La Auto Show

It is open to the public for ten days, filling 760,000 square feet (71,000 m²) of exhibit space. Since 2006 the event is held in November or December.

LA Auto Show
Genre	Auto show
Venue	Los Angeles Convention Center
Location(s)	Los Angeles, California
Country	United States
Inaugurated	1907
Previous event	November 17–26, 2023
Participants	100+
Organised by	ANSA Productions
Website	laautoshow.com

The LA Auto Show is an OICA sanctioned international exhibition. It is one of the four major auto shows in North America^{[citation needed]} together with Detroit, Chicago and New York.

The show begins with AutoMobility LA, a several day press showing.

The Los Angeles Auto Show began in 1907 with ninety-nine vehicles on display at Morley's Skating Rink. In 1910, the event was held under a canvas big top at Fiesta Park. As the auto industry grew, the auto show changed venues four times throughout the 1920s to accommodate the growing needs of vendors. In 1926, it took place at the corner of Hill and Washington where it stayed for the next four years. During the 1929 show, a short circuit in one of the airplane exhibits caused a massive fire that destroyed the entire venue, resulting in over $1 million ($17.7 million in 2023 dollars) worth of damages. There were no injuries. With the help of the community, the show reopened one day later at the Shrine Auditorium.

The show continued to prove successful throughout the 1930s, but took a down turn during the Second World War and went on hiatus from 1940 through 1951. In 1952, the show re-opened at the Pan Pacific Auditorium with 152 vehicles on display, including those from international manufacturers.

In 2006, the show moved its dates from early January to late November/early December, thus resulting in two shows during the year. The second 2006 event celebrated the show's centennial, despite its 100th year being 2007.

In response to new technologies such as driver assist and cloud-based infotainment in the auto industry, the LA Auto Show organizers created the Connected Car Expo in 2013.

The LA Auto Show begins with AutoMobility LA, four days catered to journalists, designers and industry representatives. In 2014, the show had 65 debuts, a record number. From 2013 to 2015, the first of three Press & Trade Days was devoted to the Connected Car Expo, a mingling affair for automotive and technology professionals. Connected Car Expo was merged with the show's Press & Trade days to create AutoMobility LA in 2016. For 2016, AutoMobility LA also included several events, with four days of networking, three days of breaking news, and two days of learning. The Press & Trade Days Kickoff Party was held for industry and media professionals the night before AutoMobility LA Conference. The Green Car of the Year Awards presented by the Green Car Journal. 2019 also marked the 10th anniversary of the Hispanic Motor Press Awards, presented to the best cars as selected by a national jury composed of Hispanic journalist, bloggers, and influencers. (www.hispanicmotorpress.org) During the Design LA Open House & Reception, automotive design studios present concepts to a judging committee, and the winner of judges' pick as well as people's choice award are both announced during the annual reception. During the Green/Tech Ride & Drive, there were test drives of new tech and green advancements exclusively for media . Automobile designers finished out Design LA at the Designers’ Night Reception hosted by Car Design News, which was offsite and required separate registration to attend.

The 2023 LA Auto Show was held from November 17 through 26, 2023. AutoMobility LA took place on November 16, 2023.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

North American debuts

• Honda Prelude Concept
• Kia EV3 Concept
• Kia EV4 Concept

The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 18 through 27, 2022. AutoMobility LA took place on November 17.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2020 Los Angeles Auto Show, due to the pandemic, was cancelled and rescheduled to May 21 through 31, 2021. It was rescheduled again to November 19 through 28, 2021. AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place on November 17 and 18.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 22 through December 1, 2019. AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place from November 18 through November 21.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

Race car debuts

The show took place from November 30 to December 9, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place from November 26 through November 29. Around 1,000 cars were displayed at the venue. Like other years, visitors could sit in cars and test certain models in the Test Drive area. Newsweek observed that the show was "dominated by bulkier models" such as SUVs and trucks. Electric auto makers Byton and Rivian made their first appearance at the auto show. The last version of the VW Beetle made its local debut at the show. Volvo was at the show, but didn't bring cars, breaking tradition. The Honda Insight was named 2019 Green Car of the Year at the show.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from December 1 through December 10, 2017. AutoMobility LA, which included auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place from November 27 through November 30.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 18 through November 27, 2016. Press days and vehicle debuts took place on November 16 and 17.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 20 through November 29, 2015. Press days and vehicle debuts took place on November 18 and 19.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 21 through November 30, 2014. Press days and vehicle debuts took place on November 19 and 20.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 22 through December 1, 2013. Press days and vehicle debuts took place on November 20 and 21. The 2013 Connected Car Expo was held on November 19–21.

