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2016 New York Auto Show: green-car preview

Green Car Reports

One week from tomorrow, the 2016 New York Auto Show will open its doors to reporters from around the world for two media-preview days. We know already that there will be a new version of the Toyota Prius unveiled there, but a few other concepts and production models will make their debuts as well.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. At a time when most midsize SUVs were truck-based, the Highlander’s unibody structure with four-wheel independent suspension became a template for a new segment of more comfortable and family-friendly SUVs.

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New York access for all

Electric Auto Association

Hudson Valley chapter works with LMI communities Mount Vernon, NY residents check out an EV The Greater Hudson Valley Electric Vehicle Association , founded in 2016, has turned its electric vehicle (EV) outreach efforts toward underrepresented markets, specifically Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) communities in the Hudson Valley area.

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2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Unveiled At New York Auto Show

Green Car Reports

More than 15 years later, the fourth-generation 2016 Lexus RX has appeared at the 2015 New York. Green Auto Show Crossovers' In 2005, it also became the first vehicle of its type offered with a hybrid powertrain--and Lexus has been bullish on the RX Hybrid ever since.

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Lexus unveils 2016 RX at New York show; RX 350 and RX 450h hybrid

Green Car Congress

2016 RX 450h. Lexus unveiled the new fourth-generation Lexus RX at the 2015 New York Auto Show. 2016 RX 450h Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. The RX is the best-selling model in the brand’s 26-year history, with global sales of more than 2.1 Enhanced handling and straight-line stability.

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2016 Chevrolet Spark Teaser Photo Previews New York Auto Show Debut

Green Car Reports

Hatchbacks South Korea New York Auto Show General Motors minicar Ecotec' The company has sold more than 1 million units of the stylish minicar globally since it first went on sale back in 2009. Offered in 71 markets and originating in South Korea, the Spark is also one of the company''s most globalized models.