2017 LA Auto Show

[Radster]

Welcome to our stand!

We have four cars to reveal this time, completing our lineup. Let’s get going!

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The king of the road: the 2018 Contendiente Conquista.

We’re proud to present our lineup’s top performer: the Conquista.

The new Conquista is here to conquer the roads all around the world.

Inspired on modernity and seduction, the Conquista sports an angular, yet elegant and sporty at the same time design.

We will offer it in two trims, the first being the EC trim, with a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine, making 130hp sent to all four wheels in an AWD configuration, while still getting 42 MPG. This one doesn’t include the wing and lip shown above.

But that’s not going to conquer many roads, is it? Behold, the S trim…a 3.0L, twin turbo V6, making 500hp sent to all four wheels, through a six speed manual transmission mated to an electronic LSD.

The car is on your side, and while it challenges you with fun and inmersive driving dynamics, it’ll optionally help you with launch control and our intelligent stability control system, which you can of course turn off. With a 0-100 time of only 3.4 seconds, and grip capabilities of 1.15Gs at 20m and 1.10Gs at 200m, this car will be a blast to drive, be it at the track, doing some spirited driving or simply relaxing and enjoying a good B road.

The EC trim can be yours for 22400$ (30% markup) and the S trim can be yours for 35000$ (50% markup). It’ll enter production in early January.

Other engine options will come in the shape of a 215hp turbo 4 and a 320hp turbo 4.

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#Crossover or #Wagon? Contendiente Enemigo Tourer and the new Contendiente Efecto.

We also have a few practical, yet fun proposals for you!

Contendiente Enemigo Tourer. Every day is an adventure.

Our Contendiente Enemigo, our fun and sporty coupe, in a more practical wagon form.

Powered by the same 1.8 liter inline 4 as the Conquista EC, making 130hp, the Enemigo Tourer is a fun, tossable, yet safe wagon.

You and your passengers will never be bored nor frigtened again during long trips, thanks to its carefully studied driving dynamics, intelligent stability control and traction control, safety systems and carefully designed crumble zones and airbag systems, as well as lane keeping assist and emergency brake. These can be turned off with our famous “Contendiente mode” button. The power is sent to all four wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission, meaning you’ll never run out of traction, and with lots of cargo space at the back and ability to seat 5 people, this car will be perfect to go on a holiday with your family, friends, or cargo. This car gets a fuel economy of 40MPG (US).

The EC trim can be yours for only 21000$ (30% markup).

But stay tuned…as a more sporty version might be on it’s way, with a revised suspension tune and the famous 320hp Enemigo 2.0L turbo engine.

The new Contendiente Efecto.

This is our interpretation of what a crossover should be: a small practical SUV, with a sporty offroad twist.

Powered yet again by our famous 1.8 liter I4, making 130hp, the basic trim of this car is our affordable crossover for those who want one. The engine powers the front wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission. With seating for five people, and lots of cargo space at the back, for a price tag of only 19500$ (40% markup), if you love crossovers, this car will be your ideal affordable travel companion. It gets a fuel economy of 38 MPG.

But of course we’ll also offer a sporty option. And for us, a sporty crossover means an offroad machine. The S trim will mount the same 3 liter V6 as the Conquista, naturally aspirated, making 230 hp. With real offroad cladding, offroad tyres, all wheel drive and a geared LSD, this car will be your own rally all-terrain car. The suspension has been revised, with springs and shocks prepared to be punished by the most harsh of the environments and landscapes, and gearing that’ll allow you to get over any hill or obstacle.

The S trim will be acquirable for 24000$ (50% markup).

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Hatchback time: the new Contendiente Ataque!

S trim shown.

One of our favourites, the Ataque. Our practical, economical and sporty hatchback. Powered by our 1.6 liter I4, naturally aspirated, making 105hp, and getting 47 MPG with the power being sent to the front wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission, with fun driving dynamics, this car is just perfect as your compact, practical car. It seats five people, and it holds up to 514 liters of cargo capacity. This hatchback can be yours for only 16400$.

