{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"014 | LA Auto Show 2025: EV Test Drives, Movie Cars & JDM Icons","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/014-la-auto-show-2025-ev-test-drives-movie-cars-jdm-icons","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/1091187bc/podcast/play/112221074/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-6%2F11fa53a4-d122-c7b2-e113-a26007165c73.mp3","description":"This week on Cool Cars with Chris, we’re going full throttle into the LA Auto Show 2025 — and you won’t believe what Courage saw.From drifting electric Hyundais indoors to spotting movie cars from Fast & Furious and JDM legends, this episode is packed with everything you’d want from one of the biggest auto shows in the U.S.We also compare it to the San Diego Auto Show, talk about family-friendly features, hidden rooms, million-dollar cars, and why Tesla didn’t show up.🎟️ Ticket prices, discounts & insider tips🏙️ LA Convention Center layout vs. San Diego🚗 Why the LA Auto Show is at least twice the size🧒 Activities for kids (yes, it’s family-friendly!)🎬 Fast & Furious Supra, M3 GTR & JDM builds🔋 Hyundai’s Ioniq 5N indoor drift ride-along💰 Multi-million dollar exotics: NSX, SLR, Carrera GT⚡ Lucid, Rivian, Scout EVs — but where’s Tesla?🏎️ Corvette ZR1X breakdown: hybrid power meets legacy muscle📸 Behind-the-scenes auto show nostalgia and storiesGet the full breakdown of the LA Auto Show 2025 in this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, where we dive into everything from EV test drives and electric car drift rides to rare JDM icons and movie cars like the Fast and Furious Supra and the M3 GTR from Need for Speed. We explore the all-new Corvette ZR1X hybrid, the powerful Hyundai Ioniq 5N, and emerging electric vehicles from Lucid, Rivian, Scout Motors, and more. Whether you’re into car culture, auto shows, electric sports cars, or comparing the San Diego vs LA Auto Show, this podcast episode has it all. Learn about family-friendly car events, EV performance, and insider tips on auto show parking, ticket discounts, and navigating the LA Convention Center. We also cover the evolution of mid-engine Corvettes, the hype behind electric SUVs, the growing presence of car brands at auto shows, and what it's like attending as a YouTube car content creator. If you're searching for car podcast episodes, EV show coverage, or best cars of 2025, hit play and enjoy the ride.00:00 – 🎙️ Intro: LA Auto Show Preview & San Diego Connection 00:38 – 👋 Meet Courage: YouTuber & Auto Show Adventurer 01:34 – 🎟️ Ticket Prices & SoCal In-Club Discount  02:00 – 📏 San Diego vs. LA Auto Show Size  02:26 – 🏢 LA Convention Center Layout Explained  03:55 – 🚗 Brand Drop-Offs & Display Quality  05:00 – 📲 No More Swag Bags? Everything’s Digital  06:00 – 🧒 Kid-Friendly Zone: VW Crafts & Mini Racetrack  07:20 – 🚙 Off-Road Test Drives: Toyota Memories  08:30 – 🛣️ Family Road Trip: The Drive from Temecula  09:33 – 🅿️ Parking Problems & LA Sketchy Lots  11:00 – 💡 Ticket Tips & Kids Get in Free!  13:07 – 🗺️ Finding Your Way: Bring a Map!  14:24 – 🔋 GMC, Hummer EVs, and Escalade IQ  15:15 – 🎬 Hidden Room: Fast & Furious & JDM Cars  17:07 – 🔧 Are They Real Builds or Just for Show?  20:23 – 💰 Million-Dollar Room: NSX, SLR, Carrera GT  22:25 – 🖊️ Shelby Signings & Exotic Displays  23:26 – 🧨 ZR1X Corvette: Electric + Flat-Plane Monster  25:09 – 🧠 Why Chevy Went Mid-Engine with the C8  29:15 – 🚫 Tesla Skips the Show: Was That a Mistake?  31:44 – ⚡ EV Overload: Lucid, Rivian, Scout & More  35:04 – 👀 Tesla’s Image & Why People Still Buy Them  38:25 – 🍕 Food, Bathrooms & Family Amenities  40:25 – 👶 No Wagons Allowed? 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