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 of exhibit space. Since 2006 the event is held in November or December.
The LA Auto Show is an OICA sanctioned international exhibition. It is one of the four major auto shows in North America together with Detroit, Chicago and New York.
The show begins with AutoMobility LA, a several day press showing.
History 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. During the 1922 show, the sixteenth, a short circuit in one of the airplane exhibits caused a massive fire that destroyed the entire venue, resulting in over US$1 million ($ in dollars) worth of damages. There were no injuries. With the help of the community, the show reopened one day later at the Shrine Auditorium. In 1926, it took place at the corner of Hill and Washington where it stayed for the next four years.
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.
AutoMobility LA 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. 2025 The 2025 LA Auto show was held from November 21 to 30. AutoMobility LA took place on November 20. Production model debuts
World debuts 2026 Honda Pilot (refresh) 2027 Kia Telluride 2026 Nissan Pathfinder (refresh) 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid
North American debuts Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (auto show debut) 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale (refresh) 2026 Genesis G70 Prestige Graphite
Concept cars
World debuts Hyundai Crater
Volkswagen also displayed a fully restored 1977 T2 microbus, nicknamed "Azul" by its owner, which received media attention for surviving the Palisades Fire in California in January 2025.
2024 The 2024 LA Auto Show was held from November 22 through December 1, 2024. AutoMobility LA took place on November 22, 2024.
Production model debuts
World debuts 2025 Acura ADX (auto show debut) 2025 Chrysler Pacifica FAV Edition 2025 Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition 2026 Honda Passport (auto show debut) 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026 Kia EV9 GT
North American debuts 2026 Genesis GV70 (refresh) 2025 Kia EV6 (refresh) 2026 Kia Sportage (refresh) 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Concept cars North American debuts Hyundai Initium
2023 The 2023 LA Auto Show was held from November 17 through 26, 2023. AutoMobility LA took place on November 16, 2023.
Production model debuts
World debuts 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special 2025 Lucid Gravity Pebble Flow (electric travel trailer) 2025 Subaru Forester 2025 Toyota Camry 2025 Toyota Crown Signia
North American debuts 2025 Genesis GV80 (refresh), GV80 Coupe 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Kia Sorento (refresh)
Concept cars North American debuts Honda Prelude Concept Kia EV3 Concept Kia EV4 Concept
2022 The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 18 through 27, 2022. AutoMobility LA took place on November 17.
Production model debuts
World debuts 2024 Kia Seltos (refresh) 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar 2024 Subaru Impreza 2023 Toyota Prius, Prius Prime
North American debuts 2024 Fiat 500e (European spec) 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Concept cars
World debuts Genesis X Convertible Toyota bZ Compact SUV concept
North American debuts Hyundai N Vision 74
2021 The 2020 Los Angeles Auto Show, due to the pandemic, was cancelled and rescheduled to May 21 through 31, 2021.LA Auto Show Rescheduled to May 2021 LOS ANGELES, September 3, 2020 It was rescheduled again to November 19 through 28, 2021.LA Auto show/ AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place on November 17 and 18.
Production model debuts
World debuts 2022 Bremach 4x4 SUV 2023 Fisker Ocean 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid 2022 Lexus LX 600 (auto show debut) 2022-23 Mazda CX-50 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, GT4 RS Clubsport 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS 2022 Range Rover (auto show debut) 2023 Subaru Solterra
North American debuts 2022 BMW CE 04 (electric scooter) 2023 Nissan Ariya 2023 Toyota bZ4X
Concept cars
World debuts EdisonFuture EF1-T Hyundai Seven (Ioniq 7 concept) Kia Concept EV9 Mullen Five (prototype) VinFast VF e35, VF e36 (prototypes)
North American debuts Mini Vision Urbanaut
2019 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
World debuts 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition 2021 Aston Martin DBX 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback 2020 Audi RS Q8 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé 2020 BMW M2 CS 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupé 2020 BMW X5 M, X6 M (auto show debut) Bollinger B1/B2 electric SUV/truck 2020 Dodge Challenger 50th Anniversary Edition 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 2020 Hyundai Ioniq (refresh)Hyundai to Expand Its Eco-focused Product Lines to 13 by 2022 2019-11-07 2020 Karma Revero GTS 2020 Kia Niro Hybrid (refresh) 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (PHEV) 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (auto show debut) 2020 Subaru WRX, WRX STI Series.White 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
North American debuts 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (refresh) 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (refresh) 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant 2020 Audi S8 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e (PHEV) 2020 BMW 330e (PHEV) 2020 Buick Encore GX 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2020 Fiat 500X Sport 2020 Genesis G90 (refresh) 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2021 Kia Seltos 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 2020 Mazda CX-30 2020 Mini Cooper SE (EV) 2020 Nissan Sentra 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo (refresh) 2020 Porsche Taycan 2021 Toyota Mirai
Concept cars
World debuts Hyundai Vision T (plug-in hybrid SUV) Karma SC2 Kia Seltos X-Line concepts (Trail Attack, Urban) Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion
North American debuts Mercedes-Benz Vision Mercedes Simplex
Race car debuts
World debuts Hyundai RM19 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport R (Baja 1000)
North American debuts Porsche 99X Electric (Formula E)
2018 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
World debuts 2019 Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible 2020 BMW M340i 2019 BMW X7 2019 Honda Passport 2020 Hyundai Palisade 2020 Jeep Gladiator 2020 Kia Soul 2019 Lexus LX Inspiration Series 2020 Lincoln Aviator 2019 Mazda3 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 2-door (refresh) 2019 Nissan Maxima (refresh) 2019 Nissan Murano (refresh) 2020 Porsche 911 (992) 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport (991.2) Rivian R1T, R1S 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (plug-in) 2020 Toyota Avalon, Camry TRD 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2019 Toyota Prius (refresh) 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition 2019 Volvo S60 (auto show debut) 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country (auto show debut)
North American debuts 2019 Audi e-tron 2019 BMW 3 Series 2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe 2019 BMW X5 2019 BMW Z4 M40i 2019 Fiat 500X (refresh) 2019 Kia Niro EV 2019 Maserati Levante GTS 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (sedan) 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019 Mini John Cooper Works Knights EditionMINI USA News miniusanews.com/ 2019 Porsche Macan (refresh)
Concept cars
World debuts Audi e-tron GT concept BMW Vision iNEXT (auto show debut)
North American debuts Byton K-Byte Byton M-Byte (also shown at CES 2018) Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo
2017 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
World debuts Aria Group FXE 2019 BMW i8 Roadster 2018 BMW M3 CS 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 convertible 2019 Infiniti QX50 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2019 Kia Sorento (refresh) 2018 Lexus RX L 2019 Lincoln MKC (refresh) 2019 Lincoln Nautilus (formerly MKX) (refresh)Nautilus Debuts with Standard Lincoln Co-Pilot360, Bringing Sleek Luxury, Smooth Power to Midsize SUVs | Lincoln Media Center 2018 Mazda6 (refresh) 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C257) 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2018 Range Rover SVAutobiography (refresh) 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR (refresh) 2018 Saleen S1 2019 Subaru Ascent 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line package
North American debuts 2019 Audi A8 2018 BMW 6 Series (G32) Gran Turismo 2018 BMW i3s 2018 BMW M5 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe 2018 Hyundai Kona 2018 Jaguar E-Pace 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2018 Jaguar XJR575 2018 Kia Niro PHEV 2018 Lexus LX 570 two-row 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 Nissan Kicks 2019 Range Rover/Range Rover Sport PHEV 2019 Volvo XC40