LA Auto Show
Posted on November 20th, 2008 by roger
The auto show might be a no show…
With the big three US auto makers in dire financial shape, and most Americans finding themselves worrying more about how to put food on the table than considering a new vehicle… but the show must go on!
Some high lights:
- The Mini Cooper Electric, the Mini E
- The new Honda Insight [Concept] – redesigned to be more like the Toyota Prius, alledgedly with better fuel economy, and less expensive.
- The new Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid sedans ($1000 more than the Toyota Camry hybrid)
- The all-new Nissan Cube (similar to, but smaller than the Scion xB)
Several auto makers with drew plans to launch vehicles at the auto show.
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