2018 Los Angeles Auto Show Synopsis

2018 Los Angeles Auto Show Synopsis

Words By: Brandon J. O'Brien
Images By: Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images unless otherwise specified

The 2018 LA AutoShow show opened this week at the Los Angeles Convention Center and should give all age groups something to see and enjoy.  Even the car shy Millennial will probably find the Volvo display area interesting.  As in the past, Connectivity and Autonomous Driving vehicles, or at least the software, is being promoted and is being introduced into most production cars.

The 2018 Volvo Display Present At The 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The German brands were well represented and both BMW and Mercedes had a number of World and US premiers.  

2019 BMW X5 that was driven from the Spartanburg, SC Plant to Los Angeles in a straight line, with or without roads.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The long awaited introduction of the 2019 BMW X7 at the LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The debut of the 2019 BMW M840i Convertible at the LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The sexy lines of a Mercedes Sports Car under silky wraps prior to the Mercedes-Benz presentation at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The wraps come off at the World Premiere of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO at the 2018 LAAutoShow. Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The Mercedes-Benz GTC Roadster is attracting a lot of attention at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe as seen at the 2018 LAAutoShow. Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

A journalist inspecting the interior of the Mercedes-Benz A220 which made it's US Premiere at the 2018 LAAutoShow. Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The number of Concept Design cars appears to be down from last year with BMW, Infinity, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and VW showing vehicles although not all of them totally new.

The World Premiere of the BMW Vision i NEXT Concept.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The Infinity Prototype 10 Concept as seen at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The 2018 LC Inspiration Series Concept in the very attractive "Luster Yellow" which looked subtle in the convention center lighting.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The 2017 Toyota FT Cruiser Concept at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The 2017 Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

Unlike last year, Tesla has a stand where they have all three current models on display with full staff to answer questions and allow access.  Rivian, a new company that will be producing an SUV and Pickup Truck starting in 2021 had both on display.  Like Tesla they will be producing their own battery packs and claim a 400-mile range on full charge and an 11,000 lb. towing capacity.  The vehicles will be assembled in the US.  Ford, GM, RAM, and Toyota watch out.

The Rivian R1S all electric SUV is slated for production in 2021.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The Rivian R1T is an all electric pickup truck slated for production in 2021 and should get 230-miles to a full charge with the standard battery pack. Optional packs will be available later upping the range to 400-miles .Image Credit:  2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The Asian and  “Big 3” are fully represented. Trucks,  SUV’s, and high-performance cars being primarily promoted by the “Big 3”.  

The Premiere of the 2019 Mazda 6 at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The 797-hp 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye on display at the 2018 LAAutoShow.  Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The 2019 Jeep Rubicon Gladiator is a new addition to the Jeep line-up.  Image Credit:  2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

Ford has a couple of surprises for older Mustang aficionados.  On display is a beautiful 1967 Shelby GT 500 which is behind and above the real, repaired but unrestored, 1967 Ford Mustang “Bullitt” driven by Steve McQueen in the movie of the same name through the street of San Francisco. 

Beautiful 1967 Shelby GT 500 on display at the 2018 LAAutoShow. Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

The is "The" 1967 Mustang that was driven by Steve McQueen in the movie "Bullitt" through the streets of San Francisco. Image Credit: 2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

This is not to be a detailed description of what you will see when you come to the LA AutoShow.  Between the two main halls you will find the Galpin Ford display area and in the lower garage level you can see some interesting Volkswagens as well as other automotive products.  

Mid-60's Mazda R360 Rebo Coupe on display at the Galpin exhibit.  Image Credit:  2018 Brandon O'Brien / Motor Driven Images

1971 Mazda Cosmo also seen in the Galpin display area at the 2018 LAAutoShow. Image Credit:  2018 Brandon O'Brien . Motor Driven Images

Enjoy the show, which runs from November 30^th  through December 9^th!

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