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It was different than in years past.
With the pandemic waning but definitely not going anywhere soon, this years show was a more subdued affair.
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But whatwasshown off was the result of all those past automaker news announcements about going electric.
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They really are going all-in on an electrified future.
Well, at least some of them.
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For years, the Los Angeles Auto Show has billed itself as the tech showcase.
Performance and Third Rows
This year, the smaller show focused like a laser beam on EVs.
Even when an automaker introduced several new vehicles, the focus was on the EV.
This was incredibly apparent withPorsches unveiling of five vehicle variants.
Dont get me wrong.
I absolutely adore the718 Cayman GTS.
Its one of the best cars Ive ever driven, and Ive driven far too many vehicles.
But the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo was the belle of the ball.
Porsche wasnt alone in announcing some EV news, however.
The Love vs Hydrogen Issue
Then theres the weird dichotomy of the Toyota and Subaru booths.
It even received its own news conference.
On Toyotas main stage was the new Tundra pickup.
Even though the Subaru and the Toyota are essentially the same vehicles, their presentations were very different.
Where Subaru appeared happy to share its news with the world, Toyota seemed less enthusiastic.
This isnt surprising, of course.
Toyota has been reluctant to go battery-electric and continues to push hydrogen-powered vehicles andrail against government regulationsconcerning electric vehicles.
Those looking for a third row can look towards Kia and Hyundai.
The Patagonia-outfitted Subaru set can finally go green while going off-road.
And Porshe is making the wagon awesome again.
Even top-down enthusiasts like myself got some good news.
Mini isdefinitely working on a convertibleand is making sure it drives and feels like a proper Mini.
The automaker even hinted at a smaller EV Mini in the future to go alongside itsmicro-bus Urbanaught.
Yes, the show is far smaller than in previous years, but its also more focused on EVs.
But its the public days and how those priorities are presented that matter.
Yes, the show is far smaller than in previous years, but its also more focused on EVs.
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