Take a detour through the LA Auto Show

Iglesias has selected five favorites from his Volkswagen Type 2 collection. The exhibit runs throughout the ten public days. You can plan around seeing the buses even while his meet-and-greet dates are still being announced. If meeting him is the point of your visit, check the appearance page before choosing a ticket.

The show’s collection photographs offer a good way to slow down before you get there. Compare the white bus with the green one. Look at the arrangement of the windows, the chrome around the front and the way each color follows the panels. Those are things you can enjoy without knowing an engine code or remembering a model year. Take that same attention into the exhibit and see which detail holds you.

The photographs here come from the organizer’s collection page. Their capture dates are unspecified, and the page doesn’t identify each pictured bus as one of the five selected for November. They show the kind of collecting behind the exhibit.

Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Road Tour lists an LA Auto Show stop for November 20–29. The game is due in late 2027, and visitors will be able to try a demo set in its AGE 1000 world. The tour also advertises an AGE 1000 photo opportunity. Its listed giveaways include lanyards and drawstring bags, available while supplies last.

This is a useful stop to agree on before your group splits up. One person can spend longer with the cars while another wants a turn at the game. Check the activation’s operating details when you arrive and allow for a wait. Show admission is required for this tour stop. Buying a ticket gets you into the event, while the demo’s availability and giveaways still depend on what is happening at the stand.

The 1955 Chevrolet Delray coming to the show belongs to Ben Johnson. After the Eaton Fire, the car became part of a restoration project involving Chip Foose and Coulson Aviation. The selection process included a public vote launched at the 2025 LA Auto Show.

TMI Products’ account of the build explains that Foose worked with Johnson on the design and that some components recovered from the burned vehicle were incorporated into the restoration. Coulson Autosports carried out the work, with a Foose-designed TMI interior using Apex leather. Those details give you something to look for beyond the finished paint.

TMI announced the completed car for a November 3 reveal at SEMA, ahead of its public display at the LA Auto Show. Spend a little time with the information beside it. Look for how those recovered components fit into the finished build.

If someone in your group wants to drive, visit the registration area early. The show takes test-drive registrations onsite, with places offered in order of arrival. Bring your valid driver’s license. Age requirements vary by manufacturer, drivers and passengers must sign a waiver, and a breath test may be required.

The published street-drive lineup at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza includes cars as different as the Toyota GR86, Rivian R2 and Kia EV3. Vehicles can change, so use the current list to make a short wish list and confirm what is running that day. Choosing two cars with something in common gives you a better comparison. Try the same seating position, check the view out and pay attention to the controls you would use every day. Automakers decide which display vehicles visitors can sit in, so ask before opening a door.

There are passenger experiences, too. The Ford Bronco Built Wild Experience and Camp Jeep put you alongside a professional driver on demonstration obstacles. Nissan lists an indoor ride in South Hall. Check the passenger requirements for each activity, especially if your group includes children.

The organizer includes rides and drives with admission. Its drive page also says outdoor EV-track and street-drive activities are open to the general public, while indoor rides require a show ticket. Anyone going only for a drive should check that distinction before buying. A ticket remains useful for the indoor exhibits, buses, art cars and gaming stop that make this a full day.

For time to look around, the organizer recommends Monday through Wednesday and the earlier part of the day. In 2026, those dates are November 23–25, with public hours of 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Treat that as a useful starting point when your group can take a weekday off.

Saturday, November 21 has a different reason to go. Lou Williams and Will “Spank” Horton are scheduled to record their podcast at the show, inside a custom classic connected with Black Classics Car Club. Their appearance has a date, but an exact recording time wasn’t listed on the appearance page when this guide was checked. Look it up again before making it the center of your visit.

Tickets are sold online through Eventim. “Any Day” means admission on one day of your choice. Weekend early-entry tickets provide an hour before general admission, and guided tours are a separate premium option. The show advertises price increases from November 20, so compare the current checkout price for the ticket you need. November 19 is AutoMobility LA’s media and industry day. Public tickets are for the November 20–29 show.

Thanksgiving, November 26, closes at 4 p.m. The final Sunday, November 29, closes at 6 p.m. Check the dated hours below when someone suggests arriving after lunch.

The convention center is at 1201 South Figueroa Street. The show recommends Pico Station, a block away, for public transit. South Hall’s main entrance is at Pico Boulevard and Figueroa Street. West Hall can be approached from Gilbert Lindsay Plaza beside Crypto.com Arena. Match your arrival to the part of the show you want to see first.

For drivers, the organizer’s construction-adjusted parking guidance estimates $40–$45 for convention-center parking, with spaces available in order of arrival. Check the current rate and alternatives before leaving. Sharing a ride changes the cost of the day considerably.

Keep your bag within the show’s 12-by-15-inch limit. Handheld photography is allowed, while tripods and other cumbersome floor-standing equipment are prohibited. If you go out for food and want to return, get your hand stamped before leaving. Reentry is valid on the same day.