In spite of one last blast of winter snow, the 2014 New York International Auto Show reveals took up the better part of the week of April 14-18. With milestones about, the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang and the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 Miata were celebrated along with first looks the brave new world of future- and retro- car design.
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The Ford Mustang was first shown in New York City at the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens. Along with reassembling a Mustang at the top of the Empire State Building as well as a celebration with Mustang Clubs in Queens, Ford launched a 50th Anniversary Mustang as a limited edition of only 1,964 to be manufactured.
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Dodge revealed a refreshed Challenger and a completely made-over Charger in New York. The Charger’s shape and grille is heavily modified, while the Challenger received only a few cosmetic tweaks - but really, the retro-inspired Challenger is fabulous as is, so why mess with a great thing?
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Jeep showed off the Jeep Renegade CUV. The five-seater will be available in four trim levels providing a range of technology and off-road capabilities.
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The new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe is a show-stopper. The luxurious two-door isn’t just another pretty face - it’s got a 5.5-liter biturbo V-8 powering the sleek coupe.
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If you’ve got ///M on your mind, BMW is showing off their particular brand of power with the M4 Convertible and the 4 Series Gran Coupe.
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Rounding out the trifecta of German horsepower is the stunning 918 Spyder. The carbon fiber hybrid sits off to the side of the rest of the Porsches for maximum drooling opportunity.
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Famously the longest car name towards the top of the Top Gear Power Laps Times Board - albeit with a few extra letters added to the end - there is actually a Koenigsegg Agera-R in NYC this year, holding courst with a Bugatti and Lamborghini.
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Announced during the media days in New York, Dyson racing will be competing in North America in the Bentley Continental GT3. Look for it at Road America this coming June.
See our exclusive video about Bentley returning to racing.
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MINI’s Countryman received a slight facelift, but the coolest Countryman is this one out front - the Dakar Rally-winning MINI ALL4 racing #304.
There has a long debate in New York City about the ethics of Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages. One group wants to replace them with electric horseless carriages. It's an interesting proposition; think of Central Park without having to step - or sniff - gingerly around what the horses leave behind.
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It’s decidedly not a car, but it is part of the Honda family. The little Asimo robot can dance, wave, walk, jump, and pour orange juice. Fascinating, cute, and slightly creepy after you have to remind yourself that it’s not human.
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Ultra-luxury was unveiled in the Rolls Royce booth. As more women are purchasing high-end vehicles such as Rolls Royce, perhaps the Ghost Series II will be the car that finally changes "a girl’s car” from a derisive term to a status symbol.
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Alfa Romeo fans rejoice! Two 4C’s are on the show floor, and you can actually get in one of them.
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The Intrepid Museum hosted the launch of the Land Rover Discovery Concept. With smart glass, remote control drive, and laser headlamps, the seven-seater SUV is future perfect.
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Acura is aggressively competitive with the all-new 2015 TLX sedan, which replaces the TL and the TSX in the Acura line-up.
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The 2015 Hyundai Sonata retains its sharp, taut lines, though they are less swooping than previous years. With a suspension upgrade and a driver-centric retooling of the instrument panel, the four-door should retain its popular status.
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A Mustang, a Challenger and a Camaro all got the Saleen makeover and performance treatment, then came to the Javits Center for the auto show. Pictured here is the simply stunning 570 Challenger.
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Take a few minutes to check out the Toyota i-Road; the electric three-wheeler much more than a covered tricycle.
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