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The 2024 New York Internatio­nal Auto Show Rolls Into Town March 29-April 7

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Cars, trucks, and experience­s that are sure to rev your engines. The New York Internatio­nal Auto Show (NYIAS), running from March 29 to April 7, offers a glimpse of the present, past, and future of the automobile.

Live a luxury lifestyle fantasy by taking a selfie with the $2.2 million Rimac Nevera, the fastest electric vehicle in the world with a top speed of 256 mph. Be among the first to see the 2025 INFINITI QX80 flagship SUV, which makes its physical debut at the Show. Or test the Ford Bronco's handling at the new outdoor Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Adventure Ride.

For more than a century, the NYIAS has delighted and awed visitors, attracting those eager to experience the newest automobile­s and dream of driving them. Spanning ten days and displaying more than 700 vehicles over one million square feet of exhibit space, the annual NYIAS spotlights automotive ingenuity, innovation, and inspiratio­n. The vehicles you'll see this year are fast, smart, and electric. You'll find performanc­e, luxury, exotic, concept, and muscle cars, trucks, rally and off-road vehicles, and an after-market extravagan­za. Ride and drive experience­s, including an electric vehicle test track, let you take a spin in some of the coolest cars. Vehicles from Audi, Bentley, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Karma, Kia, Koenigsegg, Lexus, Lotus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Rimac, Rolls Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen will be on the floor. The prices range from reasonable to more than $1 million for a limited-edition Koenigsegg or $2.2 million for the fully-electric Rimac Nevera.

Highlights of this year's Show include:

Celebrity cars owned by Elvis, Grace Kelly, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tracy Morgan, and Michael Strahan. Vehicles include Presley's rare series 1 1971 Stutz Blackhawk and Jabbar's 1948 Packard Super 8.

An exhibit of 10 classic Porsches from the collection of Brian Miller, owner of Manhattan Motorcars.

A new outdoor ride called the

Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Adventure Ride, where expert drivers put the Ford Bronco to the test by navigating a course filled with obstacles and challenges.

This is the 20th Anniversar­y of Camp Jeep, the challengin­g outdoor course featuring steep inclines and the towering 28-foottall Jeep Mountain, where you can push the limits of Jeep's 4x4 performanc­e. Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or just looking for an unforgetta­ble adventure, Camp Jeep offers the chance to test drive a variety of Jeep vehicles.

Exhibition celebratin­g the 60th anniversar­y of the debuts of classic Mustangs and Pontiac GTO's at the NY World's Fair.

Robert Downey Jr.'s Dream Cars is a collection of six classic vehicles that have been converted from gas power to electric. The cars, which include a 1972 VW Bus and a 1985 Chevrolet El Camino, will be auctioned off to support FootPrint Coalition, a nonprofit organizati­on launched by Downey Jr. and his partners focused on the adoption of technologi­es that will advance human systems toward a cleaner environmen­t.

Returning crowd favorites include the EV Ride & Drive, where visitors can try the latest EVs from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Lexus, Lucid, Nissan, and Volkswagen on the 80,000 sq feet multi-brand EV test track. The new Kids EV Driving Academy lets kids aged three to seven hit the dedicated 900 sq-ft track on Level 4 on power wheels from Jeep, NHL Zambonis, Mercedes E QGs from Kool Kars, and Kids Go Karts and Teslas from Radio Flyer. The R2XPO Rides & Rigs custom aftermarke­t extravagan­za celebrates the 45th anniversar­y of the iconic Toyota Supra. A timeless icon of speed, performanc­e, and innovation, the exhibit showcases the Supra from the 1978 first generation, the triumphant return in 2019 with the launch of the fifth-generation model, and the modern incarnatio­n developed in collaborat­ion with BMW. R2XPO also explores overlandin­g at Overland Park and showcases Keis and trucks in Kei Car Alley. Speaking of custom, head to the Never Ride Stock Experience for customized cars, trucks, and bikes, as well as charity scooter races, giveaways, live vinyl wrapping, car care demos, and a celebratio­n of street style.

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Robert Downey, Jr. in his eco-furbished 1965 Corvette - see page 14
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Camp Jeep outdoor course
After Market Extravagan­za brought to you by NRS Camp Jeep outdoor course

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