New York Auto Show
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We’re not sure what took so long over at Kia, but the automaker finally confirmed today at the New York Auto Show what goes under the 2017 Cadenza's new skin when the car arrives in American showrooms later this year. The big sedan, which is related to the Azera that’s made by sister-company Hyundai, will sport the same 3.3-liter V-6 and front-wheel-drive setup found in the outgoing model. It’s not a huge shock—that car was only offered in the States starting in 2013, so it’s not exactly old—but we held out hope for a smaller, more fuel-efficient engine in...
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2017 Toyota Highlander gets revised look, 8-speed auto: Live photos
If you’re looking for a reliable and somewhat roomy SUV with third-row seats, the Toyota Highlander is a worthy option. The model, which is closely related to the Lexus RX, also won’t bust the budget like so many of the more premium offerings in this segment. The current Highlander...
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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth debuts in New York: Live photos
Fresh from its world debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show, the Abarth version of Fiat’s new 124 Spider has just touched soil in the United States. The car, which for our market is known as the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth, is on show this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The...
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Volvo's ultra-luxurious XC90 Excellence priced from $105,895
Show up to your local Volvo dealer with a $100,000 check and you'll be able to afford most, but not all, of the automaker's new models. That's because Volvo is introducing an ultra-luxurious model dubbed the XC90 Excellence for 2017. It made its local debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible debuts in New York: Live photos and video
Look out performance fans as Chevrolet has just dropped the first photos and details on the 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible. The car was rolled out today at the 2016 New York Auto Show where the ZL1 coupe was shown for the first time just yesterday. The specifications of the ZL1 Convertible are...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to go off-road: Live photos
Jeep has revived its off road-oriented Trailhawk badge for the brand’s updated 2017 Grand Cherokee, which debuts today at the 2016 New York Auto Show. With a moniker last used on the 2014 Grand Cherokee (although also offered on the smaller Cherokee), the Trailhawk model appears to slot in...
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Shooting for the stars, Jeep’s rebooted, range-topping Grand Cherokee Summit boasts an updated look inside and out for 2017. It’s part of an updated Grand Cherokee range that’s on show this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. ALSO SEE: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to go off-road A new front fascia with revised chrome grille detailing and LED fog lamps sets the Summit apart from lower trim levels. Additionally, the Grand Cherokee Summit’s 20-inch polished aluminum wheels have been redesigned for the new year. The changes continue to the interior, where the...
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MINI Adds ALL4 All-Wheel Drive To New Clubman: Live photos
MINI’s bigger, more premium second-generation Clubman that’s just gone on sale will offer the option of all-wheel drive starting this April. All-wheel drive, known as ALL4 in MINI-speak, will be offered on the entire range in the United States, which at present includes just the base...
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Mazda MX-5 named 2016 World Car of the Year, Audi R8 snags Performance title
Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is the hot ticket right now. Following yesterday’s debut of the awesome RF version, the regular model, on sale since last year, has just been awarded the title of 2016 World Car of the Year. With its sporty handling and no-nonsense design the latest Miata is an...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid debuts in New York, goes on sale this fall
Mitsubishi first showed us the Outlander plug-in hybrid in 2012, but the vehicle has only now been confirmed for sale in the United States. Mitsubishi has consistently stated that the Outlander plug-in hybrid, officially an Outlander PHEV, would reach showrooms in the United States but was never...
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid promises 22 miles electric range, 120 mpge: Live photos and video
An improved hybrid system thanks largely to an upgraded battery has yielded big benefits for the most fuel-efficient, and the only plug-in, version of Toyota’s latest Prius. The 2017 Prius Prime, which debuted today at the 2016 New York Auto Show, takes over where last year’s Prius...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR says 'ello to North America: Live photos and Video
It's already made an entrance in other parts of the globe, but now the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR has made its North American debut. If you're interested in seeing this car early, you're going to need to get your butt to New York City. This week's New York Auto Show is providing the launching pad for...
