Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Mazda’s TAKERI Concept will make its North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. TAKERI, the second concept to fully embrace SKYACTIV Technology, made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. Earlier post.). Equipped with a SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter At less than 0.4

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gasoline-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference. The Kizashi EcoCharge has the capability to deliver a 25% fuel economy gain. Kizashi EcoCharge. Click to enlarge.

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New York Suzuki Concept Lithium Ion 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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Acura New York 2017 MPG 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

will debut a concept version of the latest SportWagen model featuring a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and the new EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine ( earlier post ) at the New York Auto Show. The concept previews the new Golf SportWagen that will go on sale in early 2015. The new EA288 2.0-liter

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New York Concept Diesel Fuel Economy 239

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. The 2012 Accent is the first vehicle to receive the all-new 1.6-liter Accent five-door.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Scion unveiled the all-new 2011 iQ premium micro-subcompact as well as the second-generation 2011 tC sports coupe at the New York International Auto Show. The iQ’s engine is combined with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that helps deliver smooth acceleration and excellent fuel efficiency. Earlier post.)

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New York 2011 Production Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) The new eight-speed also is available with the 5.7-liter

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am flirting with a cliché here, I know, but the weather seemed to be a metaphor for how the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show media day drove perception of the automotive industry's health. As I said, the amount of activity at any one given auto-show media day might not provide great insight to the bigger picture.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Honda will showcase the upcoming Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at the LA Auto Show later this month. A concept combination of the RLX and Acura Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain was unveiled as the RLX concept at the New York International Auto Show in 2012, earlier post.). The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD combines a 3.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg US (5.9

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 26, 2018

Teased in January as a "concept" without an interior, the production version of the 2019 Honda Insight hybrid sedan has been revealed just before this week's New York auto show.

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Honda Insight Insight MPG 2019 124

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

The Clarity series also features advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay™, and the full suite of HONDA SENSING safety and driver-assistive technologies. Honda expects the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 105 MPGe combined. hours at 240 volts.

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Plug-in Honda New York Plug 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The company also introduced a new turbocharged version of the Sonata, the 2.0T. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2

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New York GMC 2010 Yukon 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter turbocharged full hybrid version, the new Jetta offers the new EA288 2.0-liter Compared to the previous engine, the efficiency of this new generation TDI was improved by another 8%.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The concept provides a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Lexus unveiled the new fourth-generation Lexus RX at the 2015 New York Auto Show. All RX engines have been tuned in anticipation of high fuel economy ratings and low carbon emissions. 2016 RX 450h. Click to enlarge. million units—three out of ten vehicles ever sold by Lexus.

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Lexus New York 2016 Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. The City now will enter into final negotiations with Nissan to make the NV200 the first taxicab specially built for use in New York City.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

As is typical these days, the likes of active grille shutters will conspire to eke the best fuel economy possible out of this rig. The new 2025 Infiniti QX80 will be revealed on March 20 via a livestream, followed by a display at the New York International Auto Show later in the month.

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Infinity F-150 Dodge Fuel Economy 109

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Hyundai Motor America introduced the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the US market at the New York International Auto Show; the full line of three electrified variants made their global debut earlier this year at the Geneva show. Earlier post ).

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New York Hyundai PHEV Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Reports

MARCH 28, 2013

Mitsubishi has unveiled the new 2014 Mirage subcompact at this week's New York Auto Show. Rival for cars like the Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic, the new Mirage claims impressively high fuel economy figures and high equipment levels, set to make it a tempting option in the subcompact class.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid three-row crossover receives standard all-wheel drive and a new special edition as its only significant updates. Unveiled at the 2000 New York auto show as a 2001 model, the Highlander was one of the early crossovers that set the template for a vehicle type that is now dominating new-car sales.

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Highlander Toyota Standards Hybrid 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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MPG BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 273

Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2015

Startup Elio Motors, which needs $230 million to begin production of its radical lightweight, two-seat, three-wheeled fuel-efficient vehicle, is still about $165 million short. CEO Paul Elio, speaking at last week''s New York Auto Show, said it has taken more than 41,000 deposits from eager potential buyers.

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Three Wheeled New York Louisiana Fuel Economy 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Plug-in 2018 Chicago Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4,

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 North America 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The RAV4 Hybrid makes its debut in New York. Toyota unveiled the new RAV4 Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show, along with refreshed versions of the conventional RAV4. Toyota has yet to release specific performance and fuel economy numbers.). Click to enlarge.

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2016 Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway.

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2012 Kia Engine Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2013

Verizon will now test and deploy two of the vans in New Jersey and New York. Bob Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors and a VIA board member, unveiled Verizon’s new vehicle on Monday at the North American International Auto Show. metric tons and reduce the use of petroleum fuel by about 750 gallons.

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Extended Range Motor Motors Motoring 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Toyota will stage the premiere of the new 2019 Corolla Hatchback. The all-new TNGA-based powertrain features the 2.0-liter Together, the valve timing systems enhance power output and fuel economy, and cut harmful emissions. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2011

Kia has redesigned its popular Rio small car for 2012, offering buyers more space, more power and up to 40 mpg fuel economy on the highway. debut this past week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and is set to go on sale this fall in both sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. The new 2012 Kia Rio will be the.

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MPG Kia 2012 Auto 78

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2012

Lexus had unveiled the ES 350 and 300h earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine (2AR-FXE), the ES 300h is expected to earn EPA fuel economy ratings of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined (5.88, 6.03 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 29, 2018

Along with the 250-mile 2019 Kona Electric hatchback it launched Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled an entirely redesigned version of a much higher-volume vehicle. The company also.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 29, 2013

Take one look at the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee from Chrysler (pictured), and as a mid-size SUV you’re probably not expecting it to boast too many green credentials. However, this new model, just unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, manages to cut fuel consumption by 45 per cent compared to the outgoing Liberty [.].

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