2011 LA Auto Show: BMW

BMW showcased two rehashed concept cars from earlier shows, the i3 and the i8 concepts. Both cars feature futuristic styling with electric and hybrid-electric powertrains.  While unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor show back in September, these cars were shown for the first time in North America.  Serving as the basis for a new sub-brand within the BMW family, the "i" cars will make it to production in a similar form to the concepts in two to three years time. 

In the meantime, BMW unveiled the upcoming Active E model, based on their existing 1-series coupe.  Similar to BMW's earlier attempt with their Mini Cooper E plug-in electric car, the BMW Active E is a plug-in electric with, you guessed it, a 100 mile range and around 4 hour recharge time using 240v.