Now that the global automotive industry has found its footing again, manufacturers from around the world chose the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show to strike a bold note and display the kind of machines that buyers not only covet, but dream about. In a far cry from the mostly barren wasteland of last year's show, this year's contenders are almost all real-world, production-ready models that deliver excitement with their restyled sheet metal, chopped tops, boosted engines or new powertrains. Here are the biggest stars on display, and our picks for best in show.