LA Auto Show 2015

Known for retrofitting electric powertrains to classic Volkswagen Beetles, San Diego-based Zelectric Motors recently completed its coolest conversion yet: a 1964 Volkswagen Type 2, complete with signature first-generation split windshield.

The Jeep Wrangler remains one of the most off-road-capable 4x4s on the planet. Aftermarket builder US Specialty Vehicles sees some room for improvement in the way it expresses its intentions, though. It's created the Rhino XT, the all-terrain SUV reinvented.

Beyond the brand new cars the 2015 LA Auto Show, there are plenty of other notable rides on show. In fact, some of the most interesting cars in LA are decades old – or built to look like it. Take a tour of this side of the show in our full gallery feature.

Volvo becomes the latest to create a home-cooked vision of the autonomous car of the future. The Swedish automaker drives right to the heart of the matter and focuses solely on an interior that transforms to allow the driver-passenger to better manage commuting time.

After doing several laps around the LA Auto Show floor, we bring you all the latest and greatest world premieres, concept cars and new vehicles from the City of Angels.

Alfa Romeo is making its comeback to North America, which started with the introduction of the 4C last year. Now comes the re-introduction of the Giulia sports sedan, a rear-wheel drive beauty that packs 505 Ferrari stallions under its hood and sprints to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds

Mazda has taken the covers off its new CX-9 SUV. Designed to ferry the kids to school in style, the CX-9 will be powered by a 2.5-liter engine debuting new turbo technology that cuts down on lag.

Not only does the three-wheeled two-seat Elio look pretty cool, but its manufacturers promise great fuel economy, peppy performance, and a sub-$7,000 price tag. Now, Elio Motors has unveiled the latest prototype of the vehicle, the P5.​

Quanergy Systems is set to introduce its first solid-state light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor for advanced driver assistance systems and self-driving cars. The system will cost less than US$1,000 per car and was previewed at the Los Angeles Auto Show's Connected Car Expo.

Nissan is showcasing its Color Studio program at the LA Auto Show, featuring two Juke models decked out in black and yellow. The Color Studio allows buyers to customize many trim pieces on the Juke (and now the Versa Note) and these special new Stinger Editions are designed to showcase that.

The new Scion C-HR concept was inspired by "yuccies" and is all about design for both looks and emotional return. It's meant to epitomize Scion's new "Weird, Right?" slogan. It hits that right on the noggin.

The SL nameplate has been around since 1954, and has graced the flanks of brilliant coupes and convertibles across the 61 years since its foundation. It's no surprise, then, that Mercedes hasn't messed with the formula for the latest update.