Car enthusiast admire the American cars during the 4th Annual Pico Boulevard Art Walk and Vintage Auto Show on Saturday, October 17, 2009.

Rick Woodbury drives the 'Tango' at the Santa Monica Civic Center during the 4th Annual Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo on Friday, October 10, 2009.  The revolutionary Tango combines the speed and agility of a motorcycle with the security of a high-performance sports car. The Tango's ability to maneuver through traffic is second to none. Like a motorcycle, it can change lanes to gain advantage in traffic better than any car in history. Where lane splitting is permitted (i.e., driving between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic), the advantage can be staggering. In extremely heavy traffic, a Tango or motorcycle can travel in 20 seconds the distance that cars travel in 20 minutes. With over 1,000 ft-lbs. of torque, the Tango can accelerate from zero to over 130 mph in one gear. Without an energy-robbing transmission or differential, it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in about 4 seconds and finishes the standing 1/4 mile in about 12 seconds at over 100 mph.

AltCar Expo , one of Nation’s Largest Displays of Alternative Fuel Vehicles, are showcasing more than 100 alt-fuel and ultra-efficient vehicles including zero-emission electric cars and trucks, hybrids, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles rated in excess of 100 miles per gallon, and those running on hydrogen fuel cells, natural gas, propane, biodiesel and ethanol. Scooters, Segways, electric motorcycles, bicycles and more will also be on hand. Low-speed and freeway-capable vehicles are available for public “ride-and-drives” and for immediate purchase. AltCar Expo is known for its uncommon mix of vehicles by major auto manufacturers and smaller companies. Its seminar speakers, addressing the latest global transportation and energy trends, will include industry executives, grass roots advocates and nationally recognized experts in public policy, mass transit, sustainability, engineering and automotive technology. Attendees will learn when they can expect to purchase the hottest eco-friendly vehicles in development and about mass transit options, charging infrastructure, new battery technologies, maximizing gas mileage and other issues. The expo's purpose is to give consumers the chance to test drive alt-fuel cars, many of which will be for sale on site, and find out about earning tax credits by going green.  The two-day expo will be held for the fourth consecutive year at the Santa Monica Civic center on Oct. 02 & 03.

Guests look at  CODA , a four-door, five passenger, all-electric sedan at the Santa Monica Civic Center during the 4th Annual Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo on Friday, October 10, 2009. CODA's promotional display reads, "IN CASE of global warming, outrages gasoline costs and oil-fueled international conflict, break glass and remove CODA immediately."

People look at vintage American cars during the Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club's 5th Annual Tony Sousa Car Show at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The show was open to all Shelby, Cobra, Mustang and Ford cars. Featured cars included various classic Mustangs, as well as newer models belonging to club members.

Tracy Stum (left) and Charllene Lanzel hand-paint a 3D Buick Lacrosse at the Third Street Promenade on Friday, September 18, 2009. The street painting featured the new 2010 Buick Lacrosse driving down the red carpet.

(above) Jason Moore and Angie Chong work on their homemade soapbox "The Wild Thing" during the eighth Annual Taste of Santa Monica on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at the Santa Monica Pier. They will hurling themselves down Grand Avenue from Disney Concert Hall to Pershing Square on Sept 26th in Red Bull's Soapbox Race. (center) Angie Chong (right) from team "The Wild Thing" shows-off her soapbox car to journalist Justine Hong during Taste of Santa Monica. (top) Angie Chong and Theresa Taylor from team "The Wild Thing" try on their fabricated Bulls head which will be featured in Red Bull's Soapbox Race on Sept 26.

Teenage girls from Pico Youth & Family Center's (PYFC) Woman of Empowerment (WOE) group wash a car on Saturday, August 1, 2009, to raise money for a graduation event. Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC), a non-profit organization in Santa Monica is committed to preventing youth violence. Through various services and caring staff support PYFC brings hope to the lives of youth. They serve hundreds of youth annually, ages 16-24 who are most at risk, through case management, counseling, tutoring, job readiness training, leadership development, music, art and computer training. The PYFC is a positive alternative to the streets for many of Santa Monica's youth and young adults who seek guidance, support and service.

(1-4) Tom Traylor, 74,works on his custom built steam turbine boat during the annual "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Burton Chace Park. Old Fashioned Day in the Park featured vintage yachts, antique/classic cars and motorcycles, and old steam engines. (5) John Davis, 62, member of the Western Antique Power Associates, oils his 1865 food processor during "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday. (6) People look at the antique cars during "Old Fashioned Day in the Park" on Sunday.