Drew Dowdell

Not at that interest rate it's not. You can do much better if you finance elsewhere.

What William didn't mention is that my Laptop hard drive died mid-day on the first day so I was limited to emailing him pictures via my camera's wifi and I wasn't able to post any articles.

Hey, I'm happy, it's got freakin laser beams.

The percentage of Range Rovers that go off-road in this country is 0.000000000001% and even then only when they jump a curb at the mall. You don't go off-roading on 24" low profile tires.

You can turn off eco mode to get better heater performance I think. You just burn battery quicker.

I wanted the interior to go more upmarket like the platinum model but across the entire lineup. At the base level, the Impala and avalon and Lacrosse have nicer materials; that flips the other way once the 300 goes platinum. I still like the exterior, but I like the current one also.

See me there chillaxin in the back of the bach.

It looks like a range Rover mated to a gmc mated to a '98 Explorer

One of my favorite cars on sale today but I am disappointed with the update. Only the top end model has the changes inside that I was looking for.

Omega cars should get v-series also.

I like the Cx3. It should do well. The should sell better than the Honda HRV, but it won't.

Just repeating what he said

Johann also stated last night that there are more V-Series coming.

ELR update

You are correct. He corrected himself later, but found more rebates also. I qualify for 1.9% through a credit union and Ally bank said they might be able to match it if my credit rating is what I say it is. (it is, I run in the 790 - 805 range consistently)

I still want to drive one of those old beasties one day. I drove a new Bentley back in September and honestly I wasn't all that impressed for what the car was at that price. I'd rather have an S-Class for less money or I'd get a Kia K900 as my daily driver and save even more.

If you can't wait for me to upload the pictures here, follow and watch the Cheers and Gears Facebook Page or @CheersnGears on Twitter. I would also appreciate if you see those posts that you share on FB or re-tweet on Twitter. Helps get the word out about the site. I see some of you sharing from other media outlets too, so maybe you could throw a share or 3 my way as well.

I'm heading to the release event in about 2.5 hours. Any picture requests?

Gosh that's ugly.... why does it have to be so ugly just because it has an unconventional powertrain. It's like they're trying to say "Sure you'll save the planet, but you'll look terrible doing it!!"

Oh boy! Red stitching and a reach around! But it still has the same Sync screen interface as is available in a Fiesta

