The Los Angeles Auto Show opens next week and is a 10-day showcase of the auto industry.
This year’s show will feature the latest and greatest models from more than 20 different manufacturers, return to Electric Town for test drives, and VIP tours from auto industry experts.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s show.
When is the LA Auto Show held?
The show, held at the LA Convention Center, will be open to the public for the first time on Friday, November 22nd at 9am.
Weekly business hours are as follows:
November 22nd: 9am – 10pm November 23rd: 9am – 10pm November 24th: 9am – 9pm November 25th: 11am – 7pm November 26th: 11am – 7pm November 27th: 11am – 7pm 9am – 7pm November 28th (Thanksgiving): 9am – 4pm November 29th: 9am – 10pm November 30th: 9am – 10pm December 1st: 9am – 6pm From the 2023 LA Auto Show
How much is the ticket?
Typical all-day ticket prices are $24 + $4 fees for adults (ages 13-64), $13 + $3 fees for seniors (ages 65 and older), and $9 + fees for children (ages 6-12). It’s $2. Children under 6 years old are free.
Visitors can save a few bucks by choosing to purchase weekday-only tickets from November 25th to November 28th. Total cost is $24 for adults, $13 total for seniors, $9 for children, and free for children under 6.
VIP tour tickets will be on sale from November 23rd through November 26th, November 30th, and December 1st. Tours include “Automotive Enthusiast Showcase,” “Electrification Showcase,” “Fun for Kids Showcase,” and “SUV/Outdoor Showcase.” Certain tours are only available on certain days and prices vary. is $115 for adults and $55 for children.
Skip-the-line admission, Thanksgiving family bundles, and group discounts for groups of 20 or more are also available.
All tickets must be purchased here. Tickets are not sold at the convention center.
The event floor map will be published at this link closer to the show.
Arrival and parking
Driver delays are likely to be higher than usual in and around Downtown Los Angeles this weekend and early next week.
The LA Convention Center offers limited free parking in South Hall, West Hall, and the Venice Garage for $25 to $35 per day.
We strongly recommend using public transportation. Pico Union Station is just one block from the venue.
test drive
Drives and rides are available both inside and outside the convention center.
Electric Avenue will return outside South Hall in 2024, displaying Cadillac, Chevrolet, Kia, Lucid, Rivian and Vinfast models for visitors to test drive.
Off-road enthusiasts can test drive the latest Jeep and Ford models within the South and West Halls. Models include the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon “392,” Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4XE, and Ford Bronco Badlands.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to try out numerous models from nearly a dozen different brands on the streets of downtown.
A complete list of makes and models can be found here.
From the 2023 LA Auto Show
what’s new
This year, new Hokkaido stages have been added. A new exhibit showing some of the unique ways Southern California’s car culture is shaping the auto industry.
The new NILU hypercar will be on display from November 22nd to November 24th. Designed by Sasha Selipanov, a major influence on Lamborghini, Bugatti and Koenigsegg over the past 20 years, NILU is a modern, one-off purpose-built hypercar. Powered by a rear-mounted naturally aspirated V12, the NILU aims to be a throwback to the very analog F1 cars of the 1980s and 90s. The prototype vehicle will be assembled in Irvine, California, and will be one of the most powerful naturally aspirated vehicles in the world. It boasts over 1000 horsepower in the world.
Then, on November 25th and 26th, Tesla specialists Unplugged Performance will take center stage. On display will be a modern Cybertruck with body panels, lift kits, wheels, enhanced lighting, custom bed storage solutions and more.
On November 27th and 28th, MrCarSounds, also known as Greg Gevozyanyan, his brand “Be LOUD” and his track-ready BMW E92 M3 will take over the exhibit.
Gevojanyan first gained fame for his ability to imitate car engine sounds with amazing accuracy. He will be debuting his latest exhaust system at the show.
Also, from November 29th to December 1st, visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of the TWR Supercat, a new high-performance restoration module based on the Jaguar XJS chassis.
Los Angeles native and Porsche enthusiast Magnus Walker collaborated with head designer Khizil Saleem to bring the unique GT car to life. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing over 600 horsepower, it was one of only 88 built.
