Our favourite cars from the 2011 LA Auto Show(Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images News)

Car culture and California go hand-in-hand, which is why the Los Angeles Auto Show is a top choice for automakers looking to debut some new metal. With everything on offer from automakers big and small, from electric city cars to six-digit luxury machines, few people left disappointed.

We've put together our choices for the 15 vehicles that were the true show stars. Perhaps not all obvious choices, but there's plenty to argue over for the next few days.

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