We are gearing up for the Los Angeles Auto Show, here is a preview of some the reveals we can expect this week. I am currently en-route and posting from 35,000 feet, but I will update this post with more information as it becomes available. The Los Angeles Auto Show is typically where manufacturers showcase their upcoming technology and style leaders along side there normal production releases. Previous LA shows is where we first saw the production version of important vehicles like the Lincoln MKC, Chevy Colorado, and BMW i3 as well as radical concepts like the Hyundai Veloster Roll-top. This year is looking to be even better with high tech and high style both in abundance. Scroll through our gallery to check out what's on tap this year. First Up - Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz Cadillac The Art and Science brand will be bringing the ATS-V Coupe, the ATS-V.R Race Car and we're expecting an updated Cadillac ELR that will showcase updated drive technology. From the pictures of the ATS-V that leaked out earlier this month, the Cadillac's newest high performance car looks like a strong contender in its segment. Cadillac announced in the release for the ATS-V.R that the ATS-V would also be available in sedan form. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes will be showing the full-zoot model of S-Class which also brings back the Maybach moniker. No longer it's own brand name, Maybach is the designation for the top end S600. We may even hear something more about Mercedes changing some of the model names in their lineup. Mercedes has something else on the schedule as well, but we don't know what it is yet. Stay tuned for updates. Next Up - Volkswagen and Volvo Volkswagen Volkswagen is one of the horsepower kings at this year's LA Auto Show, bringing two concepts that pack a combined 897 horsepower. One one of the concepts has a shot at production, which VW has already hinted is a possibility. We'll let you guess which of the two that is. Also making an appearance is the Golf R Variant (Sportswagen to you and I) We'll have updates on these two concepts along with the Golf R from the show floor later this week, in the meantime you can check out the VW Concepts LA Auto Show Preview article, Golf R Variant article, and galleries. Volvo Volvo is taking up arms against the Audi A4 Allroad and Subaru Outback with the new Volvo V60 Cross Country. The V60 Cross Country packs a 250 horsepower turbocharged inline-five and 2.6 inches of ground clearance. We will update you with pictures from the show later this week, but in the meantime you can check out the gallery in the article for shots from Volvo. Next Up - Scion and Acura Scion Scion is showing up with their Scion iM Concept. The iM is essentially a Toyota Auris sold in the European Market with racier body hardware and wheels. In fact, in production, the iM will likely be virtually identical in appearance to the EU model.. so we included it in the gallery of the Scion iM Concept Acura Acura is bringing a refreshed version of the Acura ILX. Not quite all-new, the ILX rides on the same platform as the current model but has been heavily reworked inside and out. Under the hood resides a new powertrain. Details have not been released yet on powertrain numbers, but we will have them here as they are released. Next Up - Chevrolet and Ford Chevrolet Chevrolet is bringing two cars to LA, one of which is the Chaparral 2X VGT Concept under the cover in the teaser picture below. The Chaparral is part of a program where manufacturers design concept cars to be used in Sony's Gran Turismo racing game. This is part of the same program that Volkswagen participated in when designing the Volkswagen GTI Roadster Concept also being shown in LA. We're still not sure about Chevy's second reveal, but we'll update this as soon as we find out. Ford The loudest news from Ford out of the LA Auto Show is undoubtedly the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, and with a 5.2 liter V8 under the hood producing over 500 horsepower from a fast revving flat-plane V8, who could blame them? But the more meaningful to the masses reveal will likely be the updated Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer pictures and details haven't been released yet, but you can salve your anticipation there with the pictures of the Shelby GT350 Mustang in the meantime. Next Up - What Else To Look Forward To Here are some of the other expected manufacturer reveals that are coming: Mazda - We expect Mazda to show refreshed/redesigned versions of the CX-5, and Mazda6. The CX-3 will be new while the CX-5 and Mazda6 get mild updates. Chrysler - Expect an update to the Chrysler 300, however it will not be as big of a face lift externally as the Dodge Charger was at the 2014 New York Auto Show, you can hope for a substantially upgraded interior though. Porsche - GTS versions of the 911 and Cayenne. They will also show a Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, of which only 100 will be built. Maserati - Will be updating both the Ghibli and Quattroporte, though no press conference is scheduled at the show. Honda - Honda will be showing the production version of the Honda HR-V. The pictures and press release are embargoed (We don't have them), but they're out there, so expect them to leak soon. BMW - M versions of the X5 and X6. Lexus - Lexus is showing the LF-C2 concept. Jaguar - Jaguar is adding AWD to the F-Type R Coupe. Visually, it is identical to the current F-Type R Coupe. Bentley - Bentley is showing off the Grand Convertible concept to gauge whether or not a Mulsanne drop-top could work. 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I really like the C class now, the last one was back of the pack though it sold well. Yes it looks like a baby S Class, that's the point.

RHD markets need to convert

No no... a flat plane V8 is still in a V formation and the pistons are still at 90 degrees. Only the crank shaft is changed. Here is a quick blurb from "How it Works" "A flat-plane engine is used in sports cars, especially European sports cars such as Ferraris and Lotuses. A flat-plane V8 forgoes the system of counterweights that adds weight to the engine and slows down the overall performance of the car, making it slightly slower and less responsive. Instead, it uses a crankshaft that works as a straight line, a single plane of eight pistons working together. Because of this flat-plane construction, the pistons are balanced and the engine vibrates less than in a cross-plane. Without the counterweight system, the vibration is still higher than in American cars, but people usually appreciate this extra rumble, which is normally offset by the specially made sports car pistons. ....the flat-plane V8 is set out like two inline-4 engine designs right next to each other. When the engine runs, the pistons shoot up and down, the first and last pistons of the bank occupying matching positions on either end of the array, so that the force on both ends is equal and the system is balanced. Since there is less mass to the entire system, it has less inertia and so can make the necessary changes faster based on the driver's commands. The engine can turn faster, and you can accelerate faster." Here is a diagram