CONCEPT CARS AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Posted on June 7, 2022June 9, 2022 by MartynL

Thirty years - 1992, 2002, 2012 – of CONCEPT CARS AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, courtesy of Hemmings’ Mark J. McCourt. After a coronavirus-forced two-year hiatus, the New York International Auto Show returned to the recently expanded Jacob K. Javits Center this past April. Billed as America’s longest-running auto show (first held at the original Madison Square Garden on November 3, 1900!), the Big Apple's celebration of all things automotive has included thousands of fascinating...

NY AUTO SHOW: CLASSICS & RACECARS!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by MartynL

The Silver Arrow Society of the Saratoga Automobile Museum treated its membership and media friends to a special event at the New York International Auto Show. It included a stunning display of classics and racecars, catered lunch and an overview of the auto industry presented by Henry Payne, Detroit News auto writer and syndicated cartoonist. Founded in 2002 by local area motoring enthusiasts, the Silver Arrow Society helps promote programs and exhibitions at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Me...

BREAKING COVER: RANGE ROVER VELAR!

Posted on February 23, 2017May 15, 2017 by MartynL

The latest addition to the Range Rover family fills the void between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. In 1970 Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the Velar, the fourth member of the Range Rover family. Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern, said: “We call the Velar the avant-garde Range Rover. It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. ...

ETV SPACE CAR: EXTRA TERRESTRIAL VEHICLE!

Posted on March 25, 2016May 15, 2017 by MartynL

You never know what you might see when you go to the New York International Auto Show, the country’s oldest show. It opened today! When I first saw the ETV it instantly reminded me of Woody Allen’s hilarious 1973 futuristic Sci-Fi comedy, Sleeper. It looked like it would have been right at home parked outside one of the Orgasmatron (sex-replacement) booths! But the ETV, the brainchild of Mike Vetter, is actually a fully functional vehicle that can be registered and driven on the road. ...

NY AUTO SHOW DEBUT: SPYKER C8 PRELIATOR!

Posted on March 18, 2016May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Spyker’s exclusive third-gen, hand-built C8 Preliator debuts to the Press on March 24 at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Spyker will join a very exclusive club of very limited production Hypercars at the NYIAS, including the Koenigsegg One:1 and Regera. Just 50 will be built! "We are delighted to be back at the New York International Automobile Show to unveil the new Spyker C8 Preliator in one of our most important markets," said Victor R. Muller, Spyker's Founder and Ch...

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: HERITAGE & HORSEPOWER!

Posted on April 5, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

This year’s New York International Auto Show, April 3-12, 2015, has more new model introductions plus vintage and modern racecars than ever before. Here are some of my favorite rides McLaren 570S Ford GT Dodge Challenger T/A BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" BMW 2002 Alpina Plymouth Cuda, 3,000 HP TT Hemi Outlaw Aston Martin Vulcan V12, 800-plus HP Alfa Romeo TZ2 & Mille Miglia Racer Red Bull Infiniti Formula One McLaren P1 GTR Scion Super Street FR-S Release 1....

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT3: RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA!

Posted on April 16, 2014May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Continental GT3 to compete in North America with Dyson Racing, debuts at New York International Auto Show. After an impressive performance at the opening round of the Blancpain Endurance Series in Monza, Italy last weekend, the new Bentley Continental GT3, top, is set to reintroduce the celebrated British marque to North American motorsports with Dyson Racing. The premier sports car racing team in the U.S., Dyson will race a pair of Continental GT3s in the second half of the 2014 Pirelli ...