Camry, Outback and more innovations from the 2014 New York auto show
Toyota hits the reset button on the Camry, suddenly having the air of a Lexus, giving it a sportier edge, the 2015 Subaru Outback seems a winning evolution of a winning formula, the Mustang rode to the top of the Empire State Building, and on the high end, Alfa Romeo makes its first return to the American spotlight in two decades and others sharpen their attack on Tesla as the New York International Auto Show kicks off. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18th and runs through April 27th.
- A Volkswagen XL1 car is displayed during the second press preview day at the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 17, 2014 in New York at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)
- A man looks at the propulsion system of the Creative Workshop prototype electric carriage at a media event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the New York International Auto Show in New York April 17, 2014. Animal advocates hope the electric carriage vehicle will replace horse-drawn carriages in the city in about a year. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
- An Alfa Romeo 4C is pictured at a media event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the New York International Auto Show in New York April 16, 2014. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)
- A BMW M4 Convertible is pictured at a media event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the New York International Auto Show in New York April 16, 2014. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)
- A Koenigsegg supercar is seen during a press event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the New York International Auto Show in New York April 17, 2014. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)
- Actor Jon Hamm and Stephen Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, unveil the Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, April 16, 2014. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
- The 2015 Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept is seen on display after it was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, April 16, 2014. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
- The 2015 Nissan Murano is seen on display after it was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, April 16, 2014. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
- The 2015 Suburua Outback is introduced at the 2014 New York Auto Show April 17, 2014 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The auto show opens to the public on April 18, and runs through the 27th. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- The new 2015 Mustang convertible is viewed on top of the observation deck at the Empire State Building in honor of 50 years of the Ford Mustang on April 16, 2014 in New York City. In 1965 a prototype Ford Mustang convertible made its way to the top of the observation deck. This time the iconic American car had to be brought up in parts and assembled on location. The Mustang will be on display for two days in celebration of the kick-off of the 2014 New York International Auto Show. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
- Artist Ioan Florea transformed the iconic muscle car, a Gran Torino, into a 3D piece of art by covering the car in a new metal surface with printed appliques is seen during the second press preview day at the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 17, 2014 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)
- Toyota’s FV2 concept car during the first press preview day at the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 16, 2014 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The auto show is open to the public April 18-27. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)
- A prototype of an electric carriage is seen during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show in New York City. Makers of the carriage are hoping to replace horse carriages in New York City. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18th and runs through April 27th. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
- A Toyota Prius painted with New York Yankees colors sits on display during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on April 17, 2014 in New York City. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18 and runs through April 27. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
- The 2015 Dodge Charger is unveiled during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show in New York. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18th and runs through April 27th. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
- A Jaguar F Type sports car is seen during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 16, 2014 in New York City. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18 and runs through April 27. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
- The Chrysler Group LLC Jeep Renegade Trail Hawk sport utility vehicle is unveiled during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 16, 2014 in New York City. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18 and runs through April 27. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
- The new 2015 Camry is unveiled during a media preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show April 16, 2014 in New York City. The show opens with a sneak preview to the public April 18 and runs through April 27. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)