So here is how changing cabin air filter is done. Your own vehicle needs to change cabin air filter as indicated on the manual to enjoy cleaner, fresher breathing air. It will also do you a lot of favor in eliminating all air-transferred diseases like the infamous H1N1 viruses and the likes. Let this video help you do the task on your own and never spend money to hired help again. How to change cabin air filter is very easy and usually, new packs are provided with instruction. Even without those, this video will surely help a lot!

I never dreamed that race cars will work on tracks like the ones we have at home—electrically charged! But we are almost in the 21st century so everything can be possible. Look at ewolf, who knew it will look this good and perform just as well? Engadget dot com tells all….

There’s certainly no shortage of hurdles to cross in building a competitive, all-electric race car, with the weight of the vehicle (and requisite battery pack) being particularly high up on the list. While the folks behind this new E-Wolf e1 vehicle have indeed managed to get the weight down to an impressive 500 kilograms (or just over 1,100 pounds), they’ve also taken another somewhat unique step to ensure the performance is just right: limit the weight of the driver to 150 pounds. That, combined with a 110kW, quadripolar, liquid-cooled, AC induction motor, apparently allows the car to hit 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds, achieve a top speed of 230 km/h, and last a full 300 kilometers on a charge. Of course, it also costs €150,000 (or over $220,000), but it is apparently street-legal, and definitely won’t be mistaken for a Tesla Roadster.

Jay Leno has generated close to $1 Billion in profits for NBC, making him TV’s MVP (Most valuable Performer)’—that is what the Fortune Magazine has to say about the man behind The Tonight Show. But what Fortune did not account is that show master also plays host to three football-field size warehouses where his close to 80 cars and 80 motorcycles that includes a fire truck stood in wait. This is his private life, the thing that keeps him on the go each day and night.

It can be remembered that Jay Leno took over the show for Johnny Carson in 1922 but that was not his first time in the show. He had actually first appeared in the show in 1977. Some even commented that Jay Leno is destined to be in that show, and he proved he is with the successful results he is showing! Since then, he kept up with the 7:30 waking up, work out, meeting with staffs, tapings, working on jokes at home, and taking care of his collection. The man gets by with four or five hours of sleep. He also finds time to work on 300 gigs of stand up a year. This hard work has always been Leno’s fuel to own more than what his regular pay check can afford.
“It is cheaper to have 35 cars and one woman than one car and 35 women,” is the famous one-liner answer Leno uses every time someone gets to ask him about his collections.
Jay Leno may be the greatest celebrity automobile collector of his time. His multi-million-dollar collection includes several Stanley Steamers from the early 1900s, Lamborghinis, Bughattis, muscle cars from the 1950s and ’60s, a 427 Cobra, several Bentleys, a two-cylinder 1916 Auto Car, a 1932 Packard Twin Six 12-cylinder coupe; a 1913 Mercer; a 1909 Baker Electric, a chain-driven, two-cylinder Morgan, a 200-mph McLaren F1 Supercar, Jaguars, Deusenbergs, a 1955 Buick Roadmaster coupe, a McLaren Supercar that is valued at more than $1 million, some Duesenbergs that are originally sold at $20,000-$25,000 but are now worth about $1 million, and his first vehicle– a 1934 Ford pickup among so many others.

The McLaren features a 627-horsepower engine and is able to achieve its first 60 in 3.4 seconds. In fact, the supercar is known as the world’s fastest production line car. Another supercar Jay Leno owns is Y2K Turbine Superbike. This fast car is equipped with a 320-horsepower engine, which is actually designed for a 10,000-pound Bell helicopter. It has a top speed of 260 mph. His second cost him $150,000 at the time but are pricier now.

He also owns a 1941 American-LaFrance fire truck with a 754-cubic-inch engine; first owned by Warner Bros and was donated to the City of Burbank. After 20 years of service, the City’s Fire Chief gave it to Leno for free. Leno and his team worked for 10 days to restore the total appearance and functionality of the truck, which had flat tires, cracked upholstery and gauges, faded paint, and needs to be towed away. They drove it to the City of Burbanks after restoration.

Because of his passion on collecting and restoring automobiles, he became the official pace car driver for the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. He is actually the very first to have driven that official pace car in all major NASCAR races. With him setting the pace, the privilege has now become a tradition. On May 30, Morgan Freeman will also have the privilege to drive the same.

Today, “The Jay Leno Collection”, which includes his Lamborghini Miura, Shelby Cobra, Shelby Mustang, and Jaguar E-type are featured in Mattel’s line of Hot Wheels cars.