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A retractable hardtop Miata may not have been a total surprise by the time the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF pulled on to the stage at this week's 2016 New York Auto Show. After all, Mazda Europe leaked pictures of the car before the official introduction, and they were picked up by several outlets. However, Tuesday night’s reveal was surely unexpected as those early pictures suggested a possible Miata coupe. ALSO SEE: 2017 Nissan GT-R gets new look, 565 horsepower: Live photos and video New Mazda North America chief Masa Moro introduced himself and quickly made way for the power folding...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq US specs confirmed
Hyundai this year will be the first major automaker with a vehicle offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric options when its all-new 2017 Ioniq hits the market. The car has already been shown outside the United States but now it’s made its local debut, which took place today at the...
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2017 Toyota Corolla warms up for 50th anniversary victory lap
Toyota’s long victory lap for the Corolla this year began at the 2016 New York Auto Show with the debut of its 50th Anniversary Special Edition and sporty-ish XSE models. The Corolla hasn’t really been accused of getting many hearts racing over its 50-year history, but with more than 40...
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2017 Acura MDX debuts with new look, NSX-derived hybrid system: Live photos and video
Acura’s popular MDX has gained a new look inside and out for 2017, but the big news is what you can't see: a newly optional hybrid powertrain related to the setup used in the brand’s NSX supercar. Acura bills the vehicle the MDX Sport Hybrid, an obvious nod to its NSX cousin. The...
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Buick rolls out second Avista concept, downplays production: Video
Buick has had some recent hits in the world of concepts with cars like the Avenir and Avista. Though both are based on existing General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] platforms, respectively the rear-wheel-drive Omega and Alpha, Buick has downplayed the chances of either being built. Buick chief Duncan...
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2016 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible debuts in New York
Mini has revealed the performance-oriented John Cooper Works version of its redesigned convertible, and announced pricing for the rest of the convertible lineup. The base Mini Cooper convertible will run $26,800, the Cooper S will cost $30,450, and the John Cooper Works model will be priced at...
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Mercedes-AMG has applied its V-8 treatment to Mercedes-Benz's all-new C-Class Cabriolet to create the C63 Cabriolet. Making its world debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the handsome droptop offers a choice of engine tunes rated at 469 or 503 horsepower in the C63 and C63 S, respectively. It means owners will have big bragging rights over the competitive BMW M4 Convertible's 425 ponies. ALSO SEE: 2017 Nissan GT-R gets new look, 565 horsepower: Live photos and video Both C63 Cabriolet variants feature a common twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8; the 469-hp horsepower model will sprint...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 revealed at New York Auto Show: Live photos and video
Slotting in above the E300 in the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is the new, performance-oriented E43 from Mercedes-AMG. Technically referred to as the Mercedes-AMG E43, the car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, the latter of...
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Audi R8 Spyder swoops into New York auto show
The open-top version of Audi’s second-generation R8 supercar made a surprise showing this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Like the coupe, the open-top R8, officially labeled an R8 Spyder, now offers a V-10 engine only. However, here it only offers one output at present: 540 horsepower...
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2017 Acura NSX GT3 races into New York: Live photos and video
Sharing the stage with an updated MDX at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show is a new dedicated racing version of the NSX supercar. While the new NSX has been racing in Japan’s Super GT touring car series for a couple of years now, the race car unveiled in New York has been developed...
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Genesis previews G70 sport sedan with New York concept
Hyundai’s new Genesis brand is signaling its intention to compete in one of the most competitive segments in the luxury sector with the unveiling today of a small sports sedan concept at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The concept is appropriately titled the New York concept, but you can think...
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2017 Honda Civic lineup embraces the manual transmission
If you want to buy a new Honda Civic with the stronger 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a manual gearbox, you’ll need to wait until the 2017 model year. That’s when every single trim level of the Civic with the smooth new turbo 4-cylinder—including the new Civic Hatchback shown...
Bengt Halvorson