AUTOS

Payne's top picks from the 2019 L.A. auto show

The Detroit News
A 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon climbs into the stage during the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday.
A 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon climbs into the stage during the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday.
Chris Carlson, AP
The Jeep Gladiator has the off-road capability of a Wrangler Rubicon - with the pickup utility of a big bed and 7,000-pound plus towing capacity.
The Jeep Gladiator has the off-road capability of a Wrangler Rubicon - with the pickup utility of a big bed and 7,000-pound plus towing capacity.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Porsche 911 is unveiled at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles ahead of the LA Auto Show. It packs 23 more horsepower and more tech over the last gen.
The 2020 Porsche 911 is unveiled at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles ahead of the LA Auto Show. It packs 23 more horsepower and more tech over the last gen.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The new Porsche 911 is the 8th generation of the iconic sports car. Porsche brought examples from the other seven for its debut.
The new Porsche 911 is the 8th generation of the iconic sports car. Porsche brought examples from the other seven for its debut.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The VW Beetle Final Edition brings and end to Bug production. It features classic chrome details and comes in coupe or convertible.
The VW Beetle Final Edition brings and end to Bug production. It features classic chrome details and comes in coupe or convertible.
VW
The last of the Beetles: 2019 VW Bug Final Edition.
The last of the Beetles: 2019 VW Bug Final Edition.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, Masahiro Moro, talks about the Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new 3 sits on a new chassis with a powerful, fuel-efficient new SkyActive engine coming soon.
President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, Masahiro Moro, talks about the Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new 3 sits on a new chassis with a powerful, fuel-efficient new SkyActive engine coming soon.
Chris Carlson, AP
The Mazda 3 sports sexy looks and a Soul Red paint job. Not bad for a $25k compact hatch.
The Mazda 3 sports sexy looks and a Soul Red paint job. Not bad for a $25k compact hatch.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The BMW 3 Series, remade for 2019, debuted in the the US at the LA Show.
The BMW 3 Series, remade for 2019, debuted in the the US at the LA Show.
BMW
The fully electric Rivian R1T is an off-road pickup with up to 400 miles of range. It will be made in Normal, Illinois, and start at $69,000.
The fully electric Rivian R1T is an off-road pickup with up to 400 miles of range. It will be made in Normal, Illinois, and start at $69,000.
Paul Sancya, AP
The Rivian pickup EV sports a Tesla-like interior.
The Rivian pickup EV sports a Tesla-like interior.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Rivian pickup packs up 400 miles of range, sports neat tweaks like a side seat, and can carry cargo in its front frunk.
The Rivian pickup packs up 400 miles of range, sports neat tweaks like a side seat, and can carry cargo in its front frunk.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator, based on a rear-wheel-drive, unibody platform, is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The hybrid version sports a stonkin' 600 pound feet of torque.
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator, based on a rear-wheel-drive, unibody platform, is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The hybrid version sports a stonkin' 600 pound feet of torque.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The Lincoln Aviator's interior is reminiscent of its opulent sibling, the Navigator.
The Lincoln Aviator's interior is reminiscent of its opulent sibling, the Navigator.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade - the brand's first three-row SUV - is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade - the brand's first three-row SUV - is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Jae C. Hong, AP
Brian Smith, left, Hyundai Motor America's COO, sits in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade to introduce the new SUV. The big Palisade expands the brand's family SUV lineup in a ute-crazed market.
Brian Smith, left, Hyundai Motor America's COO, sits in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade to introduce the new SUV. The big Palisade expands the brand's family SUV lineup in a ute-crazed market.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh was introduced as part of a Black Friday TV ad campaign. Now it's at the LA Auto Show in all its 797-horsepower glory.
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh was introduced as part of a Black Friday TV ad campaign. Now it's at the LA Auto Show in all its 797-horsepower glory.
Dodge
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh is Santa's dream sled.
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh is Santa's dream sled.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh sports a Hellcat logo. . . with reindeer antlers.
The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh sports a Hellcat logo. . . with reindeer antlers.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
A trunk hole for Santa's bag. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh.
A trunk hole for Santa's bag. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Chop the top, chop the doors, and throw on four pipes (per side) to exhaust the 797-horse V-8 inside. THat's the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh.
Chop the top, chop the doors, and throw on four pipes (per side) to exhaust the 797-horse V-8 inside. THat's the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye sleigh.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News