The LA Auto Show — one of the first indoor auto shows to return since the COVID outbreak — was light on news and heavier than usual on vaporware. However, there were a few vehicles, tech and companies that stood out during the two press days leading up to the event.
Here are the vehicles and themes that got our attention for better or worse in Los Angeles this year.
Shifting the narrative: Green and clean
Image Credits: Kirsten Korosec
At the major press conferences, which were few and all before noon on Wednesday, the theme of the day centered on sustainability and climate change. It was a mix of greenwashing and actual action.
Hyundai and Kia showed video intros that highlighted how important it is to become environmentally aware, before unveiling their all-electric concep …