CityGuy

Spring is in the air and that means its time for car makers to strutt their stuff in the city that never sleeps. The New York autoshow opens to the public on Friday. The media pack gets its sneak peek starting tommorow, and the menu looks fairly rich, as you would expect in one of the nations richest regional markets. Here are some of the cars expected to be on display:

Bentley Continental GT convertible
New Porsche 911 Turbo
New Infinit G35 sedan
Redesigned Nissan Altima
Redesigned Acura MDX
Toyotas Scion brand plans to bring a concept design for a new coupe.
This is just the partial list.

It is very tough in the auto market these days especially with the rise of gasoline prices. Even the Hybrid SUV's seem to be runnning out of gas. Recently Ford said it will offer 0% financing for up to five years on its Ford Escape Hybrid models. It doesnt help a vehicle like the Escape that the new four-cylinder Toyota RAV 4 gets 30 miles to the gallon on the highway compared with 31 mpg highway for the more expensive hybrid Ford. According to a comparison generated by the www.fueleconomy.gov web site, the four cylinder Toyota RAV 4's annual fuel cost is $1,496, compared with $1,777 a year for the hybrid Ford.

Two tests for Hybrid demand are coming up. First, its getting to be time for the oil industry's annual cahngeover to summer formula fuels. In the past few years, that, plus the spike in demand that coincides with Memorial Day, has helped to create a price pop at the pumps. Second, Toyota is getting ready to roll out the new Toyota Camry hybrid. This is a mainstream sedan that uses hybrid technology mainly to increase fuel economy - not, as in the hybrid Honda Accord, as a power booster. The Camry is also priced well below the Accord hybrid, but about $5,000 more than a base four-cylinder Camry.

The star of Toyota's New York Auto show display is expected to be a gasoline-electric version of the Lexus LS460 sedan, or the LS600. With the Lexus brand, Toyota is using hybrid technology to boost performance. Look for the LS600 to be a V-8 car that uses a hybrid power system to generate performance close that of a V-12 super sedan. WOW!!! Good to know if and when I go shopping for my next automobile.

SwimCoach

When does the auto show end and its at the Javits Center, right??

PaullyInNYC

Yea its at the Javits Center and it ends April 23rd. I believe that is a Sunday..

PaullyInNYC

I know this is an old thread that started way back when LocalApple was born, but once again the NY Auto Show is alive and well once again at the Javits Center. Has anyone gone yet this year?

CityGuy

i was there i believe i have photos but im gonna have to download them first and i will post a couple here when im done!

CityGuy

Sorry I cant find them. I will try to find them asap.

Some of these cars were too gorgeous not share w/ everyone

CityGuy

Can mod edit this as my photos were deleted?

thanks!

PaullyInNYC

Too bad its over, I went on the last day march 30th... lot of hot cars i wish i could afford or have in nyc!

PaullyInNYC

Anyone have any photos from the car show this year?

CityGuy

seriously whens the next car show in the area?

And does anyone know if they have an antique car show? that would be interesting