Some of the hottest cars in the world will be parked in Los Angeles when the long-running Los Angeles Auto Show returns to the Convention Center.
“We’re a celebration of everything automotive. Whether it’s past, present or future, it’s really very much a festival-like environment,” said David Fortin, vice president of marketing for the show, which comes to downtown Los Angeles Nov. 20–29.
The show, which made its debut more than 100 years ago, promises to bring about 1,000 cars to fill nearly one million square feet of floor space. The cars range from the newest models to concept vehicles to lowrider works of art and even a few VW buses owned by a celebrity comedian.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Attendees look at the interior of Jaguar I-Pace concept car during the Los Angeles Auto Show. The event returns Nov. 20-29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Attendees look at the interior of Jaguar I-Pace concept car during the Los Angeles Auto Show. The event returns Nov. 20-29. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Comic’s collection
He may be the first comedian to perform a sold-out show at Dodger Stadium, but when it comes to his VW Bus collection, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias isn’t joking around. The Long Beach native is bringing a few vehicles from his collection to the Los Angeles Auto Show for fans to see up close. There will also be opportunities to see the comic since he is planning multiple meet-and-greets on select days throughout the 10-day show.
Electric avenues
Nearly two dozen car brands like Acura, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford and others will showcase their latest rides. Some of the highlights will, of course, be electric cars, in particular the Rivian R2, which has up to 656 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 330 miles of range. And to prove electric vehicles have plenty of muscle, there’s the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, which offers up to 1,139 horsepower and 0–60 mph acceleration in 2.4 seconds with up to 317 miles of driving range. Those who love the roar of a gas-powered beast, however, can check out the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged convertible that’s the most powerful Mustang convertible ever built by Ford.
Drive time
While it’s fun to look at cars, one of the best things about the Auto Show is that people can sit behind the wheel of many of the cars and pretend to drive these hot wheels. For those who have their licenses, they can even test-drive a few models outside the Convention Center. While it’s not exactly being behind the wheel, people can also ride shotgun as manufacturers like Ford and Jeep take them on an off-road ride over ramps and manmade hills inside the Convention Center Hall. The track looks like something out of an amusement park meant to show the capabilities of these off-road vehicles.
LA Auto Show
When: Nov. 20-29
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
Tickets: Starting at $8 for children ages 6-12 and seniors ages 65 and over; and $18 for adults plus fees.
Information: laautoshow.com