According to Autocar, a new range-topping Jaguar XFR-S is set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Flex brings the funk
Ford has updated the base 3.5-liter V6 (it has 20 more horsepower for 285 total) and will continue to offer the slick 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost six. Inside, the Flex’s cabin gets a healthy dose of freshness and includes the reworked MyFord Touch system that will make its way into the rest of the Blue Oval lineup. The new Flex goes on sale early next year, and while there have been plenty of rumors about the crossover’s demise, we hope it sticks around for many years to come, funky face and all. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Liberty Arctic Editions chill out in sunny SoCal
Jeep may not have anything big to show us here in Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean the automaker has arrived empty-handed. New for 2012, Jeep has released special Arctic Editions of both the Wrangler and Liberty SUVs, and the icy duo make their debut here at the LA Auto Show. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Mustang and Boss 302 nose in to Staples Center
Ford has officially unveiled the 2013 Mustang at the 2011 LA Auto Show, complete with its new nose. The design incorporates a more upright, prominent grille with redesigned fenders and a hood to match. Speaking of the hood, GT models feature functional heat extractors to keep the engine bay as cool as possible. That’s a good thing considering that the 5.0-liter V8 now produces 420 horsepower in the GT and 444 horsepower in the Boss 302. Inside, drivers can take advantage of the new TrackApp technology to keep an eye on quarter-mile times and the like, and those buyers who opt for the automatic and now select their own gears through new paddle-shifters. There’s also a set of trick new LED taillamps out back. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is rear-drive open-top fun
Lamborghini typically unveils a droptop version of one of its models at the LA Auto Show, generally with a very long and very Italian name. This year is no exception, as Lamborghini has pulled the wraps off the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, essentially a convertible version of the Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS
Porsche has pulled the covers of the 2012 Panamera GTS, a new variant aimed at enthusiasts who want to forget that they are piloting a four-passenger sedan. Based on the all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S, the GTS is differentiated by a modified 4.8-liter V8 tuned to develop 430 horsepower at 6,700 rpm (that’s a 30 horsepower bump over the standard 4S model) and 384 pound-feet of torque. Funk Flex
