With added features, the Kia Sportage model almost took the show. After making a successful debut at Geneva, this ultra model has now been introduced to the US market with two engine option is all set to rule the roads.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, that made its debut here is specially designed aimed at city dwellers. This intense and edgy car offers a good mix of navigation with a panoramic sunroof and an anticipated mileage of upto 31 mpg.

Another exciting entry at the show was the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-class with an entirely new look. A treat to the eyes, this new car with a new body and new look offers an optional 7-passenger sitting arrangement.

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, another attraction here comes with a massive 22-inch wheels and an engine that is expected to increase fuel economy by 10%.

Moreover, 2011 Cadillac with CTS-V Wagon formula presents yet another impressive package set to hit the roads and the target audience.

All this and much more the 2010 New York Auto Show with its outstanding and inspiring collection won the hearts of one and all.

This year’s Moscow Auto Show saw the unveiling of the latest sedan from Renault, the Latitude. Renault plans to sell this car in over 50 markets across the globe, which includes a number of Western European markets. Renault has seen some tough times in the midsize car segment and with the Latitude it hopes to regain its position at the top of this market. Renault’s share of the midsize car segment has gone down significantly and this was mainly because of the massive failure of the Passat-size Laguna. It has not even been able to hit the 50% mark in terms of sales.

Although Renault is very hopeful of this car, it has already drawn some attention in form of a controversy. The Auto Show in Paris will be a big test for Renault as the French unions will protest the fact that this car wasn’t built in Franc but Korea. It remains to be seen how much impact these protests will have in the performance of this car.

The Latitude is roughly the size of Chevrolet Malibu, has the option of two gasoline engines-a 2.5 ltr and a 2.0 ltr. Some of the features of this sedan include air quality management system and a massaging driver’s seat. Also, the air condition system can be managed by each of the seat occupants. All in all, it looks to be a fairly interesting car and the fact that technology from the likes of Nissan and Samsung has been used makes it a great prospect.

This car carries the tradition of the ‘50s and ‘60s in North America, when such vehicles were brought by the surfers. Such cars are generally big vehicles with bodywork framed with timber. However, the Spark Woody isn’t built of wood like the original woodies but has been covered Di-Noc wood grained vinyl paneling, which maintains the woody effect.

This car has been closely associated with surfing for decades and it was but obvious that the venue to showcase the latest model would be a surfer’s destination. Chevrolet chooses Newqualy, one of the most popular surfing venues and very well known for its surfing culture. Here the Atlantic Ocean and the British Isles meet at perhaps the narrowest peninsula and makes for excellent setting for surfing.

The Spark Woody is the latest in the Art Spark series that was designed by Chevrolet Europe last year. The first of the series was a unique and innovative interpretation by the famous German fashion designer, Smeillinener and it debuted at an art competition organized by Chevrolet in Berlin last year. This car symbolizes the true surfer spirit and manages to re create the surfer cars of the ‘50s and the ‘60s. All the car loving surfers across the globe will be eagerly waiting for this car to be launched.

According to the French Automakers, the DeZir marks a new beginning for a new breed of Renault concept cars. Renault plans to manufacture a series of concept cars which will be largely influenced by the DeZir.

The new designs are primarily based on three key words- simple, warm and sensuous. Although Renault didn’t explain what DeZir exactly referred to, but we assume it stands for desire or desir in French. However, Renault did say that the “Z” stood for Renault’s Z.E series which is a symbol of zero emission vehicles.

Renault has made special efforts to keep the weight of the car to the minimum and for this they have used Kevlar for the body of DeZir. It weights a meager 1,830 pounds. It has been built on a cylindrical steel frame and has a double-wishbone suspension, just like the Megane Trophy race car. The tires are 245/35R21 and has a full under body fairing.

For an electric car, it is surprisingly powerful, emitting 148 horsepower and a torque of 167 pound feet. Renault seems to have come up with a great vehicle and the new design head Laurens van den Acker does make a strong statement with his first design with Renault.

The latest Range Rover 2011 is all set to make its debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. It maintains its leadership position in the luxury vehicles space. The wonderful mix of limited CO2 emission and enhanced engine performance has created an industry benchmark. With the launch of the super diesel version, it will deliver almost 30mpg, which again is a first in the auto industry.

It features a V8 diesel engine and an 8 speed transmission. Other prominent features are the upgrades in Terrain Response and a fine styling in the exterior that helps it retain its leadership in the SUV segment.

Although it is a very powerful machine it is amazing that it consumes very little fuel and the carbon emission is negligible. Its 4.4 liter engine provides very efficient functioning in any condition. The pickup is also very impressive, reaching 60 mph in a meager 5.9 seconds.

The features include, up gradation of the terrain Response system by the addition of Gradient Acceleration Control and Hill Start Assist. The interior has also been given a lot of modifications. The transmission control has been enhanced and so has been the entertainment system. Other very significant change is the addition of Jupiter grilles and also the side vents in the diesel models. This car is definitely a very strong and yet very sophisticated vehicle.

Continuing the legacy of Range Rovers, this latest model is all set to rule the segment and give car lovers a great and enhanced driving experience.

The proceeds of the ticket would be handed over to various charities and sport organizations. The lottery ticket would cost you just $15 each or you can also get your hand on four tickets for just $45. Tickets are also available online till March 29th after which you would be able to buy it only at the show.