And, to close the our reveals…the sporty version of the same hatchback! With the famous 2.0L turbo engine from the Enemigo, AWD, a sportier suspension tune and 320hp, the new Ataque S will be a strong contender in the hot hatch segment. With a geared LSD and a six speed manual, it will be able to reach a top speed of 266km/h and 100km/h in only 4.4 seconds. The car corners at 1.10Gs at 20m and 1.06Gs at 200m, making it a track day toy as well. All of this, while it is still able to seat four people, and hold the same amount of cargo as its EC counterpart.

The Ataque S will be sold at 23250$ (50% markup).

[Oskiinus]

Contendiente Efecto is great!

[Hshan]

Wut wut wut?! 130 hp and then 500 hp? Quite a gap there…

[Radster]

I’ve been looking at it and you’re right. I guess a couple of intermediate engine options could help bridge that gap.

[ashwinv16]

Arrowhead Ayla V8 Blackmamba Coupe

Introducing the New Black mamba editions. The Ayla is one of the best looking cars you can find in the market, currently in development and more details on prices will be revealed soon.
More info at

Arrowhead Motors - CrowdStrike Arrowhead CSAH001 Le Mans Hypercar Cinematic Reveal Trailer (Check it out, it's my best editing work)

Introducing Ayla V8 Blackmamba Coupe [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] [image]

[anon14927014]

2018 Cornaldie LMP2 Race Car A.K.A Project Ghost

We at Cornaldie decided that 2018 was the year we made good on our promise to enter the Lemans 24h Prototype Series…LMP2. With that, we have been secretly developing this project for 5 years, with countless overhauls and extensive testing. Finally we think we have developed a competitive car, that should reinforce our image as one that is serious about motorsports and acknowledge the level of discipline it takes to be successful. With that I bring you… PROJECT GHOST!

[Grandea]

Zenshi’s Booth at the LA Auto Show - Part 2

With the first set of vehicles showcased, two new ones are shown for the press day.

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2019 Zenshi Altrea

Before, Zenshi went their ways to design the 2019 Altrea and completed it, including a new version of the Altrea Newman R. When the design team created the Shinka Ken design principle, they decided to let the Altrea follow that principle, and scrapped the design altogether. This new (and final) design for the refreshed Altrea, compared to the previous one, displays a stronger essence of sophistication, while still retaining sporty and athletic looks all throughout.

For 2019, this new version of the Altrea will possess standard LED headlights and taillights, allowing all trims to receive the same level of illumination and style without sacrificing too much of cost for potential buyers. Auto-dimming side mirrors are an available option for the higher level GTS trims, as well as a smart power tailgate.

Powering a base 2019 Altrea is the 2.5L QS25GDA I4, which has the same power output of 215 HP (on premium gasoline), but has improved technology, which allows for optimal fuel economy. With a 6-Speed Manual, the 2.5L Altrea averages over 31 MPG.
The 3.0L LZ3-ACE GDMTE turbocharged I6 makes a return as well, this time in two different flavours; the GTS-30T Type M receives a 328 HP variant, while the sports-focused GTS-30T Type S receives the full 373 HP.

To match its upscale appearance, some may notice the removal of a significant colour choice for a Zenshi car. Zenshi has confirmed that “that colour” will be available, but for now, as a limited colour option for extra. The interior has been enhanced a bit as well, looking a lot more upscale than before, where the 2017-2018 Altrea’s interior screamed pure sportiness. The AIGCS has been improved a slight bit, and the gauge faces are given a more simplistic style to them. The GTS-30T Type M and Type S have the traditional lever handbrake removed for a simpler electronic brake, but the buyer can request the lever to be installed back, free of charge.

Altrea gauges in MPH reading

When asked about the possibility of the Altrea Touring coming to the US, the only thing responded was “Soon.”

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Following up later in the night, is a concept car that represents the insanity Zenshi and ZMD can think of.

