International Car Show

Tokyo Journal checked out California’s 2013-Model Orange County International Auto Show at Anaheim Convention Center to see the hottest new cars and trucks, exotics, and tricked-out rides. Highlights included:

See the latest tricked-out cars including Industrial Light & Magic (Lucasfilm Division)'s "Vader's Ride", Will.i.am's '59 Corvette, "American Pride", the "Tekken" Ferrari, a Transformers Sports Car, and the lowest low riders around! Photos taken at the October 6, 2012 Orange County International Auto Show in California.

»» Tony Stark’s supercar as seen in Marvel’s recent blockbuster movie, The Avengers
»» Vett.I.Am, (Pictured right), the retro classic restoration for Will.I.Am of The Black Eyed Peas
»» Darth Vader’s Ride!, West Coast Custom’s custom build for George Lucas and the team at Industrial Light and Magic
»» Custom Lowriders
»» Honda’s 2012 Indy 500 Winning IndyCar

Attendees could test drive over 100 new vehicles from Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, CODA, Dodge, FIAT, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, Ram, Scion, Toyota and Volkswagen right at the show, and even take a ride through an obstacle course at Camp Jeep inside the Anaheim Convention Center!

Spring 2013 Cool Car Award: Lamborghini Aventador
The Spring 2013 Cool Car Award goes to the 2013 Lamborghini Adventador. While in Southern California, TJ checked out Jimmy P’s hypercar – the Lamborghini Aventador, with the highest power to weight ratio of any car in its class, an earth-shattering 700 hp V12, a remarkable 3 second 0-60 mph time, and a top speed of 217 mph. Despite its $400,000+ price tag, the demand for it is pretty high. If you live in Dubai, don’t plan on getting one of these if your goal is to outrun the police….. the latest addition to the UAE’s collection of glamorous possessions is a slick white-and-green Lamborghini Aventador for its police force. tj

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