Photos: L.A. Auto Show opens to media, November 28, 2012

Photographers take pictures of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gull wing at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

The Hyundai Veloster C3 concept is unveiled at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

A service dog named Cookie walks around the Toyota RAV4 during it's world debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Attendees photograph the 2012 Toyota RAV4 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Lincoln's Heritage on Display is seen during the Los Angeles Auto Show press day, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for Lincoln/AP Images). (PRNewsFoto/Lincoln)

1956 Continental Mark II (center) as part of Lincoln's Heritage On Display At Los Angeles Auto Show Press Day at Los Angeles Convention Center on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Lincoln).

The Toyota Fun-Vii concept car is shown at the Toyota booth during the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Hyundai Veloster C3 concept is unveiled at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Reporters and photographers walk through the displays during opening day for Press at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Toyota shows off the "Fun-Vii," a concept car whose exterior serves as an external display, and whose interior can also be adjusted to fit the driver's mood during the Los Angeles Auto show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Toyota kicked of the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show with the world debut of the all-new 2013 RAV4 The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Stephen Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, (2nd L) walks around a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series gullwing at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Energy Force concept truck vehicle comes on stage at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Los Angeles - November 28, 2012 - Los Angeles - Nov. 28, 2012 - Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik, today introduced the all-new seven-passenger Santa Fe, right, and Veloster Roll Top C3 Concept at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular family crossover that includes the two-row, five-passenger Santa Fe Sport trim level, which has been on sale since August. The all-new Santa Fe family showcases Hyundai's cutting-edge capabilities through precise design, high-output powertrains with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and a host of features to please drivers and passengers with high expectations for functionality, versatility and comfort. Veloster Roll Top C3 Concept (which stands for Convertible 3-door) combines open-air freedom with the style of a coupe and the functionality of a tailgate. The Veloster's efficient coupe design with hidden passenger-side third door introduces an innovative dual-function roll top and tailgate, adding unique utility to a convertible. (Joe Wilssens photo)

The Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force concept is introduced at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles - November 28, 2012 -Los Angeles - Nov. 28, 2012 - Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik, today introduced the all-new third-row Santa Fe at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular family crossover that includes the two-row, five-passenger Santa Fe Sport trim level, which has been on sale since August. The all-new Santa Fe family showcases Hyundai's cutting-edge capabilities through precise design, high-output powertrains with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and a host of features to please drivers and passengers with high expectations for functionality, versatility and comfort. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date in February. (Joe Wilssens photo)

Volkswagen Beetle convertible is shown during it's world debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

The 2014 Jaguar XFR-S Sedan Unveiled Today At The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. (PRNewsFoto/Jaguar)

Volkswagen Beetle convertible is shown during it's world debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

An attendee views the interior of a Fiat SpA 500e vehicle during the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. After returning to the U.S. with its 500 subcompact in 2010, Fiat plans to introduce an electric version at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg

Automobiles stand on display on the floor of the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg

Honda Motor Co.'s Acura NSX concept car is displayed during the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg

An attendee sits inside a display vehicle at the General Motors Co. Chevrolet stand during the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg

An attendee looks at a Mopar Concept Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper automobile, produced by Chrysler Group LLC, during the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: The XJ-L on display at the Jaguar Land Rover stand at the LA Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rover)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: The high performance XFR-S on display at the Jaguar Land Rover stand at the LA Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rover)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Race car driver Ken Block, a professional rally driver with the Monster World Rally Team, drives the Ford three-cylinder Fiesta at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show opens to the public November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Pamela Fletcher, GM's Global Chief Engineer for Volt and Plug-In Hybrid, speaks after unveiling the new 2014 Chevy Spark EV electric vehicle during the Los Angeles Auto show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show opens to the public November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: The new 2014 Chevy Spark EV electric vehicle is unveiled during the Los Angeles Auto show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show opens to the public November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: The Grayhound hood ornament on the one-of-a-kind 1937 Lincoln Derham Sport Sedan is shown on display as part of Lincoln's Heritage On Display during the Los Angeles Auto Show media day on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show opens to the public November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: A 1956 Continental Mark II is shown on display as part of Lincoln's Heritage On Display during the Los Angeles Auto Show media day on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. This car was built especially for Elizabeth Taylor with custom paint and interior that matched the color of her eyes. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: A one-of-a-kind 1937 Lincoln Derham Sport Sedan is shown on display as part of Lincoln's Heritage On Display during the Los Angeles Auto Show media day on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show opens to the public November 30 and runs through December 9. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: (L-R) Mark Fields, chief operating officer of Ford Motor Company; Ken Block, a professional rally driver with the Monster World Rally Team; and Jim Farley, executive vice president of global marketing, Sales and Service for Ford Motor Company, pose at the unveling of the Ford three-cylinder Fiesta at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The new Porsche Caymans are introduced at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The BMW i8 Concept is shown at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The 2014 Acura RLX is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Performers are seen as the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Matthias Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche, speaks during a news conference unveiling the 2013 Porsche Cayman at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The 2013 Porsche Cayman is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio car is displayed at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Professional rally driver Ken Block drives a Ford Fiesta during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The 2014 Kia Sorento is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

The 2013 Nissan GT-R is on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America, speaks during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The BMW i8 concept car is displayed during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The BMW i3 concept car is displayed during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

The BMW i8 concept car is displayed during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer of Chrysler Group, poses for a portrait at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

A hostess stands next to a 2013 Audi S8 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Attendee Steve Cypher looks at his mobile phone following the presentation of the 2013 Mini Paceman at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

The Nissan Hi-Cross hybrid concept is unveiled at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

All-New 2014 Mazda6 Debuts at LA Auto Show. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

he Honda EV-STER Small Sports Car concept is on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The Honda EV-STER Small Sports Car concept is on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The new seven-passenger Ford Transit Connect Wagon is on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The chassis of a new Chevrolet Volt electric plus gas eco-friendly car from General Motors attracts interest on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. General Motors has said it will integrate Apple's voice-activated software Siri in some of its cars next year to allow iPhone users to perform hands-free tasks, announcing at the LA Auto Show it will use the Siri intelligent assistant in the Chevrolet Spark and Sonic LTZ and RS. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

An Acura NSX concept car is displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

A model walks past an Audi A8L TDI displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

A man checks out the Nissan 370z displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

A man looks through a window of a Dodge Charger SRT displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

A model poses beside the new Jeep Wrangler 10th anniversary Rubicon edition displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

Volkswagen's R-Line Beetle Turbo is displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

Volvo's S60 is displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

The Veloster turbo from Hyundai is displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

The Nissan GTR is displayed on media preview day at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The show opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

The Fiat 500L Trekking is displayed at its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. The 500L is a five-door sub-compact minivan with seating for five and looks that borrow styling cues from the smaller 500 city car. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The BMW i8 Concept sportscar is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. \The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The winged "Smart forjeremy" special edition Smart Car from Daimler AG is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. Smart forjeremy is the creation of fashion designer Jeremy Scott who conceived of the special edition car with fiberglass wings which double as tail lights. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK/AFP/Getty Images

Ford's new Fiesta ST hatchback vehicle is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto show in Los Angeles, California on media preview day, November 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 30 and runs through December 9AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK/AFP/Getty Images

The Jaguar F-TYPE is shown during it's North American debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Members of the media look photograph the charging port on the Chevy Spark EV during it's world debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Jaguar F-TYPE is shown during it's North American debut at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

The BMW i8 Concept is shown at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Ford Fusion wins the Green Car of The Year award at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show opens to the public on Friday, November 30. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)