[11alualhati]

AL Autos Booth

Hello everyone and welcome to the AL Autos booth here at the 2017 LA Auto Show! In past auto shows, we tended to bring many many cars to our press days and it seemed to be a bit to much for the information to be absorbed. To hopefully allow for a better experience, we will only be releasing 2 new models on our press days. So without any further a do, here’s our last release with the Artifex!

Side note: This is my first time trying out GIFS. Let me know how it works out for ya’ll! GIFS can be seen by clicking red text above each trim’s picture.

The AL Artifex

RGXLT Opulentum

RGXLT3

RGXLT2

RGXLT

The Looks

The Artifex is our first serious attempt at the workhorse for the road, the pickup truck. When designing the Artifex, we kept in mind that a truck should have a commanding presence on the road whether you are in the city, countryside, or highway. We then also wanted to take it a step further and also add a bit of elegance to it. The final product, a truck with a combination of flowing, smooth lines, as well as sharp, aggressive lines and fixtures.

Under The Skin

The Artifex can come with 3 powerful engines: a 5.5 L V8 with 537 HP and 429 ft-lb of torque (Available on the RGXLT Opulentum and the RGXLT3), a 5.1 L V8 with 485 HP and 402 ft-lb of torque (Available on the RGXLT2), and a 3.5 L Turbocharged I6 with 437 HP and 348 ft-lb of torque (Available on the RGXLT). These engines are coupled to either a 9 speed automatic (RGXLT Opulentum, RGXLT3), a 8 speed automatic (RGXLT2), and a 7 speed automatic (RGXLT). All the trims do come with a full time 4WD drive system with high/low range, double wishbone front suspension, multilink rear suspension, heavy duty disc brakes, an electric LSD, and Hard Long-life Road Tires.

The Technology & Luxury

The Artifex is loaded with a decent amount of technology. First of all, the Artifex is our other vehicle to feature the ALJourneyCamera. This optional feature starts recording a 1920p view of the front of the car and a 1080p view of rear of the car automatically from the moment the car is started. The ALJourneyCamera also has the ability to record several different parameters including if there is a car in the driver’s blind spot and how fast the driver is going and display it in the video. In the incident of a crash/incident, JourneyCamera will automatically save 2 minutes before the incident and 1 minute after the incident. All the videos recorded by the JourneyCam can either be uploaded to the JourneyCloud which is accessible on your mobile device, or can be saved on a micro SD card. Of course, if the driver doesn’t want the JourneyCamera to record his drive, this feature can be turned off. Another nifty piece of tech the Artifex has is ALPotholeResponse. Sensors placed underneath the front end of the Artifex reads the level of the road. If a sharp level change is detected, the system quickly adjusts the suspension to the point that the effects of the pothole are minimized. This system leads to a longer tire lifespan, less risk of wheel misalignment, and an overall more comfortable ride. The final highlighted piece of tech that the Artifex has is ALTowAssist which will help the driver guide the truck into the trailer with ease, reverse with the trailer, and also limit speed (can be turned off if necessary). The driver can also see an overhead view of the trailer thanks to a camera mounted at the top of the cab. The Artifex will also have the option to have the AL Connect Infotainment System: USB Capability, hands free satellite navigation with real-time traffic, and AL’s WorldConnect which allows the user to check nearby attractinos, make reservations, check sports team scores, weather forecast, and so much more! The RGXLT Opulentum trim will also come standard with Nappa Leather seats, Leather/Wood trimmed steering wheel, a 9 speaker Premium Bose Sound System specially made for the Artifex, rear passenger entertainment screens, and front and rear automatic climate control. Some of these features can be added onto lower trim models.

Pricing

RGXLT Opulenutm
Fully Loaded: $85,200
Base: $76,753

RGXLT3
Fully Loaded: $54,900
Base: $47,952

RGXLT2
Fully Loaded: $51,500
Base: $45,684

RGXLT
Fully Loaded: $46,800
Base: $39,415

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That’s all for now! Thanks for visiting us here at the AL Autos booth! Enjoy the rest of the LA Auto Show!
Make sure to check out the Volatilis!

