La Auto Show
The first show took place at Morley's Skating Rink in downtown Los Angeles, just four blocks from the current Convention Center location.
The show traditionally took place in early January, but in 2006 was moved to November so as not to be overshadowed by the North American International Auto Show. That year, one show was held in January and another in November, the latter being dubbed the "100 Year Anniversary" show.
The Los Angeles show is only the second International Auto Show in the United States to be officially recognized by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, with the first recognized show in November 2006.
2008
The 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show will be held from November 21 through November 30, 2008, with press days on November 19 and 20.
Facing a budget crisis, General Motors has stated that they will cancel their press conferences and debuts for this year's show. Their current vehicles will still be on display, and previously introduced vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt will still make an appearance.
Production models
Concept cars
Honda FC Sport
Honda Insight concept (North American debut)
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid concept
Kia Borrego FCEV concept
Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid (North American debut)
Toyota Camry CNG-hybrid concept
2007
The 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show was held from November 16 through November 25, 2007, with press days on November 14 and 15.
Production models
Also present at the show were the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade Platinum, which were originally slated to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show but instead debuted a week earlier at the South Florida Auto Show in Miami.
Concept cars
Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro
Hyundai Genesis Coupe concept
Volkswagen Space Up Blue
November 2006
The November 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show was held on November 29 through December 10, 2006.
The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles lists this show under their 2006 season.
Production models
Concept cars
Acura Advanced Sedan Concept
Audi A7
Ford Explorer Fuel Cell Prototype
Ford Mustang by Giugiaro
Honda REMIX
Honda Step Bus
Hyundai HCD10 Hellion
Mazda Nagare
Suzuki SXBox
Volkswagen Tiguan
Audi, Volkswagen, and Daimler Chrysler also announced their plans for new BlueTec diesel cars, designed to meet stringent emissions standards.
January 2006
The January 2006 Los Angeles show was held on January 6 through January 15.