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LA 2008: the 2010 Mustang colonizes the interwebs

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Ford

Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Ford Mustang

There isn't much more to say about the 2010 Ford Mustang, so we'll keep this brief. The new coupe and convertible, as standard versions, will get some of the upscale Bullitt treatment from the current Mustang, so life should be even better for even more. We'll let the press release after the jump, our definitive overview, video synopsis and the gallery of high-res shots below do the rest of the talking for us.

Gallery: LA 2008: 2010 Ford Mustang LIVE

Gallery: 2010 Ford Mustang

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LA 2008: the 2010 Mustang colonizes the interwebs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LA 2008: 2010 Mazda3 shows its smiling face [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Mazda

Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Mazda3 sedan

Mazda has unveiled its 2010 Mazda3 sedan here at the LA Auto Show and we managed to snap some nice shots off as it was spinning around on a huge rotating stand. It's a good looking car that Mazda says carries on its "family face" with stylish bulges and creases that attract the eyes, and we're really looking forward to seeing the hatchback version as well. Underhood is a newly-enlarged 2.5-liter version of Mazda's MZR inline-four that offers up 167-horsepower and can be mated to either a 6-speed stick or 5-speed auto. As before, a standard 148-horsepower 2.0L four will be available and can be had with either a manual or auto tranny with 5 forward ratios each.

Considering the low price class in which the Mazda3 competes, features like dual-zone automatic climate control, Xenon self-leveling head lamps, push-button start and hands-free Bluetooth are very nice touches, as is the iPod integration and an optional leather interior. Increasingly important these days is fuel mileage, so the 3's low .29 coefficient of drag is an important piece of the overall efficiency puzzle and helps the 2010 Mazda3 hit 33 mpg on the highway with the smaller engine option. See the full press release past the break for all the details and be sure to check out our live shots below.

Gallery: LA 2008: 2010 Mazda3

Gallery: 2010 Mazda3

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LA 2008: 2010 Mazda3 shows its smiling face [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LA 2008: Our Orange Crush is the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Spyker

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, which we'll call "Tiger," is officially out and about. Spyker has released more images of the Audi-engined, 400-hp, 6-speed manual Le Mans-inspired road car, and to our eyes it could be the best looking Spyker we've seen. The blacked-out mirrors do it a lot of favors and don't remind us any more of carry handles, and it has even retained 19-inch wheels secured with one lug nut and will apparently get you a combined 15 mpg on the EPA cycle. Not bad for a leathered up race car. Check out the press release after the jump and the galleries of high-res shots in our galleries below.

Gallery: LA 2008: Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85