Jon’s photos

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.  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.  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.  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  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.  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.  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.  </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.  </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.  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.  One car, very little else.  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.  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.  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.  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>