The 2011 SEMA Show will be the scene for the debut of the Oakley Surf Tacoma. From the coast of Baja to the cold water of Santa Cruz, Calif., the Oakley Surf Tacoma has the ability to live at the beach and go anywhere in search of mega waves. Australian surfing pro Tom Whitaker talked [...]
The Fisker Karma has achieved 83 km/51.6 miles running in silence on electric-only mode during independent fuel efficiency tests carried out by Europe’s regulatory body, the Technischer Ueberwachungs Verein (TUV). Founded in 1871, TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent testing, inspection, certification, and consulting services. The company inspects technical equipment, products and services; [...]
Zack McDonald from HybridCars.com contacted us and asked if he could be a guest blogger for LAcarGUY, we were happy to oblige! Remember the Volkswagen L1 that debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2009? If not, here’s a brief refresher: The carbon-fiber bodied L1 concept was powered by a 0.8-liter two-cylinder diesel engine [...]
Thanks to SimplyZesty.com for this… When it comes to car launches, all the big companies always try and outdo each other in terms of glitz and glamour, but it looks like Audi could have won the competition this year with this stunning 3D projection. With the car wrapped in tarpaulin, an audience was treated to [...]
We’ve talked about it for quite some time, and now it’s finally here, the first new model of the Prius line, it’s the Prius V. V is for Versatility! The Prius V has as much cargo capacity as most CUV’s on the market today, yet returns the superior fuel economy you would expect from a [...]
When the Volkswagen CC debuted four years ago, it was the first affordably priced four-door coupe on sale in the U.S. What looked at first like a niche has developed into a completely new segment: nearly 270,000 people around the world have bought Volkswagen’s sedan that has the looks and heart of a sports car. [...]
Past winners of the coveted title of Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year have been ones that have had dramatic changes, included ground-breaking technology, or some sort of spectacular upgrade from its predecessor. This year, for the 2012 Automobile of the Year, it is not the case. Rather, the Audi A7 is a representation of [...]
By Zack McDonald from HybridCars.com The Fisker Karma has faced some tough press lately, including a brief, misinformed outrage surrounding the fact that the car will be manufactured in Finland despite the Fisker’s receipt of a $529 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy. As those who have followed the company over the years [...]
Tis the Season of Giving so Drop By the Dealership to Donate! Monday, December 5th
11 am – 4 pm on the Showroom Floor All donors will receive a Pacific Movie Ticket! call 310.531.9400 or email Andrea at andreagarcia@lacarguy.com to schedule your appointment! Please remember to EAT WELL and INCREASE your FLUID INTAKE the day of [...]
Los Angeles has always been a special place for Porsche. Executive Vice President for Research and Development, Wolfgang Hatz describes Southern California as “…the Porsche911′s second home”. It’s only fitting that Porsche made three tremendous presentations at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. First, the new Porsche Panamera GTS made its world premiere debut. The [...]
By Laurent J. Masson
The Audi A1, the smallest model wearing the Audi badge, was unveiled last year at the Geneva motor show. As you would expect, the manufacturer had many models on its stand. There were production models and two prototypes: one as a sports version, the other a plug-in hybrid. A year later, Audi has built at least 20 more A1 e-tron plug-in hybrids, which are currently part of a pilot electric mobility project in Munich.
At the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat was announced as the winner of the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award, which is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon an automotive manufacturer by Motor Trend. This year’s group was a record at 35, all-new or thoroughly redesigned, 2012 model year [...]
As the holiday seasons approaches, LAcarGUY is even more committed to helping those in our community during this special time of year. Here at Pacific Audi, we were inspired by our appointment coordinator, Elizabeth Weissman, to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation to bring toys and smiles to children in need. Elizabeth feels [...]
According to independent testing by the Technischer Ueberwachungs Verein (TUV), Europe’s recognized automotive certification agency, the Fisker Karma Vehicle with extended range achieves 112 mpg (2.1 L/100km) combined fuel economy and emits just 51 g/km CO2. TUV tests also validated the Karma’s all-electric range at 51.6 miles (83 km.) In separate testing, the US Environmental [...]
By Alysha Webb Volkswagen will use the same battery module design for all its electric vehicles globally across all its brands according to Dr. Tobias Giebel, head of the Volkswagen Research Lab in Shanghai. Those battery modules and the battery cells in them are likely to be sourced from China, he said. “You have to [...]
