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In photos: Cars, customs, trikes and bikes of the 2017 LA Auto Show

By C.C. Weiss
December 05, 2017
In photos: Cars, customs, trik...
Aria plans to build 400 FXE models
Aria plans to build 400 FXE models
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Nissan reveals its latest crossover, the compact Kicks
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Nissan reveals its latest crossover, the compact Kicks
Nissan originally launched the global-market Kicks last year and shows it for the first time in North America in LA
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Nissan originally launched the global-market Kicks last year and shows it for the first time in North America in LA
The 2018 Nissan Kicks is powered by a 125-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
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The 2018 Nissan Kicks is powered by a 125-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
A look inside the 2018 Nissan Kicks crossover
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A look inside the 2018 Nissan Kicks crossover
Along with the Kicks, Nissan reveals a fleet of Star Wars fantasy concepts
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Along with the Kicks, Nissan reveals a fleet of Star Wars fantasy concepts
Nissan goes "rogue" with the 2018 Rogue Sport A-Wing Star Wars concept
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Nissan goes "rogue" with the 2018 Rogue Sport A-Wing Star Wars concept
Nissan's Star Wars vehicles debut in LA ahead of this week's premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Nissan's Star Wars vehicles debut in LA ahead of this week's premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2018 Nissan Altima Special Forces TIE Fighter
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2018 Nissan Altima Special Forces TIE Fighter
2018 Nissan Altima Special Forces TIE Fighter
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2018 Nissan Altima Special Forces TIE Fighter
2018 Nissan Rogue Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8
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2018 Nissan Rogue Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8
The 2018 Nissan Rogue-based Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8 is probably our favorite of the Nissan Star Wars fleet
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The 2018 Nissan Rogue-based Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8 is probably our favorite of the Nissan Star Wars fleet
2018 Nissan Maxima Kylo Ren TIE Silencer
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2018 Nissan Maxima Kylo Ren TIE Silencer
2018 Nissan Rogue Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8
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2018 Nissan Rogue Poe Dameron X-wing with BB-8
2018 Nissan Maxima Kylo Ren TIE Silencer
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2018 Nissan Maxima Kylo Ren TIE Silencer
Lincoln Nautilus at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Lincoln Nautilus at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Lincoln debuts the Nautilus, a mid-size SUV that succeeds the MKX
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Lincoln debuts the Nautilus, a mid-size SUV that succeeds the MKX
Kia shows the Stinger at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Kia shows the Stinger at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
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Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
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Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
The new Porsche Cayenne
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The new Porsche Cayenne
Porsche shows the 911 GT2 RS, which debuted at Goodwood earlier this year, at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Porsche shows the 911 GT2 RS, which debuted at Goodwood earlier this year, at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Not only is the new GT2 RS the most powerful Porsche 911 ever, it's the fastest Porsche to ever take a lap around the Nurburgring
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Not only is the new GT2 RS the most powerful Porsche 911 ever, it's the fastest Porsche to ever take a lap around the Nurburgring
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Porsche shows off its Panamera Sport Turismo sports estate in LA
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Porsche shows off its Panamera Sport Turismo sports estate in LA
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrids on show in LA
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Porsche Panamera E-Hybrids on show in LA
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
Inside the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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Inside the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Inside the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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Inside the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Porsche Panamera 4S
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Porsche Panamera 4S
Porsche Panamera 4S
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Porsche Panamera 4S
What's greener than one of the many electric and hybrid cars in LA? An e-bike from Propella
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What's greener than one of the many electric and hybrid cars in LA? An e-bike from Propella
Race-ready Mazdas at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Race-ready Mazdas at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Race-ready Mazdas at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Race-ready Mazdas at the 2017 LA Auto Show
The Mazda Vision Coupe makes the trip over from Tokyo
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The Mazda Vision Coupe makes the trip over from Tokyo 
Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Mazda Vision Coupe at the 2017 LA Auto Show
The new 2018 Mazda 6
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The new 2018 Mazda 6
The 2018 Mazda 6 in LA
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The 2018 Mazda 6 in LA
Volkswagen's I.D. Crozz Concept shows up in LA
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Volkswagen's I.D. Crozz Concept shows up in LA
VW I.D. Crozz Concept
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VW I.D. Crozz Concept
VW I.D. Crozz Concept
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VW I.D. Crozz Concept
Volkswagen I.D. Concept at the LA Auto Show
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Volkswagen I.D. Concept at the LA Auto Show
Volkswagen I.D. Concept
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Volkswagen I.D. Concept
Subaru Outback at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Subaru Outback at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Subaru gets sideways in LA
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Subaru gets sideways in LA
Subaru at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Subaru at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Even more interesting than its all-new Ascent, the 1968 Subaru 360 brings a retro look to Subaru's booth
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Even more interesting than its all-new Ascent, the 1968 Subaru 360 brings a retro look to Subaru's booth
Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race car
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Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy race car
Jaguar first revealed the all-electric I-Pace concept at last year's LA Auto Show and shows it again in 2017
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Jaguar first revealed the all-electric I-Pace concept at last year's LA Auto Show and shows it again in 2017
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3
Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary car
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Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary car
Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary car
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Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary car
Chevy shows the aggressive Corvette ZR1
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Chevy shows the aggressive Corvette ZR1
Chevy Corvette ZR1
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Chevy Corvette ZR1
World premiere of the Corvette ZR1 convertible
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World premiere of the Corvette ZR1 convertible
The new ZR1 convertible is the first ZR1 drop-top since the original from 1970
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The new ZR1 convertible is the first ZR1 drop-top since the original from 1970
The new ZR1 convertible will sell for a base price just under $124K
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The new ZR1 convertible will sell for a base price just under $124K
Like the ZR1 hard-top, the convertible tops out over 200 mph
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Like the ZR1 hard-top, the convertible tops out over 200 mph
Inside the Corvette ZR1 convertible
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Inside the Corvette ZR1 convertible
Two flavors of Corvette ZR1 ta the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Two flavors of Corvette ZR1 ta the 2017 LA Auto Show
It took a while, but BMW reveals the all-new i8 Roadster in LA
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It took a while, but BMW reveals the all-new i8 Roadster in LA
The 2019 BMW i8 Roadster will join the new i8 Coupe in showrooms next year
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The 2019 BMW i8 Roadster will join the new i8 Coupe in showrooms next year
Because of the high side sills, you kind of end up slinking into the i8 Roadster's driver seat ... but it feels pretty nice when you get your hands on the wheel
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Because of the high side sills, you kind of end up slinking into the i8 Roadster's driver seat ... but it feels pretty nice when you get your hands on the wheel
At the wheel of the BMW i8 Roadster
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At the wheel of the BMW i8 Roadster
BMW also shows some of its latest concepts, including the i Vision Dynamics
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BMW also shows some of its latest concepts, including the i Vision Dynamics
BMW's futuristic EV, the i Vision Dynamics concept
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BMW's futuristic EV, the i Vision Dynamics concept
BMW's sporty new i3S
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BMW's sporty new i3S
Mini Electric Concept at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Mini Electric Concept at the 2017 LA Auto Show
The BMW Concept 8 Series always makes an impression
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The BMW Concept 8 Series always makes an impression
BMW Concept 8 Series
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BMW Concept 8 Series
BMW C evolution electric scooter
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BMW C evolution electric scooter
Maserati at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Maserati at the 2017 LA Auto Show
The Lexus LC 500 interior looking all kinds of good
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The Lexus LC 500 interior looking all kinds of good
Lexus LC 500
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Lexus LC 500
Red or blue? You can't go wrong with the Lexus LC 500
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Red or blue? You can't go wrong with the Lexus LC 500
Lexus LC 500
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Lexus LC 500
Lexus LC 500
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Lexus LC 500
The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe Edition 1
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The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe Edition 1
Mercedes CLS Coupe Edition 1
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Mercedes CLS Coupe Edition 1
Inside the Mercedes CLS Coupe Edition 1
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Inside the Mercedes CLS Coupe Edition 1
The all-new Mercedes CLS Coupe
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The all-new Mercedes CLS Coupe
The all-new Mercedes CLS Coupe
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The all-new Mercedes CLS Coupe
Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
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Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
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Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
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Mercedes S 560 4Matic Cabriolet
Mercedes-AMG GT4
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Mercedes-AMG GT4
Mercedes-AMG showcases its latest racing and race-to-road tech
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Mercedes-AMG showcases its latest racing and race-to-road tech
The Mercedes-AMG Project One show car first revealed in Frankfurt makes an appearance in LA
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The Mercedes-AMG Project One show car first revealed in Frankfurt makes an appearance in LA
Mercedes-AMG Project One
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Mercedes-AMG Project One
Mercedes-AMG Project One
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Mercedes-AMG Project One
Sondors reveals its prototype electric three-wheeler
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Sondors reveals its prototype electric three-wheeler 
Sondors folding e-bike
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Sondors folding e-bike