With all these things in Jay Leno’s mind, it is not impossible to wonder how he manages his family life. I am surprised, and you may as well be, to know that he and Mavis are going strong even when blessed with no children; hopefully forever.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept

Are you a transformer addict? Or might be a die-hard fan of the movie? Then GM’s Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is for you! This is exactly what you will have to see this summer’s “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” motion picture! This Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept or also known as the Corvette Centennial Concept will be called the Sideswipe.

As you can tell, it’s a Corvette-based concept that draws heavy inspiration from the 1959 Stingray race car and 1963 Corvette Stingray spit-window coupe. “This thing is all Stingray,” says Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. The Stingray also combines many styling cues from contemporary ‘Vette designs into one sleek conceptual package. “Sideswipe represents an exercise in exploration for the Corvette,” Ed Welburn added in a prepared statement. “By giving my creative team the freedom to design no-holds-barred vision concepts, it helps them push boundaries and look at projects from different perspectives.”

Did I hear Ed Welburn say what Corvette has in store for us and the greater transporting public?

Chevrolet: Chevrolet “Transformers” Cars

This year, Chevrolet snatches the main stage with its four concepts and featured futuristic vehicles in the new Transformer motion picture that will hit theaters this summer. Not to miss any, here is the excerpt of the role play:

GM’s star lineup of vehicles featured in this summer’s “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” motion picture just made their debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Highlighted on the General’s display is the all-new Corvette Stingray concept (also known as the Corvette Centennial Concept) called Sideswipe (see it in the Chicago coverage). Joining the futuristic ‘Vette in the film and on stage are four new characters, all based on Chevrolet models and concepts.

Skids and Mudflap: These diminutive twins stay mostly true to their 2007 New York Auto Show concepts, the Beat and Trax, but incorporate a few accessories and color changes. If you haven’t heard, the Beat will make it stateside by 2011 as the Spark.

Jolt: It’s essentially the 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid but all gussied-up for bigscreen duty.

Bumblebee: The star Autobot reprises his role but unlike in the previous movie where he was based on the Camaro concept car, he’s now sporting production model traits from the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Twenty-inch wheels and various SS model cues are donned by the ‘bot. He’s on display in Chicago as a 17-ft tall statue in Autobot form.

To see them in action, check out Michal Bay’s “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” when it hits U.S. theaters this June 26.

Dodge: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

Dodge is clearly giving a hint where its line of automobiles is directed: comfort, muscled handsomeness, and functionality. These characteristics make the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty with its big rig appearance in the McCormick Place. It will be powered by a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel which pumps out an extra stout 650 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm and a peak 350 hp at maximum high-idle speed of 3000 rpm. As a result, the HD is to get a 90 percent take-rate. Dodge claims drops NOX emissions by 90% in the HD due to the use of a particulate filter to its exhaust system. This 50-state legal diesel meets 2010.5 emissions standards and requires oil change intervals at 7500 miles.

That is all for today, friends! Chevrolet making the most of the space and events in the Auto Show, don’t you think so? But then, I think this new heavy duty truck from Dodge will also get the most attention and maybe market share come launching time. You see, there is really little choices for this class of pickups.

So much for auto shows. I have here in a list the top 10 of the best concept cars from different major auto makers in the industry. These automobiles are hoped to become available in the future but actually, I doubt it. These vehicles are too beautiful and futuristic to become really available in the market. Also, it seems that these will be exclusive vehicles in the case they really go to production. But then, let us go about the list to see if they will truly be among those that can be made useful to the transporting public.

• Bentley SenseS:

Arturo Peralta designed one of the most futuristic cars ever though of in the industry for Bentley—the Senses. This automobile is going to be like a pet of the driver. With the use of advance technologies like genetic engineering, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, the automobile is set to recognize the needs, emotions, and feelings of its driver. This way, the driver and the senses car will be able to become companions that understand both their needs over time.

• Pivo 2:

As always, Japanese have the thing for small and cutie automobiles. And since the industry is favoring electric cars nowadays, Nissan Motor Co. now designed a bubble looking automobile that is purely electric. Pivo 2’s cabin can turn in a full 360 degrees wit its wheels also capable of turning at 90 degrees. Its braking and steering performances are also high-end with by-wire technologies. The entire appearance of this all-new bubble electric car is really great. Most importantly, its small cabin can be turned independently as well as its wheels to ensure easy parking.

