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Thursday, Apr. 8, 2004

Spyker Brings Dutch Treat to U.S. Market

America got its first look at the Spyker C8 Spyder Thursday at the auto show.

The Spyker C8 Spyder, a car crafted in the Netherlands, made its first U.S. appearance at the New York International Auto Show this week. The exotic-looking supercar is a mid-engine two-seat roadster that features a curvaceous body and an aluminum hardtop.

Suzuki Previews Wagon Version of Forenza

The 2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon will be available in the United States later this year.

Suzuki will expand its Forenza compact family with the addition of a new five-door wagon later this year. The 2005 Forenza Wagon will hit the U.S. market later this year.

With LF-C Concept, Lexus Drops Gauntlet for BMW

The Lexus LF-C sheds light on the future redesign of the IS 300.

Lexus unveiled its LF-C, or Lexus Future Coupe, concept today at the New York International Auto Show. The low-slung, wedge-shaped 2+2 sport coupe features a high-output V-8 engine and a four-position retractable hardtop.

Bentley Tweaks Arnage in Anticipation of Continental Launch

Bentley showed off the new face of the Arnage (above), as well as the 2005 Continental GT.

With the on-sale date of the all-new Continental GT only a month away, Bentley unveiled freshened versions of its other model line today at the New York International Auto Show. The 2005 Continental GT, which has been making the auto show rounds for the past year, finally goes on sale in the United States in May.

Infiniti Unveils Production and Concept Luxury Sedans

Infiniti unveiled its M45 Concept Thursday in New York.

Infiniti unveiled two luxury sedans Thursday at a New York International Auto Show media preview — along with an industry-first technology.

Zephyr's Comeback Appears in Lincoln Lineup

The Lincoln Zephyr concept shown in New York is a preview of the production model that will go on sale in fall 2005.

Lincoln referred to its Zephyr concept as a "teaser" for the 2006 production model that goes on sale in fall 2005. Derived from the Mazda Mazda6 platform, the midsize five-passenger Zephyr sedan will be assembled in Hermosillo, Mexico, alongside companion models for Ford and Mercury.

Nissan Moves Xterra to Same Platform as Its Other Trucks

The 2005 Nissan Xterra made quite a splash in its New York Auto Show debut.

The redesigned 2005 Nissan Xterra represents the sixth new model built on the automaker’s F-Alpha truck platform, and its design cues follow those of recent Nissan truck and SUV models.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2004

New Sedan, Roadster Part of Full Roster From Mercedes-Benz

The CLS500 is the first of a new class of Mercedes-Benz cars.

Mercedes-Benz used the New York International Auto Show to introduce an entirely new class of cars and a redesigned roadster, both of which were previously unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month, along with a host of new performance-oriented AMG models.

Grand Cherokee Adds Hemi But Not Third Row in Redesign

Showgoers will be able to drive the new 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the show.

DaimlerChrysler is shining the light on its Jeep brand at the New York International Auto Show with the introduction of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a diesel-powered Jeep Liberty.

Subaru Counts on Bean for Another Special Edition

The 2005 Forester L.L.Bean Edition expands Subaru's relationship with the apparel maker.

Subaru has expanded its relationship with outdoor gear and apparel maker L.L.Bean, with the introduction of a special edition of the Forester sport utility vehicle.

Mini Convertible Makes U.S. Debut

The 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible debuted under sunny skies Wednesday.

Warm weather and sunny skies over Manhattan gave Mini a perfect opportunity to drop the top at the first U.S. showing of its new Cooper Convertible.

GM Shows its Softer Side With Buick Velite Convertible Concept

The Buick Velite convertible concept contrasts with the sharp edges of its GM sibling Cadillac.

The Buick Velite convertible concept, which takes its name from Napoleon’s elite storm troopers, represents General Motors’ intent to contrast the harsh aesthetics of sibling Cadillac.

SUV Ranks Swell With Saab Addition

Saab is throwing its hat in the sport utility vehicle market with the new 2005 Saab 9-7X.

As the fastest-growing European brand in the United States in 2003, Saab is hoping to continue building on its success with the introduction of its first-ever sport utility vehicle, the all-new 9-7X.

STS Brings RWD to Higher Class of Caddy

The 2005 Cadillac STS will compete with Mercedes-Benz and Lexus luxury sedans.

The 2005 STS, which replaces the Seville this fall, is Cadillac’s first rear-wheel-drive luxury performance sedan to appear in more than 25 years.

Ford Introduces American-Made Hybrid SUV

Ford CEO Bill Ford introduces the first hybrid sport utility vehicle built in North America, the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Ford introduced the first mass-produced hybrid sport utility vehicle built in North America at an auto show preview here as it debuted the 2005 Escape Hybrid, which will go on sale in late summer 2004.

Audi Puts New Face on A6

Audi will use the bold design of the A6 on other products.

With this fall’s launch of the redesigned 2005 Audi A6 midsize luxury sedan, the German automaker joins the ranks of other brands that are eagerly adopting an in-your-face design strategy.

Land Rover LR3 Highlights Ford Premium Brand Offerings

Land Rover's Matthew Taylor introduces the 2005 Land Rover LR3.

Ford Motor Co.’s Premier Automotive Group made three introductions at the New York International Auto Show Wednesday in its Land Rover, Jaguar and Volvo lines.

Mustang Gets Racy Makeover for 40th Birthday

Jim Padilla, president of Ford's North American operations, introduces the Ford Mustang GT-R concept.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, the company paid homage to the pony car's racing heritage with the debut of the Mustang GT-R concept at the New York International Auto Show.

Acura Concept Reveals Direction of RL Redesign

The Acura RL Prototype is very close to the production model coming out this fall.

Acura’s RL Prototype that was unveiled Wednesday morning at the New York International Auto Show will bear a remarkable resemblance to the production version, the redesigned RL luxury performance sedan, which will go on sale this fall as a 2005 model.

BMW Pins Success on Products, Personalization

Customers can make late changes to the Z4, built at BMW's South Carolina plant.

There’s no Houdini magic to BMW’s success, Helmut Panke, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said in his speech to open press days at the New York International Auto Show.

Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2004

New Models Are in Season at New York Show

Audi will show the redesigned A6 in the United States for the first time.

In the auto business, the industry’s latest fashions make their debut every spring at the New York International Auto Show, which runs from April 9 to 18 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.

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