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Much has changed since Land Rover unwrapped the LRX show car in 2008. Markets have shifted, fuel costs are uncertain, and Land Rover's own corporate stewardship was transferred halfway around the world. Despite those radical breaks in continuity, the production-ready LRX -- now known as the 2011 Range Rover Evoque -- remains remarkably true to the original concept.

Much has changed since Land Rover unwrapped the LRX show car in 2008. Markets have shifted, fuel costs are uncertain, and Land Rover's own corporate stewardship was transferred halfway around the world. Despite those radical breaks in continuity, the production-ready LRX -- now known as the 2011 Range Rover Evoque -- remains remarkably true to the original concept.

Hyundai/Kia continues its new-product onslaught with new Sonata variants, a redesigned sportage, and the ultraluxurious Equus. The stunning Lexus LFA supercar, which finally arrives in December, seems like it comes from another era, while the Nissan Leaf will try to face down the Chevy Volt to be the car of the future. Honda's CR-Z puts a new spin on an old idea, while the battle in the battle in the 'burbs heats up as a new odyssey engages the Toyota Sienna.