Video: 2010 Kia Forte Koup Unveiled

The Kia Forte Koup was just a concept at the 2008 New York Auto Show, but this year, at the 2009 New York Auto Show, Kia unveiled the 2010 Kia Forte Koup. Joining a lineup of new vehicles marketed towards young buyers, Kia has come into its own with its trendy and sporty designs.

Kia's new production models show that they will be fierce competitors in the… Continue reading

Video: 2010 Acura ZDX Prototype Debuts In New York

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This year, for the 2009 New York Auto Show, Acura brought its new 4-door coupe prototype.  The 2010 Acura ZDX is based on the TL while also bringing in the functionality of its SUV siblings, the MDX and the RDX. Under the hood, the ZDX boasts a 3.7L V6 engine producing 300 horsepower mated to a 6-speed sequential automatic transmission, giving performance like that of a… Continue reading

General Motors Drops Big News

At this year's New York Auto Show, General Motors not only did the standard unveiling of new vehicles, but they also dropped some pretty big industry news.  With the auto market struggling in the current economy, GM announced that they have decided to focus on their four main brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Pontiac.  With this change, they will merge GMC, Pontiac, and Buick under… Continue reading

Kia KOUP Concept

Kia just had the global debut of the KOUP concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The simple yet bold and aggressive KOUP exterior is complemented by its realistic and sleek interior design. Originating from the Kia Motors America Design Center in Irvine, Calif., the KOUP concept embodies Kia's philosophy of "Exciting and Enabling" with its balanced proportions and fluid design set to evoke… Continue reading

All-New 2009 Honda Fit At The New York Auto Show

The all-new 2009 Honda Fit, set to go on sale in the U.S. this fall, maked its U.S. debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The Fit promises to further its leadership in the subcompact segment with top-of-class feature content, including an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™; improved interior functionality, including one-motion dive-down rear seats; enhanced sporty demeanor through improved suspension, steering and body rigidity; and… Continue reading

Suzuki Concept Kizashi 3 Debuts

The Concept Kizashi 3, which suggests both Suzuki's future design direction and stated intent to offer a larger, more upscale sport sedan, was joined at the 2008 New York International Auto Show by the North American debuts of the Concept Kizashi and Concept Kizashi 2. The Kizashi concept series was developed by Suzuki's Advanced Design Group to reflect a dynamic athlete in motion, taking its design cues from a… Continue reading

Scion Hako Coupe Concept Unveiled

Scion unveiled its Hako Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. [SinglePic not found] Scion's Hako Coupe was developed by Tokyo Design Division, which studied global, youth-inspired trends. Japanese and American youth cultures often influence each other and are interpreted with a unique twist. The Hako Coupe Concept was inspired by the iconic xB and the emergence of American vintage style… Continue reading

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept Shown At NYIAS

Saab went green at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package. [SinglePic not found] Exploring design themes from Saab’s award-winning Aero X and… Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC: R 320, ML 320, and GL 320 At The New York Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz presented three new SUVs equipped with the world’s latest and cleanest diesel engine at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The new R 320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC, and GL 320 BlueTEC use the highly efficient AdBlue exhaust aftertreatment system that meets the most stringent 50-state emissions limits. [SinglePic not found] Whether it’s the newly restyled ML320 BlueTEC family SUV, the larger GL320 BlueTEC or the versatile… Continue reading

BMW Concept CS Lands In New York

BMW showed its face for the future of luxury vehicle design and performance with the North American debut of its Concept CS at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The Concept CS is BMW’s vision of a unique four-door car that combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the thrill of a high-performance sports car -- offering a driving experience unlike any other. [SinglePic not… Continue reading

2009 Infiniti FX50 and FX35

At the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Infiniti showed the new features of the FX crossover SUV family. The all-new, second-generation FX is a radical expression of sport and utility – offering exceptional levels of power, refinement and driving exhilaration. Created as a fusion of luxury, performance and SUV utility, with head-turning styling and an advanced sporty platform, the new FX is a showcase of… Continue reading

2009 Nissan Maxima Gets A Makeover

The all-new 2009 Nissan Maxima was unveiled at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The 2009 Maxima will be offered as two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, and is scheduled to arrive at Nissan dealers nationwide in early summer 2008 and will be available in a choice of eight exterior colors: Winter Frost, Super Black, Navy Blue, Tuscan Sun, Radiant Silver, Mystic… Continue reading