• Nereus:

Ceri Yorath designed the next winged car after the bat car. The car may ordinarily appear in black and blur wings but it changes in color, shape, and dynamics depending its speed and movement. The Nereus ensures that its powerful looks add to its overall elegance. While these automobile will look really great and awesome for everything that it is, it is still one of the doubted vehicles come production time. These same characteristics may even cause it not to be produced in the future. Among the reasons are the materials and the maintenances it will need.

• Energya:

Higgins-Aube Inc has also come up with its 3-wheel light-weight vehicle called Energya. This cute two-front wheels and single rear is engineered to produce 200 hp with its very light 350 kg gross weight. It is also expected to achieve its 0 to 100 mph within 4 seconds. It will also be expected to have a lateral acceleration of 1 G. Aside from its top notch performance, it is also equipped with half doors that will not only provide access to the driving area but also provide the vehicle with side protections against impacts.

• Round car concept:

Matus Prochaczka also came up with his own designed concept vehicle called the round car. This space saving vehicle is engineered to make head’s swirl. The wheel looking vehicle comes with a single seat and net of unnecessary accessories. That way, you can sit back and drive with only the most important things and devices you need!

• Aston Martin DBGT:

Brendan Woolsey has designed a Zero emission vehicle that makes use of hydrogen derivatives from the process of electrolysis it is made to go under. This car is going to be named the DBGT to the major auto maker Aston Martin. This sleek and sporty elegant car is going to sport a 6 liter V12 engine that can achieve its first 0 to 62 mph within as fast as 4.3 seconds. But what is really going to make the vehicle a lot different from the rest is its sports body work and fuel plans. These two strong points are powered with a tank of water that splits into hydrogen and oxygen.

• Peugeot’s VERSatile Feline:

David Vega also comes up with a new electric stunner for Peugeot. This cool car is equipped with four electric motors that are mounted on each wheel. The rims of these wheels act as ventilators of the motors that it will keep in house. These wheels then can rotate on its center, offering an enormous space to be saved on both the wheels area as well as the cabin.

• Volkswagen T-6:

Alexander Zhukovsky is the designer of the new Volkswagen T-6 concept car. You have not seen like this new automobile! It’s a fusion of the functionality of an office and the comfort one can get from riding a business-class car in one! This car also ensures a lot of space to be saved by removing the wheels onto the periphery of the vehicle. The wheels are then revolved around the two cylinders that make up the entire concept car of Volkswagen.

• Bimotrik:

Jonathan Mahieddine is another automobile designer that comes up with the three wheeled bike cum car that runs on bio-fuels. The idea is to use the unique amalgam of bike and a car into a powerful but cutie performance ride. It has wing doors that make hopping in and out of the vehicle a lot easier than just any automobile or bike. To replace the steering wheel that requires clearances in terms of use and connection on, it used a bike handle. That way, it saves a lot of space in the cockpit. This futuristic automobile is also plug-in hybrid as it will use hydrogen as well as electricity in its operation. This is going to be its fuel that is basically produced by bacteria that feed on the impure water being used to it. The overall idea and concept of the Bimotrik is not only a stylish and futuristic approach but definitely an eco-sensitive one.

• 2030 Concept car:

The 2030 solar power car is the newest design engineered by the great automobile designer Mihai Stamati. The idea is for a vehicle to make as much as 30 Km/hr top speeds with the energy provided by the sun. Another requirement also is for this car to carry as many as 4 people in its cabin. Another version of the 2030 concept car is being eyed, and this time, there is going to be a lot of space for more people.

Prototypes, as what concept cars are usually dubbed, are characterized with a new styling and technology. These vehicles are usually disclosed through auto shows to draw in reactions before pushing through mainstream productions. These exotic cars are usually equipped with equally exotic materials like carbon fiber, which are very expensive but are still used to stir the attention of auto enthusiasts and media. The probability of abandoning a specific concept car is very low, what is high is having changes on it. Most is in the use of materials and interesting devices and accessories but not to the extent of losing the effectiveness and uniqueness of the concept car.

Today, there are very many concept cars launched in the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Most are made by the major automobile makers that are also into racing. Here are some of these automobiles:

Concept vehicles:

Audi R-Zero

Campaigns to produce more environmental friendly automobiles have already made significance in the auto industry. This is the theme of Audi R-Zero, the future road breaker with its target top speed of 286 meters per hour or 460 kilometres per hour! This future supercar is an electric car sporting four electric in-wheel motors. This second look drawer is supposed to rob Ultimate Aero of its current 273 meters per hour ‘Road & Track slalom record’, which it took home after breaking Ferrari Enzo’s record. The Audi R-Zero is also expected to reach its 0 to 60 meters per hour in a matter of 3 seconds, a real record breaker!

