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1. Mercedes E-Class Coupe clearest shots yet
Spied again, the next E-Class Coupe/ Cabriolet, due out spring 2009, shows up so naked one could almost view the scant camouflage as a sort of racing livery.
2. Infiniti G37 Convertible, more details and pics released
Infiniti has released new pictures and details of its fifth body-style for Europe, the G37 Convertible. Arguably Infiniti’s most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from late summer 2009.
3. LA 2008: Green Car of the Year is the Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Filed under: Diesel, Volkswagen, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, LA Auto Show
8:45 am - So, the choices for the 2009 Green Car of the Year are:
- BMW 335d
- Ford Fusion hybrid
- Saturn Vue 2 Mode hybrid
- Smart ForTwo
- Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The ceremony should start in a few minutes. Then we'll know who wins this thing.
8:48 am - Ron Kogan, editor of Green Car Journal - the people behind this whole event - takes the stand. He says that meaningful impact will only come with big fuel efficiency gains "across the board."
8:50 am - since we don't liveblog many events on AutoblogGreen, I'll explain that all you need to do to see the immediate updates is to refresh the page a lot (hit F5 or click reload). I'll post the winning car as soon as it's announced, so click early and often :)
8:52 am - To be considered, a car must be introduced after January 1, and the GCJ jury gives precedence to models young in their lifespan.
8:54 am - the winner is a diesel
8:55 am - it's the Jetta TDI! Nice.
9:03 am - that was over quickly. More pictures in a minute.
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4. Honda FC Sport Design Study Suggests Hydrogen Sports Car Future
The FC Sport emphasizes the design flexibility and potential of Honda's V Flow fuel cell technology - already deployed in the Honda FCX Clarity sedan - and reconfigures it into a lightweight sports car design with an ultra-low center of gravity, powerful electric motor performance and zero-emissions.
6. Search is on to find safest company driver
Masternaut aims to find the UK?s safest company driver in a competition which will also raise ?5,000 for road safety charity Brake.
7. Bulletproof Honeycomb Tire of the Future
A bulletproof, honeycomb tyre presents a number of opportunities, and challenges too; like ride comfort. If it works it could pave the way for a new tyre of the future.
8. Lexus reveals the new RX 450h
Lexus will take its advanced hybrid power technology to a higher level in 2009 with the launch of the new RX 450h. The luxury all-wheel drive model made its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, ahead of going on sale in Europe next summer.
9. VIDEO: Renault's new diesel V6
Filed under: Diesel, Nissan, Renault
Although it was first announced during the latest Paris Motor Show, Renault has just unveiled new details of its all-new V6 engine. The engine,based on the 2.0-liter 4-cylinders, was developed in-house at the Rueil-Malmaison location in France, although it's going to be built in the Cléon, France plant. It is going to be seen first in the Laguna coupé engine bay, where its performances will be quite good: 3.0-liter, 235hp and 450 Nm of torque (about 260 lb-ft). When the new V6 is installed in the Laguna coupé, the car will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds. Fuel consumption in the European Mixed cycle is 7.2l/100 km, about 33mpg (US), with CO2 emissions of 192 g/km. This engine can be placed either transversally or longitudinally, the latter position allowing it to churn out 265hp and 550 Nm of torque (405 lb-ft). We will find this engine not only offered in Europe, but also in the US, where it will surely be combined with a NOx reduction system. Find the video after the jump.
[Source: Renault]
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10. Automobili Lamborghini Debuts Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder at the Los Angeles Auto Show
As the successor to the best-selling Lamborghini of all time, the new LP 560-4 Spyder combines the Coupé’s design, performance and handling characteristics with the open-air pleasure only a soft top super sports car can deliver.
12. Mercedes-Benz to launch pioneering safety aid
Mercedes-Benz will become industry leaders in the battle against driver tiredness next year when it initiates a massive campaign to fit all its cars with technology to detect the onset of drowsiness.
13. Rendered: MG Hatchback Reborn in 2010
Larson's impression of a 2010 MG hatch reveals a modern design for the sporty Brit. A 'hot hatch' version is in line.
14. 2009 Nissan Cube goes global
In 2002, an all-new second generation Nissan Cube was introduced in the Japanese market. More spacious inside, more glass outside, with more power and, more importantly, a few more angles and curved surface details added to its compact, slab-sided exterior. Quintessentially Japanese, this new Cube took Tokyo by storm. A pocket-sized fun-and-function cocktail mixing the charm of Godzilla and the wit of Mothra, buyers were smitten.
15. Zap! runs out of juice in Kentucky
Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, Zap
Zap's plans to build a factory in Kentucky have once again run into the harsh light of reality as the cost escalated and money has become scarce. The plant, originally projected to cost $84 million now has a price tag of up to $200 million. The state of Kentucky originally put up $48 million in tax breaks, but one of the main investors in Integrity Manufacturing, as the joint venture is known, has bailed out of the project. GE Capital had previously agreed to buy $125 million in bonds for the factory but has now withdrawn that offer. The joint venture is now hoping to tap into federal money from a DOE fund for alternative energy projects. CEO Randall Waldman is now looking at other options such as building elsewhere if someone will provide funds or else scaling back and building a smaller factory and expanding in stages over time. Thanks to Michael for the tip!
[Source: Lexington News]
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16. All-New 2009 Infiniti G Convertible Makes Its World Debut At The Los Angeles Auto Show
Infiniti today unveiled the latest expression of its “Inspired Performance,” the all-new 2009 Infiniti G Convertible, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The first-ever Infiniti G Convertible builds upon the performance legacy of the Infiniti G line, with the liberation only a convertible with the top down can provide.
18. Miracle pup survives high speed crash
A miracle pup clung to a speeding car for more than 15 miles after being knocked down.
19. VW Scirocco is the 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! vehicle
The VW Scirocco is revealed as the symbolic 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! Polizei vehicle which makes its debut at the Essen Motor Show this month.
20. New Nissan 370Z revealed
In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction in 2003, the new 370Z now sports a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, new engine with more horsepower and a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, as well as the world’s first synchronised down/up shift rev control system for the manual transmission.
