Hot wheels at LA Auto Show

The 2013 Beetle R concept car is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011.

The Hyundai Azera makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011. The Korean automaker rolls out a new version of its larger midsize car with a sleek body design and side creases.

CEO of the Fiat brand Olivier Francois poses with the Fiat 500 Abarth during its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011.

Jim Farley, group vice president of Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford Motor Company on the eve of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Belasco Theater for the launch of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Tuesday Nov. 15, 2011. The new Mustang, powered by a 650-horsepower, supercharged V-8 engine, is expected to be the fastest Mustang ever produced by Ford.

Jim Farley, Vice President of Global Marketing for Ford Motor Company, talks about the company's new social networking initiatives during the unveiling of the 2013 Escape at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in Los Angeles.

The Chevrolet Spark mini cars are showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

The BMW i8 concept car is seen at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

The new all-electric Honda Fit EV makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011.

The Subaro BRZ concept car makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011.

Monica Favorite, of J.D. power and Associates, climbs into a Porsche Boxster Spyder at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Raymond Amaro, of Cosmetic Car Care, wipes down an Audi R8 GT Spyder as onlookers inspect the convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Standing with the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas auto, named Green Car of the Year for 2012 at press preview day for the Los Angeles Auto Show, is Michael Accavitti, vice president of marketing for American Honda, after the award was announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.

Show attendees look at the Mini Cooper at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

The Jaguar C-X16 concept car is seen at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

The Cadillac Ciel concept car is show at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

Show attendees look at Kia's new Optima Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible makes its debut at the Los AngelesAuto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011.

A Volkswagen Passat, winner of Motor Trend's 2012 Car of the Year award, is framed by an oversize replica of the award at press preview day for the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.

The Cadillac XTS is on display after its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.

The Cadillac XTX is on display after its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.

The Infiniti JX, an all-new seven-passenger crossover vehicle, makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011. Infiniti launches an all-new seven-passenger crossover with an exclusive new feature: A system that automatically engages the brakes if the driver is about to back into something crossing behind the vehicle.