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New York2016 smart fortwo: A Nice Little Thing
The new smart generation that launched last fall in Europe made its North American debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show—and it’s taking direct aim at city slickers. The message from Dr. Annette Winkler, Head of smart, couldn’t be clearer, “This is the ultimate city car.” With its short …
New YorkThe People’s Republic Of Porsche?
In the past, Porsche was known for selling extraordinary sports cars, and owning a Porsche meant belonging to an exclusive—and prestigious—club. These days, however, the brand has become much more accessible. While this change ensures bigger profits, is there a danger that the brand might become less prestigious? This change …
New YorkHyundai At The New York Auto Show
Journalists and the general public usually do not see the same car show. Manufacturers present only their new products on media days and more than half the floor space allotted to them is often set aside for the stage where the unveilings will take place, the small booth where the …
New YorkToyota At The New York Auto Show: RAV4 Hybrid And New Yaris Sedan
The world's number one automaker pulled out all the stops for the most recent New York International Auto Show. In addition to the new additions to the Scion and Lexus families, Toyota unveiled two other new arrivals for the Canadian market: the RAV4 Hybrid and a new generation Yaris sedan …
New YorkThe 2016 Lexus RX350/450h: More Elegant And Better Equipped
When Lexus first unveiled the RX, nobody guessed it would be as popular as it is, not even the most optimistic fans. Its success has prompted competitors to build similar models in the category, and the RX has set the benchmark against which they are all compared. Some 2.1 million …
New YorkCadillac, Super Cruise and V2V
Sometimes the best information we get is during casual conversations over dinner. It was during one of these casual exchanges with Cadillac’s product director Hampden Tener that we learned more details about some new technologies to be introduced in future generations of the CTS and CT6 sedans. Cadillac has already …
New YorkThe 2016 Nissan Maxima: The Four Door Sports Car Is Back!
One year after the unveiling of the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept, the Japanese brand has chosen the New York Auto Show to unveil the 2016 Maxima. You know, the one that made a brief appearance in the manufacturer's Super Bowl ad. The 2016 model year represents the Maxima’s eighth generation …
New YorkMitsubishi Outlander: All-New For New York
At the New York Auto Show, Mitsubishi told us that they had the intention of launching their 2016 Outlander, which would be the first vehicle to adopt a production-ready version of the styling which we have seen on the manufacturer’s concepts for the past few years. And here it is: …
New YorkScion iM: An Unusual Unveiling
If we’re to believe the media documents we got at the new Scion iM preview at the New York Auto Show, this brand’s target clientele is young people seeking adventure, fun and thrills in places the rest of us only dream about. To illustrate the point, a potpourri of the …
New YorkA New Chevy Spark For 2016
After teasing us with a dark shot of the new Chevrolet Spark, the manufacturer finally unveiled the car at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The small car competes against the Smart Fortwo, the Fiat 500, the Mitsubishi Mirage and the Nissan Micra. Style-wise, the car adopts new lines which …
New York2016 Hyundai Tucson: It’s About Time!
Hyundai's designers haven’t been slacking. Most of the brand’s vehicles have either had mid-gen updates or been entirely revamped in recent years, but that’s certainly not the case for the Tucson, which was starting to show its age. Since it was unveiled in 2009, the six-year old was considered an …
New YorkVolkswagen SportWagen Alltrack: It's Coming Here
After launching the Golf Alltrack at the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen decided to give us a taste of this new vehicle. During the New York Auto Show, the German manufacturer announced that its high-riding wagon would be sold in North America. The Alltrack is 2 cm higher than the standard …
New York2016 Infiniti QX50 – Premiering At The New York Auto Show
After introducing the QX30 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Infiniti chose the New York Auto Show to launch the new 2016 QX50. It features an evolved style, and a stretched, more spacious cabin than its predecessor. It’s been known as the QX50 for a while, though the …
New YorkHonda Civic Concept: A Big Surprise For New York!
Usually, manufacturers like to announce that they will unveil a new model a few months before actually doing it; most of the time, we are treated to a few blurry teasers so we know what to expect. Honda went the other way. Without anybody expecting it, they went ahead and …
New YorkSubaru BRZ STI Concept: So Close, And Yet...
