2018 Annual Auto Show Report

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE

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“To be the first to drive the Formula E car on the streets in New York is going to be a lot of fun. I love this City, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to promote electric vehicles.”

S TA R - S T U D D E D E L E C T R I C PA R A D E O P E N S A U T O S H O W A ctor and comedian Tracy Morgan and racing driver Nelson Piquet Jr. led an electric vehicle parade on the streets of Manhattan to officially open the Show while crowds of spectators looked on. The parade featured the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE plus a range of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles including: Toyota Prius Prime, Chrysler Pacifica PEH, Nissan Leaf, Honda Clarity Plug-in, Volvo XC60 PHEV, MINI Countryman PHEV, Chevy Bolt EV, Kia Soul EV, and others.

NELSON PIQUET JR.

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D R I V I N G AWA R E N E S S : P L U G G E D - I N T O E L E C T R I C S

Working with New York State, the New York Auto Show unveiled a dedicated ‘Electrics’ booth designed to educate consumers about the ever-growing list of electric vehicles available to them at franchised new car retailers.

“Automakers used the New York Auto Show as an opportunity to show the world that they’re still all about the electrification of their fleets. From hybrids and long-range EVs to futuristic and America-centric concepts, the Big Apple was home to an impressive amount of automotive news.”

—ENGADGET