Greater Los Angeles Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual auto show that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The show has been held annually since 1907. The first show took place at Morley's Skating Rink in downtown Los Angeles, just four blocks from the current Convention Center location.

The show traditionally took place in early January, but in 2006 was moved to November so as not to be overshadowed by the North American International Auto Show. That year, one show was held in January and another in November, the latter being dubbed the "100 Year Anniversary" show. The Los Angeles show is only the second International Auto Show in the United States to be officially recognized by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, with the first recognized show in November 2006. With a special spot on the international calendar, it is likely that the LA show will become host to more vehicle introductions than before.

2008

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

Production models

* 2010 Buick LaCrosse [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132021]
* 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon (North American debut) [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/FREE/344456462/1065]
* 2011 Chevrolet Volt (North American auto show debut) [http://www.hybridcars.com/news/chevy-volt-design-details-slowly-emerge-0814.html]
* 2010 Ford Mustang [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080815/FREE/668090094/1530/FREE]
* 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080807/FREE/272298837/1065]
* 2010 Lincoln MKZ [http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28876]
* 2010 Mazda 3 [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/FREE/308189949/1065]
* 2010 Nissan 370Z [http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=514&mid=1]
* 2010 Saab 9-4X [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132007]

Concept cars

* Hyundai Sonata Hybrid concept [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/FREE/308189934/1530/FREE]
* Toyota Camry CNG-hybrid concept [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080924/FREE/809249973/1530/FREE]
* Volkswagen coupe/roadster [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080806/FREE/722021876]

2007

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

World debuts

* 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
* 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
* 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid
* 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5
* 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
* 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR
* 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt
* 2009 Honda FCX Clarity
* 2009 Lincoln MKS
* 2008 Lotus Elise SC
* 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
* 2009 Nissan Murano
* 2009 Pontiac Vibe
* 2008 Toyota Sequoia
* 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

North American debuts

* 2008 BMW 1 Series
* 2008 BMW M3
* 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
* 2009 Jaguar XF
* Lamborghini Reventón
* 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
* 2008 MINI Clubman
* 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
* 2009 Nissan GT-R
* 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
* 2008 Volvo V70

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
* Hyundai Genesis Coupe concept
* Volkswagen Space Up Blue

November 2006

The November 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show was held on November 29 through December 10, 2006. The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles lists this show under their 2006 season.

Production models

World debuts

* 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
* 2007 Audi TT Roadster
* BMW Hydrogen 7
* 2008 Buick Enclave
* 2007 Cadillac DTS-L
* Callaway C16
* 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible
* 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB
* 2008 Ford Escape
* 2007 GMC Acadia
* 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
* 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster
* 2008 Nissan Altima coupe
* 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R
* 2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4
* 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line
* 2008 Saturn Vue

North American debuts

* Audi R8
* 2007 BMW X5
* 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
* 2007 Kia Amanti
* 2007 Kia Rondo
* 2007 Kia Sedona SWB
* 2008 Land Rover LR2
* 2008 Volvo C30

Concept cars

* Acura Advanced Sedan Concept
* Audi A7
* Ford Explorer Fuel Cell Prototype
* Ford Mustang by Giugiaro
* Honda REMIX
* Honda Step Bus
* Hyundai HCD10 Hellion
* Mazda Nagare
* Suzuki SXBox
* Volkswagen Tiguan

Audi, Volkswagen, and Daimler Chrysler also announced their plans for new BlueTec diesel cars, designed to meet stringent emissions standards. [Neil, Dan. "Los Angeles Auto Show," "Los Angeles Times" 29 November 2006: G1.]

January 2006

The January 2006 Los Angeles show was held on January 6 through January 15. It featured the following new models.

Production models

* 2006 Audi Q7
* 2006 BMW M6
* 2006 Bugatti Veyron
* 2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
* 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 pace car
* 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
* 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition
* 2006 Ferrari F430 Pista
* 2006 Fisker Latigo
* 2006 Fisker Tramonto
* 2007 GMC Yukon XL
* 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
* 2006 Lotus Exige
* 2006 Maserati Quattroporte GT
* 2006 Maybach 57S
* 2007 Mazda CX-7
* 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
* 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
* 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
* 2006 Porsche Cayman S
* 2006 Saab 9-3 20 Years Edition Aero Convertible
* 2006 Saleen S331
* 2006 Spyker C12 LaTurbie
* 2006 Spyker C8 Laviolette
* 2007 Toyota Yaris
* 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
* 2007 Volkswagen Eos
* 2006 Volkswagen GTI

Concept cars

* Audi Shooting Brake
* Chevrolet Cheyenne concept
* Chrysler Firepower
* Dodge Nitro concept
* Ford Fairlane concept
* General Motors Sequel fuel cell
* Hyundai NEOS III
* Jeep Gladiator
* Jeep Hurricane
* Lexus LF-A
* Maserati Birdcage 75th
* Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart concept
* Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower
* Suzuki PX
* Volkswagen GX3 three-wheeler "motorcycle" concept

See also

* Green Car of the Year

References

External links

* [http://www.laautoshow.com/ LA Auto Show website]