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Want to test drive cars at the L.A. Auto Show? Here’s how

Shelby GT350 Mustang
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The Shelby GT350 Mustang at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.  (Christina House / For The Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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LOS ANGELES-CA-NOVEMBER 19, 2014: The Shelby GT350 Mustang at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. (Christina House / For The Times)  (Christina House / For the Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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LOS ANGELES-CA-NOVEMBER 19, 2014: The Shelby GT350 Mustang at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. (Christina House / For The Times)  (Christina House / For the Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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The new Shelby GT350 Mustang unveilled in Gardena on Monday.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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The new Shelby GT350 Mustang unveilled in Gardena on Monday.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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The new Shelby GT350 Mustang was unveilled in Gardena on Monday.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Shelby GT350 Mustang
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The new Shelby GT350 Mustang unveilled in Gardena on Monday.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
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The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-AMG GT S
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-AMG GT S
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-AMG GT S
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
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The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-AMG GT S
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mercedes-Maybach S600
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The Mercedes-Maybach S600 at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mini Superleggera concept car
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Mini Superleggera concept car at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.  (Christina House / For The Times)
Jaguar F-Type R coupe
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The Jaguar F-Type R coupe on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Jaguar F-Type R coupe
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The Jaguar F-Type R coupe on display at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Mazda CX-3
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The Mazda CX-3 is introduced at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Marc Lichte introduces the Audi Prologue concept car at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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The Audi Prologue concept car unveiled at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19, 2014.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The Audi Prologue show car
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Audi unveiled this new Prologue concept car Tuesday night ahead of its L.A. Auto Show debut on Wednesday. The concept is a look at the new design direction for future Audi models.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
By Sarah ParviniStaff Writer 

If you’re looking for your next car, the L.A. Auto Show is the perfect spot to get behind the wheel.

Drivers can test as many as 15 different brands, with each automaker offering up multiple models for the public to try out. This year, manufacturers are highlighting cars with advanced technology -- think automatic parking and driver assistance -- as well as green vehicles that go easy on the environment.

The test drives take place in the South and West halls as follows:

Buick (located along Pico Drive)
Models: Encore and Regal

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 24-26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27–30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chevy (located along Pico Drive)
Models: Impala and Silverado

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 24–26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27–30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

GMC (located along Pico Drive)
Models: Sierra and Terrain

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 24–26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27–30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cadillac (located along Prico Drive)
Models: CTS, ELR, Escalade, XTS, XTS-V Sport

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ford (located along Chick Hearn Court)
Models: F-150, Mustang, CMAX Energi, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Flex, Focus, Fusion Energi, Transit Connect

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Dates and times:
Today: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. r 24 – 28: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November 29 and 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Honda (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 22: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 –25: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 26: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 27: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov. 28 and 29: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 30: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kia (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: K900, Optima SXL, Sedona, Sorento, Soul, Soul EV, Sportage

Dates and times:
Today – 30: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Lexus (located along Figueroa Drive)
Models: CT F Sport, GS F Sport, IS F Sport, LS F Sport, NXh, NXt, RC F, RC F Sport

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov. 28 and 29: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov. 30: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lincoln (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Navigator

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 24 –26: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 27–30: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Chrysler (located along Prico Drive)
Models: 200, 300, Town & Country

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dodge (located along Prico Drive)
Models: Challenger, Dart, Durango

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fiat (located along Prico Drive)
Models: 500e

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jeep (located along Prico Drive)
Models: Cherokee, Grand Cherokee

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ram (located along Prico Drive)
Models: 1500

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mazda (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: CX-5, CX-9, Mazda3, Mazda6

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Scion (located along Figueroa Drive)
Models: FR-S, tC, xB

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23 : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 24: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Subaru (located along Pico Drive)
Models: Crosstrek 2.0i Hybrid Touring, Forester 2.5i Touring, Impreza 2.0i Limited, Legacy 2.5i Limited, Legacy 3.6R Limited, Outback 2.5i Limited, Outback 3.6R Limited

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 –26: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 27 – 30: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Toyota (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: Camry, Corolla, Prius, Rav4

Dates and times:
Today: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 22 and 23: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 24 –27: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 28 – 30: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Volkswagen (located along Gilbert Lindsay Plaza)
Models: eGolf, Golf, GTI, Jetta GP, Touareg

Dates and times:
Today: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 22: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 23: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 26: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 27: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nov. 28 and 29: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 30: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Sarah Parvini

Sarah Parvini was a reporter at the Los Angeles Times from 2014 to 2024. She most recently covered the video game industry and previously wrote about California’s diverse communities, with a focus on the state’s shifting demographics. She was part of the team that won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, as well as a member of the investigative unit that uncovered scandals at USC’s medical school. The child of immigrants, she speaks fluent Persian and conversational Spanish.

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