The Los Angeles Auto Show opened with a press day Thursday that saw Lucid and Subaru unveil new crossovers and Hyundai announcing a deal to sell cars on Amazon.
Toyota got things going earlier this week, revealing a reengineered Camry midsize sedan and a midsize crossover under the Crown subbrand. Genesis showed off its GV80 Coupe on Wednesday.
Stay with this blog all week for live updates from Los Angeles.
Next-gen Subaru Forester's hybrid system will come from Toyota
Fri, Nov 17, 4:54 pm
The hybrid system that will arrive in 2025 as an optional powertrain in the redesigned Subaru Forester will come from alliance partner Toyota, the latest in a string of collaborations between the Japanese automakers as they attempt to traverse an evolving electrified product landscape.
Hyundai, Genesis bring range of crossovers to L.A.
Thu, Nov 16, 7:38 pm
Hyundai Motor Group is closing the year with several new vehicle introductions at the Los Angeles Auto Show for both the Hyundai and Genesis brands, building on two lineups that have been gaining U.S. market share.
2024 Kia Sorento gets rugged styling, X-Pro trim
Thu, Nov 16, 7:23 pm
Kia is giving its fourth-generation Sorento more off-road capability with an X-Pro package, modern technology and visual changes that align it more with the top-selling Telluride.
2024 NACTOY finalists set
Thu, Nov 16, 6:47 pm
The battle for 2024 North American car, truck and utility of the year is set. At the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota made the cut for car of the year, while two Chevrolet pickups are up against the Ford Super Duty in the truck category. And Genesis and Kia face off against Volvo for utility of the year honors.
Hyundai will sell vehicles on Amazon in 2024
Thu, Nov 16, 6:17 pm
Hyundai said it will begin sales of its full portfolio of vehicles via the Amazon shopping platform in January, enabling consumers to complete the full car-shopping and buying experience within a familiar digital environment.
Redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester adds updated interior; hybrid to follow
Thu, Nov 16, 6:16 pm
The Subaru Forester, one of the automaker's core vehicles in the U.S., its largest market, is getting a redesign that features a similar look, feel and footprint compared with the outgoing model but is bolstered by a handful of key updates inside and out.
Lucid enters the crossover market with $80,000 Gravity
Thu, Nov 16, 5:14 pm
Lucid Motors' first crossover, the Gravity, will offer seating for seven adults, sports-car performance, 440 miles of range and a starting price of around $80,000 when the luxury EV launches next year, Lucid said.
Reengineered 2025 Toyota Camry will be all-hybrid, have available all-wheel drive
Wed, Nov 15, 3:04 am
When it arrives next year, the next iteration of Toyota's top-selling sedan, the 2025 Toyota Camry, will be exclusively hybrid, have all-wheel drive available as an option for all trim levels, and feature new styling and technology inside and out.
2025 Toyota Crown Signia debut: The second model of a new sub-brand
Wed, Nov 15, 3:03 am
Toyota is importing a second member of its longstanding Crown family from Japan to the U.S. next year — a two-row midsize crossover to be sold as the Toyota Crown Signia alongside the lifted fastback hatch Crown sedan.
L.A. Auto Show preview: Crossovers in the spotlight; EVs take a supporting role
Wed, Nov 15, 3:01 am
The Los Angeles Auto Show usually serves as a showcase for snazzy new electric vehicles — apropos for California and its car buyers, which represent the nation's biggest EV market.
Instead, 2023 will be an outlier, turning the spotlight on crossover vehicles with a smattering of powertrain offerings.
