Now that the 2009 New York Auto Show is over, it's time to sit back and wait for the new production models to hit showrooms. Fifteen new cars debuted in the Big Apple this year, but we'd like to know which one is your favorite. Or, which one would you rather kill? Head on over to our forum thread and keep the debate going.

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Just like the Legacy sedan, the Subaru Outback receives some substantial updates for the 2010 model year. The revised Legacy's design language is very much present on the Outback, though it looks a bit more awkward in this tall wagon guise. Speaking of tall, the 2010 Outback's ground clearance has been increased to a total of 8.7 inches, giving it more of a crossover stance rather than an Allroad-esque wagon.

The base engine in the Outback is Subaru's infamous 2.5-liter Boxer four, though new six-speed manual and CVT transmissions have been added. A completely new 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter Boxer six has been added to the lineup, as well, only mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox. And like every other Subaru model, Symmetrical all-wheel drive is standard.

Click through the post for Subaru's press release.

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Hyundai's next-generation CUVs should be good stuff, especially if this Nuvis Concept has any influence. An evolution of the Genesis design is present in this latest concept vehicle, though we're sure that the super-long Gullwing doors will never make it into a production car. (We wish!)

The interior of the Nuvis Concept is created for exactly four passengers, rather then a traditional five- or seven-passenger CUV design. Hyundai takes things one step further, too -- all of the interior materials are made from 100 percent recycled materials. Powering the Nuvis is the same BlueHybrid drivetrain system that Hyundai introduced in Los Angeles last year, so this may hint at future Tucson and Santa Fe hybrid vehicles in the future.

Hyundai's press release is available if you click through the post, and check out the Nuvis for yourself in the gallery above.

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Kia debuted their new Forte sedan at this February's Chicago Auto Show, but we were hoping to see some more evolution of the Kia Koup Concept come through into production. Thus, a two-door Forte with the Koup name was brought for all to see at the New York Auto Show, squarely aimed at the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, and Scion tC. From these images, we think the Forte Koup looks worlds better than the Focus, and even the Civic's hit-or-miss design might be trumped by the Forte's sleek, sporty stance.

There are two engine choices -- a 2.0-liter four producing 156 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque, or a much peppier 2.4-liter mill which cranks out 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet. The base engine makes do with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the larger powerplant benefits from six-speed manual and five-speed autoboxes. Moving inside, it's obvious that Kia's revised design scheme (seen on the Soul) has made its way to the Forte, and based on our impressions with the Soul, we think this interior will sit well with consumers.

Click through the post and read about all of the details in Kia's press release. A gallery of photos is above.

Today, Scion unveiled the iQ concept minicar at the New York Auto Show. That leaves us wondering what you think about it. Do you like it better than the Smart ForTwo?

Discuss this topic on the forum page, or browse our forums for other topics.

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Toyota has been toiling with their new iQ minicar for quite some time, and now that the car is on sale in other markets, it only makes sense that the little iQ comes to America... as a Scion. A direct competitor for the Smart ForTwo, the Scion brand takes things one step further, as seen here with beefy eighteen-inch wheels, mega-flared fenders, and a really funky green/yellow color.

Powering the iQ is a 1.3-liter four capable of 93 horsepower and 89 pound-feet of torque -- more than enough power for the little Toy. Overall length of the car is only 126.9 inches, width is 71.4 inches, and the wheelbase is 78.7 inches, so this car should slot nicely beneath the Scion xD. Inside, Toyota says that the Scion iQ "fuses function, style, and entertainment" with a three-plus-one seating arrangement. Funky seat covers, a high-tech dash design with a ten-inch LCD screen, and illuminated iQ logos will surely be a hit with the tuner/new-age crowd, and city-goers might prefer the iQ's simpler driving technologies over the more complicated Smart.

Click through the post for the full press release, and see the cute little Scion for yourself in the gallery above.

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Those of you who have been dreaming about a competitor for the BMW X6 can now rest easy. Acura has officially debuted their ZDX Concept, a five-passenger "four-door sports coupe" which, according to Acura, "blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan, and sport utility vehicle." How nice. Obviously, Acura's corporate face is very much present in the ZDX's grille, though twenty-inch wheels and a clean, flowing roofline give this vehicle a much sleeker shape than the current RDX crossover, standing true to a coupe's design language.

The interior is executed in a way to focus on the front two passengers. A hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel swoop down, forming a dual cockpit design, and highly bolstered, leather front seats accentuate the sporty, premium feel of the ZDX. Powering this concept is an all-aluminum VTEC V-6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.

Expect to see the production model in dealerships this fall. You can read all of the fine details in the press release, available if you click through the post. Be sure to see the concept from all angles in our gallery above, too.

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We love dogs. So does Honda, apparently.

