Jon’s photos http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html Jon’s photos BMW held a pre-show event, to allow owners to view their cars before the show opens, and to get more direct contact with the product managers http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#0 fcadac8d-1bb0-4ec9-b139-dc76bdd827dd http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0646/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0646/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW held a pre-show event, to allow owners to view their cars before the show opens, and to get more direct contact with the product managers</p></div></div> They were situated above the show floor in BMW's hospitality area. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#1 da2d3c44-f653-4e82-8dc8-a9bebe2c5470 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0640/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0640/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They were situated above the show floor in BMW's hospitality area.</p></div></div> Here is Carolita Johnson. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#2 f7dba078-08f3-463d-8b93-868ba7c67ea7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0648/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0648/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here is Carolita Johnson.</p></div></div> Zachary Kanin was doing random sketches until I nagged him for one of my car http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#3 f6c38231-a35d-48eb-9f81-565123a4cc7e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0639/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0639/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Zachary Kanin was doing random sketches until I nagged him for one of my car<br/></p></div></div> This is what he drew for me. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#4 42e5850c-b0d6-4059-a79a-f5c2e2c6fe32 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0744/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0744/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is what he drew for me.</p></div></div> Drew Dernavich draws Rachel in her car, found by means of browsing her site via iPhone. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#5 11e50af2-5505-47d3-b09c-7d2ddd2e9fb5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0651/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0651/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Drew Dernavich draws Rachel in her car, found by means of browsing her site via iPhone.</p></div></div> The finished drawing. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#6 9f33f405-b41e-4ef5-a456-4b4dbc879fda http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/DSC00237/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/DSC00237/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The finished drawing.<br/></p></div></div> Drew and his Souped Up car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#7 c7d551c4-f793-4a34-b080-0833993f9fb3 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0682/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0682/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Drew and his Souped Up car.</p></div></div> BMW is making quite an effort in Formula 1 this year. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#8 e6fe6da5-3059-49a9-a934-5f24659218d9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0683/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0683/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW is making quite an effort in Formula 1 this year.</p></div></div> Rachel's here talking to the M Product Manager. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#9 5b24ef62-8eec-4b61-bc86-43fe99adcc56 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0673/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0673/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rachel's here talking to the M Product Manager.</p></div></div> The BMW Concept CS, quite a beautiful car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#10 0963a65d-4a7c-42ed-a8eb-834a4a5b55ea http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0619/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0619/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The BMW Concept CS, quite a beautiful car.</p></div></div> From the front, it names quite an impression http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#11 4faa80c6-db18-4424-a087-cd7246678e5d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0762/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0762/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">From the front, it names quite an impression<br/></p></div></div> Nice lines, and no Banglebutt http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#12 5ddd1502-f675-4fae-825d-44068f0b0447 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0765/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0765/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nice lines, and no Banglebutt</p></div></div> Veri nice character lines on this beauty. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#13 7a601530-d035-40b8-bb90-f5706450ab62 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0766/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0766/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Veri nice character lines on this beauty.</p></div></div> Even the wheels are sculpted. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#14 0a70569d-9495-4007-b9af-f98513fb5494 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0767/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0767/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Even the wheels are sculpted.</p></div></div> The all New BMW 1-series convertible, just arriving in showrooms. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#15 fa1ae61a-2c2a-4557-8e2b-56eba3b88da6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0622/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0622/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The all New BMW 1-series convertible, just arriving in showrooms.</p></div></div> Some space is lost to the canvas roof, HOWEVER... http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#16 3b9cb987-4fdd-4d0f-9ef7-63ba2ecf14fa http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0769/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0769/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Some space is lost to the canvas roof, HOWEVER...</p></div></div> there is an available passthrough panel. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#17 045b98ba-d544-43c7-bec9-5089a96692f0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0775/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0775/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">there is an available passthrough panel.</p></div></div> The 1-series Coupe, with the Sport Package. The front end looks more aerodynamic. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#18 52e52a64-6959-4de0-bfd8-3492319f898b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0660/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0660/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The 1-series Coupe, with the Sport Package.&#xA0; The front end looks more aerodynamic.</p></div></div> It's a small car, with a big engine http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#19 397ca71e-aced-41cd-a49f-ef9494f73adc http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0623/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0623/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's a small car, with a big engine</p></div></div> It has a very pronounced character line. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#20 962b1bf7-3b05-4bb1-89a3-6ce1ac7a8125 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0625/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0625/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It has a very pronounced character line.</p></div></div> The 135i has a twin Turbo, 300 HP inline 6 cylinder motor. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#21 d6b097c5-c92f-4073-86f1-19a5421c7445 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0782/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0782/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The 135i has a twin Turbo, 300 HP inline 6 cylinder motor.</p></div></div> Doug fits inside, but there's minimal room for the rear passenger behind him! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#22 fe38332a-059f-4d70-9af7-c7869e2b827a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0783/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0783/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Doug fits inside, but there's minimal room for the rear passenger behind him!</p></div></div> The trunk has more room than the convertible, PLUS, the rear seats are a 60/40 fold down setup. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#23 c4e8ead8-0ce6-47b8-bdda-f50bfe03a7a9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0628/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0628/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The trunk has more room than the convertible, PLUS, the rear seats are a 60/40 fold down setup.</p></div></div> The battery is in the trunk, fits diagonally, and is bigger than the one in my Z3. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#24 73499f72-334c-431c-ada5-5d4c978c5d26 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0627/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0627/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The battery is in the trunk, fits diagonally, and is bigger than the one in my Z3.</p></div></div> The BMW M3 returns to racing this year. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#25 fccc2112-79d4-4099-bc67-54ff84926c2d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0636/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0636/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The BMW M3 returns to racing this year.</p></div></div> Lots of aerodynamic tweaks on the car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#26 29114b1c-16a0-42b0-9e1e-6642a158b5c5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0635/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0635/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lots of aerodynamic tweaks on the car.</p></div></div> Rachel enjoys a moment in the M3 convertible. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#27 cc4a2064-f901-451a-b099-c3aafcbad9a7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0631/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0631/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rachel enjoys a moment in the M3 convertible.</p></div></div> As do I. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#28 70035164-2b50-41ff-826d-b7244ffa6688 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0634/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0634/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">As do I.</p></div></div> It's all the nice and interesting touches, down to the stamped ///M logo on the headrests. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#29 16b86824-bc37-4811-a95f-0872c374a226 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0674/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0674/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's all the nice and interesting touches, down to the stamped ///M logo on the headrests.</p></div></div> The hood vent is functional, providing the M3 with a stock 'cold air' intake. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#30 08f46685-adc2-45f2-9bcc-55960c7737fe http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0784/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0784/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The hood vent is functional, providing the M3 with a stock 'cold air' intake.</p></div></div> A 414 HP motor sites in the engine compartment of this beast. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#31 2ac7535a-5fa0-4897-adab-fc76fcafda6b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0669/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0669/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A 414 HP motor sites in the engine compartment of this beast.</p></div></div> Returning this year is a 4 door model, so it's fun for the whole family! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#32 e6214cb6-8fe2-44f6-b171-46c3c30cb2d2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0638/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0638/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Returning this year is a 4 door model, so it's fun for the whole family!</p></div></div> The base price starts at just a hair under $55k. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#33 b8197f45-669e-46ee-a43c-005c93ff9050 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0671/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0671/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The base price starts at just a hair under $55k.</p></div></div> Here is the new BMW X6, which will be made alongside the X5 in South Carolina. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#34 dc4414f4-2240-4511-a9f9-adf6a35d8ccc http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0661/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0661/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here is the new BMW X6, which will be made alongside the X5 in South Carolina.</p></div></div> An aerodynamic rear for the SAV. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#35 32894ca2-4d0d-4653-928e-818540459fca http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0667/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0667/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">An aerodynamic rear for the SAV.</p></div></div> As usual, BMW shows movie clips of their cars in action. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#36 f8b41b2f-aa5e-4c16-9c74-85e7466e55de http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0644/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0644/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">As usual, BMW shows movie clips of their cars in action.</p></div></div> Later this year, BMW is introducing a cleaner Diesel engine, using a urea tank to help control emissions. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#37 51bcb600-8119-4556-8557-ba087032c3ac http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0665/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0665/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Later this year, BMW is introducing a cleaner Diesel engine, using a urea tank to help control emissions.</p></div></div> It is a turbodiesel, naturally. BMW loves power, as do its consumers. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#38 dc698121-8ac6-499f-a42e-8cc11de7172e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0666/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0666/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It is a turbodiesel, naturally.&#xA0; BMW loves power, as do its consumers.</p></div></div> The 650i remains popular http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#39 e08bcf15-0281-4879-8bb5-c9d5e1f436d2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0679/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0679/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The 650i remains popular</p></div></div> And still has a small trunk. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#40 76165a31-dbc2-40bc-9eec-b01ec7815b86 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0677/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0677/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And still has a small trunk.</p></div></div> with a beautiful interior. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#41 d2e0cded-db16-4c89-b4a2-01b75bbf1ee0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0678/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0678/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">with a beautiful interior.</p></div></div> BMW hopes to sell a lot of 1-series cars. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#42 e917cf5c-613c-4122-ada5-03cd60a6e15d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0680/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0680/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW hopes to sell a lot of 1-series cars.<br/></p></div></div> Doug sits on the K1200 motorcycle, tucked away under BMW's hospitality area. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#43 0af7c819-51fa-47c2-91bf-2b6424f32b25 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0788/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0788/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Doug sits on the K1200 motorcycle, tucked away under BMW's hospitality area.</p></div></div> As do I. This motorcycle is huge, and my feet can't reach the ground. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#44 3461c171-2fd3-4794-9bfc-dc261c4954f4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0791/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0791/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">As do I.&#xA0; This motorcycle is huge, and my feet can't reach the ground.</p></div></div> Speaking of motorcycles, this is one of their more successful early models. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#45 2d3b8e52-845a-4016-b314-52b0d41396be http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0795/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0795/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Speaking of motorcycles, this is&#xA0; one of their more successful early models.</p></div></div> BMW is proud of their Art Cars. I wonder when they will commission another. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#46 050412c6-156b-4e1e-a7bc-edd252ae1f23 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0658/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0658/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW is proud of their Art Cars.&#xA0; I wonder when they will commission another.</p></div></div> BMW offers plenty of different wheels to distinguish your car from others. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#47 0cc97daf-b7db-4703-8f43-0cb67638b3e8 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0792/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0792/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW offers plenty of different wheels to distinguish your car from others.</p></div></div> This is one of their early Radial engines used in WWI planes. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#48 ba5bb92c-edea-4a97-b805-3a8655f1ab1c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0796/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0796/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is one of their early Radial engines used in WWI planes.</p></div></div> The new 5 series offers a heads up display. Here's a peek at the projector and mirrors. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#49 52ea3a1c-3c53-46bc-aa37-a1c9e2d2e0ff http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0764/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0764/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The new 5 series offers a heads up display.&#xA0; Here's a peek at the projector and mirrors.</p></div></div> BMW'S M Division prides itself in the performance they provide, and rightfully so. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#50 2b82d324-1fe8-4eed-8682-8af7d62dc071 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0675/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0675/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW'S M Division prides itself in the performance they provide, and rightfully so.</p></div></div> BMW never forgets their past, and tries to continue the thinking of the past in their current models. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#51 d5be7876-ff21-445b-ae10-11e3fad709cf http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0681/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0681/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">BMW never forgets their past, and tries to continue the thinking of the past in their current models.</p></div></div> Porsche stays with what works, and this sure works for me! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#52 10608a09-6bd1-48ea-ab62-e0732328c10d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0884/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0884/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Porsche stays with what works, and this sure works for me!</p></div></div> These lines have barely changed over the years http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#53 7244f5ad-2e68-4cba-8ec1-91c22c7f1280 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0885/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0885/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">These lines have barely changed over the years</p></div></div> The Cayman has usable space in the trunk. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#54 9c18a33e-10e2-4574-8f0b-647a2db864d2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0882/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0882/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Cayman has usable space in the trunk.<br/></p></div></div> This is the Boxster RS-60. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#55 3e28fcf0-5a8e-4b4b-85e1-e208b07d0fb4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0881/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0881/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Boxster RS-60.</p></div></div> Modeled after the original RS-60 race car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#56 54f7eef0-8dc9-473a-bc55-8c3769b7aeb5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0721/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0721/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Modeled after the original RS-60 race car.</p></div></div> This car shows the origins of those familiar Porsche design lines http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#57 4247e3d7-e51a-43a0-82ab-f36cb1bb12cc http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0723/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0723/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This car shows the origins of those familiar Porsche design lines</p></div></div> Long rear http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#58 df4b2fa6-383b-4ab5-9f59-74439d952386 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0724/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0724/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Long rear </p></div></div> The interior is rather sparse, just what you need in a race car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#59 e741630b-acbe-4a50-a479-451cef30b82c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0726/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0726/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The interior is rather sparse, just what you need in a race car.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#60 5234b650-048d-44db-b483-657d8a181e31 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0725/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0725/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#61 d8dbf37c-902f-49ec-8854-661bb63a9dca http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0877/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0877/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> From the back end. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#62 1c70c601-d735-45cb-b1f9-1cc54c1db45d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0880/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0880/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">From the back end.</p></div></div> The Porsche RS Spyder LeMans car, which was positioned where the RS-60 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#63 daa97448-75ba-4983-82e1-cc93a8e69e96 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0879/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0879/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Porsche RS Spyder LeMans car, which was positioned where the RS-60 </p></div></div> Mercedes continues with its hunched design. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#64 32ba707b-7091-450f-9ccb-6de76145127f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0693/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0693/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mercedes continues with its hunched design.