Car Pro Guide To The Upcoming 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show

Here’s the lowdown for Car Pro readers heading to the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show— your map, your cheat sheet, and your foot-in-the-door to what could matter for your next vehicle decision. If you’re considering a visit, here’s what you need to know, plus a few pointers.

The show runs November 21–30, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The trade and media portion, branded as AutoMobility LA, kicks off earlier around November 20. Tickets for public days are on sale now, and the show is again offering $25 “any-day” tickets, a bargain in car-show world. The Convention Center is located at 1201 South Figueroa Street in the heart of L.A.

As my Car Pro Show listeners know, auto shows are more than shiny sheet metal. They’re where the industry lets us peek at what might hit dealership lots next—or what may never make it past the prototype stage. The L.A. Auto Show attracts hundreds of thousands of car buyers, enthusiasts, and media from around the world, making it a perfect place to see how the industry’s next chapter is shaping up.

The concept cars and exotic unveilings are still part of the draw, but for most people, the real appeal is what you can see, touch, and maybe even drive. Expect a strong focus this year on hybrid and electric vehicles, with automakers working hard to show that practical, family-friendly EVs are on the horizon.

If you’re planning to attend, arrive early—doors open at 9 a.m. Parking is available at the Convention Center, but it fills fast and downtown L.A. traffic is notoriously congested. Public transit or rideshare is the smarter play. With more than 1,000 vehicles on display, it helps to have a game plan. Check the show map in advance, pick your must-see exhibits, and save time for the new SPARQ Hall, which focuses on car culture, hypercars, gaming, and west-coast lifestyle.

Bring comfortable shoes, a portable phone charger, and maybe a light jacket—big exhibition halls can be chilly. Keep a notebook handy for jotting down models or features you want to research later. Many automakers offer test drives and interactive technology zones, so it’s worth arriving with a little extra time if you’re shopping for your next car or truck.

The 2025 event also introduces a revamped “Showcase Hall” and additional outdoor displays highlighting performance, off-road, and electric vehicles. Manufacturers are expected to roll out new SUVs and updated EV lineups, and industry watchers expect several world or North American debuts to headline the show. Hybrids are getting renewed attention, too, now that buyers are rethinking all-electric options following the phase-out of federal tax credits.

For readers who like to plan ahead, this year’s themes point toward bigger vehicles, longer range, and improved charging convenience. Automakers are trying to reassure customers that the next wave of electrified models won’t sacrifice space, power, or practicality. Expect new three-row SUVs, plug-in hybrids that can handle everyday driving without range anxiety, and more realistic takes on how charging fits into daily life.

Even if you’re not ready to trade your current car, the L.A. Auto Show is worth the trip for one simple reason—it lets you see, sit in, and sometimes drive the newest models months before they hit showrooms. It’s one of the few places where you can compare everything side by side without a salesperson hovering nearby.

If you go, think like a Car Pro listener: look at how vehicles are built, how they feel, and what kind of value they promise. Don’t just look for the flashiest new tech—focus on what makes sense for real-world driving.  If you have unique needs, if you are tall or short, or you have cargo needs, or if you have a garage space issue, this is the place to shop!  If needed, take a tape measure.  This is the place to see ALL the cars under one roof.

The Los Angeles Auto Show runs ten days and offers a little something for everyone, from supercars to sensible sedans. For car lovers, it’s a chance to reconnect with what made us fall in love with this business in the first place. And for anyone shopping for their next ride, it’s one of the best research opportunities you’ll find all year.