Reveals, Schedules and More: What to Know About the 2021 LA Auto Show

The latest in all things automotive can be found at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open now through Nov. 28.

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“California Live” is at the LA Auto Show to get a look at the most talked about vehicles of the future. Learn all about ElectraMeccanica, a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, who will be showcasing multiple versions of its flagship, single-seat SOLO EV. The LA Auto Show is at the West Atrium of the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 17 – 28.

What to Know

  • The LA Auto Show is open through Nov. 28 at the LA Convention Center.
  • This year's edition will spotlight zero-emission vehicles and hybrids, alongside the an array of gas-powered cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs.
  • There will be product reveals from all-new Southern California-based brands Fisker Inc. and Mullen Automotive, and other brands.

A year after the pandemic put the brakes on the Los Angeles Auto Show, the cars, trucks, SUVs and more are back on display in downtown LA.

The show began its 10-day run Friday at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

This year's edition will spotlight zero-emission vehicles and hybrids, alongside the an array of gas-powered cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs. So buckle up and get revved up to see what's new.

Here's what to know about the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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For as long as cars have been part of the American landscape, Los Angeles has been the place to tell their stories.
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A promotional vehicle is pictured for the 1920 Los Angeles Auto Show,
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An illustration featuring the Los Angeles Auto Show, a promotion for the West Coast's first showcase of the car.
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The first LA Auto Shows made use of tents to house the increasing number of cars that were included each year. In 1929, an electrical short circuit in an airplane exhibit started a fire that spread rapidly. More than $1 million worth of vehicles were burned to shells. No serious injuries were reported.
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A fire destroyed 300 new automobiles at the 1929 Los Angeles Motorshow.
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A view inside a the auto show in the 1920s.
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The earliest LA Auto Shows were at a skating rink, inside the basement of a department store, big-top-style tents and the Shrine Auditorium. In the 1930s, it moved into the new Pan Pacific Auditorium.
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The Los Angeles Auto show is featured in this undated photo.
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Crowds pack the Los Angeles Auto Show in this undated photo.
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The 1955 LA Auto Show featured a cutaway of a Chevy Bel Air. The show returned tot he Pan Pacific Auditorium in 1952 and featured 152 vehicles, including more models from European manufacturers.
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General view of the 1950s Motorama car show in Los Angeles.
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By the end of the 1950s, the LA Auto Show featured about 400 vehicles on display.
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Porsche 356s are pictured at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The post-World War II shows featured an expanding number of European cars as service members returned home with an interest in foreign makes.
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A promotional banner for the 36th Annual Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Go-Go girls appears in front of a Fiat convertible at the 1968 Los Angeles Auto Show. By the 1960s, the show's expanded offerings featured Japanese cars alongside the familiar European and American models. This was the height of the muscle car era.
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BMWs on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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A promotion banner for the 1968 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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The Ford display included the latest Mustang at the 1968 LA Auto Show.
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LA Auto Show visitors check out the latest from Volvo.
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LA Auto Show visitors line up outside the display tent.
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Toyota unveiled its Prius hybrid powered car at the 1997 LA Auto Show. It had yet to be introduced in the U.S. but the car was already in production in Japan.
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This is one of the Prius models on display at the November 2019 LA Auto Show.
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Shaquille O'Neal relaxes in the Lincoln Cartier L Town Car, which made its world debut at a news conference during the 2000 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Actor, Hummer enthusiast and future California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a look at the engine of a Hummer H2 at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Aston Martin was in the spotlight for an exhibiting featuring the cars of Secret Agent 007, James Bond, at the 2003 LA Auto Show.
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A view of the LA Auto Show's current location, the Los Angeles Convention Center on Nov. 28, 2018.

What are the auto show highlights?

It depends on what you're looking for, but here are some of the top experiences, reveals and displays to know about.

  • VinFast, the first Vietnamese automaker, making its North American debut with two new vehicles.
  • A 55,000-square-foot electric-vehicle test track with start-up and legacy vehicles to try.
  • Product reveals from all-new Southern California-based brands Fisker Inc. and Mullen Automotive, as well as legacy brands such as Hyundai, Kia, Porsche and Subaru. Other companies debuting their brands or showcasing innovations are BILITI Electric, EdisonFuture, ElectraMeccanica and SONDORS.
  • The debut of the ZEVAS -- awards that honor the latest zero-emission vehicles available for purchase or pre-order.
  • “Camp Jeep'' -- a 25,000-square-foot exhibit that offers visitors the chance to experience extreme off-road conditions as professional drivers navigate simulated obstacles.
  • The Ford Bronco exhibit, which features a ride over a 38-degree hill in the North Plaza of the Convention Center.

In all, some 1,000 vehicles will be on display, organizers said.

A Mullen Five electric vehicle (EV) on display at AutoMobility LA ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

What are the COVID rules?

The Auto Show will operate in accordance with all safety protocols required by the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

  • Inside the Convention Center, everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask.
  • Everyone 12 and older must also present proof of full vaccination more than 14 days prior to entry or proof of negative PCR or antigen COVID test within the previous 72 hours of entry.
  • For outside activities, masks will also be required.
  • Free onsite rapid testing will be available to those who wish to test onsite.

What’s the auto show schedule?

The show runs through Nov. 28, and will be open Thanksgiving Day.

The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28.

Visit the LA Auto Show to get a look at the most talked about vehicles of the future. "California Live" checks out an all-electric old fashioned car that combines new school with old school without the gas emissions. The LA Auto Show is at the West Atrium of the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 17 – 28.

How much are tickets?

“Any Day'' tickets, good for one day, cost $20 for people age 13-64, $12 for seniors and $6 for kids 6-12, with those under 6 getting in free. There are also ticket packages for early-entry visitors, groups and guided tours. Go to laautoshow.com/tickets/ for details.

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