[MrOlibob]

OMC getting ready for the big day.

[DeusExMackia]

Press Days 1 and 2

Welcome back to Los Angelese, where the 2017 auto show of the same name is well underway, and certainly being far more interesting than the teasers would have had you believe.

Kishiwo, a Japanese start up that, no, I haven’t heard of either, introduced the Yoko E Drive concept. It’s set to release with both a conventional ICE, electric or hybrid powertrain, the first of which is connceted to an 8 speed automatic. The styling is decent, if uncohesive at the front, and I seriously don’t see anything paying $16k for a petrol supermini, let alone $35k for a hydrogen. If anything, it’s the cost that really confuses me here, when other companies are offering far more car with similar drivetrains for much less money.

Scagliati gave us a right show with a new version of the Cinquetorri. Holy god it’s vulgar at the front, and I’m fairly sure I could fit inside that front grill, but I am weirdly attracted to it. The rear end is stunning, and that’s the first time I’ve ever said that about the SUV. You don’t need any explanation of the interior, it’s simply astonishing, and it even has a 7 seater trim, something unheard of at this end of the market. Naturally, it’s way too pricey for its own good, but then again, you’ll need a Title and a claim to a mansion house in the UK just to own one.

As if it couldn’t get anymore spectacular, they unveiled a new trim for the La Serenissima. Called the Quattrocento, it takes the brilliantly different GT cruiser I drove last month and shoves nine-hundred and twenty-two italian horses down its driveshaft. It’s amazing it can’t go from 0-60 without bending space time around it, but flat out, it’ll top 250 mph. God its so stupid, but of course you want one. You’d have to be clinically unintelligent not to.

Miller gave a very minimalist presentation of two cars. The Arghonaught, which they teased earlier on, was revealed with one photo and some very basic information, and the same again for the smart looking Prestige. Perhaps its part of a new marketing strategy, which their marketing executive seems to have taken on board when it comes to revealing new cars. It isn’t that “some people made it clear that they don’t care”, it’s that Miller, for me at least, haven’t given me enough reason to care that they’re releasing new cars.

Zenshi presented the facelift Gamaru SUV along with some new engines for it, as well as facelifts across the board with the new Shinka Ken design languge. They’re shaping up to be handsome cars, even if the rear lacks some of the finesse and fineness of the front end. Of particular note was the Nimessa Newman R/A, a more-faster-sportier-but-not-quite-as-sportier-as-the-Newman-R-Zero-variant variant of my (beloved) Nimessa Newman R…starting to become a bit of a tongue twister that. It’s slightly more powerful, slightly lighter and has a smacking great wing on the rear! Certainly one for the more extreme driver then. Think I’ll be sticking with the standard model for now.

AL Autos were up next. It really says something about how far the company has come recently in that they’re now pricing their cars reasonably, and with this new Volatillis, they’ve put a huge amount of work in to develop a well equipped and affordable sports coupe. The low end RGS trim, with the 3.3l i6, is of particular note; at a price of around $30k, it’s an awfully tempting alternative to the hot hatches in this class, especially with its performance.

However, there is something to be said about the styling. It’s a little hard to explain, though I feel this rather adequatley sums it up: I was hosting a dinner date a few years back at my flat, with this girl I was really keen to impress. I’d cooked everything perfectly, the mood was just right and she certainly seemed to be enjoying herself. It was all going so well that my dog decided to come and poke his nose in - he’d obviously smelt the lamb joint I’d cooked - and leapt up at me, which we all found very funny, before promptly being sick in my lap and walking off.
I had the gall to think nothing could possibly be worse than wiping yellow vomit from your shirt in front of a girl I was trying to impress. I spoke too soon.

Conan gave us the majestic CS67. It looks a little Beverley Hills, circa 2007 with that chrome grille and sharp-curvy design style, but there’s no denying there is an elegance to it. V12 engines, proper GT performance figures and plenty of luxury. It continues a heritage of Coupe S models, and certainly seems to tick all the boxes for a luxury coupe. Price wise, not a clue, but it’s worth keeping on your radar - if you can deal with the styling.