Audi R-Zero’s concept was lifted from the ingenious minds of students from International School of Design, ISD France. The original design is powered by 800 volts of lithium-ion batteries, which are capable of releasing not less than 450 watts per kilogram.

Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept

Coming after its successful predecessor, Acura NSX, the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept is definitely made to compete with the current supercars in the industry. It is to sport a powerful V-10 engine to be mounted on the front to create ripples in the surrounding air. With this, it is expected that the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept will rev to its limits!

Another interesting technology in this new Acura supercar is its new rear wheel driven replica of Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Other features are ABS, vented disc/vented disc for braking system, tires for the front are 255/40 R19 and for the rear 295/35 R20, and accurate dimensions 181.5 × 78.6 × 48.1 feet.

Dodge Demon

Smaller, cheaper, but best performing with its 172 HP yield from its 2.4 liters four-cylinder engine; that is the concept of the new Dodge Demon! This cute roadster is capable of six-speed manual transmission, which will even better the shrill driving experience of every Dodge enthusiast. It is supposed to come in a cute black cabin that is decorated with three spokes steering wheel and four gauges cluster. Everything else will appeal to the eyes, from the smooth but contrasting seats stitching, dashboard seams, door panelling, and seats silver threading.

Interesting feature in the Dodge Demon’s interior features is its console that will not be attached to the instrument panel like in all other cars. It will be controlled by the black and silver manual shift knob instead. Included in the pool of electronic gadgets in the instrument panel are the gauges, circular AC outlets, radio, so many others that are enclosed by a gauzed aluminium bezel.

Jaguar C-XF

Something really new is coming in the line-ups of Jaguar’s automobiles—the Jaguar C-XF! This concept car from the ever sophisticated maker of grand and good looking cars comes as a four-seater. But don’t think of that as a hinder to its total performance. The posh prototype will sport 4.2 supercharged V8 engine, which is expected to generate a max of 420 HP and 400 pounds feet of torque. This plus its six speeds automatic transmission gearbox, which is also designed with the Jaguar Sequential Shift manual gearchange capability, is anticipated to provide a one of a kind sporting experience to its driver as well as passengers.

Peugeot 908 RC

A Peugeot for a ride, what else could you ask for? And what could be best if it is the new Peugeot 908 RC? It is not far from reality since Peugeot is not one to abandon a concept. This fast, exotic car is going to be equipped with the V 12 HDi DPFS diesel engine, which was designed specifically for the ‘Le Mans Race Series’. This powerful engine can unleash up to 700 HP, one for the record! This is exactly how Peugeot wanted it to ensure that this concept car will make a difference from its normally budget and family automobiles.

Lamborghini Miura

Lamborghini is one to be noted with its legendary named automobiles. Its new concept car, the Miura, is also a legendary name as brought back by the house of the Raging Bull. This new Miura has a retro look and still recognized as one of the most beautiful cars ever created and seen in the auto world. Although this concept car had already been introduced and showcased in the North American International Auto Show, its other features and specifics are not yet unveiled. It is also among the few concept cars that have not yet been scheduled for mainstream production. Hopefully, it will not be abandoned after the so many publicities it had already gained.

Chrysler Firepower

A fusion of powerful and technologies– that is what Chrysler Firepower is made up of! This high-powered but definitely elegant Chrysler baby is based on the famous Viper SLA Suspension, which we have just seen in the Dodge Viper supercar. It also has the same popular SRT8 drivetrain of that gives every driving enthusiast the best feeling when hitting the road. This cutie can unleash 175 meters per hour or 282 kilometers per hour as top speeds. It is also expected to achieve its first 0 to 60 meters per hour in just a matter of 4.5 seconds. Don’t you think this is definitely what you need?

Ferrari GG50

Fine quality has always been the trademark of every Ferrari made automobiles. This time, it is again what you get with its new concept car– the Ferrari GG50! Its research and development had been supervised in Italy, so that makes it more a real beauty and performance oriented. It is also expected to be equipped with V12 engine that can unleash 540 horsepower. This supercar is one of its kind, coming in nothing but solid red and featured with option to change gears right at the steering wheel. This feature is only seen on F1 automobiles and used by only the F1 riders. Its transmission is also very different from other modern automobiles, with sequential mode. This feature is still debated by many enthusiasts and authorities whether efficient or odd in its overall effect.