The 450-hp Saleen 1 will reportedly price in around $100K
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The 450-hp Saleen 1 will reportedly price in around $100K
Saleen brings some spice with its new "1"
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Saleen brings some spice with its new "1" 
Saleen 1
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Saleen 1
The Saleen S7 pokes its head out of a nook in the hallway
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The Saleen S7 pokes its head out of a nook in the hallway
Saleen S7 on show at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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Saleen S7 on show at the 2017 LA Auto Show
Inside the all-new Saleen 1
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Inside the all-new Saleen 1
Kia Stinger pricing was recently announced: $31,900 base price before $900 destination
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Kia Stinger pricing was recently announced: $31,900 base price before $900 destination 
Kia introduces the Niro PHEV to the US market
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Kia introduces the Niro PHEV to the US market
The Niro PHEV offers up to 26 miles of estimated all-electric range
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The Niro PHEV offers up to 26 miles of estimated all-electric range
Kia Niro PHEV
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Kia Niro PHEV
Ford GT '67 Heritage edition
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Ford GT '67 Heritage edition
2018 Ford Mustang Fastback by Roush Performance
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2018 Ford Mustang Fastback by Roush Performance
Roush's Mustang includes a full body kit with a splitter, window scoops, heat extractors and more
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Roush's Mustang includes a full body kit with a splitter, window scoops, heat extractors and more
2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback
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2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback
This year's LA Auto Show was all about small manufacturers and designers. Case in point: the Redspace REDS EV
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This year's LA Auto Show was all about small manufacturers and designers. Case in point: the Redspace REDS EV
Designed for Chinese megacities, the REDS was created from the inside out to be a functional space for commuters
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Designed for Chinese megacities, the REDS was created from the inside out to be a functional space for commuters
Dodge Challenger T/A
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Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge Challenger T/A
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Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Mitsubishi shows the Eclipse Cross in LA
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Mitsubishi shows the Eclipse Cross in LA
The Eclipse Cross will hit US dealerships in March, starting at US$23,295 before destination and handling
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The Eclipse Cross will hit US dealerships in March, starting at US$23,295 before destination and handling
Honda Civic Type R
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Honda Civic Type R
Honda Civic Type R
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Honda Civic Type R
Honda shows the new Accord
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Honda shows the new Accord
A look inside the Honda Accord
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A look inside the Honda Accord
1996 Porsche 993 CS5 Rauh-Welt Begriff customized by Akira Nakai-san and Galpin Auto Sports
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1996 Porsche 993 CS5 Rauh-Welt Begriff customized by Akira Nakai-san and Galpin Auto Sports
Psychedelic colors in Galpin's Hall of Customs
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Psychedelic colors in Galpin's Hall of Customs
1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster restoration from Galpin Auto Sports
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1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster restoration from Galpin Auto Sports
Aston Martin in Galpin's Hall of Customs
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Aston Martin in Galpin's Hall of Customs
The all-new Aston Martin Vantage
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The all-new Aston Martin Vantage
Aston Martin vantage
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Aston Martin vantage
One of the supercar/small maker highlights of LA: the 1,150-hp Aria FXE
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One of the supercar/small maker highlights of LA: the 1,150-hp Aria FXE 
The Aria FXE makes its debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show
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The Aria FXE makes its debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show
A closer look at the Aria FXE's aero kit
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A closer look at the Aria FXE's aero kit
The Aria FXE is powered by a pair of front-mounted electric motors and a mid-mounted 6.2-liter supercharged V8
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The Aria FXE is powered by a pair of front-mounted electric motors and a mid-mounted 6.2-liter supercharged V8
Aria plans to build 400 FXE models
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Aria plans to build 400 FXE models
Prestone Defiant! 1972 AMX Javelin by Ringbrothers
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Prestone Defiant! 1972 AMX Javelin by Ringbrothers
Prestone Adrnln 1971 De Tomaso Pantera by Ringbrothers
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Prestone Adrnln 1971 De Tomaso Pantera by Ringbrothers
A look at the engine in the Prestone/Ringbrothers De Tomaso Pantera Adrnln
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A look at the engine in the Prestone/Ringbrothers De Tomaso Pantera Adrnln
Prestone/Ringbrothers display in the halls of the LA Auto Show
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Prestone/Ringbrothers display in the halls of the LA Auto Show
2018 Toyota Camry
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2018 Toyota Camry
Infiniti's booth includes some culinary fun with blowtorches
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Infiniti's booth includes some culinary fun with blowtorches 
Acura NSX GT3
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Acura NSX GT3
The 2017 Acura NSX looking gorgeous
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The 2017 Acura NSX looking gorgeous
Acura NSX
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Acura NSX
Subaru WRX STI Type RA
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Subaru WRX STI Type RA