Live chat with Times autos reporter Jerry Hirsch

Thinking about buying a new car? Interested in automakers’ latest offerings?

Times autos writer Jerry Hirsch is at the L.A. Auto Show and will be chatting with readers at noon Thursday about what’s in store when the doors open to the public on Friday.

As Hirsch and colleagues David Undercoffler and Susan Carpenter have reported, Ford has a new-look Escape sport utility vehicle; Mazda is unveiling its newest small SUV, the CX-5; Land Rover is showing off its DC100 concept cars; and Hyundai has revived the Azera.

And for those who are ready to buy, Hirsch also will share tips on what to think about when test-driving a vehicle.

Come back to the Times’ Auto Show page at noon to take part.