It's that time of year again when the Convention Center is overrun by crowds lusting after new cars. If you're not into the Los Angeles Auto Show, it's best to avoid Figueroa south of Olympic for the nine days starting Friday. Promoters promise a dozen world debuts during media days today and Thursday. Next year, by the way, the annual January tradition moves to November. The photo is of a Lamborghini Murciélago.
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