- Though the last few years have taken their toll on the auto industry, automakers remain unbowed. Though they've tightened their belts, shut down plants, and laid off workers, automakers have prepped some of their best and most innovative vehicles for the <a href="http://www.autoshowny.com/" target="_blank"><strong>2010 New York International Auto Show</strong></a>. Every major automaker that sells cars in the U.S. is exhibiting at the auto show. Here is a selection of vehicles that will be on display in New York and later in your local dealership—and a few that are still in the concept stages. The <strong>2011 Hyundai Sonata</strong> is a midsize sedan that gets 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway. (Image source: Hyundai)
- The <a href="http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fiesta/" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Ford Fiesta</strong></a> is a five-door hatchback featuring the signature Ford trapezoid-shaped lower grille opening. (Image source: Ford)
The Fiesta five-door hatchback features the signature Ford trapezoid-shaped lower grille opening. (12/01/09)
- In a plan to create buzz, Hyundai only offered a teaser of the<strong> 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid</strong>, which makes its debut at the auto show. (Image source: Hyundai)
- The <a href="http://www.cadillac.com/vehicles/2010/cts-v/overview.do?seo=goo_|_2008_Cadillac_Retention_|_IMG_Cadillac_CTS-V_|_Cadillac_CTS-V_|_cadillac_cts-v&gclid=CJ7Q2P-W36ACFYd-5QodaEpMEQ" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon</strong></a> has the most powerful engine offered in Cadillac’s history. IT sports a 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine powers, with 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm). It will available at dealerships in limited quantities in late 2010. (Image source: GM)
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. X11CA_CT031 (03/29/2010)
- Chevrolet expects <strong><a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/" target="_blank">the 2011 Cruze Eco</a> </strong>to deliver the best fuel economy in the compact-car segment, while offering midsize car presence. When the Cruze Eco hits dealership in late 2010, it will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway with the standard six-speed manual transmission. (Image source: GM)
2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS. X11CH_CZ037
- (L-R)<a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/pages/open/default/future/volt.do" target="_blank"><strong> 2011 Chevrolet Volt</strong></a> (pre-production model) and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The Volt is an electric car that can create its own electricity. Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure electric charge for up to 40 miles. The Volt uses a gas generator that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas. (Image source: GM)
- The<strong> <a href="http://www.lexus.com/models/allModels/#" target="_blank">2011 Lexus CT 200h</a></strong><a href="http://www.lexus.com/models/allModels/#" target="_blank"> </a>will be the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. The CT 200h comes with four drive modes: EV allows for ultra-quiet running on electric motor power alone; normal mode has an near-linear throttle response; eco mode reduces throttle response relative to the pedal angle and adjusts air conditioning settings to emphasize fuel economy. The sport mode provides a more responsive throttle and modifies the electronic power steering settings to give a faster response to driver inputs. (Image source: Lexus)
- The <strong><a href="http://www.gm.com/vehicles/?evar10=homepage_vehicles_link" target="_blank">GM </a>EN-V Jiao (Pride) </strong>– short for Electric Networked-Vehicle — by General Motors is a two-seat electric vehicle that was designed for urban living. The ultra-compact concept car is small enough so the driver won’t worry about traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability. (Image source: GM)
- The<strong> <a href="http://www.gm.com/vehicles/?evar10=homepage_vehicles_link" target="_blank">GM</a> EN-V Maio (Magic)</strong> is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. (Image source: GM)
- The <a href="http://www.lincoln.com/2011mkx/" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Lincoln MKX </strong></a>features Ford's driver connect technology, which organizes functions and settings to minimize driver distraction. (Image source: Ford)
The first application of MyLincoln Touch⢠driver connect technology highlights the 2011 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover.
- The <a href="http://automobiles.honda.com/" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe</strong></a>, which goes on sale this summer, is powered by a 1.5-liter engine with Honda's proprietary hybrid-electric system. (Image source: Honda)
- The two-passenger<strong> Honda CR-Z </strong>comes standard with a feature that allows the driver to select between sport, economy, and normal driving modes. The upper portion of the dashboard extends toward the driver in a wrap-around cockpit environment. (Image source: Honda)
- The <strong><a href="http://www.honda.com/" target="_blank">Honda </a>Personal-Neo Urban Transport (get it, P-NUT)</strong> ultra-compact car was conceived around a small "footprint" for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the packaging concept integrates a center driving position configuration and a rear powertrain layout. Though it is a small car – it seats three — the concept car has roughly the equivalent of a mid-sized sedan in a vehicle that has an exterior footprint similar to a micro car. (Image source: Honda)
- The first U.S.-built Kia and redesigned for 2011 the <a href="http://www.kia.com/#/sorento/explore" target="_blank"><strong>Kia Sorento </strong></a>boasts a new design with the ability to comfortably fit up to seven passengers, offering more space and ride comfort than the previous-generation model. (Image source: Kia Motors)
