Posts Tagged ‘Hybrid’


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


The Great Depression that was a pall on last year’s LA Auto Show has been lifted and replaced by some real optimism and some terrific new models and concepts.  I’ll put up as many pictures as I can on this post (November 17) and I’ll do another one tomorrow (November 18).

The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is a beautiful sight. I've already seen a few running around LA. It's an instant classic.

The "baby" Aston Martin Vantage ditches its V8 in favor of the V12 from the DB9. I hear a call from the producers of Entourage now.

The 2012 (I think) Audi A7 Sportsback 4-door "coupe" is a looker, no matter what angle.

The side/rear view of the A7 looks great!

The A7's array of LED running lights is wonderful.

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