LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show, also known as the LA Auto Show, is an auto show held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, United States. 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.

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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
Next event	November 22–December 1, 2024
Participants	100+
Organised by	ANSA Productions
Website	laautoshow.com

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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,^[1] a several day press showing.^[2]

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.^[3] 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^[4] 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 2024 LA Auto Show was held from November 22 through December 1, 2024. AutoMobility LA took place on November 22, 2024.

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

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

The 2020 Los Angeles Auto Show, due to the pandemic, was cancelled and rescheduled to May 21 through 31, 2021.^[38] It was rescheduled again to November 19 through 28, 2021.^[39][40] AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place on November 17 and 18.

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.

The show took place from November 30 to December 9, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.^[91] AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place from November 26 through November 29.^[2] 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.^[92] Newsweek observed that the show was "dominated by bulkier models" such as SUVs and trucks.^[93] Electric auto makers Byton and Rivian made their first appearance at the auto show.^[94] The last version of the VW Beetle made its local debut at the show.^[92] Volvo was at the show, but didn't bring cars, breaking tradition.^[95] The Honda Insight was named 2019 Green Car of the Year at the show.^[96]

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.

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.

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.

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.^[209]

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.^[242] 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.^[243] The following below are production models that debuted.

The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 30 through December 9, 2012, with press days on November 28 and 29.^[246]

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.

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.^[261]

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.

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.^[270]

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.^[276] 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Dates: January 8–16

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

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

• Green Car of the Year