56 total vehicles debuted at the 2013 show, with 22 of them being world debuts. The following below are production models that debuted.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

 

The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 30 through December 9, 2012, with press days on November 28 and 29.

Production model debuts

Concept cars

Honda also announced the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will be available starting January 15, 2013 in California and New York.

The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 18 through November 27, 2011, with press days on November 16 and 17. The Sneak Preview Night was held on November 17, 2011.

Production models

Concept cars

The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 19 through November 28, 2010, with press days on November 17 and 18. The Sneak Preview Night was held on November 18, 2010.

For the first time, the Design Challenge included entries from international design studios. The objective was to design a four-passenger car weighing less than 1,000 pounds (454 kg). This year's competitors were GM, Honda, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Smart, Toyota, and Volvo. The tied winners were GM with their Cadillac Aera concept and Smart with their 454 WWT concept.

Stefan Jacoby, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Car Corp, kicked off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of November 17, 2010.

The Chevrolet Volt won the 6th annual Green Car Journal 2011 Green Car of the Year award. Other finalists included the Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and the Nissan LEAF.

Production models

Concept cars

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from December 4 through December 13, 2009, with press days on December 2 and 3. The Sneak Preview Night was Thursday, December 3, 2009. Tickets for this event went on sale in October.

Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati did not appear at the show.

Production models

Concept cars

GM also held a press conference for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt (shown as a prototype at the 2008 show), announcing availability in California in late 2010, with other markets to follow later.

While Nissan/Infiniti did not hold any press conferences at the LA show, they unveiled the 2011 Infiniti M at an event in Beverly Hills to coincide with the show. The refreshed 2010 Infiniti G sedan was also introduced at this time.

The 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 21 through November 30, 2008, with press days on November 19 and 20.

Facing a budget crisis, General Motors stated that they would cancel their press conferences and debuts for this year's show. Their current vehicles were still on display, and previously introduced vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt still made an appearance. Chrysler also did not introduce any new models to the press, although its electric vehicle prototypes revealed in September (Dodge EV, Jeep Wrangler, and Chrysler Town & Country) were on display.

Production models

Concept cars

World debuts

• Chrysler Town & Country EV Concept
• Dodge EV Concept
• Honda FC Sport Concept
• Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Concept
• Kia Borrego FCEV Concept
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV Concept
• Toyota Camry CNG Hybrid Concept
• Volkswagen Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI

North American debuts

• BMW Concept 7-Series ActiveHybrid
• Honda Insight Concept
• Hyundai HED-5 i-Mode
• Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION
• Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept

The 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 16 through November 25, 2007, with press days on November 14 and 15.

Production models

Also present at the show were the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade Platinum, which were originally slated to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show but instead debuted a week earlier at the South Florida Auto Show in Miami.

Concept cars

• Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept
• Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept
• Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueTec Hybrid Concept
• Suzuki Makai Concept
• Vector WX-8 Concept
• Volkswagen Space Up Blue Concept

2006 was the only year where the Los Angeles Auto Show was held twice in the same year. The first one ran from January 6–15, and the second one ran from December 1–10 (press conferences were held on November 29–30). The second event was held in celebration of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 100th anniversary, despite its centennial being in 2007. This was also the first year where the show was held toward the end of the year, and the last one held in January.

December 1–10

The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles listed this show under their 2006 season. It was also the first year the show has earned an international designation.

Production models

Concept cars

• Acura Advanced Sedan Concept
• Chevrolet Sequel Concept
• Ford Explorer Fuel Cell Prototype
• Ford Mustang by Giugiaro
• Honda FCX Concept
• Honda REMIX Concept
• Honda Step Bus Concept
• Hyundai HCD-10 Hellion Concept
• Mazda Nagare Concept
• Suzuki SXBox Concept
• Volkswagen Tiguan Concept

Audi, Volkswagen, and Daimler Chrysler also announced their plans for new BlueTec diesel cars, designed to meet stringent emissions standards.

