By Helen Walters

California Dreamin'

The Los Angeles Auto Show rolls into downtown L.A. on Dec. 4, affording gearheads a chance to gawk not only at 30 debuts from both U.S. and international automakers, but also at a host of concept vehicles and assorted auto oddities. Among the more eye-catching are the "Youthmobile 2030" car designs of the future from manufacturers such as Audi and Mazda. Eager to put 2009 behind them, car companies claim they're focusing firmly on the future. Read on to take a virtual tour of the show floor in California.