Dodge Challenger

Havent you seen something like this before? You might be wondering why Dodge would come up with a very classic design for a concept car. Yes, it might be something retro but did you know that Challengers had been the highest selling muscled cars of its time? Now, they are also the best collected sports vehicles by news making collectors. Reinventing it is definitely wise for its makers. And that is exactly what the new Dodge Challenger is here for: to reinstate the same popularity of the vehicle in these modern times. The new Dodge Challenger will be sported with a V8 6.1 liters engine that can unleash 425 maximum HP. With this, it is then expected to make as much as 174 meters per hour and 280 kilometres per hour top speeds. Its 0 to 60 meters per hour is also expected to be reached just within 4.5 seconds. This new model will definitely break the records of its legend.

Chevrolet Camaro

Change your perspective about sports cars being on the tracks with the ever elegant and handsome Chevrolet Camaro. This second looks drawer is also a high performing Chevrolet baby with its massive 400 HP unleashed by its sported small block 6 liters LS2 V8 engine. As early as now, Chevrolet engineers are going serious with offering both V6 and V8 engines for this concept car. This is to give every enthusiast and buyer the freedom to choose what will be best for their lifestyle and resources. The same applies for the transmission, which be available in manual and automatic.

The Chevrolet Camaro is going to be longer for a sports car with its 186.2 inches length. It will also be equipped with larger wheel bases, 110.5 inches to complement its slightly longer appearance. The rear tires will also be bigger at 305/30 as the power of the engine will be taken on them. The front tires, on the other hand, will be 275/30.

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722

Who is not dreaming to have a Benz to drive and own? But wait until the new concept Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is produced because it offers the great looks and performance you definitely would want for a sports car! This concept car is really serious of bringing every enthusiast the best experience on the road and even on tracks with its 209 meters per hour or 337 kilometres per hour top speeds. It is also expected to achieve its first 0 to 60 meters per hour within 3.6 seconds! This is because it will be sporting a powerful supercharged 5.5 liters V8 engine.

The name Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is not just anything that has popped out of the minds of Mercedes Benz engineers and executives but attributed to British racing legend Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson who win the memorable victory at the Mille Miglia in 1955. The 722 of this concept car indicates the starting number of the SLR 300 they were driving. There are so much more to praise about the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 but one of the most significant is its 10 millimetres lowered body that solidly grip the road due to its flat base and stiffer damper.

Lamborghini Concept S

Perhaps, Lamborghini has the most number of sports and super cars launched in the new millennium and still counting. Today, it has another concept car waiting to be produced exclusively after it has been unveiled in Geneva’s Motor Show—the Lamborghini Concept S. The elegant and sleekly cascading sports car is going to produce a top speed to match the current super cars in the auto world. This is because of its powerful 5 liters V-10 engine that can unleash at least 500 HP! That is really something and maybe a threat to the other super cars in the industry.

The Lamborghini Concept S may lack the female factor as like other concept cars of Porsche and Benz but it will really appeal to great collectors who have both the money and enthusiasm to ride the paved and rounding curves of the track. Besides, being manly and muscled is a trademark that has been seen and in fact expected of Lamborghini.

Chrysler ME Four-Twelve

Another Chrysler to be expected in the mainstream production is the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve! This pure bred supercar is going to rob records from its competitors with its massive 248 meters per hour or 399 kilometres per hour top speeds. It is also expected to reach the 0 to 60 meters per hour mark in just 2.9 seconds. Its engine is going to be a real powerful 6.0 liters V-12 block.

But the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve is not all performance. It is among the supercars that have looks you could die for. Its body panels are carbon fibered and curved and styled just like the way every enthusiast will dream for. Its auto body is also complete with chrome-moly sub-frames as well as aluminium crash structures. All these add to the overall awe-struck impact it generates while adhering to the impact regulations and requirements of governments.

Now, which of these will make it to the mainstream production? Maybe all of them but definitely, there will be a lot of changes in the overall structure as well as in the design as the public speaks up their reactions. And also, although we don’t want to wish it to happen, some of these concept cars will not really make it to the production due to some unfavourable circumstances. But it is likely that more will be able to make it than those who will not. One thing is for sure: we will be really glad to see alsl of these on the road and tracks in the future. That just got to be real soon!

‘zup? I’m back with the third day events and attractions of the Los Angeles Auto Show. This time, let us look back at the happenings last November 23, Sunday at the Los Angles Convention Center.

November 23, 2008, Sunday

Because it is Sunday, the Los Angeles opened early at 9 in the morning and closed gates early at 8 in the evening. The events and attractions were a little slouch this time with the Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive taking the lead. With the lack of attention grabbing events and attractions, the halls have been busy accepting spectators, press, and viewers the entire Sunday. If you had been there, it was like a holiday!

November 24, 2008, Monday

November 24 is another weekday so the gates were opened at 11 am and closed at 10 in the evening. Attractions and events had been in full swing once again with the same Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive taking the lead. But this time, there were also other attention grabbing events like the autograph session with drag racing icons Robert Hight (2005 NHRA Rookie of the Year and No. 4 in the 2008 NHRA Funny Car Championship) and John Force(14-time NHRA Funny Car Champion). This event was sponsored by the Auto Club that’ is doing their show case at the kentia hall along with other performance products. The event lasted for one and a half hours, 7 to 8:30 in the afternoon.

November 25, 2008, Tuesday

Nothing was new last Tuesday, November 25, 2008. As an ordinary weekday during the Los Angeles Auto Show, the gates were opened at 11 in the morning and closed at 10 in the evening. Events and attractions were a little low but all halls were busy and packed with spectators, guests, and press. The normal routine went on with the Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive crews not tiring until it was time to call it a day.

November 26, 2007, Wednesday

Events and attractions were a lot fewer last November 26, a Wednesday. It is a day before the Thanksgiving Day so everyone might be busy over other things than the Auto Show in Los Angeles. Still, Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive crews had last the day with their stunts and skills.

November 27, 2008, Thursday

Now, it’s Thanksgiving Day! And people had been a lot wiser and modern. Some families celebrated the day early in the Los Angeles Convention Center. The gates were opened very much earlier today, 9 in the morning, and been closed a lot earlier than any weekday at 8 in the evening. The Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive went on, while other events and attractions were halted for the day’s more important events. But this does not mean that it had not been a busy day for all the crews and attendants. The day had been a festive one and everyone was happy to be where they were, and that is at the Los Angles Convention Center Auto Show!

November 28, 2008, Friday

A day after US’ most especial day, the gates will be opened at 9 in the morning and to close at exactly 10 in the evening. The Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive crew is expected to continue their stunts while the rest of the showcase masters will be busy entertaining all their patrons. The day is expected to become a lot busier as the day deepens.

November 29, 2008, Saturday

Because it will be weekend, the gates will be opened at 9 in the morning and rest at 10 in the evening. There will be a lot more attractions than the regular Auto Trade dot com’s Match It Game Show and Volvo’s City Safety Drive. Mitsubishi Motors will sponsor an autograph signing with LA Avengers and A-team dancers’ icons. Toyota is also expected to sponsor an appearance of two of the finest Lakers’ players who will bring around 500 headshots, which they will sign up for the first 500 visitors.

November 30, 2008, Sunday

For the final day, the Los Angeles Convention center will open at 9 in the morning and close at 8 in the evening. As an ender, State Farm will sponsor Los Angeles Clipper Baron Davis for an autograph signing at the Kentia Hall from 2:30 to 4 in the afternoon.

I’m back again, and I’m following the events at the Los Angeles Show that premiered last November 21, Friday. Today is November 26, Wednesday of the same year and what? –Five or six days since the grand opening? Well, a lot of things have already happened and I’ll be taking you back so that we can both enjoy those missed moments. I have also compiled some pictures, which I will post here, for our perusal. So what date will it be best to go back to? Hmmm, let’s start on the second day, November 22, 2008, Saturday.

November 22, 2008, Wednesday
The gates opened at exactly 9 in the morning and welcomed all auto enthusiasts and the press into the halls of famous auto makes and models. There were still so many to watch and have fun with. The Match It Game Show of Auto Trade dot com is still ongoing and Volvo’s City Safety Test Drive is in full swing. The rest of the halls are busy and having many spectators on all areas. There are also added attractions like the coming of some important people and celebrities but nothing beats the second round of the Volkswagen Road to MLS Cup which was graced by another couple of Major League Soccer All-Stars. This time, Ben Olsen of the DC United and Sacha Kljestan of the famous Chivas USA arrived for autograph signing. The event lasted for an hour, 2 to 3 in the afternoon at the South hall. This is also where Volkswagen’s innovations are showcased.

At this same hour, the State Farm’s Workshop for Women is also happening with the theme: ‘Purchasing and Protecting Your Vehicle’. This event was graced by Road and Travel dot com’s CEO and founder Courtney Caldwell. There had been two runs of the speech made by two female insurance professionals, one at noon time and another at around 3 in the afternoon at Room 306 AB.

