NEW YORK – It’s not just the glamorous place at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The Auto Show in New York (open until April 12) has grown in the global ranking, and in the interest of manufacturers prove it this year exposed the news: many and interesting. No longer addressed exclusively to the burgeoning US market, but the world of breath. The Show America’s oldest, now that rivals without complex with Detroit and Los Angeles, launches global challenges. There is of course one of the big SUV, dominant here; there is an increasingly aggressive towards brands US and Asian ones, but there is also the return of large sedans, not only (but also) American. In this segment came on the Jaguar, which has mobilized the jet-set New York for the debut of his luxurious XF.
Two days of events, starting from the preview invitational at Center548 Chelsea Arts District. Hosts, with the management of the British brand of Tata, actress Christina Hendricks, the model David Gandy and supermodel Jodie Kidd. Before the party, a workshop technology to illustrate the wonders of the new XF that we will arrive in September to challenge Audi A6, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes E-Class. “We are leaders in innovation – says the Jaguar Global Brand Director, Steven De Ploey – and it shows the sophisticated architecture lightweight aluminum which saves 190 kg reducing consumption to less than 4 liters per 100 km and emissions up to 104 g / km of CO2. ”
A rear-wheel drive or full, the XF has 3-liter V6 petrol engine with 340 or 380 hp, 2-liter, 240 hp and diesel with power ranging from 163 to 300 hp. “The style is functional aerodynamics – says the head of design, Ian Callum – gives strength with simple lines. The interior is stylish and hi-tech, with fine leathers and a system of intelligent infotainment touch screen combined with the 10.2 “. The wi-fi hotspot is very advanced, by InControl can interact with the machine even remotely. ” A challenge that of the Jaguar, which should be added the SV Autobiography, the Range Rover’s most powerful ever: 550 hp and two-tone livery. Stuff to Arabs and tycoons.
Among the large SUV, the Hall records the world debut of the Mercedes GLE that promises reduced fuel consumption by 17% and is also plug-in hybrid. The Star of Stuttgart celebrates also the Class C elected “World Car of the Year.” Eco-hybrid formula also on new Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX Hybrid. Among the prestige sedans will signal the beautiful Cadillac CTS, very European in look, and the aggressive Chevrolet Malibu. Among sportivissime, debut the Porsche Boxster Spyder (3.8 engine from 375 hp) and the supercar McLaren 570 S (3.8 twin-turbo V8 from 570 hp to 328 km / h).
The Group Fca (up 2% in the US Also in March, the 60th consecutive leap and best month of the last 8 years) is present with all brands, placed in separate areas of the Auto Show. Those Americans highlight the renewed Chrysler 300 and updated versions of the Ram, Dodge showcases a curious concept Viper ’1-of-1 “with colorful striped body, while the compact Jeep Renegade presents New Yorkers. But the effort is aimed at the two most obvious brand of sporting luxury, those of big business to which they are dedicated gigantic noble stand adjacent area of the Show. Maserati exposes the entire jewelry, with versions valuable Ermenegildo Zegna Quattroporte and Ghibli. Alfa Romeo prepares the season of revival with the global 4C Spider, but especially with a non-random reference to the historical roots of the Alfa. There are, next to the recent news, historical models that wrote the legend of the brand: the 8C 2000 Monza 1933 to ’65 TZ2, the icon of style 33 Stradale of 1968. A parade of quality as an aperitif to the launch (24 June) of Giulia. To tell the world “the Alpha is coming back.”
After debuting in Detroit, the Fiat 500X presented itself to the visitors of New York. With an amusing curiosity: next to the models on display in the North Hall (in the stand the entire range of the family 500) there is a big screen in gesture control. Allows you to communicate with the car, which will respond according to your requirements. Can change color, show its accessories, carry you on a virtual journey around the skyscrapers of Manhattan. It even warns you to be careful if your a careless gesture carries in particularly dangerous situations. The Jeep brand instead Auto Show has become two: inside there is the full range, of course with the new Renegade in evidence and his funny declinations superaccessoriate signed by Mopar, the outside opposite the main track for a test also very challenging. Hard climbs and breathtaking descents to enhance the quality – as well as the Renegade – icons traditional Wrangler, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.
The curiosity. One of the unique features of the exhibition in New York is to reserve a pavilion (the underworld) to proposals decidedly strange, sometimes even a little ‘crazy. They are the creations of skilled artisans and small manufacturers. There you will find everything. Once here there were improbable flying cars, with large wings sprouting from the body, but are out of fashion; this year in terms of originality stands a Toyota RAV4 enriched (so to speak) from a unicorn pink roof. But the Oscar horror technology is up to a Corvette with the body completely decorated with colorful compositions, origami made of metals and plastics. These strange “flowers” fruit of the Art Car Ioan Florea are however the result of a process very advanced: are made (some directly at the show) from a 3D laser printer placed next to the car. In theory, much in theory, an entire car could be produced with a puzzle of individual components 3D printed.
Still hunting for curiosity. Define car is very risky: this sort of missile exposed Auto Show and baptized VBB-3 Streamliner is still in effect a vehicle, too electric. On 22 August last year reached 434 km / hour (270 miles) and a top speed of 342.170 km / h (212 miles) of average speed on the mile: records obtained in the Bonneville Speedway and approved by the FIA. A hunt continues primates for the French company Venturi, as early as 2010, the previous prototype Buckeye Bullet-2 had beaten them all. The next challenge is groped (in August) an ever failed: reach speeds of 400 mph (643 km / h). This was announced by a sign on display next to the “missile”. The Ohio University who supports the project has revealed that with Venturi also working on a new model. Future and past merge, in the area of curiosity at the Show in New York. Very fact visited the section that houses dozens of historic vehicles or newer adopted by police officers and firefighters.
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