L.A. TO TAKE TURN AS `MOTOR CITY'.Byline: Gregory J. Wilcox Daily News Staff Writer Motorheads are revving up for the chance to glimpse new stock that will be rolling off the production lines and out of the design studios of domestic and foreign automakers at the year's first big auto show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. later this week. More than 1,000 cars and trucks will be on display at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual auto show that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The show has been held annually since 1907. , which will run from Saturday through Jan. 10, including sneak previews of a few 2000 models and stylish concept cars. A dozen models will be previewed or make their worldwide or North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. debut at the show. Fifteen concept cars and 10 alternative-fueled vehicles will also be on display. Here's a sampling of what's likely to be hot: Honda will use the show for the worldwide debut of its new two-seat S2000 Roadster. The high-performance sports car is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces more than 240 horsepower and still meets California's tough low-emission vehicle standards. From the other side of the world comes two upscale machines packed with the kind of raw power that will snap your head back into those plush leather seats with the greatest G-forces the law allows on a public roadway. BMW's racing division is unleashing its BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. 5, a limited production, high-performance sedan powered by a 400-horsepower, V-8 engine strapped to 18-inch wheels. Porsche is answering the speed challenge with the introduction of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. It sports the company's first Porsche Stability Management System, a new control concept that stabilizes the car in what its makers call ``extreme conditions.'' The power comes from a six-cylinder, water-cooled engine that delivers 300 horsepower. Domestic automakers will be well-represented in the concept-car rollouts. They include the Buick Signia, billed as a ``multiple-activity vehicle'' based on the architecture of the Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue was Buick's flagship sedan from 1975 to 1990 as a trim level on the full size Electra and as a distinct model from 1991 to 2005, succeeding the Electra luxury sedan but with the versatility of a van or sport-utility vehicle sport-u·til·i·ty vehicle n. Abbr. SUV A four-wheel-drive vehicle with a roomy body, designed for off-road travel. . It features a 240-horsepower, V-6 engine and can readily accept a more environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] hybrid power Hybrid Power in this context describes the combination of a power producer and the means to store that power in an energy storage medium. In power engineering, the term 'hybrid' does not mean a "method," such as the popular use of hybrid to mean a vehicle like the Toyota system. This being L.A., the movie and car capital of the world, celebrities also will play a role in this year's show. A VIP Preview Night is scheduled for Wednesday from 6 to 11 p.m. to benefit Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. In addition to gourmet food and live music, it will feature a display of the personal vehicles from stars including Tim Allen, Nicolas Cage and David Hasselhoff. They drive a 1936 Ford hot rod, 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB GTB Global Transaction Banking GTB General Terms of Business GTB Global Trust Bank GTB Go To Bed GTB Grand Traverse Band (of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; Michigan) GTB Ghana Tourist Board GTB Gay Teen Boys and 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, respectively. The donation is $50 and tickets can be obtained by calling (213) 741-0325. ROAD SHOW WHAT: Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. WHEN: Saturday through Jan. 10. WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. , 1201 S. Figueroa St. HOURS: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. PRICES: Adults $7, seniors $5 on weekdays, and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. PARKING: $6 at the Convention Center, $5 at nearby structures with free shuttle, $15 valet (enter off Figueroa between Pico and West Venice boulevards). CHILD CARE: Two free child care centers will be available for children ages 3 to 12 for a maximum of two hours. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box PHOTO (Color) JAGUAR 2000 S-Type BOX: ROAD SHOW (see text) |
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