Around 6 in the evening, the Galphin exhibit in Kentia Hall hosted the autograph signing by Pimp My Ride cast. The entire event lasted for two hours, but the result had been great! Kudos to Galphin!

Hey, I think I am running out of space so let’s continue this tomorrow!

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After the very successful sneak preview of the Lost Angeles Auto Show last night, the grand opening is about to happen in a few hours now! Although there are already press releases on the new car launches and reviews, nothing beats seeing all these great cars live! The gates are expected to open at exactly 11 am now, November 21, 2008 to last until 10 in the evening. There will be so much to expect in the grand opening. All of which will be open for the public.

November 21
And to grace the start of the show in the Kentia hall where the Performance Products are is the Auto Trader dot com’s Match It Game Show. This is a classic but definitely loved by all enthusiasts, so if you are around, better drop by the hall and test your auto and pop culture knowledge. This live contest is available all through out the days of the entire show period.

Another attraction during the grand opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show is Volvo’s City Safety Test Drive. This is expected to start as soon as the gates are opened at the West Hall and the Concourse Walkway. The fun drive will last until the end of the event and is open for all enthusiasts who wish to get a feel of Volvo’s innovative technology. You can even sign up for your very own first drive, just come to the venue and vouch for yourself. So why wonder about all of these if you can slip on your day suit and jog to the place? Be there or miss the chance!

By 2 in the afternoon, Volkswagen’s autograph session with Major League Soccer All- Stars’ Jimmy Conrad of the Kansas City Wizards and Matt Reis of the New England Revolution starts. This is in connection to Volkswagen’s Road to MLS Cup with the theme, ‘Sometimes, Hope Needs a Lift’. So don’t miss your chance, be there at the South Hall where Volkswagen’s exhibit is at full swing! There will also be second round for those who will miss these couple of studs, but this time, it will be Ben Olsen of the DC United and Sacha Kljestan of the Chivas USA who will grace your Saturday afternoon. This second round will be happening on the next day, November 22, 2008 at the same time and place.

Another attraction to perk up your senses during the grand opening is the Ozomati Concert as sponsored by Ford. This public concert is expected to start at 7 in the evening to 8 at the West Hall. So stop peeping on your favorite automobiles in exhibit at this time and let Ozomati rock your night away! Who knows what other great things they loaded themselves with? Just be there and witness for yourself! If you haven’t though of it in advance, you can even take your family and friends or even your especial someone for this gig. It will be all free so why miss the chance?

If you still have not made any plans for today, you can still grab a ticket online, through this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show exclusive site. It will only cost you $10. If you wish to take your kids with you, 12 years olds and under are free of charge. Seniors are also discounted: $7 to enjoy an eventful Friday! But if you think you will get tickets right at Los Angeles Convention Center, you can do so; although, that does not sound to be a very good idea. Just make sure that you will be at the gates of 1201 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 before 11 am to spare yourself from the inconvenience.

Tomorrow is going to be the big bang day for auto enthusiasts and manufacturers, too! But tonight is going to be the night we could make a sneak on all the new launches of all major auto makers, as well as those performance devices and gadgets from all-time favorite manufacturers! On top of that, we might as well get to see expected and unexpected personalities to grace the speak preview of the much awaited Los Angeles Auto Show!

SNEAK PREVIEW
The sneak preview night of Los Angeles Auto Show is among the most celebrated nights in the entire event. In this gathering, only the most known enthusiasts, business and showbiz moguls, as well as chief executives of every manufacturer are expected to be around. But in reality, the event is open to the public and it is more of a fund accumulating event. This year’s auto show sneak preview is expected to amass a lot of proceeds for the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles through One Voice.

GROUPS
The event starts at 6 in the afternoon and to last until 10, where everyone is expected to come in festive attire at the Los Angeles Convention Center. There will be two groups of party goers in the sneak preview night of this year’s Auto Show in Los Angeles: those who cost themselves with $125 tickets and those who went all the way with $250 tickets. The $125 ticket holders will be enjoying 6 to 8:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres and cash bars all through the night, while those who gotten $250 tickets enjoy additional hosted bar and access to Gold lounge seating area aside from the hors d’oeuvres.

ATTIRE
Sneak previews are usually hosted to gain funds and to give enthusiasts and celebrated people the chance for first look without the crowd. The Los Angeles Auto Show sneak preview is the same. It will be open for all the people who want to skip the noisy and tangled crowd when the show finally opens up. Pre-viewers are usually a bunch of well dressed people like executives, well known politicians and celebrities, and high caliber press people. This year’s auto show preview night will cheer festive attired sneakers at 6 to 10 in the evening where Hors d’oeuvres, hosted bars, gold lounge seating area, and cash bars awaits.

TICKETS
Tickets for the Los Angeles sneak preview night were sold months prior to the event. There were two tickets sold via its official site, LA AUTO SHOW DOT COM, $125 and $250. The total accumulation will be given to the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles as funding. So aside from those enthusiasts and manufacturer top management, there will be a lot of charity giving body representatives who will be coming in the event in the hope of raising more funds.

NEWS MAKERS
The Los Angeles Auto Show has always been a news making event. This year, it is again expected to make a lot of noise and advertisement come opening day. Its sneak preview night is going to be a starter. There will be so many expected guests to come and among them will be celebrities that are also auto enthusiasts as well as Hollywood people who are fishing for great movie vehicles. It is almost certain that Jay Leno will be there to make a good pick to add in his hundred of car collection. He can even organize an exhibit himself.

Aside from celebrities, top caliber press people and big politicians are also going to be news makers in the event. Among the sure comers are Mr. Body Builder turned actor turned politician, now Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his colleagues. Edmunds and Motor Trends representatives are also sure bets. Other top press representatives from big companies are also surely coming to make the night livelier.

ATTRACTION
Los Angeles Auto Show sneak preview will be very fist night to view all the new automobiles that will be seen cruising on the roads in 2009. These vehicles will also be driven by most celebrities and well known personalities. This is why it will serve as a privilege to all pre-viewers to be among the firsts to get a good glance on these vehicles. But on top of the pleasure of getting the first glance on these vehicles, it will also be a real good time to give to those who are much needier. This sneak preview will be giving its proceeds to the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, so isn’t it the best way to help these people?

WORLD DEBUT
Among the highlights of these event will be the world debut of the Bentley Azure T Convertible, Ford Fusion/Fusion Hybrid, Ford Mustang, Honda FC Sport concept, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid concept, Infiniti G37 Convertible, Kia Borrego FCEV concept, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Lexus RX 350, Lexus RX 450h Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda 3, Mercury Milan/Milan Hybrid, MINI E, Nissan’s 370 Z and Cube, Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman, Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid concept, and Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI.

NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT
Pre-viewwers will also be among the firsts to look at the North American debuts that includes Bond’s Aston Martin DBS automatic, Audi’s A6 and Q5 TDI, BMW 7 Series, Ferrari California, Honda Insight concept, Hyundai HED-5 concept, Kia Soul, Lexus IS Convertible, Lotus Evora, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz Fascination concept, Saab 9-X Air Bio- Hybrid Convertible concept, smart fortwo BRABUS, and Spyker Aileron concept.

CONCEPT CARS
Concept cars like the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid; Chrysler Town & Country EV; Dodge’s EV and ZEO; Honda’s CR-Z Hybrid, Insight, and FC Sport; Hyundai’s HED-5 and Sonata Hybrid; Jeep’s Renegade and Wrangler EV; Kia Borrego FCEV; Mercedes-Benz Fascination; Saab 9-X Air Bio- Hybrid Convertible; Spyker Aileron; and Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid will also be unveiled and inspected by all the sneak preview guests.

HYBRID & ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
With the world having problems with global warming and other environmental problems, going hybrid is the newest trend in auto manufacturing. Some of the makes and models to be unveiled in the sneak preview night are Audi Q5 TDI
(Clean diesel), BMW 335 D (clean diesel), BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid, BMW X5 (clean diesel), Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Chevrolet Equinox (hydrogen fuel cell), Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, Chrysler Town & Country EV concept (electric), Dodge Durango Hybrid, Dodge EV concept
(electric), Ford Escape Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, GMC Sierra Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Honda Civic GX
(natural gas), Honda Civic IMA-Hybrid, Honda CR-Z Hybrid concept, Honda FCX Clarity (hydrogen fuel cell), Honda Insight concept (hybrid), Hyundai Sonata Hybrid concept, Kia Borrego FCEV concept (hydrogen fuel cell), Lexus GS 450h sport sedan (hybrid), Lexus LS 600h L (hybrid), Lexus RX 450h Hybrid, Mazda Tribute HEV (hybrid), Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC (clean diesel), Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC (clean diesel), Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC
(clean diesel), MINI E (electric), Mitsubishi MiEv (electric), Nissan Altima Hybrid, Saturn Aura Hybrid, Saturn Vue 2Mode Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid concept (natural gas hybrid), Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI (clean diesel), Volkswagen Jetta TDI (clean diesel), and Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI (clean diesel).

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