Inspiration: LA Auto Show 2016- 11.17.16
It’s a crazy and exciting time in the automotive world right now. There’s so much inspiration coming from the PAST (vintage!) and so much coming up in the FUTURE (autonomous vehicles and incredible concepts!)… we’re thrilled our NOTCOT sponsor, AutoNation, presents our adventures at the LA Auto Show to share some of the PRESENT lustworthy inspiration!
You never know quite what you’re going to find at the LA Auto Show. There are the usual models you expect from the larger brands, but then you run into things like a half lego Porsche 919… or a huge wooden moose… or an all electric 911… or a crazy super pink panther car… endless VR experiences (which really don’t photograph well)… surprising collaborations (Hurley pickup truck? Sriracha Lexus?)… flying pigs… and so much more. Ready to see what we found? To the next page!
The Porsche 919 Hybrid raced in FIA World Endurance Championship including the 24hrs of Le Mans. Well, at the LA Auto Show, it half transformed into LEGOS!
Right in the main lobby, you can’t miss the 3D printed Divergent 3D Blade.
Jaguar I-TYPE - sadly Noodle of the Gorrilaz wasn’t there too!
Jaguar I-PACE - the all electric jag concept was pretty interesting. Love the shadows cast by the sunroof.
You could NOT miss the strikingly green Mercedes Benz AMG GT R
On Mercedes details - how cute is the exhaust button icon? Click it to adjust the valve flaps to make your exhaust roar even louder.
Even MORE of a beast in person! Mercedes Benz G550 4�4�
Stunning wooden moose at Volvo demonstrating the classic moose test as they demo sensor technology detecting surprise objects in your path.
Volvo XC90 Excellence - when you’re luxuriously lounging in the backseat, grab a footless champagne glass? These special stem-only champagne glasses slip right into the special cup holder - alongside your pop out airplane-exit row-styled table.
Beautiful Volvo display!
BMW M’s had a dramatic and angular display.
BMW 7 Series - from the matte paint to the stark black and white patterned wall to the glowing 7 - what a combination.
We were excited to see this collab in person - the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Hurley! It’s really pulls you in from across the show floor. That paint color… and the subtle Hurley logos camouflaged on. Interesting neoprene truck bed cover, and great sliding rack setup. Also how cute is that tiny snorkel?
Volkswagen was all about Think New. - they, like many other booths, were all about the VR.
The Mini Cooper SE Countryman All4 Plug-In Hybrid premiered at the show in the loveliest minimal/woodsy oasis of displays.
Wow. The Porsche 911 RSR - no one could walk by without stopping to stare and take a picture. It has so many stunning details.
Mazda RT24-P - another one that stopped people in their tracks. The curves!
Mazda CX-5 - world premiere! And poking around in it - it looked fantastic!
Interesting display from Buick to display interior/exterior color options.
Lexus LC500 lights! Love the sharp, fierce look!
From a more gift guide point of view - the Land Rover Store has SO much fun adorableness for defender lovers, kids, and more. (15% off at the online store with LRAUTO15)
The LR magnetic calendar.
The Jaguar Store also had some fun gifts - like this E-type Espresso Set. (15% off at the online store with JAGAUTO15)
Of course the Porsche Store also had some silly surprises - like cookie presses and paper clips!
Now - heading into some of the weirdest, yet strangely amusing things we found at the show…
“When pigs fly” - too fun to walk into a lobby filled with flying pigs as you head to the West Hall.
Seriously - how amazingly ridiculous is this Pink Panther Limo?
On real WTF moments… the Lexus Sriracha IS was a collaboration with Huy Fong Foods and West Coast Customs
Another one making people stop, stare, and pull out their phones - Nissan’s TIE Fighter!
And to finish our LA Auto Show inspirations - Zelectric Motors! It was great to get a peek at these guys up close. They turn vintage classics into fully electric vehicles!
Thanks again to AutoNation for being one of our amazing sponsors!
I usually install this show, I am a car guy but it’s generally a nightmare of a week. I am jealous of the tie fighter, I would go if I could build that. You need to also mention the RSR Porsche is the first mid engine 911. Zelectric needs to burn in hell.
----- Morgan Parker 23.11.16 18:36