Today, Honda debuted its Dog Friendly Element concept at the New York Auto Show. The Dog Friendly edition is a 2009 Element with components designed to make motoring easier and safer for dogs and dog owners. It includes a cushioned pet bed, pet restraint systems, an extendable load-in ramp, a rear ventilation fan, dog-themed seat covers and rubber floor mats, and a spill resistant water bowl. It also has special badging to distinguish it from standard Elements.

The finalized Dog Friendly version of the Honda Element should debut this fall.

We’re crossing our fingers for a Dog Friendly edition of the Honda Fit.

Click through the gallery above to view the Dog Friendly Honda Element concept, complete with dog, or scroll down to read the official press release.

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They may not all be featured attractions at the New York Auto Show, but Mercedes-Benz has been splashing new models out nearly faster than we can keep track of them over the last few days. This morning’s S-Class orgy followed the E63 AMG announcement this weekend, and now the E250 BlueTEC has rolled out onto the Javits Center floor. While the M-B power machines mentioned above are certainly tempting fare, but consider us early proponents of the new diesel. We’ve always been BlueTEC fans, and this one sounds like a doozy.

 The 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder won’t lack for power, with 369 pound-feet of torque available at a super-low 1600-1800 rpm. It’ll also be remarkably clean. M-B’s AdBlue urea injection system is at work here to lower nasty NOx emissions, and the company is also offering a Selective Catalytic Reduction exhaust system to clean up the tailpipe. All in, the E250 engine will be 50-state-legal in the U.S., and ready to meat Euro emissions standards as far out as 2014. EPA ratings are expected to run around 28 mpg in the city, and 39 on the highway.

Scroll down to read the entirety of the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC press release or check out our gallery of images, above.

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In addition to the top-dollar S400 Hybrid that Mercedes-Benz unveiled, they've also added this gasoline/electric powertrain to their SUV lineup in the ML450 Hybrid.

Just like the S-Class, the ML450 uses a 275-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine as the base powerplant, but when combined with the electric motor, total power can be as high as 335 horsepower and 381 pound-feet of torque -- very similar to that in the ML550 SUV. Fuel economy isn't anything stunning, but is still a nice boost from the rest of the gas-guzzling ML lineup: 21 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

Click through the post for all of the complete details.

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The third vehicle Land Rover brings to the New York Auto show is the 2010 LR4. It receives the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 engine as the other 2010 models, capable of 375 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.

The LR4 gets the updated Terrain Response system, as well as redesigned front and rear ends and an all-new interior. The suspension in the LR4 has also been updated, and the steering and brakes have been upgraded.

Click through the LR4 gallery above, or scroll down for the press release.

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Land Rover, along with two other vehicles, is also showing the 2010 Range Rover Sport at the New York Auto Show. It gets the same naturally aspirated and turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 engines as the standard Range Rover.

The Sport has some exterior design changes, the grille for instance, to make it look sportier. It also features paddle shifters on the turbocharged version.

Click through the gallery above, or scroll down for the press release.

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Land Rover is unveiling three models for the New York Auto show, the first of which being the 2010 Range Rover. It features two available engines: a 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine that puts down 510 horsepower and 461 pound feet of torque, and a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 capable of 375 horsepower and 375 pound feet.

The new Range Rover also gets an updated Terrain Response controller, an upgraded interior with new tech, and some subtle design changes.

Check out the 2010 Range Rover in the gallery above, and scroll down for the press release.

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Sometimes, a slight refresh can be a big step forward for an automaker. Take this new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, for example. Parent company Chrysler really needs to prove that it can make attractive, fuel-friendly, good-quality vehicles, otherwise the automaker will indeed have a tough time staying afloat over the next year. And from the looks of the new Grand, we don't think it's going to disappoint.

It's not hard to see that the new exterior styling takes a lot of cues from the smaller Dodge Journey crossover. The flattened roofline, short rear stack, and crooked smile fascia are all seen here on the Jeep, but with a seven-slat grille treatment. Behind that grille, two engines will be offered for American customers: a 3.6-liter V-8 producing 280 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, or the lovely 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 with 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. No word yet if a CRD or SRT8 model will make their ways into showrooms.

The big story here is how Chrysler engineers managed to improve the Jeep's on-road and off-road performance at the same time. The new structure is stiffer than the last model, and we're told that the ride quality is supposed to be better than a BMW X5, but no off-road capability has been hindered. In fact, there is a new Quadra Lift air suspension which allows the driver to raise the overall ground clearance up to 11.1 inches. Additionally, the suspension can be lowered, and even just by looking at the photo, we can see that this is a lot like what Land Rover is doing on their range of SUVs.

Click through the post for the full details about the new Grand Cherokee, and have a look for yourself in the gallery above.

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Not only did Nissan bring the new 370Z Roadster to this year's New York Auto Show, they decided to turn up the heat and unveil a much-anticipated Nismo version of the hot new sports coupe. Nismo, Nissan's in-house tuning division, did a pretty successful job with the last-generation 350Z, so we can only expect good things from the new Z, what with its upgraded powertrain and utterly primal driving dynamics.

Most significantly, the 370Z Nismo increases the 3.7-liter V-6's power from 332 to 350 horsepower, delivered fully at 7400 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox available (no complaints here), and all of that power is driven to the rear wheels via a carbon fiber driveshaft. The manual transmission is roughly the same unit from the standard Zed, which means that Nissan's lovely SynchroRev Match system will be on hand. In addition, exterior upgrades include an aero kit, nineteen-inch Rays ultra-lightweight wheels, and beefier brakes.

Click through the post for the full details about the 370Z Nismo, and have a look for yourself in the gallery above. Want one for yourself? Pricing and availability is expected to be announced in the next few months.

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When Nissan debuted the new 2009 370Z, we knew a droptop version would be in the works. Here now, Nissan has officially pulled the wraps off of the 2010 370Z Roadster, which makes its official debut at the New York Auto Show this week. Essentially, the topless Z is just the same as the coupe, though an electronic power soft top allows the outside world to pour in at the touch of a button. There's also a small windscreen between the front seats which, we're told, will not impact rear visibility in any way.

The one problem we had with the last-generation Z Roadster was how the car's overall design was very much compromised when the top was lobbed off. And while we haven't seen the car in person, or with the roof on, we think this new 2010 version will prove to be a bit more eye-friendly. Be sure to click through the post for Nissan's official press release, and scroll through the gallery above to see the Z Roadster from all angles.

Look for the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster to hit dealers in late Summer.

The 2009 New York Auto Show is upon us, so let's talk about it. We'll post the articles and you can talk about them here .

So, what's on your mind? What do you like? Hate? Fear?

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General Motors sure does enjoy badge engineering. We just saw the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox for the first time this past January along with Cadillac's new SRX, but instead of making a replacement for the outgoing Pontiac Torrent, the General decided to add another vehicle into GMC's product line -- the 2010 Terrain. And while we know that photography sometimes doesn't do a vehicle justice, we're really hoping that this thing looks better in person than in the press shots. The sloped front end has a sort of "Big, Bad, American GLK" feel to it, while the rear looks like a modern-day evolution of the old Buick Rendezvous. Oh, and let's not forget those squared-off wheel arches -- that's something you won't find on the Chevy or Caddy.

The good news here is that there are two rather robust powertrains being offered in the Terrain -- a new 2.4-liter four which produces 182 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque, or a direct-injection 3.0-liter V-6 delivering a bountiful 264 horsepower and 222 pound-feet. More remarkably, the four-pot engine can achieve as high as 30 miles per gallon on the highway, and the V-6's highway economy rings in at 25 mpg. In addition, the heavily updated interior will prove to be worlds better than the outgoing Equinox or Torrent, with available features like a dual-screen rear entertainment system, power liftgate, and Bluetooth.

Click through for GM's official press release, but be sure to flip through the press shots above. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the Terrain's hit-or-miss design.

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File both of these in the "utterly pointless yet totally awesome" category. BMW will be officially unveiling the new X5 M and X6 M at the New York Auto Show next week, but the official details and photos have just now leaked out onto the web. Both of these newcomers mark BMW's first application of all-wheel drive on an M vehicle, and while we don't exactly see them selling in droves, we're confident that they'll both be an absolute hoot to motor around in.

Power comes from BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8, though power has been upped to 555 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 500 pound-feet of torque delivered between 1500 and 5650 rpm. A six-speed M paddle-shift transmission is standard, as are upgraded wheels, brakes, and an adjustable performance-enhanced suspension setup. We expect both of these new M cars to be quite quick, and BMW says that the pair of X Ms will sprint from a stand-still to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds.

Be sure to scroll through our handful of images in the gallery above, though BMW didn't send over any stand-alone shots of the X5 M. Click through the post to read the full press release with all of the techy details.

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Mitsubishi has plans to give their Outlander SUV a substantial refresh later this year, and we'll get our first glimpse of this via the Outlander GT Prototype set to debut in New York next week. These teaser shots show that the updated Outlander will have a Lancer-inspired nose. This could prove to look a bit awkward, but given the success of the Lancer (as well as Ralliart and Evo), we'd bet that the finished product will look pretty nice.

Aside from the plastic surgery, the Outlander's 3.0-liter V-6 will also get some updates in the way of improved performance and fuel economy, as well as Idle Neutral Logic technology, which automatically puts the transmission into neutral while a vehicle isn't moving. We'll have the full details from New York next week, but click through our small gallery above to see the three teaser shots.