January 6–15

Production models

World debuts 2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2006 Ferrari F430 Pista 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 JEVC Battery-Powered Formula Car 2006 Honda Accord Sedan US-spec 2006 Honda Civic Coupe 2006 Honda Civic NGV Sedan 2006 Lotus Exige 2006 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT 2007 Mazda CX-7 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2006 Saab 9-3 Cabrio "20th Anniversary" 2006 Saleen Sport Truck S331 2006 Spyker C8 Laviolette 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan 2007 Toyota Yaris 3-door 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 3-door 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-door

North American debuts 2007 Audi Q7 2006 BMW M6 Coupe 2006 Bugatti Veyron 2006 Fisker Latigo 2006 Fisker Tramonto 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 600 2006 Porsche Cayman 2006 Volkswagen Eos

Concept cars

• GMC Pad Concept
• Lamborghini Miura concept
• Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept
• Volkswagen GX3 Concept

The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show 2005 took place on January 7–16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Some 760,000 square feet of modern, well-lit exhibition space contains more than 1000 vehicles, plus a special floor devoted to the automotive aftermarket.

Production models

• BMW M3 Coupe Competition Package
• Chevrolet HHR
• Chevrolet Impala
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• Chrysler 300 SRT8
• Dodge Magnum SRT8
• Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
• Ferrari 575 Superamerica
• Ford Mustang Convertible
• GEM Car EV NEV
• Hyundai Tucson FCEV
• Mazda Mazdaspeed6
• Jaguar XK8 Victory Edition
• Pontiac G6
• Pontiac Solstice
• Pontiac Torrent
• Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
• Spyker C8 Spyder
• Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

North American debuts

• Audi A3
• Audi A4
• Ferrari F430
• Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
• Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
• Porsche Boxster
• Venturi Fetish

Concept cars

• Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe Concept
• Chevrolet HHR West Coast Customs Concept
• Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
• Suzuki Sunburst Reno SWT Concept
• Suzuki Techno Blue Aerio SX SWT Concept
• Vision SZR prototype
• Volvo XC90 Supercharged V8 Concept

Production models

• BMW 330Ci Performance Package
• BMW X5 4.8is
• Bentley Continental GT
• Bentley Arnage T24 Mulliner
• Brabus Chrysler Crossfire
• Buick Terraza
• Chevrolet Cobalt
• Commuter Tango T600
• Ford Escape
• Ford GT
• Ford Focus
• Hummer H2 SUT
• Lotus Elise
• Lexus RX 400h
• Mazda6
• Morgan Aero 8
• Panoz Esperante GT
• Saab 9-2X
• Saturn Relay

Concept cars

• Hummer H3T Concept
• Pontiac Solstice Concept

The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show ran from January 4–12.

Production models

• Audi A8 L
• BMW 330i Performance Package
• Chrysler Sebring
• Dodge Stratus Sedan
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (facelift)
• Ford Focus PZEV
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
• Mitsubishi Montero 20th Anniversary Special Edition
• Pontiac GTO
• Scion xA
• Scion xB
• Subaru Baja Sport
• Volvo S60 R
• Volvo V70 R

North American debuts

• BMW Alpina Roadster V8
• BMW Z4 (E85) Roadster
• Ferrari Enzo
• Maybach 57
• Jaguar XJ

Concept cars

• Acura RSX Type-S Show Car by Good Guys
• Aston Martin DB AR1 Concept
• Dodge Magnum SRT-8 Concept
• Ford Faction Concept
• Ford Supercharged Thunderbird Concept
• Mazda RX-8 X-Men Car

Production models

• Acura 3.2 CL
• Acura NSX
• Chrysler Crossfire Coupe
• Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
• GMC Envoy XL
• Dodge Neon SRT-4
• Hummer H2
• Hyundai Tiburon
• Jaguar S-Type
• Ford TH!NK City
• Infiniti G35
• Lincoln Navigator
• Maserati Coupe
• Mazda MPV
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII
• Pontiac Vibe
• Toyota Matrix
• Volkswagen Jetta GLI
• Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S
• Volkswagen Passat W8
• Volvo S80

