The Los Angeles Auto Show drew thousands on Friday at LA Convention Center

People lined up outside of the Los Angeles Convention Center early on Friday morning to see all the new vehicles being offered by manufacturers at Los Angeles Auto Show. Jeep had an off-road obstacle course that allowed people to ride in Jeep four-wheel-drive vehicles driven by a Jeep-hired driver. They went up ramps and over uneven surfaces to demonstrate the ability of the vehicles.

People collected goodies from display booths, and had the opportunity to ask questions of vehicle manufacture representatives. There were examples of race cars and classic vehicles. People also got the chance to sit inside the cars, testing out their sound systems and looking at the interiors. Among those at the show was former Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic, who shook hands with fans during an appearance at the Toyota display.

Features included the new “Hall of SPARQ,” which showcased hypercars, F1 machines, and vehicles from franchises like Fast & Furious, along with an “Underground” section dedicated to local Los Angeles car culture. Owned by ANSA Productions, the Los Angeles Auto Show included more than 50 vehicles to test drive, a focus on electric mobility, and events like the “creator studios” that highlight automotive artists and builders.

The Los Angeles Auto Show covers more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space at the Convention Center, featuring hundreds of new cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids and EVs.

If you go:

Park at the Los Angeles Convention Center’s West Hall or South Hall garages, or the nearby L.A. LIVE East Garage at 888 W Olympic Blvd.

Ticket prices vary by day and ticket type, with adult tickets ranging from $18 to $25.

Children under 6 do not need a ticket. For children from 6 to 12 the tickets range from $8 to $12.

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