The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show kick-started on November 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will continue till December 9, giving auto manufacturers the stage to showcase their products to the world. [PHOTOS: Check Out Cars at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show] 

This year's show showcased environment-friendly cars like Fiat 500, General Motors Chevrolet Spark EV, Ford Fiesta, Kia Forte and Honda Civic EX to powerful cars like Porsche Cayman.

[PHOTOS: Check Out Cars at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show]

The BMW i8 concept car is displayed during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Members of the USC marching band perform during the unveiling of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Porsche Cayman is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is unveiled at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Photographers take pictures of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gull wing at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Attendees look at the 2013 Honda Civic EX at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Adrian van Hooydonk speaks during a news conference unveiling the BMW i8 concept car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Members of the USC marching band perform during the unveiling of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Attendees look at the 2013 Honda Civic Si at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Nissan GT-R is on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Kruger, member of the board of management for the BMW Group, poses next to the 2013 Mini Paceman at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

A hostess stands next to a 2013 Audi S8 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Yamanouchi, President and CEO Mazda Motor Corporation, and O'Sullivan, President Mazda North American Operations, pose by the 2014 Mazda 6 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

2013 Ford Fusion is presented as 2013 Green Car of the Year at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

Kevin Rose, Bentley, Member of the Board for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales speaks at a news conference in front of a Bentley GT3 race concept car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Francois, chief marketing officer of Chrysler Group, poses for a portrait at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager of Nissan North America speaks during a news conference unveiling the Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Porsche Cayman is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2014 Kia Sorento is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is seen at a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2014 Kia Forte is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

A 2013 Chevrolet Spark Electric Vehicle is pictured after being unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

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

The 2014 Ford Fiesta is displayed during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Professional rally driver Block drives a Ford Fiesta at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Henrik Fisker, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Fisker Automotive, poses with a Fisker Karma at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The Fiat 500e electric car is pictured at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Mercedes Benz GL63 AMG is unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

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

The 2014 Acura RLX is unveiled during a news conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Gull Wing comes on stage at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager, presents the new 2013 RAV4 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles

Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager, presents the new 2013 RAV4 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles