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New York Auto Show: Flying car and more make their debut The 2012 New York International Auto Show had about 1,000 new vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Auto fans saw sleek and fast cars such as the Mercedes SL, which runs on a 621-horsepower engine. Here’s a look at the other cars that appeared at the event.
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Charlotte Reed, a pet lifestyle expert, checks on her golden retriever Hannah, wearing a safety harness in the back seat of a Chevrolet Equinox during a Pet Day event at the New York International Auto Show. According to a 2011-12 AAA/Kurgo survey, 84 percent of pet owners don't use pet safety restraints, which are recommended.
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Blade, a pit bull, is ready to ride in a Chevrolet Volt during a Pet Day event at the New York International Auto Show.
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Chihuahuas Bogie, left, and Kimba stand in the back of a Chevrolet Volt during a Pet Day event at the New York International Auto Show.
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A Jeep Wrangler Sahara is demonstrated during the 2012 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York.
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The hood ornament of the Bentley 2013 Mulsanne is seen at the 2012 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York.
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The tire of the Bentley 2013 Mulsanne is seen at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.
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The 2013 Honda Crosstour concept vehicle is displayed.
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John Luft, president of Shelby North America, introduces the Shelby GT1000 at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.
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The 2013 Toyota Avalon is shown. The mid-size sedan gives drivers the ability to select three different drive modes: Normal, Sport and Eco with just a few switches, the company says.
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The MV-1, made by Vehicle Production Group, is introduced at the auto show. The wheelchair-friendly taxi requires no aftermarket work to admit wheelchair passengers, and meets all guidelines set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The 2013 Ram 1500 is displayed. The pickup has a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and is more fuel-efficient than the previous V-6 powertrain model with the 3.7-liter engine, the company says.
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A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is demonstrated during the show.
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The 2013 Cadillac SRX is displayed. It features a noise cancelation system.
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The Cadillac CUE System is demonstrated at the auto show.
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The Mazda Takeri prototype vehicle is displayed at the New York International Auto Show in New York. The car comes with i-stop technology that turns the engine off when the car is at a standstill, thus saving gas, Mazda says.
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The World Car of the Year trophy is seen amid other trophies at the show.
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Volkswagen designer Oliver Stefani poses with a trophy in front of the Volkswagen Up after the vehicle was announced as the World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.
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The Viper makes its return with the debut of the new 2013 SRT at the New York International Auto Show. The car, which has an estimated 640 horsepower, is lighter than previous models.
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The Terrafugia Transition "flying car" sits on display. The Transition, developed by a group of Massachusetts Institute of Technology-trained engineers, seats two and can take off and land from more than 5,000 public U.S. airfields. It can be driven on any road and runs on the same gasoline as high-performance cars.
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The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is unveiled at the show. Hyundai's redesigned Santa Fe SUV will come in two- and three-row variations, said John Krafcik, chief executive and president of Hyundai Motor America.
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Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and Grammy-winning musician and producer Wyclef Jean appear at Jaguar's celebration of its sporting past and future, following the announcement of the F-Type sports car.
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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is displayed. The $1.9 million car is powered by a 16-cylinder, 1,000-horsepower engine to a top speed of 253 mph.
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The 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 convertible vehicle is displayed.
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The Toyota Motor Lexus ES vehicle is unveiled. The ES is a little roomier than the previous model. Lexus says it has revealed the "first-ever ES 300h hybrid" at the show.
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Media members and enthusiasts inspect the newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Impala at the New York International Auto Show in New York.
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The 2014 Chevy Impala makes its debut at the show. Chevrolet says the new Impala is the "quietest full-size sedan."
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The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is shown.
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The General Motors Chevrolet Traverse can fit eight people and has an "improved car-like ride," the company says.
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The new hood and black-chrome waterfall grille of the 2013 Buick Enclave is seen. The Enclave, which makes its debut at the auto show, has "LED daytime running lamps," Buick says.
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The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid concept automobile is shown.
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The 354-horsepower BMW i8 plug-in hybrid automobile seats two passengers.
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The 2013 Meredes-Benz GL is unveiled in a world premiere.
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A 2013 Mercedes-Benz electric drive Smart Car is displayed.
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Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-AMG, discusses a Mercedes SL roadster after driving it onstage. The SL roadster features a twin-turbo V12-powered 621-horsepower engine.
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The interior of the 2013 Buick Enclave is shown.
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The new ice-blue LED ambient lighting of the 2013 Buick Enclave is seen in a detail on the dash.
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The 2013 Lincoln MKZ automobile is seen during a news conference. Ford is rolling out new Lincoln models with a panoramic glass roof option to lure younger, more affluent buyers, as the No. 2 U.S. automaker tries to revive a luxury brand whose sales peaked two decades ago. The 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan is one of seven new or revamped Lincoln models to be rolled out by 2015.
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The new 2013 Lincoln MKZ is displayed after being unveiled at the auto show.
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Joachim Schmidt, executive vice president of Meredes-Benz, discusses a 2013 Mercedes GLK 350 after driving it onstage. The vehicle comes in two models: one with a V6 engine and the other with a diesel engine.
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The 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe automobile is seen at the show.
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Journalists and observers surround the Nissan NV200 taxi van during its unveiling ahead of the 2012 International Auto Show in New York. The Nissan NV200 van won the Taxi of Tomorrow competition in May, which was sponsored by New York City.
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The Atlantic is revealed at Highline Stages on West 14th Street in New York City to kick off the New York Auto Show opening. Known for months as Project Nina, the gasoline-and-electric-powered hybrid is regarded as Fisker's make-or-break model, the one with the best chance of gaining a mass customer base and getting the company into high gear.
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