Check out the 2011 Buick Regal at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Video on Edmunds' Inside Line.www.insideline.com

The ultra-performance-oriented 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition will be priced at $33,690, including a $695 destination charge, when it arrives in dealerships in the spring. The special model debuted at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.Subaru noted that the new model is "priced $2,000 lower than the base price of the 2010 WRX STI." Compared with the standard 2010 WRX STI, the WRX STI Special Edition gets halogen rather than HID headlights; a single-disc CD player with a four-speaker audio system instead of the six-CD player with 10-speaker system; manual air conditioning instead of automatic climate control and side mirrors without integrated signals.

First, the chocolate-colored car seen here is the 5.2 FSI model, powered by the same 525-horsepower V10 that motivates the R8 5.2 FSI coupe. The "V10" badge is clearly visible on the front fender. Other trim details are carried over from the V10 coupe as well, such as the twin oval tail pipes, chrome-trimmed front grille, shiny black trim and -- wait, are those chrome wheels?! They might be polished cast-aluminum wheels instead. It's hard to tell. Either way, they're flashy for an Audi.

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show takes place December 4-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, right in downtown L.A. This is the first large-scale domestic auto show of the season and you can expect to see the full range of 2010 production cars (not to mention more than a few 2011 models), many of which are appearing in public for the first time.

Finally, after two rounds of international auto shows in Frankfurt and Tokyo, it's time for the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. It's the first big American show of the season and it's already shaping up nicely thanks to a few notable world debuts that have already been announced.The 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder got the ball rolling when it appeared in early November. A high-performance version of the standard Boxster, the Spyder adds horsepower while doing away with the standard model's convertible roof.For those looking for something a little more mainstream, the 2011 Buick Regal will make its first auto show appearance in Los Angeles. A smaller, more performance-oriented sedan, the new Regal is hoping to once again reshape Buick's image. If that's still not enough practicality for you, the 2010 Toyota Sienna minivan is making its world debut in L.A. as well. It's one of the few true minivans left and Toyota is determined to keep it around for some time to come.Our coverage starts on December 2 when we'll have photos, blog posts and videos from the show floor.

The 2009 SEMA Show Highlights Video on Inside Line showcases the big newsmakers and the noteworthy odd-balls at the annual convention for aftermarket manufacturers and tuners.

The aftermarket parts industry might be reeling a little from the recession, but the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, an annual trade show held in Las Vegas, isn't going to be any less ridiculous this year. The world's largest-diameter chrome wheel contest will no doubt continue and the booth babes will be out in full force as well. Oh and there will be cars, trucks and anything else with a motor and wheels, too.www.InsideLine.com

Honda unveiled the Honda CR-Z sports hybrid coupe at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, as the small, fun-to-drive machine moves one step closer to production. Read the full story on Edmunds' InsideLine: http://www.insideline.com/honda/cr-z-concept/honda-cr-z-confirmed-for-2010-us-debut-2009-tokyo-auto-show.html

By now you've probably already read our first drive of the 2011 Lexus LFA. It's the Lexus supercar that has finally appeared in the flesh after years of forced hibernation by one Toyota executive after another. It's quite the impressive piece, and most of those in attendance at today's official unveiling at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show seemed impressed. Good thing, too, as the new head of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, said during the Toyota press conference that he feels sad about the fact that the company no longer makes exciting cars like the Supra. Yes, he really said he feels sad. Lexus LFA @ 2009 Tokyo Auto Show: http://www.insideline.com/lexus/lf-a/videos/lexus_lf-a_09-to-as_111.html

It may be smaller, but don't count it out. There's a lot to see at this years Tokyo Auto Show, including the Lexus LFA, Toyota FT-86, Honda CR-Z, and more. 2009 Tokyo Auto Show Highlights: http://www.insideline.com/auto-shows/tokyo/2009/