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2014 New York: The 2015 Chevrolet Trax enters the brand into the subcompact crossover market

Chevrolet introduced a subcompact crossover called the Trax last year, which was uniquely sold in various other markets around the world. But now, the Trax has stepped ashore to be sold within the United States. The Trax was originally built as a global car, meaning it was fairly inevitable that the Trax was going to be sold here in the US. Powered by a 1.4L EcoTec turbocharged four-banger to either the front wheels or all-four, the new 2015 Trax also remains relatively unchanged when compared to the other models–it is…

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2014 New York: Ford celebrates big with 50 years of Mustang, builds Limited Edition

April 17, 2014April 22, 2014 Chris Chin 2014, 2014 New York Auto Show, 2014 New York International Auto Show, 2014 NYIAS, 2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition, 50 Year Limited Edition, Ford, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition, Mustang, Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition0 comment

Celebrating 50 years in existence and enduring six generations, Ford couldn’t be bothered by anything to commemorate their most iconic car: the Mustang. That said, the publicity for this year’s New York’s automobile spectacle was off the charts–from assembling a 2015 Ford Mustang convertible atop the Empire State Building’s to celebrate the same exact moment that occurred 50 years ago, to building a new 50 Year Limited Edition model, showcased on the Javits this year. Built as a coupe-only fastback model, the 50 Year Limited Edition Mustang could be had…

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2014 NY Auto Show: The 2015 BMW M4 Convertible pops by the Greatest City in the World

April 17, 2014April 18, 2014 Omar Rana 2014 New York Auto Show, 2014 New York International Auto Show, 2014 NYIAS, 2015 BMW M4 Convertible, BMW, BMW M4, BMW M4 Convertible, M40 comment

Following the debut of the new BMW M3 Sedan and the new BMW M4 Coupe, the brand-new 2015 BMW M4 Convertible made its debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show today. Power for the 2015 BMW M4 Convertible comes from a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo technology that makes 431-hp and 406 kb-ft of torque. The BMW M4 Convertible goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds or 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The BMW M4 Convertible’s three-section folding metal roof has full interior lining…

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2014 New York: The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible drops its top for Manhattan

April 17, 2014April 18, 2014 Omar Rana 2014, 2014 New York Auto Show, 2014 New York International Auto Show, 2014 NYIAS, 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, Corvette, Z060 comment

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible is dropping its top at the 2014 New York Auto Show today with at least 625 horsepower, and 635 pound-feet of torque riding under the hood. “The Z06 Convertible is a world-class supercar in every sense,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, Global Product Development. “Only a handful of convertibles in the world bring more than 600 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Even fewer can match the advanced technologies, aerodynamic design, and visceral driving experience of the Z06 Convertible.” This is the first…

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2014 New York: The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta gets a refresh…really, it does!

April 17, 2014April 18, 2014 Omar Rana 2014, 2014 New York International Auto Show, 2014 NYIAS, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Jetta0 comment

Upgrades to existing models seem to be theme here at the 2014 New York Auto Show and one of the many models getting updates is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. For the 2015 model year, the Jetta gets some very minor tweaks to both the interior and exterior; some new available driver assistance systems: Blind Spot Detection, rear cross-traffic alert, frontal collision warning system, and Park Distance Control; an updated 2.0T TDI Clean Diesel engine; and a bunch more. The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta continues to offer three 4-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter…