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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Last updated on: November 23, 2011 11:10 IST

Image: Audi Etron Spyder.

The Los Angeles Auto Show had an interesting showcase of more than 50 world and North American debuts and over 1,000 of the latest vehicles ranging from sports cars and sedans to crossovers, minivans and concept cars.

Take a look at some of the most stunning concept cars and new launches at the glittering LA Auto Show...

30 STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: BMW i3.

BMW i3

BMW i3 is a light, safe and spacious car. The intelligent lightweight design enables the i3 Concept travel long distances on a single charge.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: BMW i8.

BMW i8

The BMW i8 is hailed as a progressive sportscar. The cars is fast and extremely fuel efficient and leads the way in innovative vehicle light technology.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Cadillac Ciel.

Cadillac Ciel

Cadillac has brought out their concept Ciel car which is a four door convertible with extensive use of wood in its interiors.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Cadillac ELR.

Cadillac ELR

The new high-end vehicle with an electric motor can travel for about 35 miles on a single charge.

When the battery runs out, the car uses gasoline to power a generator that recharges the battery.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Jaguar C-X16.

Jaguar C-X16

British automaker's two newest offerings - the C-X16 hybrid production concept and the XKR-S convertible are said to be the fastest and most powerful production Jaguar cars ever created.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: KIA GT.

KIA GT

Kia Motors Corp. showed the Kia GT, its first rear-wheel-drive concept car, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Kia Motors Corp. showed the Kia GT, its first rear-wheel-drive concept car, at the Los Angeles Auto Show

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Land Rover DC100.

Land Rover DC100

The DC100 concepts are intended to showcase the future of the Land Rover Defender family.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Land Rover DC100 Sport.

Land Rover DC100 Sport

The Land Rover DC100 is intended to be a modern interpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Mitsubishi I-MiEV Sport Air.

Mitsubishi I-MiEV Sport Air

iMiEV Sport Air is built for a gasoline-free future. Built on the iMiEV's rear-midship EV platform, the Sport Air is a sleek two-seater car.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Subaru BRZ Concept.

Subaru BRZ Concept - STI

The Subaru BRZ Concept STI is a new coupe with high-performance.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Volvo Concept You.

Volvo Concept You

A luxury sedan with hi-tech touch-based controls, it displays your basic driving information, including the speed and a map of your route.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Buick Verano.

Buick Verano

The Buick Verano is a four-door, five passenger, compact sedan.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Chevrolet Malibu.

Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car produced by General Motors.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Chevrolet Malibu Eco.

Chevrolet Malibu Eco

The gasoline engine in the Eco is the 2.4-liter GM Ecotech, also used in other GM models, such as the Buick Verano. In the Malibu Eco, it will be rated 182 hp, 172 pounds-feet of torque.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Chevrolet Sonic.

Chevrolet Sonic

It is a small car with an aggressive and youthful design.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Chrysler 300 SRT8.

Chrysler 300 SRT8

Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was built as a high-end sedan while the SRT-8 model was designed to be the high-performance version.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Dodge Challenger SRT8.

Dodge Challenger SRT8

With a new 6.4L V8 under the hood, the SRT8 model makes 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Dodge Charger SRT.

Dodge Charger SRT

It has great features like two-mode active dampening suspension, a sport mode for the transmission, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision mitigation. It also has a remote USB port and satellite traffic system.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in hybrid.

Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in hybrid

The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi aims for more than 500 miles of driving range using the battery powered electric motor and engine.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Ford Focus Electric.

Ford Focus Electric

Ford has been perfecting electric vehicle technology for more than a decade. In fact, Ford was the first to introduce a hybrid SUV.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Hyundai Veloster.

Hyundai Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster is a compact sports car which began sales in South Korea since March 10, 2011.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: Jeep Wrangler.

Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty (MW3 Special Edition)

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features Rubicon wheels finished in semi-gloss black.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: KIA Rio 5.

KIA Rio 5

The 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback has four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, driver's seat height adjuster, map lights, illuminated vanity mirrors, a trip computer, sliding centre console armrest and 60/40 split folding rear seats as standard.

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STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Image: KIA Rio Sedan.

KIA Rio Sedan

Kia has expanded its Rio line-up with the revealing of a new sedan version at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The new model will be offered in three models - LX, EX and SX - all with a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine.