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Published November 18, 2010
The 2011 convertible Camero is unveiled on press day at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles on November 17, 2010. - Photo by AFP.
The 2011 convertible Camero is unveiled on press day at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles on November 17, 2010. - Photo by AFP.
The Range Rover Evoque, a five-door crossover, makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
The Range Rover Evoque, a five-door crossover, makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
Moto GP pilot Nicky Hayden steers the new Ducati Diavel. - Photo by AFP.
Moto GP pilot Nicky Hayden steers the new Ducati Diavel. - Photo by AFP.
Jaguar managing director Mike O'Driscoll, right, and senior designer Ian Callum unveil the Jaguar C-X75 electric concept car. - Photo by AP.
Jaguar managing director Mike O'Driscoll, right, and senior designer Ian Callum unveil the Jaguar C-X75 electric concept car. - Photo by AP.
The new Mercedes B-Class F-Cell is seen. - Photo by AFP.
The new Mercedes B-Class F-Cell is seen. - Photo by AFP.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
Cadillac's Concept car is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Cadillac's Concept car is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
A 2010 VW New Beetle Final Edition convertible is displayed at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
A 2010 VW New Beetle Final Edition convertible is displayed at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
Models flank the new Volkswagen EOS convertible at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
Models flank the new Volkswagen EOS convertible at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
German supermodel Heidi Klum, right unveils the new Volkswagen EOS convertible at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
German supermodel Heidi Klum, right unveils the new Volkswagen EOS convertible at the Volkswagen exhibit. - Photo by AP.
Nissan's Quest is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Nissan's Quest is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Nissan's 2011 Murano Crosscabriolet is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Nissan's 2011 Murano Crosscabriolet is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Nissan's Ellure is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Nissan's Ellure is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Ikuo Mori, President and CEO, Fuji Heavy Industries poses next to new Subaru Concept. - Photo by AFP.
Ikuo Mori, President and CEO, Fuji Heavy Industries poses next to new Subaru Concept. - Photo by AFP.
The new Honda Fit is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
The new Honda Fit is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
The 2012 model year Ford Escort makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
The 2012 model year Ford Escort makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
Laura Soave, CEO of Fiat in North America, reveals the Fiat 500 for the US market. - Photo by AFP.
Laura Soave, CEO of Fiat in North America, reveals the Fiat 500 for the US market. - Photo by AFP.
President and CEO of Porsche Matthias Muller reveals the 2011 Porsche Cayman R. - Photo by AFP.
President and CEO of Porsche Matthias Muller reveals the 2011 Porsche Cayman R. - Photo by AFP.
Customized models of the 2012 model year Ford Focus, including the 3D Carbon, left, the ST Blue, rear, and the ST, right, makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
Customized models of the 2012 model year Ford Focus, including the 3D Carbon, left, the ST Blue, rear, and the ST, right, makes its debut. - Photo by AP.
The Nissan Leaf 100 per cent electric, zero-emission car is seen. - Photo by AP.
The Nissan Leaf 100 per cent electric, zero-emission car is seen. - Photo by AP.
Olympic skier Johnny Moseley stands with a rally-prepared 2012 Ford Focus. - Photo by AP.
Olympic skier Johnny Moseley stands with a rally-prepared 2012 Ford Focus. - Photo by AP.
Acura's TSX Sedan is displayed. - Photo by Reuters.
Acura's TSX Sedan is displayed. - Photo by Reuters.
The Toyota RAV 4 EV Concept car is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
The Toyota RAV 4 EV Concept car is unveiled. - Photo by Reuters.
Guests look at an Audi R8 GT. - Photo by Reuters.
Guests look at an Audi R8 GT. - Photo by Reuters.
The new Saab 9-4X crossover is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
The new Saab 9-4X crossover is unveiled. - Photo by AFP.
People look at the Range Rover Evoque. - Photo by AFP.
People look at the Range Rover Evoque. - Photo by AFP.
The new Buick Regal is seen. - Photo by AFP.
The new Buick Regal is seen. - Photo by AFP.
Models pose beside the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. - Photo by AFP.
Models pose beside the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. - Photo by AFP.
Bernhard maier, Porsche executive vice president for sales and marketing, introduces the new Porsche 911 Speedster. - Photo by AFP.
Bernhard maier, Porsche executive vice president for sales and marketing, introduces the new Porsche 911 Speedster. - Photo by AFP.
The Lexus CT 200h hybrid concept is on display. - Photo by AFP.
The Lexus CT 200h hybrid concept is on display. - Photo by AFP.
The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept (ULC) car is unveiled. The ULC has gull wing doors, a footprint of only 151 inches long and 68.1 inches wide and seats four. - Photo by AFP.
The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept (ULC) car is unveiled. The ULC has gull wing doors, a footprint of only 151 inches long and 68.1 inches wide and seats four. - Photo by AFP.
Tom Loveless, vice president of Sales for Kia Motors America, bows at the end of his presentation to reveal the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. - Photo by AFP.
Tom Loveless, vice president of Sales for Kia Motors America, bows at the end of his presentation to reveal the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. - Photo by AFP.
The 2011 Kia Pop is revealed. - Photo by AFP.
The 2011 Kia Pop is revealed. - Photo by AFP.
The Mazda Shinari concept car is unveiled. - Photo by AP.
The Mazda Shinari concept car is unveiled. - Photo by AP.
The Saab 9-3 ePower, the first  all-electric vehicle prototype from Saab is displayed. - Photo by AP.
The Saab 9-3 ePower, the first all-electric vehicle prototype from Saab is displayed. - Photo by AP.
A 2011 MINI Cooper Hardtop with its windows covered with US dollar bills is seen on display. - Photo by Reuters.
A 2011 MINI Cooper Hardtop with its windows covered with US dollar bills is seen on display. - Photo by Reuters.
A Mini Cooper S Countryman is seen on display on a wall. - Photo by Reuters.
A Mini Cooper S Countryman is seen on display on a wall. - Photo by Reuters.
A blue 1950 Porsche 356 Cabriolet is showcased. Paying tribute to the legendary 356 Speedster, Porsche will build 356 new model numbers of the new two-seat roadster 911 Speedster cars, not seen. This 1950 Porsche is one of the first cars built in Stuttgart, Germany following Porsche's relocation from Gmund, Austria. - Photo by AP.
A blue 1950 Porsche 356 Cabriolet is showcased. Paying tribute to the legendary 356 Speedster, Porsche will build 356 new model numbers of the new two-seat roadster 911 Speedster cars, not seen. This 1950 Porsche is one of the first cars built in Stuttgart, Germany following Porsche's relocation from Gmund, Austria. - Photo by AP.
A Porsche GT3 R Hybrid is displayed. - Photo by AP.
A Porsche GT3 R Hybrid is displayed. - Photo by AP.
Scion cars are on display at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles November 17, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
Scion cars are on display at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles November 17, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.

A two-day media preview event for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show began on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. More than 20 North American debuts, as well as green and new alternative fuel technology vehicles, are being featured. The 10-day LA Auto Show begins November 19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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