Here’s the official EPA sticker for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. If all it got was 37 mpg, there would be no reason to even consider it. However, the first-adopters will likely do everything they can to minimize the times the gasoline engine kicks in to drive the generator, and in turn, the electric motor.
The EPA window sticker for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Day Two of Press Preview of the LA Auto Show was hectic. There were lots of cool new cars, but some were missing. There wasn’t a Maserati, Ferrari or Lamborghini in sight even though there were reports about a new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder introduction. No show for Bentley either. We should have seen the new Bentley Continental GT. Maybe it will be there later in the week.
I also missed the introduction of the Hyundai Equus. Hyundai didn’t even have a Genesis on the floor. I’m sure those will all show up for the regular show.
Mitsubishi was also disappointing. I wanted to check out the Lancer Sportsback, but no luck. There were a couple dull SUVs on the platform, nothing else. There will be more there for the regular show. The big debut for Mitsu was the i MiEV. Yawn.
Below are more auto pictures from the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show:
The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder is sexy from all angles. This one has the Lamborghini V10.
The R8's interior is beautifully-crafted and driver-oriented. Very nice.
I really liked the new 2011 BMW 740i (short wheelbase). The cockpit simply fit my body better than the excellent one in the Mercedes S Class. But the 2011 Audi A8 looked better than all of them.
The 2011 BMW 740i has the 3.0 liter in-line, 6-cylinder turbo engine from the 535i and 335i. Why it's badged 740, I don't know.
The seats in the BMW 740i are superb.
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