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30 World Debuts and Evolution of OEM Design Language at 2014 LAAS

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 18, 2014) – The Los Angeles Auto Show confirmed today that 30 world debuts (totaling 60 vehicle unveilings overall) will be introduced in front of a global audience during its 2014 Press & Trade Days (Nov. 18-20) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Almost every manufacturer has news to make in Los Angeles, but several automakers stand out with multiple global premieres of significant new vehicles. Audi is planning one of its biggest LA Auto Shows to date, with up to eight total debuts, three of which are global, all to be presented by chairman of the board, Rupert Stadler. Mercedes-Benz will feature three world premieres, which will be showcased alongside the brand's two North American debuts, while Porsche will hold several world reveals.

All-New 2015 S63 AMG Coupe Shows Design, Luxury, and Tech Prowess

MONTVALE, NJ (September 11, 2014) -- Lincoln Center is a buzz with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (#MBFW) as it gets underway from September 4-11, with a line-up of over 100 designers showing their Spring 2015 Collections. Among the world's most renowned designers, Mercedes-Benz is showing off a trendsetter of its own, the all-new 2015 S63 AMG Coupe. Hitting showrooms this fall, this new vehicle is the latest dream car in the Mercedes-Benz-AMG portfolio. Unique drive comfort, benchmark performance, exquisite appointments and state-of-the-art technology are all hallmarks of this stunning new two-door vehicle. In celebration of the all-new S63 AMG Coupe, Mercedes-Benz is partnering with fashion-tech pioneer CuteCircuit to showcase the intersection of fashion, luxury and technology.

Inspired Design – Art Center Car Classic 2012

Those who are frequent guests to this annual event at the Art Center College of Design have to laugh at the weather on this October morning. We typically have to brave one of two types of days for the gathering high a top the Pasadena hills. It’s either blistering hot - just a few degrees cooler than the surface of the sun, or rain.

Tesla Model X Reveal

Generally if someone asks me to spend an evening in Hawthorne I kindly pass on the opportunity. However, as this is the home of Tesla Motors design studio, and on this particular evening the new Model X is being unveiled, I rethink my standard answer. While the point is to unveil the new Model X, the entire Tesla model line-up, new and old, is shining brightly. And one has to look past the reveal of the Model X to see what this night is all about.

GM Ten 2007 – Gone Hollywood!

The GM Ten event this year is being held on the back lot of Paramount Studios. How often can you say that the red carpet rolls out the length of a city block? GM can certainly claim that honor - A-listers all the way. GM has managed to again seduce the best in acting, music, sports and modeling out to the annual affair. The mainstay of the affair is a fashion show with some dazzling cars from General Motors and numerous celebrities. What can be better?

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