Concept cars

• Lexus 2054 Minority Report Concept
• Lincoln Continental Concept
• Honda Model X
• Kia Trophy Truck
• Mitsubishi Montero Evolution Concept

Production models

• Acura RL 3.5
• Acura TL 3.2 Type-S
• BMW M Coupe
• BMW M Roadster
• Cadillac Escalade EXT
• Daewoo Leganza
• Daewoo Rezzo
• Ford Crown Victoria
• Ford Mustang Bullitt GT
• Ford TH!NK Neighbor
• Isuzu Axiom
• Kia Rio Station Wagon
• Mazda Protege MP3
• Mazda Protege Sport Wagon
• Mazda Tribute MM
• Mercedes-Benz C230 Coupe
• Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
• Volkswagen Jetta GLX Wagon
• Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
• Volkswagen New Beetle Sport

Concept cars

• Chevrolet Borrego Concept
• Dodge PowerBox Concept
• Ford Escape HEV Concept
• Pontiac Vibe Concept
• Toyota WiLL Concept

Dates: January 8–16

Production models

Concept cars

The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show held this year January 2–10.

Production models

• Acura 3.2 TL
• Bentley Azure
• BMW 7-Series (facelift)
• BMW M5
• Buick Regal LSe
• Buick Regal GSe
• Chevrolet S-10 TrailBlazer
• Dodge Dakota NHRA Pro Stock Truck
• Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab
• Dodge Neon
• Dodge Viper ACR
• Geo Metro 3-door
• Honda S2000
• Isuzu VehiCROSS Ironman Edition
• Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster Momo
• Lexus IS 200
• Mazda Troy Lee Special Edition B-Series
• Nissan Frontier Crew Cab
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Plymouth Neon
• Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible "30th Anniversary"
• Porsche 911 Carrera 4
• Subaru Legacy Outback

Concept cars

• Dodge Power Wagon Concept
• Ford Focus Cosworth Concept
• Honda VV Concept
• Jeep Commander Concept
• Lincoln Blackwood Concept
• Mitsubishi Montero Sport CityCruiser Concept
• Saturn SC Performance Concept

Production models

• BMW M Roadster
• BMW M3 Convertible
• BMW 740il
• BMW 750il
• Buick Regal 25th Anniversary Edition
• Cadillac Seville STS
• Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme
• Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car
• Chevrolet C/K Crew Cab Short Box Pickup
• Ford SVT Contour
• Honda Accord EX Coupe V6
• Honda Civic by Super Street Magazine
• Honda Civic by Pacific's
• Honda Civic GX CNG
• Honda Civic by Intrax
• Jaguar XJR
• Laforza Prima 4X4
• Lexus LX 470
• Mazda MX-5 Miata
• Mazda B-Series Troy Lee 4X4
• Mercury Cougar
• Nissan Altra EV
• Plymouth Prowler
• Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
• Shelby Series 1
• Volkswagen New Beetle

Concept cars

• Chevrolet Astro Low Rider Concept
• Infiniti I30 Executive Luxury Special Edition (ELSE) Concept
• Lexus Street Rod Concept
• Vision K2

Production models

• AC Propulsion Tzero
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
• Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab
• Chrysler Concorde
• Dodge Intrepid
• Dodge Durango
• GM EV1
• Ford Contour
• Ford Ranger Electric
• Ford Windstar
• Honda EV Plus
• Mercury Mystique
• Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon
• Nissan Altra
• Porsche Boxster
• Saab 900 SE "Talladega Edition"
• Saab 9000 CSE Anniversary Edition
• Toyota RAV4 EV

Concept cars

• Ford Taurus Santa Fe Concept
• Honda Insight Concept
• Mercury L'Attitude Concept

Production models

• Aston Martin DB7 Volante
• Bentley Turbo R Coupe
• BMW Z3 Roadster
• BMW 328i Signature Car
• Buick Century
• Buick Park Avenue
• Buick Park Avenue Ultra
• Cadillac Catera
• GM EV1
• Ford F-150
• Ford Escort
• Hyundai Elantra US-Spec
• Mazda MPV All-Sport
• Oldsmobile Intrigue
• Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Coupe

Concept cars

• Chrysler Sebring Convertible Prototype
• Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin Concept
• Mercedes-Benz AAV Concept
• Oldsmobile Bravada Concept Cure by Todd Oldham
• Toyota RAV4 EV Concept
• Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon by Boyd Coddington & Chip Foose
• Yugo Next Kiddie Ride Art Car
• Yugo Next Tiled Shower Art Car

The 1995 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from January 7 through January 15.

