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  1. Focusing on electric

    Ford Motor Company Focus Electric, Ford's first all-electric, zero CO2 emissions passenger car, is test driven at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  2. It's Karma

    Fisker Automotive's Fisker Karma, a sports luxury plug-in hybrid car, is shown at the auto show, Nov. 18, 2010 (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  3. Making like a leaf

    The Nissan Leaf, a 100% electric car, is test driven at the auto show on Thursday. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Whip it

    Mike McQuary, CEO of Wheego, speaks beside two Wheego Whip Life vehicles, Nov. 18. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Cool blue

    The Mazda Shinari concept car is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov. 17. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation

  6. Pile up

    Scion cars are on display at the show in Los Angeles. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation

  7. One of 333

    The Audi R8 GT, of which only 333 are scheduled to be sold worldwide, is seen at the show on Thursday. (Reed Saxon / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  8. Electrifying concept

    The 2011 Kia Pop concept car is revealed. Less than 10 feet in length, the all-electric, chrome-colored three-seater was created by Kia's European Design Center in Germany and can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge, according to press materials. (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  9. Trying it on for size

    A visitor sits in the driver's seat of the 2012 Infiniti M35 h (hybrid). (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Coming to America

    The new Fiat 500 is seen near the old version during the press day of the LA Auto Show. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  11. Chrysler interior

    The interior of the 2011 Chrysler 200. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  12. What's it going to take to put you in this car?

    The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is presented by John Krafcik, president of Hyundai Motor America at the Los Angeles Auto Show. (Friso Gentsch / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation

  13. SAAB story

    The SAAB 9-4X Crossover is unveiled at the LA Auto Show. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Electric presentation

    Shinichi Kurihara, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, introduces the Mitsubishi electric vehicle at the LA Auto show. (Phil Mccarten / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    The 2011 Chrysler 200 is unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  16. Charge!

    General Motors North America Marketing Vice President Joel Ewanick drove this Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended range capability from Detroit to the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Volt will go on sale in December. (Steve Fecht / GM via EPA) Back to slideshow navigation

  17. Hepcat

    The Jaguar CX75 Concept electric car is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The show opened to the press Wednesday. (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  18. Topless

    The Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet Concept, unveiled at the show, is ready to take in the Southern California sun. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Star power

    Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, left, and German model Heidi Klum show off the new Volkswagen EOS convertible at the show. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Big entrance

    The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible makes its world debut at the show. The car features a 312-horsepower direct injection V-6 engine delivering 29-mpg highway. An SS model will feature the 6.2L V-8 engine producing 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic. (Steve Fecht / GM via EPA) Back to slideshow navigation

  21. Interior design

    A Nissan's Ellure opens up at the show. The car may be poised to replace the Altima in the automaker's current model lineup. (Lucy Nicholson / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Golden moment

    Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo, gives the keynote addres at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  23. Hello L.A.

    The Range Rover Evoque, a five-door, all-wheel drive vehicle makes its debut at the show. (Reed Saxon / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  24. Tonight's guest ...

    Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius introduces the automaker's CLS63 AMG at the show. The V8-powered sedan sports a menacing look. (Paul Buck / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation

  25. Going up

    This Cadillac concept car unveiled at the LA Auto Show makes simply opening the door an adventure. (Lucy Nicholson / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    By a nose

    Fuji Heavy Industries President and CEO Ikuo Mori poses with a new Subaru concept car unveiled during the show. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  27. "F" grade

    President and CEO of Mercedes Benz USA Ernst Lieb introduces the Mercedes Benz F-Cell at the show. The F-Cell is a hydrogen electric, zero-emmissions vehicle powered by a fuel cell. (Paul Buck / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation
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    Close Focus

    Visitors look at a 2012 Ford Focus with racing modifications. (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  29. Concept hybrid

    The Lexus CT 200h hybrid concept is on display at the show. (Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  30. Porsche hybrid

    A Porsche GT3 R Hybrid is displayed. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

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