New York International Auto Show Is Back In Town
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- The New York International Auto Show opens this week with a mix of mainstream sedans and glitzier models from automakers across the globe.
There are over 1,000 vehicles on display, and 60 new cars are making their debut at the auto show, which opens to the public Friday and runs through April 12 at the Javits Center, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported.
Cars, Cars And More Cars! New York International Auto Show Is Back In Town
With a nod to everyday car buyers, a handful of new midsize cars are being introduced, including the Malibu from Chevrolet and the Optima from Kia. Honda has kept its auto show offering under wraps, but the expectation is for a new Civic compact. The youth-oriented Scion brand is showing off its first-ever sedan.
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Lovers of luxury and performance won't be disappointed. Among the introductions are the 2016 Lexus RX, the country's most popular luxury SUV, and the 570S, a high-performance sports car from Formula One racing company McLaren that's priced under $200,000.
The classic Lincoln Continental has been reimagined to reach a new sector of the luxury market, according to Lincoln's Matt Van Dyke.
"It's really the capstone of what we've been working on to revitalize the brand over the last four years," Van Dyke said.
Porsche's new Boxster is "the most powerful Boxster ever created," said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Inc.
"Imagine 0 to 60 miles an hour in 4.3 seconds," von Platen said, adding that the vehicle retails for $82,100.
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