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The Los Angeles Auto Show was once a footnote in comparison to the North American Auto Show in Detroit. Since the demise of Detroit’s dominance, however, LA has garnered a great deal of significance. With Automobility, the show has pivoted to reflect the increasing importance of car tech; 2020, which runs Nov. 20 to 29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, promises more of the same, with electric cars, show debuts, muscle cars and more. Digital Trends will be on the show floor bringing you all the latest news.
2020 Nissan Sentra banishes boring styling, as well as its turbocharged engine
The 2020 Nissan Sentra takes on traditional rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla by doubling down on style and tech. Debuting at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the eighth-generation compact sedan gets a more attractive new look and a long list of available tech features.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime adds fuel efficiency and power in equal measure
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the popular RAV4 crossover. It may also be the best version. The Prime is the most powerful, quickest accelerating, and most fuel-efficient RAV4, Toyota claims. The RAV4 Prime debuts at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show and goes on sale in 2020.
Lexus did the obvious thing and chopped the top off its flagship LC
The Lexus LC was always going to look great as a convertible, and now we'll get to find out if it's great to drive as a convertible as well. The LC will finally drop its top in summer 2020. That'll make it easier to hear the soundtrack of the LC's thumping 5.0-liter V8 engine.
Too hip for a minivan? Check out VW’s all-electric ID.Space Vizzion concept
The Volkswagen ID.Space Vizzion is the latest in a series of electric concept cars from the company. It previews a potential production model with a 300-mile range. Volkswagen claims the ID.Space Vizzion's interior was made using only sustainable materials, and that the car is very aerodynamic.
2021 Aston Martin DBX is perfect for a 00 agent with a family
Aston Martin is finally launching its first SUV, the 2021 DBX. With 542 horsepower and a high-tech suspension system, the DBX should have the moves of a traditional Aston Martin. Engineers also spent a lot of time on the "utility" aspect of this SUV. The DBX starts at $189,900.
Audi once again pushes the envelope with headlights that are frickin lasers
Audi has pioneered countless technological advancements and improvements, from safety systems to vehicle construction methods. But good lord do they like themselves some headlights. Audi has easily been the most influential headlight maker and now they are back with frickin laser headlights.
2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback, RS Q8 confirmed for 2019 LA Auto Show
Audi has picked the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show to make the global debut of the 2020 e-tron Sportback. Several other models will make their global debut here as well; the 2020 RS models including the Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7, and -- the highlight -- the global debut of the high-performance SUV, the Audi RS Q8.
All-electric Mini Cooper SE road-tripped from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Ahead of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto, the 2020 Mini Cooper SE did a road trip from San Francisco to the City of Angels. Mini's first mass-market electric car goes on sale in March 2020. Mini previously sent the Coope SE on a road trip from Munich to Frankfurt, but this California drive was much longer.
Acura adds some supercar touches to its MDX family crossover
Contining the trend started by the TLX, the 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition is built in the same factory as the NSX supercar. Acura PMC Editions get fancy Valencia Red Pearl paint, and go through the same thorough inspection process as the NSX. The MDX PMC Edition debuts at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Everything to get excited about at 2019 LA Auto Show
The 2019 LA Auto Show is this week and it brings with it a whole host of reveals, announcements, and surprises. We will be there to bring you all the news as it happens, as well as getting in-depth with the most important new cars.
Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E
Ford is making a huge leap of faith, planting their most prestigious performance car badge on a vehicle that shares precisely none of the Mustang’s traditional first principles. It’s incredibly fast and supremely cool, but is it really a Mustang?
2020 Audi A8 gains plug-in hybrid powertrain, sporty S8 model
The 2020 Audi A8 lineup gets a major update in the form of a new S8 performance model and two other new powertrains. The S8 features a twin-turbocharged V8 mild hybrid powertrain making 563 hp. Audi is also bringing an A8 plug-in hybrid model to the United States for the first time.
Stylish and compact, Hyundai’s next concept is tailor-made for Los Angeles
The yet-unnamed concept car is the next step in Hyundai's design overhaul. It's powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, though technical details remain under wraps for the time being. It's unclear at this point whether the concept will reach production, or if it's a one-off design study built for the auto show circuit.
BMW stripped weight and added power to make its pint-sized M2 even better
The 2020 BMW M2 CS is the latest version of BMW M's smallest model. It boasts more power than the current M2 Competition, with less weight and standard adaptive suspension. The limited-edition M2 CS debuts at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, and starts production in March 2020.
2019 Kia Niro EV electric car offers 239 miles of range for $39,495
The all-electric 2019 Kia Niro EV joins hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of Kia's pseudo crossover. With three green powertrains available in one vehicle, Kia is certainly giving customers plenty of choices. The Niro EV will soon be joined by an electric version of the Kia Soul.
Lincoln Aviator’s 28-speaker audio system gives new meaning to surround sound
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator takes flight at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Lincoln's latest SUV packs a 450-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain and numerous new tech features and driver aids. The Aviator goes on sale in the United States in China next year as a 2020 model.
Jeep will sell a limited-edition Gladiator pickup online for one day only
Jeep introduced its long-promised Wrangler-based pickup truck at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Called Gladiator, a heritage-laced name, it was designed to conquer the great outdoors, not the construction site. The first Jeep pickup in nearly 30 years comes with four doors, four-wheel drive, and a removable top.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe teased way ahead of its November debut
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is coming to the United States, eventually. The new compact BMW won't be unveiled until the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Unlike the 2 Series coupe and convertible, the Gran Coupe will be based on a front-wheel drive platform instead of rear-wheel drive.
2020 Kia Soul and Soul EV continue to think inside the box
The 2020 Kia Soul is the third generation of Kia's boxy curiosity. The Soul maintains its signature look, but gets tech and powertrain upgrades. The all-electric Soul EV returns as well. Both the gasoline and electric 2020 Soul models debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The biggest production and concept car debuts at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
The 2018 edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show is unusually big because it falls between a quiet Paris show and the smallest Detroit show in recent memory. In addition to the luxury cars that shine every year, car companies will bring economy cars and trucks to the event. Here's a preview of what we'll see.
The 2019 Nissan Murano isn’t afraid to let you know it’s a crossover
The 2019 Nissan Murano gets minor styling changes and some new driver-assist tech. Will that be enough for this Nissan to match fresh new competition from Honda, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen? The 2019 Murano debuts at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, and goes on sale in December.
2019 Nissan Maxima gets more driver-assist tech, keeps aggressive styling
The 2019 Nissan Maxima gets minor styling tweaks and Nissan's Safety Shield 360 bundle of driver aids. But the big sedan is a long way from its glory days as a "four-door sports car." The 2019 Maxima debuts at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show and goes on sale in December.
8 seats and 16 cupholders: 2020 Hyundai Palisade reports for family-hauling duty
Hyundai unveiled the 2020 Palisade at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The South Korean firm's biggest SUV seats up to eight passengers in a spacious, well-lit cabin decked out with useful tech features like wireless charging and smartphone connectivity. Power comes from a 3.8-liter V6 rated at 290 horsepower.