Deponte’s exceptionally bland advert couldn’t have been further away from the smartness of the Atem’s styling; the new supercar is a classy and well sculpted MR machine, named after (and do correct me if I’m wrong) the Egyptian ‘God of Gods’. A 200+mph supercar for £123k sounds particularly good value, although someone might want to correct them on their spelling of “Howitzer” (not that it isn’t a great name for an engine). A number of other trims are planned, though where they will find their place in the saturated supercar market is another question.

DiMarino’s range of cars look absolutley incredible, and I was blown away by…nope, wait, this isn’t 2001. DiMarino’s cars certainly stand out on the spec sheets, but they look positively outdated, and the double crhome chrille of the Elbrus is hardly a picturesque feature. The DE30, which apparently has been restyled and renamed to the Hussar (great name by the way) may still look very old, but it certainly seems to offer a lot of comfort and a lot of performance. The only catch? That 1990kg weight; it’s considerably heavier than a lot of its mid-size performance sedan rivals.

Contendiente gave perhaps its most cohesive display to date. Of particular note was the new Conquista lineup; the companies mid-size sedan (I think) has a lovely new range of engines (efficient, decently powerful etc etc) whilst the S trim is getting something properply phenomenal: a 500hp 3.0l Turbp I6. Wow. That’s a hell of a lot of power even for a performance sedan, and with a quoted 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds and an asking price of just $35k, this might be the bargain of the century. The rest of the competition ought to be worried, though one does wonder what corners they had to cut to get to such a price.

The company also revealed its Crossover-Wagon-crossover thing with the Enemgio Tourer (mmmm yes) and the Efecto (mmm no). Little needs to be said about the Tourer, the transition from sedan to estate has been handled well and its a lovely looking car, plus the same bargain prices and good range of engines can be had on this model too. The Efecto however, well, suffers from the fundamental flaw of being a crossover…nope, wait, I’m not allowed to get that opinionated with these reviews. It’s quite a bit more expensive than the Tourer, and you are only paying for that extra ride height. I certainly don’t think it’s worth it, but then again, I’m not one of the Yummy Mummy’s who’s going to buy one of these things. At least they’re pushing it’s AWD capability to some extent…

Then, Abra appeared. No word, no warning, no specs either, Abra revealed some sort of sports sedan. It looks like a fish at the front, has very odd 80-spoke wheels in the middle and looks like someone from the Burnout 3 developers team designed the rear. What is it, where it comes from and what its even for? Not a clue.

Another unusual and unexpected appearnce came from Arrowhead. They claim their Ayla V8 Blackmamba Coupe is “one of the best looking cars your can find in the market”. I claim to have the ability to walk on water but there’s no prizes for guessing that I can’t. Hence, I beg to differ.
Still, 630hp sports coupe? Could be worth a look.

Cornaldie appeared with Project Ghost, an LMP2 race car that’s been developed by a factory team…er, unless they intend to sell that to other teams before it gets raced, the FIA are gonna want to have a word with them.

Well, LA certainly threw up some surprises, and I didn’t even have time to cover them all properly! Don’t worry, they’ll be covered in the next update. For now though, it’s adios from me, I need to find a bar and an insider at Contendiente to see if they’ll reveal any drunk secrets about what they’re working on to me…

- Gavin Anderson

Edit 30/11/17: corrected Zenshi section re: aircon on Nimessa Newman R/A

[abg7]

You were right on all counts regarding each of these reveals. I reckon the four-door sedan shown by ABRA is meant to be a competitor to high-performance sports sedans like the M3, C63, Giulia QV, etc. I can’t wait to see what the next batch will bring!

And you have forgotten to mention that DiMarino’s flagship will now be called the Scythian.

[Grandea]

A bit of correction on the Newman R/A, the AC is standard on it, and can be requested to be removed.

[DeusExMackia]

@Grandea Thanks for that, I’ll correct it right away!

[Dorifto_Dorito]

Merciel @ LA Auto Show

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Its time to get the show rolling…

- YouTube

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A few weeks ago at the Tokyo Motor Show, Merciel unveiled the JR4 Verona Concept. However, it wasn’t right to just show off the concept design, so here at LA, we’re showing off the new 2018 Merciel Verona. The specific model on display at the booth is the Verona Touring Sports Package. The standard model features 5 leather seats, parking sensors, a surround sound system, emergency braking assist and AndroidAuto connectivity. The Sports Package differs from the standard models with stiffer, lower suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, an electronically controlled viscous slip-differential and the SP 1.7L i6 engine, producing 200hp and reaching redline at 10,000RPM mated to a 6 speed manual transmission. Prices for the Touring SP start at $26,100.

Of course, while showing off our standard models is fun, giving a sneak preview at our 2018 WRC entry is much more fun. So here it is. The 2018 Merciel Rally Vixen Concept. While strictly a concept design at the moment, the engineers at Merciel’s Factory Rally team have worked wonders, modifying the facelifted 2018 Merciel Vixen to get it ready for the 2018 season. Using the same inline 4 engine (albeit downsized to 1.6L) which powered the old WRC Merciel Vixen, which won three consecutive championships from 2005-2008, the new Vixen should be capable of keeping Merciel racing at the highest level of rallying.

Last, but certainly not least, we have our new 2018 Merciel Corsaire GTE. With a more aggressive stance and an new upgraded 3.5L i6 Turbo powerplant, the new Corsaire GTE will now not only look good, but will be much faster. While the technical details are unavailable at the moment, all that is known is that the Corsaire GTE is has a lightweight and durable kevlar reinforced fibreglass body fitted to the standard Merciel Corsaire’s glued aluminium monocoque and subframe chassis. For those who want to purchase a car like this, it is sadly not for sale. However due to FIA regulations, those willing to spend up to $295,000 for the homologation spec of the car can do so. Only a limited number of these homologation specs will be made so if you’re interested, make sure to send in an order to the Merciel Sport Touring Car Team.

[vmo]

Ladies and gentlemen!

Thanks to come to the Montes stand!

Today, we have the pleasure to announce, a very special car: a limited edition car. But not of any kind of car. It is very special, and unique today.

That car is the…

MONTES D25

And, yes. It is not an error. This is the model. Is the classic Montes D25. A very special and unique model, how I mentioned before.

And, you may ask, what is special about presenting a model 60 years ago, right?

Well, for those 60 years, this car is just special. A car that revolutionized the concept of sports GT in 1947. A car with a design ahead of its time. A car that perfectly mixed sportsmanship and luxury.

And for that reason, we decided to make a limited edition of the “new” D25. To commemorate his sixtieth anniversary.

Made exactly like the original, stamping the aluminum panels in the original molds to create the elegant suit you saw, and using the same engine as the original, but obviously with improvements in terms of materials, design and adjustments, we want transport the essence of D25 from 1947, to today.

Now, let’s talk about the technical characteristics.

The chassis, tubular steel, has a design similar to the original, but improved in both rigidity and material, welding quality and safety.

The engine is the same as the original. A v8 with banks at 90º and 2.5l, manufactured entirely in steel, DOHC 16v and crossplane, but with technical improvements. From the internal components, totally new both in design and materials, through improvements in the level of tolerances in all sections. And, now, it makes 170hp at 6600RPM, and 227Nm at 3200 RPM, if you choose MPFI. With the quad carb configuration, the specs are 173hp at 6500HP, and 219Nm at 3200RPM.

With regard to the feeding system, we decided to continue using a carburizing system, to maintain the essence of the car, but improved. Moving from three simple carburetors to a confiiguration of four DCOE carburetors. Although, if the client decides, it can be changed by a system of indirect injection multipoint.

In safety, safety belts have been added, the structure of the car has been reinforced and the drums have been replaced by ventilated brake discs on both axles. Three pistons in front and two behind.

