Photography Some pics from the 2022 New York Auto Show
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hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
I remember reading somewhere on the interweb that Genesis has a high-end Korean restaurant/dealer that they opened up in NYC where they can showcase their wares. I think that's where they are holding their NY presentation.
martinbo
Staff member
Highlights were:
- Rolls Royce Ghost II - despite not being in the most fetching colour for a Roller, this being first acquaintances, it didn’t disappoint. I’m a big fan.
- The new Huracan Tecnica was a nice surprise - pity I didn’t have an STO to compare it to.
- Great to finally see the mid-engined Corvette C8 in the flesh - it really does look quite exotic for something that isn’t.
But it's still super attractive and with those new details it looks updated
It looks like a Chinese McLaren
PanterroR
Lap Time Luminary
I was just about to say that 3 best cars from all your pics are exactly those you mention. Thanks for the pics...
PS: that EQS is just...sad.
martinbo
Staff member
The 2022 NYIAS is all about plugging EVs, pardon the pun. I presume it was the theme that the organisers set upon given the 3 electric indoor test tracks and message of EV being the future. Ford had a mini drag strip where they were “launching” Mach E, Hyundai had their own dedicated to Ioniq and on the lower level there was a multi-brand test circuit. The queues - on a Monday morning - were deterringly long and I was surprised at how many people wanted to pay extra for 40 seconds of riding shotgun.
No Tesla (okay, they’ve a nice showroom a couple of blocks away), no Lucid (really?) and worst of all for me - no Rivian (really, really???). Obviously there’s a plethora of other significant EV brands not mentioned who weren’t present. No Chinese brands.
I’m really miffed that Ferrari weren’t there with a 296 GTB or Porsche with GT4 RS. Perhaps the EV-centric theme deterred.
No Tesla (okay, they’ve a nice showroom a couple of blocks away), no Lucid (really?) and worst of all for me - no Rivian (really, really???). Obviously there’s a plethora of other significant EV brands not mentioned who weren’t present. No Chinese brands.
I’m really miffed that Ferrari weren’t there with a 296 GTB or Porsche with GT4 RS. Perhaps the EV-centric theme deterred.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
I think the upper-crust performance brands are avoiding car shows and focusing on events with more focused time with their upper-crust clientele. The car show ain't what it used to be.
sako97
Autotechnik Ace
Thanks a bunch @martinbo - I used to post pics and reviews of the NYIAS annually going back 10 years till COVID hit, but now it’s no longer worth attending - sad to say. BMW, Porsche, MB used to go all out with the fanfare, food, and booth/PR ladies… Times have really changed quickly.
sako97
Autotechnik Ace
Next time you're in the neighborhood would love to get you a true NY slice of Pizza.
Last I passed they had an awesome 812 Competizione in the communication spec, a 599 GTO, and a KERS green SF90. Knowing them, they were probably there for only a short time.
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
The Karma never dies. I sat in one probably 8-10 years ago!
Karma GS-6. Not that much to write home about.
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
How did it feel to sit in the drivers seat of this car? Is the huge tray like area behind the steering wheel for storage?
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Black as well as silver example(s) that I often see when I'm in central Hamburg. I still love the looks of that car.
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martinbo
Staff member
It's ergonomically compromised. The area you refer to is part of the "HUD-effect" cowling for the driver's instrument panel. The net result is that you have to position the steering wheel in your lap to be able to see the display.
