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Toyota, BMW among 22 LA Auto Show global debuts

Michael James

A one-off concept was showcased at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Land Rover, MINI and Nissan and Subaru will combine to present the global debuts of 22 vehicles at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

World debuts include the NISMO JUKE RS and a NISMO Concept vehicle from Nissan, as well as four models from Mercedes-Benz, which will be unveiled alongside the brand’s North American introductions of the GLA 250 and the S63.

Porsche has added two new world debuts to its lineup, in addition to the previously announced Macan, the manufacturer’s highly anticipated SUV crossover vehicle.

One of the wacky concept cars from the 2012 LA Auto Show.
One of the wacky concept cars from the 2012 LA Auto Show.

In addition to the roster of global premieres, a variety of North American debuts will be unveiled in Los Angeles, including the 4 Series Coupe, 4 Series Hybrid, i8, i3, 5 Series Sedan and 5 Series Gran Turismo from BMW. U.S. auto show introductions will also include the Jaguar C-X17, Cadillac Escalade, a high performance model from Nissan, three vehicles from Volkswagen, including the e-Golf and five from Audi, among others.

Los Angeles’ debut lineup underscores rising trends in green technology, luxury vehicles and groundbreaking concept cars. More than two dozen green vehicles will be featured at the show, including models from Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen, ranging from alternative fuel models to brand new plug-ins.

Nearly 20 luxury vehicle debuts are also expected from automakers such as BMW, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz, signifying increased buyer confidence in the improving economic environment.

Press Days’ attendees will have the opportunity to see vehicle concept debuts on the show floor as well, including 12 planned concept cars from Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo, as well as the Cadillac Elmiraj concept.

The LA Auto will be open to the public Nov. 22-Dec. 1. Media days are Nov. 19-20-21.

For more information, visit: www.laautoshow.com.

Article Last Updated: November 10, 2013.

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