As for the interior, it is two-seater, and for its manufacture supreme quality materials are used, such as Poltrona Frau leather, walnut root wood and aluminum, creating a sphere that teleports you in the late 40’s. Lacks screens to give that classic touch, but comes equipped with air conditioning and AM / FM and digital radio.

About when the model, the price and the units are available, tomorrow begins the deadline to request a unit of the 60 that is planned to be built.

The requirements to acquire a unit, valued at $ 207,000, is to pay in advance $ 40,000 only.

The deadline starts tomorrow.

And that’s all. Thank you for your attention!

Now, the question time.

NEWS: Due to different complaints, we have decided to remove the required semi-annual mileage.

[Deponte]

Yes it’s named after Atem from Egypt, also Howitzer is correct according to Wikipedia.
The car is a race car at heart (This is why I mentioned that it took ideas from old supercars as they were often race cars in street disguise) and 3 trims are born to lap the Green Hell track and other tracks, and it’s currently one of the fastest cars ever around the GH (Correct me if I’m wrong).
So I’m expecting it to do well in both the street and the track (If in-game market scoring is anything to go by).

[Dorifto_Dorito]

Important question here. Who exactly is this car for?

You would assume it was for people who collect old cars/old Montes, except you’re forced to drive the car every 6 months, and if you’re a classic car collector, you know you dont do that because it makes the value of the car depreciate faster. And when you consider the price, $247,000 overall, there are probably loads more classic cars that you would be able to buy without the hassle of driving the car twice a year.

Besides, if this isnt for car collectors, then it must be for driving enthusiasts. Except of course its $247,000. You could buy, better, faster, more reliable, safer and probably better looking cars for so much less. And if it has to be a classic car, then there’s still plenty of options.

My point is, that this car is not going to sell at all if you force the owner to drive the car twice a year. The car at the moment with the requirement to drive twice a year and the steep price has a very niche market that really doesn’t exist. You’ll only sell a handful of cars, maybe 10 if you’re lucky, but 600? No chance. There aren’t 600 people in the world who a) can afford the car and b) are willing to drive it at least twice a year. So for the sake of being sensible, drop the requirement to drive it twice a year, because its just plain stupid.

[vmo]

That car is for the classic collectors, who loves to drive the cars, but not for people that bought the car to speculate, and not because they liked the car.

Not everything in this life is speed. In addition to that in many countries, there are speed limits. It is also getting carried away by the heart. Drive something other than what exists.

And about reliability, it’s a very reliable car. Since it does not use complex electronics, and what is mechanical, it is redesigned with respect to the original, and using the current tolerances.

And about the semi-annual mileage, it’s minimal. 4km will be required every six months, so it is feasible. With exceptions.

And about the units, it’s the most we’ll accept.

And, I forgot to say, you can only order the car until December 11th.

EDIT: Corrected. I put a 0 more. Corrected. Thanks!

Due to different complaints, we have decided to remove the required semi-annual mileage.

[conan]

A few more stuff from Conan’s exhibit.

Conan S56: New Engine, Old Recipe

Another thing of note with this year Conan is the adoption of new ConanTech Suffolk Inline 6 in the sporty mid-size executive model, Conan S56. The car might still looks exactly the same as last year S56. But under the bonnet is a brand new, magnesium block Inline 6 that displace from 2.7 up to 3.5 litre. Available as both traditional naturally aspirated and turbocharger option. We’d suggest you buy it instead of the fleet special Surrey Inline 4 as this might be one of the last proper N/A Inline 6 available on the market. The exhaust note is indeed quite sonorous and it’s smooth delivery is everything you could hope for with internal combustion engine.

But if you’re boring like that, you can just buy the downsized Inline 4. In it’s native Europe you can even get this car with the ConanTech 1.5 Inline 3. Only god knows why.

Is this it? The end of Conan’s most luxurious car?

Conan S66 was introduced in 2014 after the introduction of compact executive S47 in 2012 and midsize executive S56 in 2013. The S66 has always been a sale disappointment, with explanation from some speculator being that it’s sharing it’s face and badge with the low rent Conan Compact series not helping it’s case.

