It is open to the public for ten days, filling 760,000 square feet (71,000 m2) of exhibit space.

It is one of the four major auto shows in North America[citation needed] together with Detroit, Chicago and New York.

[2] The Los Angeles Auto Show began in 1907 with ninety-nine vehicles on display at Morley's Skating Rink.

In 1952, the show re-opened at the Pan Pacific Auditorium with 152 vehicles on display, including those from international manufacturers.

From 2013 to 2015, the first of three Press & Trade Days was devoted to the Connected Car Expo, a mingling affair for automotive and technology professionals.

Connected Car Expo was merged with the show's Press & Trade days to create AutoMobility LA in 2016.

The Press & Trade Days Kickoff Party was held for industry and media professionals the night before AutoMobility LA Conference.

(www.hispanicmotorpress.org) During the Design LA Open House & Reception, automotive design studios present concepts to a judging committee, and the winner of judges' pick as well as people's choice award are both announced during the annual reception.

The 2020 Los Angeles Auto Show, due to the pandemic, was cancelled and rescheduled to May 21 through 31, 2021.

[39][40] AutoMobility LA, which includes auto show press days and vehicle debuts, took place on November 17 and 18.

The show took place from November 30 to December 9, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[246] Honda also announced the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will be available starting January 15, 2013 in California and New York.

This year's competitors were GM, Honda, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Smart, Toyota, and Volvo.

[261] Stefan Jacoby, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Car Corp, kicked off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of November 17, 2010.

[270] GM also held a press conference for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt (shown as a prototype at the 2008 show), announcing availability in California in late 2010, with other markets to follow later.

Facing a budget crisis, General Motors stated that they would cancel their press conferences and debuts for this year's show.

The second event was held in celebration of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 100th anniversary, despite its centennial being in 2007.

The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles listed this show under their 2006 season.

Audi, Volkswagen, and Daimler Chrysler also announced their plans for new BlueTec diesel cars, designed to meet stringent emissions standards.

Some 760,000 square feet of modern, well-lit exhibition space contains more than 1000 vehicles, plus a special floor devoted to the automotive aftermarket.