Preview: 2008 LA Auto Show

The 2008 LA Auto Show opens its doors to the automotive media and industry this week, on November 19. As the first major event of the new-car show season, LA provides a sneak-peek at 2010 models coming down the road as well as concepts for the cars of tomorrow.

Over two media days, there will be nearly 40 world and North American debuts from Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lincoln, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Nissan, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Announced models include the 2010 Ford Mustang, electric-powered Mini E, Mazda3, Nissan 370Z, and Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid. We also think there will be some surprises.

We will be on hand to cover the event, sharing first impressions, insights, and photos of the most significant models in the Consumer Reports Cars blog and in the special 2008 LA Auto Show section. The show coverage will be updated continuously throughout the week as information and images become available, so check back regularly to catch the latest.

—Jeff Bartlett

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Comments

[david]

"The optional Sport Package includes a new synchronized downshift rev-matching system, called SynchroRev Match, for the 6-speed manual transmission."

What does CR think of this new system? How well does it work in the real world? This is a very interesting concept. It's almost like a version of DSG type transmission, except this one is similar to a traditional manual in operation rather than an automatic.

I can't wait for a CR test of this transmission on the 370Z together with the Porsche Cayman S PDK transmission.