All 2007 New York Auto Show Articles
News, articles and pictures for concept cars, new cars and future cars.
New York Auto Show Wrap-up
As the press preview wraps at the New York International Auto Show, the doors open to the public April 6th – 15th at the Jacob K. Javits Center in midtown Manhattan. Unlike the Geneva International Motor Show where concept cars prevailed, New York primarily showcases production vehicles...
2008 Hummer H2
To keep ahead of the H3 Alpha and its near 300 horsepower, the Hummer H2's 6.0-liter V-8 has been bumped up to a 6.2-liter that pumps out 393 bhp-enough to raise its towing capacity to 8000 lb. and require a larger cooling system. In case that wasn't enough to stay ahead, the H2 receives two more gears...
2008 Cadillac STS
Cadillac is continuing its trend to become youthful and exciting. The 2008 STS is updated, but not all-new. Its fresh style is inspired by the last-generation V-series and falls in line with the new CTS, Escalade and Sixteen show car. Its angular grille is bold in comparison to that of its predecessor...
Suzuki SX4 Sedan
Suzuki today showed a handsome sedan version of the all-wheel-drive SX4. This car, which will go head-to-head with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, is surprisingly sporty, complete with standard 17-in. alloy wheels. The suspension has been tuned for sporty handling, and Suzuki says it is confident...
BMW to Launch New Genre-Defying Model Called the X6
BMW AG will build an all-new model to be called the X6, probably in 2008, the company confirmed today at the New York Auto Show. The X6 will be based on the redesigned 5 Series platform, which is also shared with the X5 SUV. It will be built at BMW's U.S. plant in Spartanburg, S.C., said Tom...
New York Show Highlights: Concept Cars
The New York Auto Show, open to the public April 6-15, boasts the largest attendance of all North American auto shows and always hosts the world debuts of quite a few vehicles. Not surprisingly, many of them are focused on urban drivers and the upscale market. Below are the highlights of...
Infiniti EX Concept
Designed at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan, Infiniti calls its EX Concept a "fusion of coupe and sport-utility vehicle." While it's a bed of future technologies, it also serves as a preview of an all-new luxury crossover for 2008 (which will be called the EX) that will be at North American...
New York Auto Show - Day One
With the cosmopolitan city of New York as the back drop for the last major international auto show of the 2006/2007 season, there was a definite air of privilege in many of the first media day’s unveilings. The enviro friendly whiff of green from other shows was replaced by those of the almighty...
Preview - New York Auto Show 2007
Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today. Ok, maybe not today, but Tuesday will be here soon enough and it will once again be time to head to the Big Apple and see what the automotive manufactures have on display at the 2007 New York Auto Show. Here are some of the highlights we expect to be there...
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
Nissan has added a new, fifth model to the 350Z coupe line with the NISMO 350Z. Featuring a host of unique equipment—including a wild body kit and stiffer suspension—the NISMO Z goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July as a late-2007 model. NISMO, Nissan's in-house tuning and racing support...
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550
When we crowned a Mercedes-Benz GL450 king of our Top-Rung Sport-Utes in October 2006, at no point did anyone ever say anything remotely similar to, “Boy, this thing just needs more power.” With the 4.7-liter V-8 whipping up 335 horsepower, we recorded the quickest 0-to-60-mph dash in the group—6.6...
2008 Lexus LX570
Toyota's colossal Land Cruiser and Lexus's luxury spin-off, the LX470, have outlived some of their smaller stablemates by two lifecycles. In New York, Lexus finally shows the replacement for its aging ute, the LX570. As the name implies, the old 4.7-liter, 268-hp V-8 has been replaced by the new 5.7-liter iForce...
2009 Ford Flex
At the New York auto show introduction of the 2009 Ford Flex, nobody bothered explaining the naming of Ford's newest crossover. Flexing what? With about 265 horsepower, it’s not flexing a conspicuous amount of muscle, and the 3.5-liter V-6 isn’t a flex-fuel engine. Ford displayed a vehicle...
New Infiniti G37 Embodies Key Design Aspects
There are few cars on the road that not only define a brand, but also set the tone of what the brand aspires to become. The first generation G35 Coupe was that vehicle for Infiniti. With its low-slung and aggressive stance, powerful V-6 engine and a fun to drive nature, not previously associated with the Infiniti...
