It’s that time of year again, folks…time for the LA Auto Show. And MotorWeek was out west for all the latest unveils.

The City of Angels answered more than a few automotive prayers with reveals of some long-awaited models.

Red-blooded Americans should welcome the return of the Chevrolet Colorado as a domestic brand returns to the mid-size pickup segment. Sportier than the full-size Silverado, the pick up’s gas engine choices are four or six cylinder, with a diesel to follow later.

Porsche finally pulled the wraps off of the compact Macan SUV with a twin-turbo V6 good for 400 horsepower.

Jaguar showed off the F-Type Coupe, including an R upgrade with revised suspension and drivetrain dynamics.

BMW, meanwhile, took the top off of their new 4 Series, announcing its new hardtop convertible.

Ford and Lincoln shared the L.A. spotlight. Ford showed this Edge middle-weight crossover concept with an advanced self-parking system. While the compact Lincoln MKC luxury utility made its first public appearance.

Subaru gave us a glimpse at their new mid-size Legacy sedan. And we learned much more about the 2015 WRX, with both 6 speed manual and CVT transmission choices.

Big sedans make big news this year. Kia unveiled their first ever rear-wheel drive four-door, the K900.

At the opposite end comes the all-new 2015 Mini Cooper. Although to be fair, it too has grown in both size and sophistication.

Acura’s RLX Sport Hybrid is powered by a V6 gasoline engine and 3 electric motors for a total of 377 horsepower.

Sporting 577 horsepower is this Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept. But, you’ll have to buy the namesake video game to drive it.

Green motoring saw a few newcomers, like this Volkswagen e-Golf EV…a fuel cell concept from Honda…and a very real 2015 Hyundai Tucson, also powered by hydrogen fuel cell.

And speaking of green, the 2014 Green Car of the Year award goes to the Honda Accord, which added a Hybrid model to its lineup of fuel efficient gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions.

And that’s it for this week’s MotorNews from the left coast and the 2013 LA Auto Show.