Production models

• Bmw M3 E36 Coupe
• BMW 318ti Coupe
• BMW 750 iL
• Chevrolet Tahoe
• Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe
• Ferrari 456 GT
• Honda Odyssey EX
• Kia Sephia
• Lincoln Continental
• Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
• Mitsubishi Eclipse
• Nissan 200SX Coupe
• Nissan Sentra GLE
• Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupe
• Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
• Range Rover 4.0 SE
• Saleen Speedster
• Suzuki X-90
• Toyota Avalon
• Volvo T5-R Station Wagon

Concept cars

• Buick XP2000
• Pininfarina Ethos 3 EV

Production models

• Chevrolet Lumina
• Dodge Neon
• Guldstrand Corvette GS90 Coupe
• Guldstrand Corvette GS90 Nassau Roadster
• Honda Passport
• Honda Accord Wagon
• Honda Civic NGV
• Ford Crown Victoria CNG
• Mazda Miata V8
• Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder
• Mercedes-Benz E300D
• Pontiac Firebird Trans Am "25th Anniversary"
• Plymouth Neon
• Subaru Impreza Coupe

Concept cars

• Dodge Viper Defender
• Ford Ranger Sea Splash
• Ford Profile
• Isuzu Trooper Convertible
• Kia Sportage
• Nissan Future Vision Vehicle
• Volkswagen Concept One

Production models

• Callaway SuperNatural
• Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
• Chevrolet Corvette Lister Convertible
• Ford Ranger Splash
• Honda CRX AC Propulsion Electric Car
• Isuzu Trooper RS
• Lexus GS300
• Lotus Esprit Turbo
• Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon
• Pontiac Firebird Coupe
• Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Coupe
• Saab 9000 Aero

Concept cars

• Calstart S.E.V. Showcase Electric Vehicle
• Dodge Viper GTS Coupe Concept
• Ford Mustang Mach III Concept
• Ford Ranger Jukebox Concept
• Oldsmobile Aerotech Aurora V8
• Oldsmobile Aurora Concept

Production models

• Mercury Villager
• Ford Probe GT
• Isuzu Trooper
• Nissan 300ZX Convertible
• Nissan 240SX Convertible
• Nissan Quest
• Infiniti J30
• Ferrari 512 TR
• Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale
• Dodge Viper RT/10
• M.C.A GTB (Monte Carlo GTB)
• Mazda RX-7
• Subaru Impreza

Concept cars

• BMW E2
• IAD Clean Air LA 301

Production models

• Mitsubishi Diamante
• Hyundai Elantra
• Nissan NX2000
• Maserati Shamal
• Subaru SVX
• Acura Legend L
• Mercury Grand Marquis

Concept cars

• Sterling MG EX-E
• Callaway Twin Turbo Speedster Concept

Production models

• Mitsubishi 3000GT
• Mercedes-Benz 500SL
• Bentley Turbo R
• Toyota MR2
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• BMW 850i
• Lotus Elan Convertible
• Alfa Romeo 164
• Alfa Romeo Spider
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Escort
• Mercury Capri Convertible
• Dodge Stealth
• Dodge Shadow Convertible
• Buick Park Avenue
• Chevrolet Caprice Classic
• Chevrolet Blazer
• Chevrolet Beretta Convertible
• Chevrolet Camaro
• Avanti Touring Sedan
• Acura NSX
• Geo Metro Convertible
• Oldsmobile Bravada
• Pontiac Firebird
• Hyundai S Coupe

Concept cars

• GM Impact
• Vector W2 Prototype
• Buick Lucerne Convertible Concept

Concept cars

• Chevrolet California Camaro IROC-Z Concept

Production models

• Buick Reatta

Concept cars

• Ford Bronco DM-1 Concept
• Plymouth Slingshot
• Plymouth X2S

Production models

• Buick Regal Coupe
• Eagle Medallion
• Range Rover

Production models

• Chrysler TC by Maserati

Concept cars

• Saab EV-1

Concept cars

• Bertone Corvette Ramarro

• Green Car of the Year