- The New York International Auto Show is in full swing with automobile manufacturers introducing new models and refreshing older ones. Five standout introductions are listed below.
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Toyota RAV4 hybrid : The much-anticipated RAV4 hybrid impressed at the New York International Auto Show with a wide variety of technical features and strong fuel economy. The RAV4 hybrid is expected to be a leader in the green small SUV segment for Toyota (NYSE:TM).
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Lincoln Continental: Ford's (NYSE:F) big bet on a rehash of the iconic classic is seen as critical for the future of the Lincoln brand. Engineers didn't skimp on size with the Chinese market in mind. Reviews for the unveiled concept version of the Continental are overwhelmingly favorable.
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Honda Civic: An aggressive move was made by Honda (NYSE:HMC) with an edgier version of the high-volume model. Auto industry watchers call the sportier look a stunner. The Civic has lost U.S. market share over the last year.
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Cadillac CT6: General Motors (NYSE:GM) drew high marks for the design of the large luxury entry. Reviewers were also impressed with the weight of the vehicle despite the size and strong look.
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Aston Martin Vulcan: On the super high-end, the latest James Bond-worthy model from Aston Martin is popping eyeballs. The car tops out with 800+ horsepower (Vulcan teaser video). Daimler (OTCPK:DDAIF) and Ford have minority stakes in the automaker.
- Full coverage of the new releases at the New York International Auto Show