2008 Hummer H3 Alpha
Anyone who's driven an H3 knew a V-8 was much needed. A 295-bhp 5.3-liter small-block V-8 has found its way into the engine bay of an H3 whose front end has had numerous adjustments. They include a modified frame, a new steering system and beefed-up drivetrain components. The front and rear differential...
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz's cost-no-object New York show debut has a slightly sinister bent. Wheel arches and mild cladding that might be amusing on a Hyundai Tiburon look downright intimidating on Mercedes models such as, well, this stunning CL65 AMG, revealed in Amsterdam on March 29 and shown at the...
2008 Honda S2000 CR
What's your idea of retirement planning? At Car and Driver, our scribblers spend their golden years counting their air miles and grousing about the web interns. If you're Shigeru Uehara, Honda R&D's Executive Chief Engineer, you spend your last year on the job building a track-ready special-edition version of the S2000...
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
Infiniti debuted the 2008 Infiniti G37 coupe at the New York auto show. Due in showrooms this August, this is the second generation of the two-door, rear-drive Infiniti formerly known as the G35 coupe. To fill the G35's big shoes, Infiniti has packed in more technology, more power, and—just look at it—even more...
Mercedes-Benz CLK63 Black Series
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of AMG-tuned Mercedes-Benz models, the German automaker has introduced a special version of the CLK63 called the Black Series. Based on the official Formula 1 safety car, the Black Series is powered by a 500bhp 6.3-liter V-8 capable of propelling the car to 60 mph...
2008 Jeep Liberty
With its first redesign since it hit the market in 2002, Jeep is giving its Liberty SUV more of a rugged, macho look. Round headlights? Gone, replaced by a new grille/headlight unit that is all one piece, similar to the Jeep Commander's. Round taillights? Gone as well. The new Liberty is also larger than the vehicle...
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
You're going to have to look hard to see the differences between the 2007 Grand Cherokee and the new 2008 model that was released at the New York show. Squint just right — it helps to have the previous model to look at — and you'll spot the slightly larger grille, more circular headlights and foglights placed...
Chevy's Got the Beat
Testing consumer demand for an urban minicar, Chevrolet has developed three small vehicle concepts for the New York International Auto Show. The three are called the Beat, Groove and Trax and all were designed at a GM studio in Inchon, South Korea, although the Beat was built in India, while the other two were...
Hyundai Concept Genesis
Hyundai used the New York auto show to unveil a concept that gives a pretty good idea of its upcoming rear-drive premium sports sedan that will hit the U.S. market in 2008. That's right, we said rear-drive, the first of its kind for Hyundai in the U.S. The Korean company is taking a dead shot at Lexus and Infiniti...
2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR
It was 40 years ago that Carroll Shelby pipped Chevy by appropriating the KR (King of the Road) moniker for a high-output version of his GT500 that made its debut at the 1967 New York auto show. Shelby reportedly had caught wind that Chevy was preparing a marketing campaign heralding the Corvette as the...
Bolder Buicks Bow
Looking to give Buicks a bit more edge, the division has unveiled a new grille treatment inspired by the Velite convertible concept. The toothier grille treatment also heralds another change at Buicks, the introduction of higher-performance LaCrosse and Lucerne models, which will be marketed under the Super...
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
Subaru took the covers off of the much-anticipated Impreza WRX at the New York auto show. Two body styles were unveiled, a sporty 5-door hatchback and a more conventional-looking sedan. It's immediately obvious that the new Impreza WRX has become more civil and comfort-oriented. Our attention focused on the...
Callaway C16 Cabriolet
Following up on the launch of the C16 coupe, Reeves Callaway has commissioned a drop-top version of his supercharged Corvette-based 2-seater. The C16 is powered by a supercharged 6.0-liter V-8, which produces 560 bhp. In addition to using the Corvette’s power soft top, the C16 Cabriolet also...
2008 Chrysler Town and Country
It’s a long trip to grandma’s house, the vehicle is packed tight, the kids are buckled in and ready to go, go, go – so what’s a family to drive? How about a total rethink of the minivan? While the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country may have debuted at the NAIAS in early-January, Chrysler just...
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
While SUVs and crossover vehicles have become de rigueur in the world of family hauling, we'll always have a soft spot in our hearts for the perennial favorite, the good old minivan. To us, nothing says minivan like a Dodge, who pretty much invented the segment in 1984 with the original and much-imitated Caravan...
