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In Pictures: Cars of the 2014 LA Auto Show

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Photo highlights of the 2014 LA auto show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Nissan BladeGlider shows up a year after its global debut (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan first revealed the all-electric BladeGlider at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, which ran concurrent with last year's LA show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Porsche 911 GT America (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Porsche 911 GT America (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Porsche 918 Spyder isn't new, but it's still one of our favorite cars to add to an album (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Pirelli spices up tires with a McLaren 650S Spider (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
T Sportline bills itself as the world's first Tesla tuner (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Pirelli spices up tires with a McLaren 650S Spider (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Mazda CX-5 Urban was developed by Mazda's Irvine, Calif. design studio (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Mazda gives the CX-5 a stealthy look with shadowy, multidimensional facets (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 and 1963 Quattroporte (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Morgan at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Morgan at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Morgan at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The BMW i8 spreads its wings (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Ferrari 458 Italia in the exotics area (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Lamborghini Huracán in the exotics area (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
McLaren MP4-12C Spider (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
McLaren MP4-12C Spider (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
One of Ford's big LA introductions: the new Shelby 350GT Mustang (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Ford Shelby 350GT Mustang (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Shelby 350GT Mustang is powered by a 5.2-liter V8 engine that puts out more than 500 hp (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Ford Shelby 350GT Mustang at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid with foot-activated lift gate (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lincoln MKX Concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The MKX Concept made its world debut at Auto China earlier this year and its North American debut in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The MKX is a preview of a production global SUV (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lincoln MKX Concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mitsubishi revealed the Concept XR-PHEV at last year's Tokyo Motor Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mitsubishi designed a more aggressive Vision Gran Turismo version of the XR-PHEV for the Gran Turismo 6 video game (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The powerful presence of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A peek inside the Challenger SRT Hellcat (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A peek inside the Challenger SRT Hellcat (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Hellcat is Dodge's most powerful car thanks to the 707 hp produced by the 6.2-liter V8 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Hellcat may have passed it by in terms of power, but the Viper still has it beat in looks (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Dodge Viper at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Dodge SRT Hellcat (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Dodge calls the Hellcat the most powerful muscle car ever (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Performance & Exotics (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
BMW i8 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
BMW i8 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
BMW i8 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Ferrari F12berlinetta in exotics area (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Ferrari F12berlinetta in exotics area (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Saleen at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The 500-hp Mullen GT (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the Mullen GT (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The diminutive Mullen 100e (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The tiny, two-seat Mullen 100e is powered by a 2.8-kW motor (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Mullen 700e (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Mullen 700e travels up to 180 miles (290 km), according to the company (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The F-TYPE Project 7 flips its color scheme: white with green stripes and accents (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Jaguar shows the special edition F-TYPE Project 7 in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Lexus RC F debuted at NAIAS 2014 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Lexus RC F has 467 hp on tap (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lexus shows its LFA supercar (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lexus shows its LFA supercar (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Sporting history: Lexus LFA and RC F (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new Mercedes AMG GT S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Mercedes-AMG GT is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 3.7 seconds (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Infiniti shows the Q80 Inspiration in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Infiniti first revealed the Q80 Inspiration, a preview of a possible flagship sedan, at the Paris Motor Show in October (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The all-new Cadillac ATS-V (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2016 Cadillac ATS-V close-up (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Cadillac reveals the all-new ATS-V at the LA show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new ATS-V has a 455-hp twin-turbo V6 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The ATS-V comes in standard six-speed manual and available eight-speed paddle shift flavors (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Cadillac ELR at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Cadillac ATS-V.R GT3 racer (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The ATS-V.R uses a reworked version of the ATS-V's twin-turbo V6, offering up to 600 hp (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Hyundai Veloster (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Bentley Continental GT V8 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A peek inside the Bentley Continental GT V8 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the Bentley Continental GT V8 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Toyota shows the refreshed 2015 Prius V (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The 2015 Toyota Prius V (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Toyota Prius (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Toyota Prius (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Prius Plug-In (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Toyota and Nickelodeon present the SpongeBob Sienna concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The SpongeBob Sienna is a promotion for "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water"
Revealed at the LA show, the SpongeBob Sienna will go on a promotional tour leading up to the movie's February release (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Nary a piece of this colorful Sienna is stock (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Toyota FT-1 concept makes another appearance (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Toyota showed the FT-1 at other shows like Detroit and SEMA before bringing it to LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Scion tC Release Series 9.0 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Scion describes the tC Release Series 9.0 as "a show car that you can buy in a Scion dealership" (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The beating heart of Toyota TRD racing (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Toyota Camry pace car (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Toyota Camry Cup Car (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Camry Cup Car is powered by a 725-hp V8 engine (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Maserati's Alfieri concept, which we originally covered at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Maserati Alfieri (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Maserati is planning a production car based on the Alfieri
Mazda Skyactiv-D Concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Global MX-5 Cup Race Car (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2015 Chevy Volt (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The 2015 Volt will be the last first-generation model year, as Chevy plans to introduce the second generation at NAIAS 2015 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The 1948 Jaguar-framed, coach-built Black Pearl adds some vintage flair to the convention center hallways (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Honda SENSING is the automaker's latest driver-assistance suite (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lamborghini Diablo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Customized Ferrari in aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A Bentley in the aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
McLaren P1 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Custom Lamborghini (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Custom Lamborghini (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
