Despite the rather chilly and rainy weather in downtown LA (yes, it actually RAINED in Southern California), hordes of automotive industry professionals and media heads – although I can’t understand how much of a “media” person anyone can be shooting photos with an iPhone – gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the latest edition of the LA Auto Show. Phew. What a mouthful.
There were a handful of new vehicle debuts to speak about, although few are going to raise anyone’s heart rate.
At the Ford Motor Co. booth: So what did Detroit unleash upon us? Their own version the Pontiac Aztec, it seems. While it’s 100% electric, it’s also 100% ugly. Nothing wrong with going all in on electric but the Mustang Mach-E looks nothing like its petrol-drinking brethren. I would be embarrassed to drive this thing around town. Wow. Speechless.
The Ford Booth at the 2019 LA Auto show 
The Mustang Is Becoming Ever More Appealing, To Be Honest… 
Self-Explanatory 
Ford Performance Parts Galore 
The Hard-On for the Mustang Just Died Due to This Monstrosity 
The Ugliness Continues in White 
Thank Goodness for the GT Racing Car
Meanwhile, at Porsche: The Taycan was the rage. Couldn’t get a clean photo because attendees were too busy leaving the fingerprints all over the car, inside and out. Regardless, I am really excited for this all electric car as it will give Tesla a serious run for its money. And frankly, Tesla’s brand cache will take a serious hit once the Taycan hits the road.
One in Blue… 
One in White… 
No, It’s Not a Taycan but It’s Still an Electric Porsche!
Yes, electric Porsches are cool but I was more titillated by their gas guzzling counterparts. Namely, the new 911 Carrera 4S on display (drool) and the IMSA GTLM winning 911 RSR. Oh my…
It Reads Like Shakespeare 
Yes. Timeless 
Salivation at Its Maximum 
Look At All Those Fingerprints – Bound To Be Buggars 
Champion 
Champion Deux
Nothing to see at Nissan: Perhaps it’s reflective of their horrible sales numbers… There was nothing to see at Nissan, except a “50th anniversary” edition of the GT-R. And a customized Nissan truck. Neither really excited anyone, AFAIK, but here are some photos for shits & giggles.
Nissan Truck
Same Nissan Truck 
“50th Anniversary” GT-R 
It’s Not Like an BNR34 V-Spec II Nur
Still working on other photos. Coverage will continue tomorrow. Stay tuned!