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(Mar 21, 2008)
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Audi R8 Takes Two Car Awards as Mazda Gets Top Honor: Live from the 2008 New York Auto Show
Three big-name rides took home big prizes in four categories today as the 2008 World Car of the Year Awards were announced here at the New York Auto Show.
Subaru R1e Electric Microcar Could Be Headed for NYPD: 2008 New York Auto Show Exclusive Test Drive
The R1e is based on Subaru’s domestic microcar, which is already well-established in the Japanese microcar segment. It's just hitting the market in Japan, but PM has already tested one on the streets of New York City.
Saleen’s Hot S5 Raptor Concept First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Expected to hit 60 mph in the low 3-second range while running on E85, the S5 is a showcase for Saleen's next-gen supercharged 5.0-liter V8.
2009 Acura TSX Test Drive: Less Edgy, More Luxury
In the battle between luxury and performance for Acura's soul, luxury is winning and, frankly, that's too bad.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Brings Big-Time Power, Lower Price Tag: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Hyundai is not exactly known for building fun-to-drive rides. Suddenly, however, the Korean manufacturer has caught up with the performance technology—and personal tastes—of the car-buying public.
2009 Dodge Challenger Has Retro Muscle, Two Hemi V8s and Beefy Manual Trans—Look Out Mustang: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
While the previously introduced 425-hp 6.1-liter V8-powered SRT8 is the clear choice for tire-melting enthusiasts, we’re guessing Dodge will sell far more of the affordable SE and R/T models unveiled today in New York.
Scion Builds a Better Box With Hako Concept: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Since Hako means box in Japanese, the automaker obviously didn’t venture too far from what it knows best. But Hako definitely has more attitude and character than a stock xB. From the right angle, it reminds us of a 1932 Ford Roadster hot rod.
Porsche's Limited-Edition RS60 Spyder Boxster Harkens Back to '60s Racer
This sweet little roadster is intended to evoke memories of the Type 718 midengine RS60 Spyder two-seat race car that lit up the endurance race scene in the early 1960s.2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Gets Targa Roof, 260-hp Poncho—for a Bargain: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
The pundits were right: Pontiac is finally committed to building a hard-top version of its Solstice roadster, and the curvy coupe should further the success of GM's pint-size sports car.BMW Concept CS Gives Glimpse Into Future Luxury Sedans: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
The Bavarian automaker says this highly sculpted ride will set the tone for all future BMW designs. Featuring sharp edges and swooping surfaces all around, the low-slung CS does a better job of integrating elements found in its 5 and 7 Series siblings.2009 Nissan Maxima Is Serious Head Turner: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Bucking the current trend in which sedans grow with each new generation, the new Max is actually a bit smaller in some dimensions than previous models, to hold down weight and increase sportiness.Mercedes Shows Off Three Clean-Diesel SUVs, M-Class Facelift: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Today Mercedes-Benz is unveiling a redesigned M-Class and three fuel-efficient diesel sport utes to meet the world's most stringent emissions standards.2009 Acura TSX Offers More Car, Maybe Less Sport: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
In a surprising move, Acura's entry-level sedan will retain the same normally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder, now tuned to produce 201 hp, and will be paired with a manual or an automatic. We still think a diesel could be coming next year.Could Mitsubishi's iMiev EV Make It Stateside This Decade? New York Auto Show Test Drive
The folks at Mitsubishi are as busy anyone for the auto show here this week, showing their eco-friendly iMiev prototype and talking up all-electric tech. We got a chance to slide behind the wheel—and a peek into the Japanese giant's green production future.Whatever Happened to Concept Cars Anyway? Analysis
As this week's marathon of unveilings in New York wraps up another season of shows, have automakers officially lost their sense of innovative design? Or are "concepts" just not exactly what we remember them to be? Our favorite car blogger weighs in.Maserati Gran Turismo S Video First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
True, it was first introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show last month. But for the second year in a row, Maserati let PopularMechanics.com pull the cover back on its latest sport coupe before the actual North American unveil.2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Video First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show
Check out Ferrari President Maurizio Parlato walk us through the 612's new high-tech tailoring system and give us a personal tour of the car in this video report, which also features the first North American unconvering of the new Maserati Gran Turismo S
Design Students Mod 3 Custom Nissan Cube EVs: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview
Nissan is finally gearing up to bring its quirky-yet-cool Cube to this side of the Pacific. To celebrate the announcement, they turned to New York's Pratt Institute of Industrial Design to create some unique interior and exterior treatments.Pontiac's G8 Sport Truck Has V8 Performance—and You Can Name It! 2008 New York Auto Show Preview
Sensing a gap in the market for the genre pioneered by the mighty El Camino SS back in the 1960s, Pontiac has chopped and resculpted its all-new G8 sedan into a sport truck that offers a 42.7-cu.-ft. cargo bed and a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds. Pontiac's G8 GXP Brings 402 Horses and Tons of Fun: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview
We were pleasantly surprised when we tested Pontiac's 361-hp G8 GT last month—it could be the best sedan Pontiac has ever built. But we're prepared to be blown away by the even higher performance of its G8 GXP, which hits the streets later this year.Suzuki Moves Up to Big-Boy Territory With Kizashi 3 Concept: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview
Sharing styling cues with the previously unveiled Kizashi Concept estate wagon and Concept 2 crossover, the 3 model adds an 8-cylinder AWD setup to complete Suzuki's upscale lineup.
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