The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show: Patrick Dempsey, Olivier Francois, Paula Patton ("M.I. 4: Ghost Protocol"), Mark Reuss, impressive cars and more
The first day of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Media Day was quite impressive. Actors Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy), Paula Patton (from "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" --opening on December 21, 2011) and Fiat C.E.O. Olivier Francois, and Mark Ruess, President of G.M. North America made appearances, and so did some impressive production and concept cars.
Impressive cars also shared the spotlight; new cars appearing at the show included the 2012 Hyundai Azera, featuring Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design philosophy, the 2013 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Escape, Bentley Continental GTC, Cadillac Ciel Concept, the performance-oriented Fiat Abarth, and many more cars, SUV's, crossovers and trucks were on display and presented at on the first day of press coverage. Another notable story form day one: the 2012 Volkswagen Passat was awarded Motor Trend's Automobile of the Year trophy Below this story are photos of the the people and vehicles that stole the show on day one of the L.A. Auto Show:
