NYIAS – PUPPYKNUCKLES

Funny thing: most of the cars at the 2015 NYIAS were driven in slowly, or pushed in by handlers. But the outrageously pointy and green Aston Martin Vulcan just appeared…

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NYIAS 2015

Purists Rejoice, The Porsche Boxster Spyder Is Here

April 9, 2015

There has always been a bit of competitive friction between the venerable Porsche 911 and its cheaper Boxster/Cayman stablemates. The mid-engine chassis dynamics on the “entry level” Porsches is very good; so…

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NYIAS 2015

That Time I Touched The Rolls Royce Wraith ‘Inspired By Film’ Edition

April 8, 2015

Having never been in a $300,000 car before, I wasn’t prepared for the carpets inside the Rolls Royce Wraith. They are impossibly soft, thick wool carpets that, even with my shoes

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NYIAS 2015

The SVAutobiography Is The Craziest, Two-Toniest Range Rover Ever

April 8, 2015

Nobody does luxury SUVs like Range Rover. No one. They put picnic basket sets and built in gun cabinets and entire wet bars in the back of their trucks and no one can make…

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NYIAS 2015

The 2016 Audi TTS Has A Dashboard From The Future

April 8, 2015

Let's cut to the chase. For fifty something thousand dollars, there are plenty of sports cars at this year's 2015 New York International Auto Show that would embarrass the Audi TTS on the…

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NYIAS 2015

I Think I Fell In Love With A Yellow Mercedes-Benz

April 8, 2015

I didn't expect to be so smitten with a bright yellow Mercedes. It stood out on the crowded New York International Auto Show floor like it was actually alive. A real…

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NYIAS 2015

Nice And Clean: Detail Photos Of The 2015 Audi R8 V10

April 6, 2015

I got to shove my butt into the driver's seat of the silver 2015 Audi R8 V10 on display at this year's NYIAS, and it reminded me that great cars are…

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NYIAS 2015

The Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Is One Chubby Ass Sports Car

April 6, 2015

From Mercedes-Benz' press release for the new 2016 GLE450 AMG Coupe: Compared to a riding lawnmower, the GLE450 AMG Coupe is a true sports car, and as long as the…

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NYIAS 2015

600 Horsepower: Meet The Fastest BMW Alpina Ever Built

April 6, 2015

You're looking at a BMW B6 Alpina xDrive, just introduced to us North 'Mericans at the 2015 New York International Auto Show. To most people, it'll look just like any other upscale BMW…

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NYIAS 2015

Activate Drift Mode: The 2016 Ford Focus RS

April 6, 2015

At the 2015 New York International Auto Show Ford had a big booth right inside the front door of the convention center. There were the usual Explorers and Fusions lined up…

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NYIAS 2015

No Swagger: The Big, Boring Lincoln Continental Concept

April 5, 2015

At last year's New York International Auto Show, Lincoln's was arguably the best looking display. They built a beautiful brand statement - elegant, upscale, sexy, pleasantly retro - and then filled it with…

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NYIAS 2015

The Hardcore Mustang Shelby GT350R Makes Good Car Porn

April 3, 2015

Chances are you've heard by now that there's a new Mustang in town. And not just in your beautiful, affordable little town in New Jersey or Tennessee or wherever the hell you…

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Car Shows

New York Auto Show 2014: Highlights (and Lowlights)

April 27, 2014

New Yorkers love going to the New York International Auto Show because it is more than just a reminder of what cars look like when they aren’t covered in pigeon shit and…