Los Angeles has never been shy about putting on a show — and when it comes to cars, nobody does it bigger. This November 20, AutoMobility LA® kicks off at the LA Convention Center, once again proving it’s not just an auto show… it’s a global stage for what’s next in mobility.
For over a century, the LA Auto Show has been the place where dreams get four wheels, but AutoMobility LA (AMLA) is where the industry gets its sneak peek. This is the one day the curtain lifts early for insiders, innovators, and media to get an unfiltered look at the vehicles, tech, and ideas that will soon reshape how we move — whether that’s on the road, in the water, or up in the sky.
This year’s theme? “The Future in Motion.” And trust me, they mean motion in every sense of the word. We’re talking AI-driven rides, luxury electric sedans that could double as art installations, and even fully electrified boats and aircraft. If it moves, there’s a good chance someone’s here figuring out how to make it smarter, cleaner, and faster.
Big Conversations, Bigger Reveals
The Main Stage, powered by Cox Automotive, is where the brainpower meets the horsepower. The lineup reads like a who’s who of mobility visionaries:
- Lucid’s Marc Winterhoff pulling back the curtain on the future of high-end EVs.
- Cox Automotive’s Marianne Johnson and David Foutz diving into how artificial intelligence is already transforming the car-buying experience and dealership operations.
- Pivotal’s Ken Karklin and Arc Boats’ Mitch Lee making the case that electrification isn’t just for asphalt — it’s coming for the skies and waterways, too.
- A panel on the state of autonomous vehicles featuring Lyft’s Stephen Hayes and other leaders ready to separate the hype from the reality.
- And SEMA’s Mike Spagnola brewing up “Cars & Coffee” with a conversation about how car culture and policy intersect.
Hosted by Juliette Ferrara from SiriusXM Media and streamed worldwide via CarBuzz, the sessions promise to mix deep insight with the kind of candid talk you only get when industry pros are speaking to their own.
Why It’s Worth Your Flight, Drive, or Zoom Link
The thing about AutoMobility LA is that it’s more than a press day. It’s a launchpad — the point where bold announcements are made, prototypes are revealed, and new partnerships are born. Every year, something hits this stage that changes the industry conversation.
And while the show is rooted in LA’s deep car culture, it’s very much an international gathering. The ideas sparked here travel far beyond California, influencing global mobility trends for years to come.
If You’re Going
- Media: You’re in free with credentials.
- Industry Pros: $149 early bird until October 15, 2025; $249 after.
- Register: automobilityla.com
After the curtain falls on AMLA, the public gets its turn from November 21–30, when the LA Auto Show takes over a million square feet of the convention center with test drives, interactive displays, and more new metal than you can Instagram in a day.
Bottom line: If you want to know what the future of getting from A to B looks like — whether that’s in a car, a boat, or something with wings — this is the room to be in. And because it’s LA, you can expect it to look good doing it.
Retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran | NAHJ Member | Writer | Cultural Advocate
I’m Daniel Crespo-Montero Sr., although many know me as El Indio Gordo. I’m the Managing Editor of OMG Magazine, a retired U.S. Army combat veteran, a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), and a writer with a passion for culture, community, and storytelling.
My journey hasn’t exactly followed a traditional path, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I spent more than three decades in the U.S. Army, working in military law enforcement, paralegal services, and human resources. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Spanish and an Associate degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship. Those experiences have shaped how I understand people, leadership, and the world around me.
As a proud Boricua with Indigenous Taíno roots, cultural preservation is especially important to me. Within the Higuayagua Taíno community, I’ve served in several leadership roles and currently serve as Pennsylvania’s Regional Kasike and Bahari for Atunwa.
My community involvement has also included serving as a New York City Ambassador for the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. I’m also a former Boy Scout and proud Scout dad.
As Managing Editor, I enjoy exploring entertainment, lifestyle, food and beverages, travel, business, and culture. I believe journalism should inform, entertain, challenge perspectives, and give a voice to stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Beyond the magazine, I’m a father, grandfather, cultural advocate, and independent writer who enjoys sharing observations, experiences, and occasionally a little humor.
I certainly don’t know everything, but I’m always willing to learn something new. And if something catches my attention, chances are I’ll have a few words to share about it.
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