</p></div></div> Nice and clean. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#65 a7c01054-39de-491e-913b-f53e1f5660e2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0760/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0760/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nice and clean.</p></div></div> The SLR race car http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#66 0587388b-9414-4169-9e5d-2d893b9e39d9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0694/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0694/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The SLR race car</p></div></div> Elegant, and clean design. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#67 ca93d4b6-ed09-4b77-bdfe-5750c34c5f91 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0696/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0696/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Elegant, and clean design.</p></div></div> The extra bulges set this car apart. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#68 3f64ccb3-377d-4de1-929d-19c00ad1fc62 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0697/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0697/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The extra bulges set this car apart.</p></div></div> Now, there's an SLR convertible. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#69 001f7e10-38bd-4829-9674-96f4e98569db http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0698/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0698/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Now, there's an SLR convertible.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#70 d5c8d2fc-a5e4-475a-bb39-d27631cfe601 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0699/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0699/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> Sleek design http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#71 a66352de-3f6f-45c5-a770-c2d925671b03 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0757/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0757/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Sleek design<br/></p></div></div> Very Thin seats http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#72 fafe41e1-cd70-429e-9655-b50b9b5c88fe http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0758/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0758/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Very Thin seats</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#73 3e0f0792-80cd-4227-9264-32a64fc5393f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0700/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0700/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> AMG builds another winner. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#74 651f9631-17db-42af-be70-2e351df65d2d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0745/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0745/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">AMG builds another winner.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#75 303a6f74-b1ca-4dd2-aba7-ad89d630a4d2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0748/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0748/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#76 3c2ad162-c5ef-427a-b326-65d2ac25100a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0749/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0749/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> Mercedes has done a lot better with the overall product line's look. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#77 7025533b-e3f3-4fbc-a8bb-57c67a46fda1 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0751/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0751/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mercedes has done a lot better with the overall product line's look.&#xA0; </p></div></div> Mercedes' line is very distinctive. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#78 6efa1eaf-d79b-4039-a96b-312b7da11f52 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0753/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0753/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mercedes' line is very distinctive.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#79 abc53f91-2555-4f76-a186-d332a6aecc18 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0756/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0756/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> They want you to remember their past. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#80 d42c27fa-1ad6-418e-b204-cbe26844df20 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1110/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1110/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They want you to remember their past.</p></div></div> Meanwhile Volkswagen has cleaned up their lines. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#81 cef500ef-ca2e-4422-85e9-0a074b8512e5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1068/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1068/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Meanwhile Volkswagen has cleaned up their lines.<br/></p></div></div> This is their Routon concept minivan http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#82 84c5c413-9c97-4dae-96b6-e1fdeffeab6e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1069/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1069/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is their Routon concept minivan</p></div></div> They have gotten better. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#83 6b2a20f4-a00c-4677-bfb1-959dfe0a62dc http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1070/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1070/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They have gotten better.</p></div></div> And come up with cleaner lines. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#84 6584c13e-eb2c-494d-95ce-90aa8251298e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1071/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1071/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And come up with cleaner lines.</p></div></div> This was a surprise - the VW Passat CC looks a lot like the Mercedes cars, doesn't it? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#85 afe4a944-e50e-426c-a624-0091e7c3b805 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1072/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1072/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This was a surprise - the VW Passat CC looks a lot like the Mercedes cars, doesn't it?</p></div></div> It's certainly less bland than the previous model. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#86 6760c25a-1444-4d79-8a13-1f747dc5a184 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1074/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1074/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's certainly less bland than the previous model.</p></div></div> The Passat Wagon. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#87 d9c1f5d6-f63f-4291-b9d4-30572826e71e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1076/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1076/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Passat Wagon.</p></div></div> This is the new VW Tiguan small SUV. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#88 caf0bcf8-eda9-44b5-9955-563330194a85 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1078/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1078/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the new VW Tiguan small SUV.&#xA0; </p></div></div> Decent amount of hatch space. It's a nice upright design and seats 4 comfortably. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#89 e4273417-68f1-4100-bc6f-9adb60d13c9c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1080/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1080/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Decent amount of hatch space.&#xA0; It's a nice upright design and seats 4 comfortably.</p></div></div> Mini shows off its new Clubman extended cab. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#90 dacaced5-e261-42d9-b450-281e1dcc6c06 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0958/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0958/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mini shows off its new Clubman extended cab.</p></div></div> It has a third suicide door on the passenger side. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#91 7b1d9bc0-7192-4227-bbcc-c5e339d1d4ec http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0962/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0962/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It has a third suicide door on the passenger side.</p></div></div> A little more room in the back, and the rear hatch is replaced by two doors that swing out. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#92 478b5910-1f9b-4c3a-b66c-b166b1609566 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0963/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0963/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A little more room in the back, and the rear hatch is replaced by two doors that swing out.</p></div></div> Since Mini is owned by BMW, they also offer many wheel packages. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#93 94308250-fa86-4e2b-a937-d6cf3142e009 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0964/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0964/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Since Mini is owned by BMW, they also offer many wheel packages.</p></div></div> This is the Mini Cooper S race car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#94 9a22338b-e0b5-4f30-92ba-0b30fbfcfba7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0966/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0966/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Mini Cooper S race car.</p></div></div> Bentley provides elegance, at a price. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#95 cc874da2-70f9-4eb2-81d6-741211ec0e32 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0708/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0708/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Bentley provides elegance, at a price.</p></div></div> The 2008 Continental Flying Spur http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#96 0bd78977-1bf8-45ea-917a-c010f4884d05 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0709/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0709/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The 2008 Continental Flying Spur</p></div></div> I'm not partial to silver. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#97 29efa816-527c-49a0-ae21-c30731bfd153 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0710/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0710/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I'm not partial to silver.</p></div></div> Ferrari was practically a no-show here. One car, very little else. No representatives, either. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#98 70ed904c-2b16-451d-9370-f1b28f2a722a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0713/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0713/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ferrari was practically a no-show here.&#xA0; One car, very little else.&#xA0; No representatives, either.</p></div></div> What gives? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#99 25681255-5be3-4123-80e1-ac5484cc4d7e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0714/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0714/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">What gives?</p></div></div> Aston Martin, always a crowd pleaser. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#100 bbf7190b-b551-43f3-8898-356badd78234 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0715/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0715/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Aston Martin, always a crowd pleaser.</p></div></div> Select few got to sit in their cars. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#101 0925c335-c7ff-42b4-8508-17f1dc538c8d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0716/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0716/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Select few got to sit in their cars.</p></div></div> They make appealing supercars, like this DBS. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#102 6e9f0b2e-5258-4492-bac8-d5bdc7fd6602 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0717/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0717/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They make appealing supercars, like this DBS.</p></div></div> I hope they offer more colors. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#103 a51dbab3-0c0f-4352-80a2-e68a9939323a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0718/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0718/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I hope they offer more colors.</p></div></div> They ooze sex appeal without even trying. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#104 bbd61e33-7c8b-4075-894f-8b9716a711f1 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0719/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0719/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They ooze sex appeal without even trying.</p></div></div> Audi continues their design paradigm and introduces the S5. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#105 9084160c-c24e-4315-b082-59ad2f6dc1ba http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0895/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0895/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Audi continues their design paradigm and introduces the S5.</p></div></div> The Audi R8 is their entrance into the supercar market. It comes with Lamborghini mechanicals. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#106 fbac388e-fc14-418a-ab81-f615ae768af0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0886/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0886/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Audi R8 is their entrance into the supercar market.&#xA0; It comes with Lamborghini mechanicals.</p></div></div> Saab's SUV will probably make it to the market soon. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#107 0ca4b398-4592-482e-8514-7411c6029e4a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0975/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0975/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Saab's SUV will probably make it to the market soon.</p></div></div> Land Rover perpetuates its go-anywhere mentality. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#108 a5e236bd-33f5-4a81-84b3-f1165ac8ba93 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0995/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0995/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Land Rover perpetuates its go-anywhere mentality.</p></div></div> This is Land Rover's LRX Concept vehicle. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#109 71a3122f-ca07-4333-a363-4685d540065d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0994/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0994/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is Land Rover's LRX Concept vehicle.</p></div></div> I like the design, especially the starburst taillights. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#110 503fafa3-e1c9-4875-9403-27dd3bd08bfe http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0999/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0999/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I like the design, especially the starburst taillights.</p></div></div> Its a nice package, I hope it comes to market. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#111 a7accd14-4662-4e98-a9c8-4ded62bcf1a6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1000/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1000/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Its a nice package, I hope it comes to market.</p></div></div> Jaguar comes out with a new design. I'm not sure I like the overly large headlights. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#112 609ac6f0-9fd2-4024-aeab-01fc83bcf992 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0993/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0993/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Jaguar comes out with a new design.&#xA0; I'm not sure I like the overly large headlights.</p></div></div> However, their coupes look great. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#113 867aef04-dce6-481c-986e-a86bb110a5bf http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1001/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1001/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">However, their coupes look great.</p></div></div> The XK has no flaws, IMO. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#114 cc1a3d40-1d24-4ef3-9607-b5fe0414ea3c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1002/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1002/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The XK has no flaws, IMO.</p></div></div> The XK convertible still maintains what's best at Jaguar. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#115 b3456dc7-67d2-4cc0-b86a-1a0eba238752 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1004/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1004/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The XK convertible still maintains what's best at Jaguar.</p></div></div> Volvo's new XC60 SUV has some appealing taillights. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#116 4def813b-91ac-42fc-89e2-b55c33ab412e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1005/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1005/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Volvo's new XC60 SUV has some appealing taillights.</p></div></div> Sleeker than the previous model. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#117 878bef38-76d3-41b8-8d7d-98e618036c94 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1006/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1006/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Sleeker than the previous model.</p></div></div> This green is a bettter color than the brown. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#118 b81bad98-1305-47d9-9728-1075dcd7cec1 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1022/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1022/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This green is a bettter color than the brown.</p></div></div> Saleen modifies Mustangs and makes a great package. Once again, Orange shows up too often in the show. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#119 0b6f8e70-4f6e-4a38-a327-f1aa57eefe46 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0705/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0705/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Saleen modifies Mustangs and makes a great package.&#xA0; Once again, Orange shows up too often in the show.</p></div></div> This is the Saleen S5S Raptor. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#120 8434a498-8551-4c66-a7c3-98804bb236a4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0706/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0706/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Saleen S5S Raptor.</p></div></div> It's a lot smaller than their older S7. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#121 e5a3254f-bbc1-45a7-a7c4-5312c2563e8e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0707/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0707/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's a lot smaller than their older S7.</p></div></div> No straight lines on this beast. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#122 ca7953bf-5836-4e5b-976a-b3a881695243 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0860/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0860/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">No straight lines on this beast.</p></div></div> Well, they are there, but they bulge. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#123 b5a19d4d-7f7a-4bea-aa8f-97b59603bf5e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0862/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0862/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Well, they are there, but they bulge.</p></div></div> Lamborghini makes a roadster. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#124 e939e7fd-e227-4ed5-8591-60ae04b89e41 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0742/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0742/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lamborghini makes a roadster.</p></div></div> Sexy Scissor Doors. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#125 72ec2d87-8154-4c24-9a1d-e1e48ff55cea http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0869/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0869/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Sexy Scissor Doors.</p></div></div> Such a low car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#126 df29383e-b0a8-413d-8d82-becf04ddd332 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0864/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0864/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Such a low car.</p></div></div> Meanwhile, the smaller Gallardo LP640 is no slouch, either. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#127 8d619359-e39a-49d3-a527-7f70f22d7c4f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0711/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0711/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Meanwhile, the smaller Gallardo LP640 is no slouch, either.</p></div></div> From ultra expensive to very frugal, here we have the Smart Car, finally being sold in the US. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#128 092d07e7-306c-47ac-b003-cd71ad54ba5e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0972/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0972/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">From ultra expensive to very frugal, here we have the Smart Car, finally being sold in the US.&#xA0; </p></div></div> It's got a unibody construction that's supposed to be very safe. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#129 e3ee89a5-5d17-4fa1-b815-fd59f7d07104 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0971/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0971/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's got a unibody construction that's supposed to be very safe.</p></div></div> It's got a tiny engine, hidden under the rear cargo area. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#130 ae809f70-0ff4-48fb-b8c5-7bec9d0ec079 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0974/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0974/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's got a tiny engine, hidden under the rear cargo area.</p></div></div> It's an interesting interior, and there's space for 2. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#131 d7f266ee-674a-4728-a68f-335028b82633 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0976/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0976/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's an interesting interior, and there's space for 2.</p></div></div> Ford had some interesting models. This is the Ford Verve concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#132 62c73ad2-f758-4bab-95b7-f0f9286de18e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1031/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1031/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ford had some interesting models.&#xA0; This is the Ford Verve concept.</p></div></div> It's almost reminiscent of the BMW X6. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#133 c5e6400f-e15c-4a40-a7c0-207ff55eafbf http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1030/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1030/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's almost reminiscent of the BMW X6.</p></div></div> The Mustang had become very popular with the racing circuit. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#134 8f29b320-81ef-4970-891a-907233d56416 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1032/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1032/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Mustang had become very popular with the racing circuit.</p></div></div> It's certainly fast. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#135 f11f9a2a-134e-41e6-a1a6-a1ce4236fb5b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1033/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1033/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's certainly fast.</p></div></div> The Ford Explorer concept has a pair of pullout seats for true tailgating. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#136 9d755a29-c9ef-4ce1-9cd4-03dd27d22e9c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1041/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1041/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Ford Explorer concept has a pair of pullout seats for true tailgating.</p></div></div> The console display is giving a realtime traffic update. It says "Traffic is slow from I-76 to Michigan Avenue" http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#137 a8c062cd-6692-4c53-9aa5-3e61d6523648 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1042/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1042/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The console display is giving a realtime traffic update.&#xA0; It says "Traffic is slow from I-76 to Michigan Avenue"</p></div></div> Very futuristic. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#138 5723efee-798f-467f-a1cd-704da33a250a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1038/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1038/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Very futuristic.</p></div></div> Ford Flex http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#139 352012d0-41e8-4b4b-9cf8-558b57f17254 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1043/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1043/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ford Flex</p></div></div> An overly austentatious interior, perhaps too bright. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#140 6fcfe92f-1bfc-4462-8f4d-c4b7a1409fb2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1036/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1036/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">An overly austentatious interior, perhaps too bright.</p></div></div> The Bullitt Mustang http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#141 62a1388b-d2ff-498d-b147-4606feed22df http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1028/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1028/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Bullitt Mustang</p></div></div> Brushed Aluminum dash http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#142 5c3b4901-6c87-4d5d-95a2-2276e04d685c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1029/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1029/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Brushed Aluminum dash</p></div></div> Lincoln MKZ http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#143 c54f4e2d-1efa-48fe-a2ec-48c82529b52e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1025/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1025/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lincoln MKZ</p></div></div> It has a fairly generic interior. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#144 0c219668-a96e-4060-9b93-d2b92364cbf5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1026/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1026/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It has a fairly generic interior.</p></div></div> Lincoln MKX http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#145 894cf816-f581-4c8b-ab35-0f4156e8a1da http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1027/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1027/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lincoln MKX</p></div></div> It's a new day, apparently. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#146 43af4557-4018-4a4f-9cf8-0f7238ef1db0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0641/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0641/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's a new day, apparently.</p></div></div> This is the Dodge Zeo diesel hybrid. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#147 909cf249-a0b4-415f-8460-bbb882633d54 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0809/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0809/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Dodge Zeo diesel hybrid. </p></div></div> The overall shape is unique, but familiar in some ways. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#148 e297bfea-6152-4776-a02b-a78aae47d00b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0685/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0685/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The overall shape is unique, but familiar in some ways.</p></div></div> Here's the new Challenger, all ready for production http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#149 e2329c73-439a-429f-950d-0791291d8c4b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0687/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0687/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here's the new Challenger, all ready for production</p></div></div> It's a large scale reproduction of the early '70s model. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#150 4b7616ad-9901-406f-8dcb-0b5361e94914 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0688/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0688/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's a large scale reproduction of the early '70s model.</p></div></div> Love it, and this was one of the colors available back then. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#151 2e5493ef-b7bf-4c25-b076-a061324dfe4e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0689/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0689/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Love it, and this was one of the colors available back then.</p></div></div> I had to show the cut of the front end. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#152 8a124e58-a3d9-473a-bde8-d7e2efb142de http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0811/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0811/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I had to show the cut of the front end.</p></div></div> Carbon fiber inserts, or possibly fake. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#153 9f94b355-e6d7-4303-b523-055ca7ff1610 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0820/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0820/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Carbon fiber inserts, or possibly fake.</p></div></div> Thankfully, they will offer an R/T model with a manual transmission. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#154 280358dd-7852-4494-8bd2-999f48b68ece http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0818/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0818/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Thankfully, they will offer an R/T model with a manual transmission.</p></div></div> You have to get the 'Track Pak" to get it. I would. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#155 2a926e50-d532-43dd-9d83-7ac7cb72782c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0822/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0822/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">You have to get the 'Track Pak" to get it.&#xA0; I would.</p></div></div> Does that thing have a Hemi? BTW, hemi refers to the top of the piston, it has a hemispherical top instead of a flat one. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#156 ab0f981a-2e0e-4f9a-9bba-92969e45f2e4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0821/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0821/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Does that thing have a Hemi?&#xA0; BTW, hemi refers to the top of the piston, it has a hemispherical top instead of a flat one.</p></div></div> This is the ACR Viper. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#157 ce474ff6-dc50-4c16-ae70-5427315e327f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0692/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0692/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the ACR Viper.</p></div></div> This is the new Chrysler Egg...er, Chrysler Voyager concept car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#158 76a6273f-b2f6-4e6e-ab97-d9b3822b2037 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0798/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0798/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the new Chrysler Egg...er, Chrysler Voyager concept car.</p></div></div> The Voyager comes complete with a sleek interior, and suicide doors. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#159 db15e3c6-8354-42a4-ad22-06fd359e13fa http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0801/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0801/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Voyager comes complete with a sleek interior, and suicide doors.</p></div></div> A cutaway mockup of a new Hybrid tranmission, complete with an internal electric generator. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#160 d3994216-c23a-4f84-b0c9-279dbf452405 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0800/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0800/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A cutaway mockup of a new Hybrid tranmission, complete with an internal electric generator.</p></div></div> This is the Chrysler 300 Hollywood. This is a car to make an entrance with at your next Premier. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#161 c64d3d86-620c-4d21-a89b-295be6c42f88 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0805/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0805/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Chrysler 300 Hollywood.&#xA0; This is a car to make an entrance with at your next Premier.</p></div></div> Jeep Renegade concept car. Note the short windshield, and cutouts in the door panels. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#162 d8ff3250-0989-49ec-b193-eab82be4ffc7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1092/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1092/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Jeep Renegade concept car.&#xA0; Note the short windshield, and cutouts in the door panels.</p></div></div> It comes with a very simple dashboard. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#163 8e2b0453-ac82-4483-9c08-f77fabbd4666 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1094/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1094/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It comes with a very simple dashboard.</p></div></div> It's nice to see that Jeep is still looking to the future http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#164 c436b085-1bae-4d48-bac3-962e51a1d940 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1095/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1095/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's nice to see that Jeep is still looking to the future</p></div></div> Jeep Cherokee SRT8 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#165 a629431d-cb86-4e9a-b4d8-3af16070407b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1098/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1098/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Jeep Cherokee SRT8</p></div></div> The new 4 door Jeep Wrangler seems to be rather popular. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#166 e65dada3-5562-486c-ab8a-93fc22b82055 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1109/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1109/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The new 4 door Jeep Wrangler seems to be rather popular.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#167 03cd6079-0529-43f3-9fe4-4eb770d0de36 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0921/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0921/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> The Pontiac G8 is being made by GM's Australian company Holden. It's one of my favorite cars from the show. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#168 19084ec5-802a-46cd-b160-7797cb4aa69c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0738/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0738/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Pontiac G8 is being made by GM's Australian company Holden.&#xA0; It's one of my favorite cars from the show.&#xA0; </p></div></div> The interior is decently laid out, and comfortable. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#169 44c34e5c-7113-420c-b171-42c9aa7dcb86 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0739/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0739/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The interior is decently laid out, and comfortable.</p></div></div> The G8 GXP will have a Corvette V8. Yowza! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#170 e097a3ab-cd69-4e3c-a98b-dd2373367149 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0727/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0727/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The G8 GXP will have a Corvette V8.&#xA0; Yowza!</p></div></div> Another Orange showcar! Are we tired of the color yet? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#171 ee898380-9b7c-451e-a82a-700a01bfeb6b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0740/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0740/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Another Orange showcar!&#xA0; Are we tired of the color yet?</p></div></div> At least this show car had special reflective paint, that showed different colors based on the angle you view it. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#172 4245c3cb-1449-4a48-b3e8-e7fc435a3f86 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0729/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0729/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At least this show car had special reflective paint, that showed different colors based on the angle you view it.</p></div></div> The Pontiac G8 'truck' is very reminiscent of the El Camino http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#173 7fb3f073-421a-4867-ae94-aeb1eb4d43ea http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0907/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0907/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Pontiac G8 'truck' is very reminiscent of the El Camino</p></div></div> Pontiac is now showing its Targa Roof Solstice. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#174 27c124c8-a2c3-41b3-ad51-bdc89eecfa3c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0735/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0735/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Pontiac is now showing its Targa Roof Solstice.</p></div></div> IMO, it looks better than the convertible. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#175 cf8e4f40-dc48-492d-88ac-49a169e5aa93 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0736/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0736/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMO, it looks better than the convertible.</p></div></div> The Cadillac CTS coupe concept car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#176 81127f03-107d-4c17-bfec-9787230c4870 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0918/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0918/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Cadillac CTS coupe concept car.</p></div></div> The Cadillac Provoq SUV Concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#177 0fe2d2a2-9424-4ec5-962c-9b20ae29b73a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0914/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0914/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Cadillac Provoq SUV Concept.</p></div></div> This Saturn Hybrid concept car comes with two Segway transporters that deploy from the rear bumper. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#178 7236e096-b6a0-4618-9ba3-05f5d57631d6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0927/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0927/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This Saturn Hybrid concept car comes with two Segway transporters that deploy from the rear bumper.</p></div></div> Buick Riviera concept shows that Buick can still have innovative designs. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#179 2994c0ef-a5ec-473e-8d0f-15f4b1cba7e7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0910/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0910/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Buick Riviera concept shows that Buick can still have innovative designs.</p></div></div> Chevrolet Malibu. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#180 f53d6177-185c-4e6c-9b81-bc88d74dde3d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0937/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0937/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Chevrolet Malibu.</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#181 184451b7-e62b-4278-b142-35e66a33672d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0941/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0941/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> The highlights of the Chevrolet booth...The Camaro Concept, and the Corvette ZR1. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#182 d86bd386-251c-4819-b14e-5f890023cc8d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1054/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1054/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The highlights of the Chevrolet booth...The Camaro Concept, and the Corvette ZR1.</p></div></div> I love the ZR1's more aggressive nose. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#183 de2dc1e0-ceb9-4514-9107-c14b411ede4e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0943/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0943/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I love the ZR1's more aggressive nose.</p></div></div> The ZR1 will have an engine that has more than the 505 HP of their Z06 model. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#184 2d66e167-e9e6-4ab8-a02a-6d50ef3949da http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0944/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0944/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The ZR1 will have an engine that has more than the 505 HP of their Z06 model.</p></div></div> The ZR1 is one hot supercar. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#185 8b994da8-365d-47d1-ba97-8ad0311507ed http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0954/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0954/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The ZR1 is one hot supercar.</p></div></div> A quad exhaust that will undoubtedly scare children. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#186 5e1557f4-2540-45b4-a5e7-2bc7a3549e66 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0956/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0956/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A quad exhaust that will undoubtedly scare children.</p></div></div> Doug finds a car that comes close to matching his hair. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#187 9ac300ca-c996-4d2b-b3b0-ed0b1a01cab3 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0946/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0946/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Doug finds a car that comes close to matching his hair.</p></div></div> Corvette interiors have gotten so much better over the years. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#188 f01e2cd5-8e0d-42e3-b0d9-827d09789c31 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0947/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0947/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Corvette interiors have gotten so much better over the years.</p></div></div> Corvettes are not known for their trunkspace, but you can throw a couple of weekend bags in there. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#189 bdf6251f-a98d-42e8-9d68-f6ff0b91105b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0948/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0948/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Corvettes are not known for their trunkspace, but you can throw a couple of weekend bags in there.</p></div></div> The Camaro Concept is quite appealing. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#190 cf9146b4-302c-4112-a9bb-eada09911b5b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0945/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0945/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Camaro Concept is quite appealing.</p></div></div> It sure has a presence. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#191 ef562d82-f935-4b57-b991-50853ff87518 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0950/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0950/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It sure has a presence.</p></div></div> Note the intake. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#192 84a9963e-3941-45a4-aa2c-cdd33b5463bd http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0951/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0951/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Note the intake.</p></div></div> The actual car will debut in early 2009. I hope it will come close to this look. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#193 603028a1-3837-43c3-8c6b-8c2055a1008a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0953/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0953/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The actual car will debut in early 2009.&#xA0; I hope it will come close to this look.</p></div></div> Hummer H3 Truck probably drives like a truck. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#194 83c0a241-8ab0-4215-afd6-5da4c7704be2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0983/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0983/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Hummer H3 Truck probably drives like a truck.</p></div></div> Good, what is a truck? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#195 26ad2186-6890-4c52-9ead-0e7f6c4a51f6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0981/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0981/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Good, what is a truck?</p></div></div> Hummer HX Concelt http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#196 5099fa45-a277-43d3-af89-141ff229ecdd http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0982/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0982/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Hummer HX Concelt</p></div></div> Low and brutal. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#197 952b052b-47f6-48aa-b879-d2642d243bba http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0984/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0984/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Low and brutal.</p></div></div> You can't tell from here, but all the parking lights are on the GM cars. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#198 5ab22d98-9f22-4205-9b6e-b701858ee922 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1053/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1053/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">You can't tell from here, but all the parking lights are on the GM cars.</p></div></div> The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. AGAIN WITH THE ORANGE! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#199 30f6f751-8c55-47fc-a205-301c77c2048e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1099/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1099/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.&#xA0; AGAIN WITH THE ORANGE!</p></div></div> The Evo X really shines. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#200 79daadf0-fae0-4234-a1b9-6f58590f9fe0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1101/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1101/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Evo X really shines.