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Los Angeles Auto Show 2005 Design Trends

How are changing consumer attitudes and preferences affecting automobile design? What are designers doing to create functional, stylish and fun vehicles in accordance with new regulations and technologies? These are some of the questions that five distinguished designers will discuss and debate during the panel discussion at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 6.

Alfa 100: Eat, drink and celebrate in Milan

Considering that Alfa Romeo originated in Milan, Italy, it's no surprise that the city plans to spend June 24-27 celebrating the historic marque's 100th anniversary. We know you'll have your hands full with the festivities, but we suggest dedicating some of your week to enjoying the local cuisine as well. Here are some suggestions.

Brian Wilson on the Beach Boys' car songs

Brian Wilson, the musical giant behind so much of the Beach Boys great music, sang at the Petersen gala in Los Angeles last week, and there were plenty of songs about cars and drag racing in the mix. "We're going to do a series of car songs because this place has a lot of cars," Wilson announced before leading his 10-piece band into "Little Deuce Coupe," "409," "All Summer Long" and "Shut Down." The band played to a packed house at the museum's annual fundraiser. Wilson's set was surely the most entertaining in the Petersen's 15 years of fundraising galas.