The president of The New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia was very enthusiastic and felt great pleasure in continuing their support to Special Olympics which helps almost 3,500 athletes to realize their dreams. The organization would also acquire a special vehicle that would meet the requirements of the mentally and physically challenged individuals.

The 911 Carrera which is up for grabs is a stunning looking car. The interior of the car has been designed with beautiful black leather. It has paddle gear changers and lets the drive have full view of the roads. Although there are two rear seats in the car, they would suit better to carry youngsters. Some of the other features of the car include airbags to protect you from all corners, Anti-Lock Breaking system and an immobilizer.

So, the $15 lottery is definitely worth trying because even if you don’t win, you are indeed lending a helping hand to the Special Olympics.

First revealed in 2008 as a concept, the Land Rover LRX is all set to debut officially at the Paris motor show 2010 this September. Although the company has not yet announced sufficient details, it is heard that they are planning to offer the model in the Land Rover Sport series as a Range Rover.

As per the rumors, it is suggested that Land Rover is likely to utilize the LRX to introduce its latest hybrid powertrain that appeared in the LRX concept as well. Reports suggest that the system is expected to be a plug-in version, capable of offering a range of 20 miles from electricity alone. The system may also pair a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 and an electric motor. According to privy dealers, the model is going to be the most capable model offered by Land Rover ever.

The LRX concept unveiled back in 2008 at the NAIAS was a bold development. It is a three-door compact size, lightweight and technology focused model. Although smaller than Freelander 2 / LR2, the LRX is still considered as a luxury car. This compact model makes an ideal choice for anyone who desires to experience the versatile capacity of a swift 4×4 incarnated with the Land Rover tag.

The compact aerodynamic drag and lightweight aspect of the LRX helps reduce CO2 emissions and provide great fuel efficiency. The LRX also implements smart power management systems along with various other technologies used in 2006 Land_e concept by Land Rover.

Want to get a first look of the LRX? Simple, just head to France this September!

The Washington Auto Show which held from 27 to 31 January is known to be the perfect platform for new models. The Washington Convention Center was the venue for this year’s show. The influx of billions of dollars from Capitol Hill has meant that this year edition would be of a much higher profile. Over 700 cars of different make and model from over 42 domestic and foreign auto-giants were put on display.

The Washington Area Automotive Dealers Association is the sponsors of this prestigious show. Some Special guests including the speaker of the Capitol Hill as well as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency made their appearance at the show. The Auto Show also saw live entertainment and promotional activities for the children. The theme for this year’s auto show was “Change Happens Here”.

The exhibit also had electric cars that were shown in the Detroit Motor Show. The situation of the local car dealers is quite grim at the moment and they are expecting that this year’s show would boost the car sales which are down by 19 percent. Since the last edition of the show, about 25 local dealers have wound up their business. Industry experts are hoping that the Washington Auto Show would see an increase in the attendance leading to an upswing in the local car sales.

The 2010 North American International Auto Show that kicks off on January 11 is expected to be an exciting show. The show is expected to be the platform for the debut of over 40 vehicles. The Auto Show which is going to be held in Cobo Center has the workers working overtime to finish giving the final touches. The Th!nk City electric vehicle, BMW Active concept, the Chevrolet Orlando MPV concept the Buick Regal GS concept are some of the concept cars that are expected to be revealed at the show.

New production models like the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the 201 Honda CR-Z, the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and the Chevrolet Spark would also be on the display at the NAIAS. The Executive Director of NAIAS, Rod Alberts seemed very optimistic about the show which he feels is definitely going to be a big hit among the auto lovers with cars like Electric Avenue, X-Prize and EcoXperience set to make an appearance at the show.

The unveilings of the cars would be done LIVE during the press days which would be streamed on your computers similar to the way it was done last year. Vehicles that run on electricity, solar power and hydrogen would be the highlight of the show. The show is also going to have an electric avenue display area that would have battery-run vehicles. The show this year would also include the MGM Grand Casino-Hotel and would have a private setting called “The Gallery” to display luxury vehicles.

Apart from the real estate, the auto industry is certainly the sector which has born the brunt of the ongoing recession. Although automaker giants like General Motors and Chrysler have hit an all time low, the car industry must carry on. The San Diego International Auto Show which was scheduled for 30th December was something which made people realize what they were missing if they had never been to a motor show. The show held at the San Diego Convention Centre. It ended on the 3rd of January.

The Auto Show showcased some of the most wonderful cars from all across the world and the best part was that people checked out the cars without being pestered by the salesman. The show gave a platform to unveil some of the latest editions from Porsche, Mercedes and Hummer. It also showcased different models of Chevys, Fords, Hondas and Toyotas. The 500,000 square feet of display will highlight many new vehicles including concept and exotic cars. The special feature of this year’s show was the Camp Jeep San Diego. It was an adventure zone which allowed 4×4 drivers to experience and judge their driving capabilities.

The show also had the Toyota Start Something Drive Centre, the Ford Ride and Drive and Kia Ride and Drive for those who are interested in taking some small test drives. Another major attraction of the San Diego Auto Show this year was the Tesla. The all-electric Roadster was on display for the first time and had both its vehicles, the 2010 Roadster Sport and 2010 Roadster exhibited on the show.