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Los Angeles Auto Show Opens With Crowds, Hands-On Drives and $25 Entry

Hands-on test drives, celebrity appearances, discounts elevate turnout.

A couple of protesters upset at Kia over labor practices at its suppliers walked through a press event at the 2025 LA Auto Show on Thursday Nov. 20, 2025.
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A Jeep is driven through a obstacle course during the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Overview

  • The show runs November 21–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, filling more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space.
  • Opening day drew thousands with early lines, interactive displays, and a Jeep off-road course driven by pro drivers.
  • Adult admission tops out at $25, with discounted options through GovX and FunEx plus a Costco deal offering two 1-day tickets.
  • Major manufacturers including Ford, Honda, Kia, Rivian, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Toyota, and Volkswagen anchor the floor alongside curated activations like SPARQ, The Underground, and Creator Studios.
  • Indoor and outdoor test drives are included with tickets, and special attractions on November 21–22 feature the FIFA World Cup Trophy at Kia plus appearances by Sasha Vujačić and IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist.