The Mustang has been an American icon for over 45 years, and now Ford is ready to unleash the most powerful lineup in this pony car’s illustrious history. Since the Mustang is it’s own kind of cool, Ford decided against unveiling it in front of the assembled crowds inside the Los Angeles convention center. Instead, the Blue Oval invited 800 of its closest friends to see the 2013 lineup at the Belasco Theater. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Updated Jaguar C-X16 Concept inches closer to production
Earlier today at a private event in Los Angeles, Jaguar presented an updated version of the C-X16 Concept that initially debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September. The car, freshly clad in a coat of White Pearl paint, was presented by Jaguar design chief Ian Callum who all but confirmed that a version of the C-X16 would be put into production. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Land Rover unveils updated DC100 Concept
Land Rover is continuing to explore how to approach the next generation Defender, as evidenced by this updated version of its DC100 Concept that was initially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The latest version features new 20-inch wheels shod with Cooper all-terrain tires and a new Heritage Blue paint scheme with a Candy Weiss roof. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: U.S. Chevy Spark revealed ahead of Los Angeles show
On Wednesday, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The small hatchback has been tweaked for the North American market, and the hope is that the Spark takes off like wildfire with buyers. Chevrolet thinks the Spark will find favor with buyers living in cities, as well as first-time purchasers. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Dodge Challenger SRT Yellow Jacket and Charger SRT8 Super Bee debuting in LA
Chrysler is taking a page from the insect world with its latest set of high-performance machinery. Just as the bright yellow and black motif of a bumble bee is meant to warn potential predators that they might get stung if they come too close, the new 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee and Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket feature Stinger Yellow and Pitch Black paint schemes to signal their ill intent. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Lincoln teases new design language; 2013 MKS, MKT headed for LA Auto Show
Yesterday, Lincoln released the teaser you see above on its Facebook page, showing what’s in store for the automaker’s revised design language that’s coming soon (we’re guessing it’s the hood and fender of the redesign MKT). Lincoln states that its new styling direction will be “forward-looking and more elegantly crafted,” and it appears that we’ll get our first glimpse at the fruits of the company’s labor at the LA Auto Show next week. Funk Flex