</p></div></div> It's quite the looker http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#201 f2447791-6b81-430d-ac99-0fe580faea64 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1102/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1102/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's quite the looker</p></div></div> The Concept-CX continues the Evo's front end design and manages not to be a simple copy. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#202 10968cbf-2b87-45b4-acfa-f18a54437097 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1104/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1104/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Concept-CX continues the Evo's front end design and manages not to be a simple copy.</p></div></div> Mitsubishi's "i" concept http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#203 383888f7-8050-4cdf-aee6-09a36538a0c3 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1105/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1105/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mitsubishi's "i" concept </p></div></div> The "i" MiEV Purely electric vehicle. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#204 7cfe59fb-7461-4e6f-8420-e9a8cbd2b3ea http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1107/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1107/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The "i" MiEV&#xA0; Purely electric vehicle.</p></div></div> Lexus' booth was reminiscent of the older days of Infiniti when it was more Zen. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#205 7fc3377a-844a-4b9a-aebb-f365880c4e42 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0704/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0704/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lexus' booth was reminiscent of the older days of Infiniti when it was more Zen.</p></div></div> The Power of h(ybrid). http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#206 b587794b-22ad-481f-8fba-9d99786159c6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0825/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0825/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Power of h(ybrid).</p></div></div> Ah, Hybrids are becoming more popular, all the way through the Lexus product line. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#207 c361422f-ac59-45ed-ae51-14f55baba1d5 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0828/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0828/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ah, Hybrids are becoming more popular, all the way through the Lexus product line.</p></div></div> The Lexus IS-F race car has a unique paint scheme. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#208 a2ca803f-0ea9-4a96-99af-6d47281e11b6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0830/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0830/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Lexus IS-F race car has a unique paint scheme.</p></div></div> It's supremely sculpted. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#209 8b5a49c9-ee8f-4521-bb6e-2ce5ce2316ec http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1114/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1114/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's supremely sculpted.</p></div></div> The IS has come a long way http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#210 e9c7dd66-44f4-4b86-9daa-b3701610c939 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0833/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0833/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The IS has come a long way</p></div></div> A nice interior design. Note the GPS map shows the car's in the Javits Center. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#211 d76ee54a-b411-4f26-95c6-98369f2f2e25 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0836/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0836/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A nice interior design.&#xA0; Note the GPS map shows the car's in the Javits Center.</p></div></div> The new Maxima debuted at the show. IMO, it's nothing too exciting. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#212 782db0d6-f7e8-4b48-8829-edffaa4984d7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0841/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0841/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The new Maxima debuted at the show.&#xA0; IMO, it's nothing too exciting.</p></div></div> The Nissan 350Z Nismo, fully tricked out. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#213 7b293981-b22e-4bf5-a8b7-32ff31b23eb8 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0844/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0844/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Nissan 350Z Nismo, fully tricked out.</p></div></div> That's a long hood. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#214 d95299e5-606a-4aaf-b1fe-72575e561a1f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0845/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0845/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">That's a long hood.</p></div></div> Meanwhile, the Skyline GT-R has a look that is distinctly Japanese. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#215 1c3ee4f5-a677-4c53-aba7-a7b445db8542 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0849/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0849/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Meanwhile, the Skyline GT-R has a look that is distinctly Japanese.</p></div></div> The Nissan Cube. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#216 fe934022-592b-4b36-a0e6-17da7142c753 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0838/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0838/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Nissan Cube.</p></div></div> It certainly is. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#217 db545896-3c06-4dd9-aac8-9f6ac110ebf8 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0839/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0839/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It certainly is.</p></div></div> Nissan Forum Concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#218 17560daa-e8a7-4856-80eb-3797820c0949 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0850/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0850/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nissan Forum Concept.</p></div></div> Quite the wavy grille. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#219 4106f2ac-249d-4a96-ac3f-3ee165c7bbc7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0851/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0851/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Quite the wavy grille.</p></div></div> A sculpted exterior. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#220 11a7dbc9-b208-49d7-91d3-09b350e05a4b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0854/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0854/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A sculpted exterior.</p></div></div> Nicely laid out dashboard http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#221 e9a7b0e2-d850-4822-8b5c-33106e0e9590 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0855/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0855/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nicely laid out dashboard</p></div></div> And a roomy rear area. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#222 7ad35ff2-def8-43d0-8ec6-5f83d2d9155b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0853/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0853/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And a roomy rear area.</p></div></div> The new Infiniti EX http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#223 2aed8268-165b-41b9-a87c-8a602102e5ec http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0856/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0856/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The new Infiniti EX</p></div></div> Toyota racer. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#224 bad254ae-c635-42ec-96c3-5fd6ee411029 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0929/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0929/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Toyota racer.</p></div></div> A new model Toyota Matrix, fully tricked out. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#225 792da591-f248-4f84-a599-9eaed782dde2 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0931/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0931/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A new model Toyota Matrix, fully tricked out.</p></div></div> A display of Toyota's upcoming fuel cell Hybrid. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#226 e96fff59-9f36-4850-b6e2-9b7fb6e90150 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0934/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0934/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A display of Toyota's upcoming fuel cell Hybrid.</p></div></div> On the other side, it's a toyota Freelander http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#227 8b3b3c42-3181-47ff-80d0-fb52f1e8997a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0935/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0935/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">On the other side, it's a toyota Freelander</p></div></div> Hyundai Genesis coupe concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#228 dc68ae59-9116-4b4e-b096-125db25b0055 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0985/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0985/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Hyundai Genesis coupe concept.</p></div></div> It's a hot little car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#229 c2f5586b-0531-4801-8b90-c531cee8979c http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0987/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0987/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's a hot little car.</p></div></div> The dropped rear window sets it apart http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#230 f7e5e46e-ed6e-4f22-9666-467f3b8821d4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0989/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0989/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The dropped rear window sets it apart</p></div></div> This is the Genesis, in sedan form. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#231 4411faed-eb84-4124-b3e9-0ad05e6b8cd3 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0990/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0990/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Genesis, in sedan form.</p></div></div> The Genesis' Interior. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#232 278b5143-956e-4af3-85cc-2424a00d7ae4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0992/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_0992/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Genesis' Interior.</p></div></div> Acura's race car, about the only thing that was really interesting from them. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#233 f0ab1a65-4c8a-4a36-9939-a410924cbec9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1007/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1007/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Acura's race car, about the only thing that was really interesting from them.</p></div></div> Mazda Furai concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#234 e8b99e6e-1fd9-454e-b084-a2ba037396f9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1011/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1011/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mazda Furai concept.</p></div></div> One of my personal favorites. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#235 86efbb57-135b-46b5-a05b-fe23034ae95f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1012/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1012/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">One of my personal favorites.</p></div></div> This looks straight out of a scifi movie. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#236 432991a3-fe6a-4021-ad6a-9716dd04f096 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1013/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1013/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This looks straight out of a scifi movie.</p></div></div> Not a bad line on the car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#237 6180c088-f166-4892-9fdf-3f7543010ad9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1014/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1014/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Not a bad line on the car.</p></div></div> See the exposed radiator? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#238 404f3f2e-a719-4e25-ab6a-3f3b515e2a11 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1015/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1015/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">See the exposed radiator?</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#239 79c70e62-3df7-4bd7-ac92-bbfdb08f0fde http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1009/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1009/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> The hot-hatch Mazdaspeed 3 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#240 a85537d2-5212-4ffe-b45c-d2fc17a51864 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1017/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1017/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The hot-hatch Mazdaspeed 3</p></div></div> The Miata has evolved over the years, and still looks great. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#241 5339070e-633a-47d1-9046-a09cd1d8379a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1018/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1018/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Miata has evolved over the years, and still looks great.</p></div></div> The RX-8's suicide door. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#242 2227e2bf-c85d-4a2d-b0c2-c56d989c5b3e http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1021/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1021/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The RX-8's suicide door.</p></div></div> The CX-7 is a sporty small SUV. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#243 0b8159c5-0da8-4063-87ab-727cfabb9ca7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1023/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1023/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The CX-7 is a sporty small SUV.</p></div></div> Good hatch space. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#244 f69d492e-5fe1-4dcb-ad6a-d822348efec4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1024/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1024/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Good hatch space.</p></div></div> Honda's FCX Fuel Cell Hybrid http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#245 baa7e2e8-dceb-4ad6-9d04-68aee66fb80d http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1044/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1044/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Honda's FCX Fuel Cell Hybrid</p></div></div> Quite sleek, no? http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#246 73481157-a886-4636-93f5-f02e7ec088b7 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1045/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1045/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Quite sleek, no?</p></div></div> Honda S2000 Club Racer. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#247 18ffdc52-7519-4edd-af51-11e05f69411f http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1047/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1047/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Honda S2000 Club Racer.</p></div></div> Honda's way of showing its colors http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#248 94c1382d-1151-4766-a6e9-28d3bb6c81c4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1048/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1048/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Honda's way of showing its colors</p></div></div> The new Fit. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#249 81b4bfc7-3b9e-43f7-be33-5a2edbba5c03 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1049/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1049/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The new Fit.</p></div></div> Scion Hako concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#250 c519f880-9be5-437e-8f73-26aef080c960 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1065/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1065/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Scion Hako concept.</p></div></div> No mistaking this baby for anything but a Scion. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#251 81871df8-37dc-4720-8b36-d5705b4f6708 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1066/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1066/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">No mistaking this baby for anything but a Scion.</p></div></div> This year's version of the Scion product line. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#252 d3bd89b9-1706-4da1-a4df-6674eb2f85d4 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1067/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1067/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This year's version of the Scion product line.</p></div></div> Subaru fixed the Tribeca's front end last year. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#253 267e76d9-8e12-467e-952c-b362e9497d75 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1081/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1081/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Subaru fixed the Tribeca's front end last year.</p></div></div> Impreza Sedan. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#254 a46a362b-7247-45ff-a376-9c9a5010e3d0 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1082/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1082/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Impreza Sedan.</p></div></div> The WRX hatchback. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#255 615eed72-a445-4ffe-beec-17b596a95e03 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1083/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1083/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The WRX hatchback.</p></div></div> Subaru Forester http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#256 a10324e3-df54-4cd0-a914-896573927760 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1084/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1084/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Subaru Forester</p></div></div> Another Electric vehicle, charge it anywhere you can plug it in. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#257 52cf0c58-db01-4fd2-8a93-6f50d2274f93 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1086/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1086/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Another Electric vehicle, charge it anywhere you can plug it in.</p></div></div> Subary Legacy. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#258 77f47e62-8d0d-4129-9988-855e20cb1fe6 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1089/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1089/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Subary Legacy.</p></div></div> It's hard to believe this is a Kia. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#259 c9794aa6-526c-498d-bebc-7bbf5c1cc8d1 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1090/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1090/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's hard to believe this is a Kia.</p></div></div> It's called the Koup Concept. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#260 9c0d29ac-f36c-4bb6-836a-e4baa5d5d1ab http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1091/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1091/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's called the Koup Concept.</p></div></div> The Flintmobile makes an appearance. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#261 615dbb06-a5a7-41be-a452-7dc15bc21e6b http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1050/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1050/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Flintmobile makes an appearance.&#xA0; </p></div></div> This was the car from the first liveaction movie. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#262 bbb944a6-8cba-4227-b2ce-0aba58ade420 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1051/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1051/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This was the car from the first liveaction movie.</p></div></div> There were vendors selling hybrids and battery-powered cars. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#263 0a918681-a082-4afb-9b0a-a394b4f8f6ca http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1052/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1052/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">There were vendors selling hybrids and battery-powered cars.</p></div></div> Some were exotic. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#264 82d54ab7-f111-4491-bc24-63b342d029e9 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1055/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1055/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Some were exotic.</p></div></div> Then there were the X Prize vehicles. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#265 6ab7f2db-0bc5-4b50-b11d-8b15d6dedc68 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1057/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1057/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Then there were the X Prize vehicles.</p></div></div> There were several cars in their booth. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#266 ee1adc9b-3c16-4602-80a4-5eee25d0b018 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1058/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1058/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">There were several cars in their booth.</p></div></div> Another three wheel car. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#267 af78fbb1-67c3-41ff-93ee-a45a400dc256 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1059/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1059/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Another three wheel car.</p></div></div> This car was from MD International. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#268 c39bf86d-e513-41bf-a54b-842d3fb2e064 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1060/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1060/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This car was from MD International.</p></div></div> This is the Spyker C7 Aileron, from Holland. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#269 7321d28d-ab8c-4175-8c3f-19f7a569c864 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1061/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1061/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is the Spyker C7 Aileron, from Holland.</p></div></div> They have been in business since 1880, the dawn of the automotive age. http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#270 4f2a2090-3a94-49a5-8a5c-41dd58ce5e33 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1062/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1062/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They have been in business since 1880, the dawn of the automotive age.</p></div></div> It's certainly distinctive! http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#271 8632c6f0-6099-482f-a98e-578e3d50ab8a http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1063/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1063/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It's certainly distinctive!</p></div></div> http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show.html#272 601a16f3-a5a3-48d5-920c-4801d0efd7a1 http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1064/thumb.jpg http://www.ackthud.net/jont/2008/Ackthud/2008_NY_Auto_Show_files/Media/IMG_1064/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div>