It’s not a secret anymore. As much as we like the handling and driving feel of the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ duo, our journalists are unanimous: this chassis could handle a lot more power, and a high-performance version would sell well. Many tuners offer turbochargers and various other performance mods to …
New York2016 Cadillac CT6: Caddy’s New Flagship
Cadillac finally pulled the veils off its new flagship luxury sedan, the CT6 (Cadillac Touring 6), at the New York auto show. “We will reinvent the prestige luxury vehicle,” said Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen during the evening launch of Cadillac’s newest full-size sedan. The CT6 is based on the …
New YorkThe Stunning 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet was the first to present a new model at the New York Auto Show, and it was the stunning 2016 Malibu. This redesigned Malibu is 10 cm longer, 136 kg lighter, and features new powertrains. Among the engines you will find a 160-hp 1.5-litre Ecotec turbocharged four with a …
New YorkInfiniti QX30 Concept At The New York Auto Show
Infiniti chose the Big Apple to show us its QX30 Concept, which had already been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. It served as a reminder to us North Americans that the brand is about to bring out a new compact luxury SUV next year. Set to go toe-to-toe with …
New YorkA Rallycross-Ready Subaru WRX STI
Subaru and rallying have a symbiotic relationship. Without this discipline, the Japanese automaker wouldn’t have earned its racing stripes and wouldn’t have had the perfect opportunity to showcase its AWD drivetrain. On the other end, the World Rally Championship got a large percentage of their fans because of the WRX …
New York2016 GMC Terrain Unveiled In New York
The smallest vehicle in the GMC lineup, the Terrain is based on the same platform as the very popular Equinox. Since the Chevrolet crossover received a few updates this year, we expected its GMC brother to also be refreshed for the 2016 model-year. Looks like we were right; the manufacturer …
New YorkA More Affordable McLaren: The 570S
The trend is currently all about downsizing; while Porsche is launching products in the compact SUV market, McLaren just unveiled an entry-level sports car which will slot in under the 650S, the brand’s $260,000 supercar. The 570S is the first member of the Sport Series lineup, which will eventually include …
New York2016 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography: The Pinnacle Of SUV Luxury
As we previously mentioned, Land Rover was thinking about adding a model above its already very luxurious Range Rover Autobiography. This vehicle was set to be announced at the New York Auto Show. Staying true to its word, the English manufacturer unveiled the Range Rover SVAutobiography (it’s pronounced just like …
New YorkLincoln Continental Concept, Back To The Future
It’s been too long since Lincoln had a proper luxury car, the chauffeur-driven type that also pampers you. Lincoln now returns to this market segment with an all new full-size luxury sedan bristling with new technology. The Lincoln Continental Concept, as it is officially called, is very close to next …
New YorkToyota Brings A New Hybrid SUV To New York
Toyota is the number one manufacturer of hybrid vehicles. Since the original Prius, the automaker has diversified its offering to include a hybrid in pretty much every segment; you can get a sedan (Camry), various luxury cars (Lexus) and sub-compacts (Prius C). There are also a few luxury SUVs (NX …
New YorkHere Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Prior to the New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz just unveiled the latest iteration of its GLE SUV. Now you might be wondering what a GLE is. Let me refresh your memory: The German manufacturer recently changed its naming scheme in order to make it easier for the customer to tell …
New YorkHere Is The 2016 Kia Optima
A few days before the official unveiling of the 2016 Kia Optima, we received the very first shot showing what it really looks like (no more teasers!). As we expected, the styling is inspired by the SPORTSPACE concept which we saw a few months ago. While the production sedan isn’t …
New YorkHere Is The 2016 Jaguar XF
A few days before we get to feast our eyes on it at the New York Auto Show, the Jaguar XF sedan has been unveiled. To make sure their car would generate attention, the manufacturer made it cross 240 metres on wires, setting a new record in the process. With …
New YorkAnother "Racing" Range Rover
In addition to the new ultra-luxurious Range Rover that will take its place above the Autobiography, Land Rover just announced that they will launch a new sporty SUV, the 2016 Range Rover HST. At the top of the sporty Range Rover lineup sits the SVR, a 550-horsepower monster capable of …
New YorkA Land Rover Above The Autobiography?
If you have ever had the chance to sit in a Range Rover Autobiography, you know that the vehicle exemplifies the very best of luxury. With an interior fitted with the best leathers sewn together by the most talented artists, this big SUV has been widely regarded as the ultimate …
New York2016 Lexus RX Will Launch In New York
When the Lexus RX was launched 17 years ago, it created a niche market which didn’t yet exist: the luxury crossover. It seems that this was exactly what people wanted, since sales have been good ever since. However, the fourth-generation RX is beginning to feel dated, having been rolled out …
New YorkWe Will See The 2016 Kia Optima In New York
A few weeks ago, Kia surprised us with the SPORTSPACE concept, a sleek-looking station wagon that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. While the car seduced us, we also expected it to be a prequel to the upcoming Kia Optima, the brand’s midsize sedan. We guessed right; on April …
New YorkHere Is The Roof Of The Next Jaguar XF
At the upcoming New York Auto Show, which will start on April 3rd, Jaguar will present their all-new 2016 Jaguar XF. For now, the English manufacturer has teased us with the first shots of the car; in them, we can see the car’s top and interior. The Jaguar XF is …
New YorkWe Are Getting Ready For The Next Toyota Yaris Sedan
Toyota’s sub-compact, the Yaris, was never known for its dynamic capabilities. Just like its ancestor the Echo, it was a car that was made for sipping fuel and being easy to park, not for winning an autocross race. Toyota’s most recent announcement could change that, however. The manufacturer just announced …
New YorkA New Chevrolet Malibu In New York
The Chevrolet Malibu doesn’t have the best reputation amongst its rivals; while the name was originally used on the range-topping models of the Chevelle lineup, the only thing this name evocates now is the car you will likely end up with if you select the ‘’midsize’’ option at your local …
New YorkFirst Image Of The 2016 Chevrolet Spark
You might not see a lot of them on the road, but the Spark is Chevrolet’s offering in the city car segment. The little car is also proving to be quite popular in the rest of the world, so it will come as no surprise that the next iteration of …
New YorkFinalists For The 2015 Car Of The Year Announced
Each year, the World Car Awards association (composed of automotive journalists and members of the industry) awards a few notable vehicles with a well-deserved distinction. Prizes are split into 5 groups: Car Of The Year, Luxury Car Of The Year, Performance Car Of The Year and Green Car Of The …
New YorkNissan Will Unveil The 2016 Maxima In New York
We briefly saw it in an ad during Sunday's Super Bowl and Nissan just confirmed the news: this is the 2016 Nissan Maxima, and it will be presented at the upcoming New York Auto Show. While some of us doubted that the model would survive, it seems that Nissan believes …

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