The Best Cars from the 2015 New York Auto Show

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This year's New York Auto Show didn't showcase many concept vehicles, or new technology but there were a few standout models on display.

Although this year's New York Auto Show didn't offer many exciting concepts, or revolutionary technologies that one might expect to see at one of the world's largest auto shows, plenty of cool cars were displayed at Javits Center, including the latest American-made luxury cars, high-performance sports cars, along with a few cool green vehicle models. Among the highlights of the show were the Lincoln Continental concept, the Lexus RX, the McLaren 570S, the Porsche Boxster Spyder, and the Cadillac CT6.

Lincoln Continental concept

This concept is the result of Ford's efforts for gaining a foothold in the fast-growing luxury car market in China, along with the North American market. It's a bid to bring back American luxury cars to their former glory, which seemed to have been lost for a long time. This exceptionally well-designed full-size sedan offers everything that a wealthy Chinese car buyer would want in a car: high-quality materials on the inside, with 30-way adjustable seats, a smart tinting sunroof, a retractable tray for a laptop or a tablet for the rear passengers, as well as a champagne storage compartment.

On top of that, it also has a stylish exterior with a few high-tech features, such as the matrix LED tail lights and the E-latch door handles. When it comes to performance, it is powered by a 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine, but Ford hasn't released any further details on the subject.

Lexus RX

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The unveiling of the new Lexus RX is important because it is Lexus' best-selling model, and this latest version promises to maintain leadership in the crossover segment, as it is even more luxurious, has more high-tech performance and convenience features and a nicer exterior design than ever before. The edgy, aggressive-looking front grille definitely makes the car stand out, just like the panoramic sunroof. It comes with a sophisticated in-car infotainment system featuring a 12-inch touch screen, and like every other premium car, it is equipped with the latest in vehicle safety, such as forward-collision warning with automated braking, blind-spot monitoring system, and adaptive cruise control, among other things.

This midsize crossover will be available in two versions. A gasoline-powered version, with a 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 300 horsepower, and a hybrid version that will be powered by the same engine, combined with an electric motor.

McLaren 570S

The McLaren 570S is worth mentioning because of the fact that it is the most affordable car that the British high-performance car manufacturer has launched so far, but still boasts an enormous amount of power and can offer the thrilling ride typical of McLaren. It is covered with premium leather on the inside, and has a few carbon fiber components, and under the hood, there is a 3.8-liter V8 engine that propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in just three seconds, and a top speed of 204 mph, delivering up to 562 horsepower. It comes with a price tag of $180,000, which is still quite expensive, but it does make the McLaren 570S a bit more affordable and nearly as accessible as its main rivals, such as the Porsche 911 Turbo.

By Jordan Perch

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Author Bio - Jordan Perch is an automotive fanatic and “safe driving” specialist. He is a writer for DMV.com, which is a collaborative community designed to help ease the stress and annoyance of “dealing with the DMV”