto Show, Ford is keeping the customized 2011 Fiestas coming with this example from Ford Custom Accessories. However unlike most one off show cars, this Fiesta can be recreated by any able minded tuner in his or her own garage with parts right out of the Ford Racing Parts catalog. The intention of the American automaker is to release a full line of OEM approved aftermarket parts that cater to consumers creativity and focus on drivers needs to personalize their rides in order to stand out from the crowd, and with the 2011 Ford Fiesta, they will be able to do just that.
So when Ford’s newest premium compact rolls into showrooms in 2010, almost every component displayed on this hot little white Fiesta will be available from Ford Custom Accessories, Ford Licensed Accessories and Ford Racing Performance Parts. So no matter if you are looking for a subtle change so that you can spot your Fiesta a little easier in a crowded parking lot or if you want to go full tilt and drastically spice up your ride, the blue oval will offer whatever you need to get the job done.
In the same time with the revealing of the 2010 Viper SRT10, Dodge also revealed the special edition Viper SRT10 ACR 1:33 that pays tribute to the new production car lap record set on Nov. 24 at Laguna Seca raceway.
This special edition will feature an unique two-tone Black Clear Coat/Red Clear Coat exterior color scheme - the opposite form of the original Viper ACR. Interior highlights include piano black console bezels with red gauge highlights complemented with red accent stitching in the seats.
Only 33 cars will be produced as 1:33 Edition Viper ACR models.
