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Audi e-tron GT Concept Not a production car yet […]","datePublished":"2018-12-04","dateModified":"2018-12-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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The 96kWh battery can be recharged from flat to 80 per cent in under 20 minutes.BMW X7BMW has delivered some hefty offroaders in the past and this X7 will be the marque\u2019s largest SUV yet when it arrives here in March 2019.It measures longer and wider than a Range Rover (5,151mm long by 2,217mm wide), making it the heaviest production BMW ever too, tipping the scales at more than 2.4 tonnes.There\u2019s the obvious name connection to the 7 Series so BMW has been keen to incorporate the same luxury feel as the premium cruiser. Engine range will comprise two diesels and a petrol unit but a plug-in hybrid isn\u2019t on the cards for now apparently. Prices will start from \u00a372,155.Kia SoulIt\u2019s crazy to think that this boxy mini SUV from South Korea is fast approaching its third generation, with the latest iteration set to hit showrooms from the middle of 2019, priced upwards of \u00a332,000.Diesel and petrol engines have been ditched for the Soul mk3 as it goes all-electric, using the same 64kWh battery as the Kia e-Niro and Hyundai Kona EV. This holds enough electric juice for around 300 miles on a single charge.Many of the sharp edges and tight angles that divided opinion in the past have been rounded off this time but the Soul remains as lovable as ever. We\u2019re sold. Sorry…Mazda3Mazda\u2019s C-segment hatchback has been snapping at the heels of the Ford Focus and VW Golf for some time and the all-new model threatens to pinch away even more sales when it launches early summer 2019.Any changes are marginal and well-considered with a view to improving cabin space, practicality and ride quality. It\u2019ll come with Mazda\u2019s SkyActiv engines, the latest safety and semi-autonomous driving systems and a fresh look.Porsche 911The latest 992-generation Porsche 911 is longer and wider than the previous model and is available to order now from \u00a393,100 with delivery in the spring.Porsche had only one thing in mind when they were developing the new 911: make it better than the old one.The new design is unmistakably 911 but with a few notable changes, such as pop-out door handles, an LED strip along the width of the rear and a subtly embossed bonnet.We only know about one engine right now, and it\u2019s the same three-litre twin-turbo flat-six as before, albeit with a 444bhp power output – 30bhp more than before. Expect an all-electric or at least a hybrid version to arrive eventually too.What were your favourite cars at the LA Motor Show? Let us know down in the comments. 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