Highlights from the 2011 NY International Auto Show « GCN News

by Bob Long
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There are four main venues in the America so as to the car decide use to introduce new manufacture or concept vehicles to the press in impressive style.The hot spots are Los Angeles in November or close to the beginning December,Detroit too recognized as The North American Auto Show in January, Chicago in February and wrapping up by means of New York in March or April of each year.In adding to the American shows, present are four international recreation shows each day construct are too extremely significant to the automotive media.

The press existence for the New York International Auto Show are ,the past for 2011.This day was interesting mix of a small bit of all as of electric to far above the ground presentation power machines.NY is the oldest auto demonstrate in the state and for additional supposed 100 existence has showcased North America or World debuts counting the North American debut Of Jaguars icon E Type construct was exposed precisely 50 existence ago petroleum year.

If you went rear 100 existence to an close to the beginning 20th century NY Auto Show you counting a similar theme to the 2011 show.In 1911 the NY demonstrate had electric vehicles, steam powered vehicles, hybrid-type vehicles, diesel powered equipment and gasoline powered interior combustion vehicles.In 2011, the similar mixes of vehicles now on the demonstrate floor.Many counting not stay for New York City the house of additional taxi cabs supposed anywhere I know, to be significant to the automakers.However petroleum in one of extremely attended recreation throughout the community existence and for a number of automakers the #1 marketplace for completely manufactured goods counting Jeep.

Important stars of the demonstrate petroleum day built-in the North America debut of the 2013 Chevy Malibu construct determination be obtainable by means of a four cylinder authority only.The Malibu determination be sold worldwide, hence the new earth debut at the Shanghai Auto Show.Ford quick the wraps of a earth debut the 2013 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO.The Taurus determination be obtainable by means of an eco-boost four cylinder authority plant and SHO variant finally stay a meaner sportier look.

Speaking of denote equipment Chrysler quick the wraps of the 2012 300 SRT 8 packing a 6.4 Hemi V8 by means of 465 ponies though by means of cylinder deactivation it determination yield 25 MPG highway.

My preferred Jeep too complete its earth debut in NYC the Jeep Grand Cherokee SR8 by means of similar 6.4 Hemi V8 and huge violent styling.

Fiat complete a World debut by means of its 500C Convertible, returning to the U.S. for the summer months. Expect a preliminary cost of concerning $20K.

Other significant debuts built-in the BMW 650i Coupe, The 550 HP Porsche Panamera Turbo S, and the 2012 Subaru Impeza by means of a 35 MPG AWD highway rating and a number of imposing styling.

Mazda divide off a revised Mazda 3 for 2012 and new Skyactiv Fuel Saving Technologies.

Jaguar enjoyed a earth debut ofof its total replica variety for 2012 by means of good-looking styling upgrades to the XF/XFR and fall deceased beautiful XK and XKR.It was the North America Debut of The ultimate XK the XKR-S.This for me was one of the highlights of the show.

Other individual highlights built-in the next incarnation of the New Beatle is at petroleum time packing a imposing new interior, inquisitiveness engine choices bottom 4 cylinder by means of 175Hp, Turbo by means of 200HP and Diesel authority plant as well.The styling profits provide it a new new seem with no behind the charm of the original.

Two concept cars actually struck me.First the joint sports education car collaboration recognized by Toyota and Subaru has shaped a fall deceased good-looking vehicle as of of all makers Scion (up awaiting now makers of a number of of the the majority plan challenged vehicles of all time).Lets hope so as to a number of of styling of petroleum concept construct eager on production.

The additional arresting concept, a minute A collection of students vehicle as of Mercedes so as to recreation the earth little cars can be elegant and sporting.

And finally for me on my lottery catalog besides the Jaguar XKR-S is the C63AMG as of Mercedes. If the exhaust note as of the C63AMG Coupe is no substance which similar to the C63AMG sedan I drove for a melody a few existence back.It sounded similar to a World War II German Howitzer cannon and brings a smile to face still nowadays existence later.I certain hope I get to drive petroleum one.

Bob Long is the converse radio host of Auto World, construct airs each Sunday as of 4:00 " 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on the Genesis Radio Network. O pay attention On Demand 24/7. Check out additional concerning Bobs passion for cars and radio at Auto World Radio.