The cars are still the stars, but this year’s L.A. Auto Show revealed an auto industry at a crossroads.
The mobility revolution is happening through greater connectivity, manufacturers' suites of transportation services, electrification, and the introduction of autonomous vehicles themselves. At the same time, manufacturers are placing the car at the center in this new world.
Compact crossovers, performance vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology takes center stage in Los Angeles.
Observations on the cars, the trends, the industry and some very cool things.
Sporty compact SUVs are arguably the automotive industry's hottest segment, and they were well represented at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
The L.A. Auto Show highlighted a cross section of the various vans available to fleets and consumers. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
During the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, trucks and SUVs were well represented, showing consumers and fleet managers alike that these are among the most versatile vehicles on the market today. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
Flagship sedans and high-performance sports cars at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show offer company executives and enthusiasts their choice of power and luxury. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
Plenty of plug-in hybrids, all-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles arrived at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show for fuel-conscious fleet managers and enviornmentally friendly consumers. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
This year’s press conferences showcased a diesel invasion, more affordable all-electric models, new types of car connectivity, the latest option must-haves and some serious power.