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GM introducing US/Canada version of 2013 Chevrolet Spark at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The original version of the Spark is already on sale in Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico and South America. In the United States and Canada, the Spark will be powered by a 1.2L lb-ft (111 N·m).

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GM to debut new Chevrolet Spark

Green Cars News

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark will take centre stage at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The original version of the Spark is already on sale in Europe, Asia,Mexico, South America and Africa, but is now making its debut in the United States and Canada where it will be powered by a 1.2litre dual-overhead cam four [.].

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Ford Edge Concept showcases new automated driving systems

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford introduced a set of new prototype automated driving technologies in the Ford Edge Concept. In South America the utility segment is projected to grow 39%, and in Europe it is projected to grow 27% over the same period. Ford Edge Concept. Click to enlarge.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. The MINI E will give its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19 and 20, 2008.

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