Recession? What recession? Of the cars below, only the 2010 Ford Taurus qualifies as a non-luxury or niche vehicle. At a time when many automakers are talking about restraint and the importance of good decision making, the Lexus HS250h and Cadillac Converj bravely show the world that badge engineering is alive and well. Whether these cars hint at happier financial days ahead or are just another example of carmakers failing to grasp the marketplace remains to be seen, but they sure are shiny, aren't they?

10.) 2010 Buick LaCrosse: Crushing Brand Perceptions

9.) 2010 Jaguar XKR Revealed With 510 HP

8.) 2010 BMW Z4 Slips Onto The Stage

7.) Volkswagen Bluesport Concept 42 MPG Roadster Officially Revealed

6.) Chrysler 200C EV Concept: Shockingly Attractive Mid-Size

5.) Lexus HS250h: A Prius For The Country Club

4.) Audi Sportback Concept Previews 2009 Audi A5 Sportback

3.) Cadillac Converj Concept: A Volt For Cadillac

2.) Subaru Legacy Concept: Subie Previews New Legacy Look

1.) 2010 Ford Taurus: A Flagship Returns

The Chrysler 200C EV Concept is a rolling test bed for Chrysler’s future uconnect in-car computer and communication device. It also connects directly to an iPhone, allowing you to preprogram the temperature, lock the doors, allow you to view an in-car camera remotely (pervy parents rejoice) and track the car’s location live via GPS – all straight from the iPhone.

Underneath the hood, Chrysler says the 200C could use either the ENVI EV extended range powertrain or the new Phoenix V6. the concept is rear wheel drive, but they say it could easily be adapted to a front wheel drive production car, which seems a more likely prospect. Of all the Chrysler products revealed at the show, this is the most likely to reach production. Whether or not it’ll have an extended range EV powertrain remains to be seen.