It being at the L.A Auto Show at all is a surprise. But even then we must say we’d be sad to see if it go away. With nearly 60 years of Conan finest luxury sedan heritage. Top of the range S66 is available with Naturally aspirated V12 shared with the aforementioned Conan CS67, albeit with tamer setting, muffled exhaust and smoother tune. While the lesser S66 equipped with either the current Suffolk Inline 6 or Birmingham V8.

It’s a mere speculation. But with news about the next development being so quiet unlike it’s little sister cars. We can’t help to think Conan is giving up on it’s luxo-barge range.

Classics Corner: Conan SC7 Prototype

Remember this car? This is the 1987 Conan SC7 Prototype. This car was unveil at 1987 London Motorshow with promise that it’ll arrive on the market in 1989. Alas, it didn’t happen

Promising a V10 engine, full carbon fibre monocoque, and smooth, yet striking exterior design that put you immediately in 1990. We were very surprised that Conan decided to put one of only 3 working prototype (the other two were branded S99, the name it’d have had it went into production) on display here at L.A. This car usually lives in Conan Heritage Centre in Surrey, England.

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An Unexpected Turn here at the AL Autos Booth

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Hello one and all! Remember how we said we only had two vehicles for you? Well… our design team decided last minute that they wanted to showcase their latest creation. This will be the last car that we will feature for the 2017 LA Auto Show. Now, without further a do, the AL Oriens!

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The AL Oriens RGXLEC

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The Looks

When designing the Oriens, we wanted something that was just simply elegant, a car that had flowing lines, the perfect looks, make the driver feel special, and had the ability to catch the look of any passerby and have them think, “That car looks exquisite”. It doesn’t matter whether you’re going down Highway 1, LA’s highways, or even the city streets, the Oriens will always shine. As the car shines, the driver will as well with the roof down.

The Underpinnings

The Oriens features a 4.7 L Naturally Aspirated Flatplane V8 producing 506 HP sent to the rear wheels. The engine is also partnered with a 7 Speed Double Clutch Sequential Gearbox, electric LSD, Double Wishbone/Multilink Comfort Tuned Suspension, and solid disc brakes tuned for comfort. The Oriens will do 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH) in 4.4 seconds, achieve a top speed of 179.3 MPH (288.6 KPH), and clock a 1:21.9 on the Top Gear Test Track. When all things considered though, this is a luxury convertible with a beast at heart.

The Luxury

While looking great on the outside, a luxury convertible must be looking good on the inside. AL Autos stuck to this philosophy: Premium Nappa Leather Seats, a 10 speaker premium Bose sound system, automatic climate control, leather/wood trim combo steering wheel, and our AL Connect Infotainment System: USB/MP3 Capability, AM/FM/SAT radio, hands free satellite navigation with real-time traffic, and AL’s WorldConnect which allows the user to check nearby attractions, make reservations, check sports team scores, weather forecast, and so much more! The Oriens will also feature the ALJourneyCamera. This optional feature starts recording a 1920p view of the front of the car and a 1080p view of rear of the car automatically from the moment the car is started. The ALJourneyCamera also has the ability to record several different parameters including if there is a car in the driver’s blind spot and how fast the driver is going and display it in the video. In the incident of a crash/incident, JourneyCamera will automatically save 2 minutes before the incident and 1 minute after the incident. All the videos recorded by the JourneyCam can either be uploaded to the JourneyCloud which is accessible on your mobile device, or can be saved on a micro SD card. Of course, if the driver doesn’t want the JourneyCamera to record his drive, this feature can be turned off. Finally, the Oriens will also feature the ALPotholeResponse. Sensors placed underneath the front end of the Oreins reads the level of the road. If a sharp level change is detected, the system quickly adjusts the suspension to the point that the effects of the pothole are minimized. This system leads to a longer tire lifespan, less risk of wheel misalignment, and an overall more comfortable ride.

Pricing:

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Fully Loaded: $71,820
Base: $65,105