McLaren P1 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A Lamborghini in the aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A Lamborghini in the aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Metallic wrap BMW (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Motorcycles at the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Corvette Stingray gets golden (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Custom Audi body kit (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Limos in the aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Limos in the aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
2005 Galpin Auto Sports Ford GT (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Galpin Ford GTR1 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Galpin Ford GTR1 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
T Sportline Tesla Roadster (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Can-Am three-wheeler in aftermarket room (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The all-new Lexus LF-C2 concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Lexus LF-C2 concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The LF-C2 roadster (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A look inside the open-top Lexus LF-C2 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A look inside the open-top Lexus LF-C2 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A look inside the open-top Lexus LF-C2 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The LF-C2 previews a new Lexus styling direction (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lexus LF-C2 debuts at the LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the new Mercedes-Maybach S600 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mercedes goes ultra-premium in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Volkswagen shows the GTI Roadster in North America for the first time (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Volkswagen slices the top off the GTI (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The GTI Roadster is Volkswagen's Vision Gran Turismo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
In addition to its radical looks, the Volkswagen GTI excites with a 500-hp twin-turbo V6 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Volkswagen shows the new Golf R SportWagen (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the sporty VW GTI Roadster (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Golf SportWagen HyMotion represents VW's take on the fuel cell car (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Sport seats and harnesses inside the GTI Roadster (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
With debuts from Toyota and VW, fuel cells were a big story in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
A real-life version of the Volkswagen GTI Roadster video game car (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
VW Beetle R-Line (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
It's not a new debut, but the 2000GT in Toyota's heritage corner is easily one of the highlights of the show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
1967 Toyota 2000 GT 2-door coupe (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
1967 marked the introductory year for the production 2000 GT (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The Toyota IMSA GTP Eagle Mark III won a number of races in the early 90s (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Scion iM Concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
World premiere of the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS in LA (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Galpin and Henrik Fisker present the Rocket (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
If the new Shelby 350GT isn't powerful enough, the 725-hp Rocket offers an alternative (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Chevy reveals the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Corvette Z06 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Acura premieres the ILX (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mazda CX-3 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
1965 Ford Mustang GT350 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mazda CX-3 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lamborghini Countach (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Lamborghini Countach (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The ZelectricBug (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Zelectric Motors updates the classic Beetle with an electric powertrain (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mercedes-Maybach S600 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mercedes-Maybach S600 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mercedes-Maybach S600 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Mercedes-Maybach S600 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Scion iM Concept (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Dodge takes race gaming to a new level - with real muscle cars (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Top photo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Chrysler reveals the new 300 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the new Chrysler 300 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Inside the new Chrysler 300 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new Chrysler 300 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new Chrysler 300 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
The new Chrysler 300 S (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Photo highlights of the 2014 LA auto show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Honda Civic Si (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Honda Civic Si (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Honda Racing (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Honda Racing (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The new Nissan Murano (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The 2015 Nissan Murano starts at $30,445 after destination and handling (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan gets colorful with the Juke (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan highlights the Juke Color Studio program (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Color Studio program offers Juke owners a selection of 12 accessories and eight colors (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan livens up the Juke with the Color Studio program (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Interior matches exterior (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The USC Trojans won't have a PAC12 football title this year, but they'll have this Nissan Juke (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan gets colorful with the Juke (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Perfect Juke for Southern California: USC Trojan style (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan gets colorful with the Juke (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Nissan gets colorful with the Juke (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The Dodge Charger and Challenger race virtually (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
1965 Ford Mustang GT350 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag)
Ford Mustangs (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
A different view of the Ford Mustang (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The all-new Honda 2016 HR-V (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The all-new Honda 2016 HR-V (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Porsche Cayenne GTS (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Cars of the 2014 LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Galpin's Mustang-based Rocket (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Acura reveals the ILX (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
All-new Subaru Outback (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
2015 Subaru Outback (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
All-new 2015 Subaru Legacy (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
All-new 2015 Subaru Legacy (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Race-ready VW Beetle (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
VW e-Golf (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The VW Golf R 400 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The VW Golf R 400 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
The new MINI Hardtop 4 Door makes its North American premiere (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
MINI Superleggera Vision (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
2015 Buick LaCrosse (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
2015 Buick LaCrosse (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Volvo XC 90 (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Volvo V 60 Cross Country 2015 Buick LaCrosse (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz S 550 Plug-In Hybrid (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
BMW Concept X5 eDrive (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
BMW 228i Convertible (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
A1 & Ed's Autosound at the LA Auto Show (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Madness Autoworks Smart ForTwo (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
Forgiato Wheels Rolls Royce (Photo: C.C. Weiss/Gizmag.com)
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This year's LA Auto Show had a little bit of everything that makes cars great ... horsepower, radical design, luxury, technology and more. After grinding our soles around the floor of the LA Convention Center, we bring you a bulging gallery of our favorite new, classic and future cars.

With senses still numb from the blinding auto bling of the SEMA Show two short weeks ago, we weren't too sure if the LA Auto Show would have quite as much intrigue as usual. The automakers in LA had no intention of disappointing, however.

This year's show reawakened our senses with show-stopping debuts ranging from flagship luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Maybach S600 and new Chrysler 300, cutting edge green cars like the Toyota Mirai and Volkswagen Golf SportWagen HyMotion, flashy concepts such as the Lexus LF-C2, and even outlandish video game cars like the Chevy Chaparral 2X.

Those are just the tip of the iceberg. Step inside our LA Auto Show photo gallery and surround yourself with the most interesting cars of the show.

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