As reported by New York International Automobile Show
New York - As New York becomes the center of the automotive universe for the 10-day run of the New York International Automobile Show, it's time to celebrate our area's love of the car. For starters, there are the press conferences where thousands of journalists from all over the world come to see the latest unveilings from the automakers. Then, just two days later, the Show opens to the public for its annual automobile extravaganza where in addition to the world and North American debuts, we've assembled a host of other scorching-hot new 2011 vehicles that are just a few weeks away from hitting the new car showrooms.
"Whether you're in the mood for a new car, or just fantasizing about your dream ride of the future, the New York Auto Show has got just what you're looking for," said Show Director Candida Romanelli.
Here's a look at the some of the 'It' cars that'll be breaking-out in 2010:
Audi A8
With its light aluminum body, powerful and highly efficient engines, improved MMI control system and elegant interior with a craftsman's level of fit and finish, the new Audi A8 brand flagship will arrive in dealerships later in the year. With new standards of efficiency, fuel consumption in each of the A8's engines has been substantially reduced by as much as 22 percent. The new luxury sedan's elegant and powerful body is aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), weighing about 40 percent less than a comparable steel structure. The new full LED headlights, which use light emitting diodes for all light functions, are a completely exclusive high-end solution on board the new A8 and give the luxury sedan an unmistakable appearance in daylight and even more so after the fall of darkness.
SAAB 9-5
Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, the all-new 9-5 saloon offers Scandinavian design purity with advanced technology. Engineered for a sporty driving experience combined with 'high-tech' features, the 9-5 signals the dawn of a new era for the Saab brand. With its clean, sculpted shape inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the new 9-5, also offers an array of high-tech features including: an aircraft-inspired heads-up information display (HUD); adaptive headlights (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); adaptive cruise control; Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone climate control; dynamic parking assistance, and Saab XWD with eLSD: the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
New York - As New York becomes the center of the automotive universe for the 10-day run of the New York International Automobile Show, it's time to celebrate our area's love of the car. For starters, there are the press conferences where thousands of journalists from all over the world come to see the latest unveilings from the automakers. Then, just two days later, the Show opens to the public for its annual automobile extravaganza where in addition to the world and North American debuts, we've assembled a host of other scorching-hot new 2011 vehicles that are just a few weeks away from hitting the new car showrooms.
"Whether you're in the mood for a new car, or just fantasizing about your dream ride of the future, the New York Auto Show has got just what you're looking for," said Show Director Candida Romanelli.
Here's a look at the some of the 'It' cars that'll be breaking-out in 2010:
Audi A8
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| Photo: Audi |
With its light aluminum body, powerful and highly efficient engines, improved MMI control system and elegant interior with a craftsman's level of fit and finish, the new Audi A8 brand flagship will arrive in dealerships later in the year. With new standards of efficiency, fuel consumption in each of the A8's engines has been substantially reduced by as much as 22 percent. The new luxury sedan's elegant and powerful body is aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), weighing about 40 percent less than a comparable steel structure. The new full LED headlights, which use light emitting diodes for all light functions, are a completely exclusive high-end solution on board the new A8 and give the luxury sedan an unmistakable appearance in daylight and even more so after the fall of darkness.
SAAB 9-5
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| Photo: General Motors |
Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, the all-new 9-5 saloon offers Scandinavian design purity with advanced technology. Engineered for a sporty driving experience combined with 'high-tech' features, the 9-5 signals the dawn of a new era for the Saab brand. With its clean, sculpted shape inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the new 9-5, also offers an array of high-tech features including: an aircraft-inspired heads-up information display (HUD); adaptive headlights (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); adaptive cruise control; Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone climate control; dynamic parking assistance, and Saab XWD with eLSD: the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.