Of course there are lots of amazing cars at SpoCom, but no car show is truly complete with out the requisite bikini contest. And SpoCom 2009 did not disappoint...

SpoCom 2009 in Long Beach had one of the largest turnouts of import models that we've seen in quite some time. There were many well-known girls from the tuning scene including Kira Kaye, Lisa Angeline, Miss Genna, Alicia Ann Whitten, Jasmin Pacheco, Christine Mendoza and Jenny Chu.

This past Saturday marked the 3rd annual SpoCom event and like past shows was a true success. With all of the automakers in seemingly dire straits you would think that a segment that thrives on expensive upgrades and often serious customization would be going through tough times. But if you walked around SpoCom 2009 and saw all of the hardcore enthusiasts, car exhibitors and the vendors in attendance, you would truly understand that this is a niche market that is still growing strong.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the highlight of this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, is on display in a stunning gold paint finish at the Dubai International Motor Show. This matt silk finish with the designation “AMG Desert Gold” lends an extraordinary aura to the new super sports car.

The MAZDA2 and Ford Fiesta are built on the same platform, and now they will make their American debut at the same event: the L.A. auto show.

Struggling to keep its position as the Chinese market leader and faced with the task of keeping two very different joint-venture partners happy

Media days at auto shows pass by in a flash for us these days, as we run from press conference to media center in an effort to get posts up and keep you updated.

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a grand-prix driving experience on the street—and have pockets as stuffed as Scrooge McDuck’s—the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is the thing for you. Serving as the final hurrah for the SLR line, the Stirling Moss sheds both its top and windshield and continues the Mille Miglia–centric theme of the previous SLR 722 and Roadster 722 S special-edition SLRs—722 was both the number and start time of the 300 SLR that won the 1955 event

Continental Flying Spur to escape the heat and the noise of the first media day at Auto Shanghai 2009. All four Bentleys on display -- the Flying Spur, a Continental GT Speed and GTC Speed, and an Arnage -- had been sold to eager Chinese buyers by 2pm.

Chrysler Group has unveiled two brand new production cars at the Detroit Auto Show this week – and both will be coming to the UK in right hand drive.

The Acura “Advanced Sedan Concept” made its world debut today at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Created by Acura’s Los Angeles-based advanced design team, the concept features a modern, powerful exterior while retaining an ultra luxurious feel.

We are just 2 days and 13 hours away from the launch of the BMW X6 M and the BMW X5 M. Nonetheless, BMW reminded us again today (via press release) that the new BMW X6 M will make its stateside debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show next week. Still no word on the X5 M.

eneral Motors, currently the number one auto maker by volume worldwide, has a few interesting models making their debuts at the 2007 auto shows. (You can check out the Buffalo Auto Show at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center, February 7-11. Look for me at the Buick display%u2014I%u2019ll be the good-looking one.)