2007 New York Auto Show

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After the European love fest in Geneva, it's been nice to get back to normal at the 2007 New York Auto Show. Not that there's anything wrong with ridiculous concept cars that don't look anything like production models, but the cars debuting here in New York are much closer to what you'll soon be seeing in dealerships.

There's no particular theme to this year's show in New York, so the various world debuts have ranged from sports cars to people movers. So far, the most prominent unveil has been the 2009 Ford Flex. It's an all-new seven-passenger crossover designed to fill the void left by Ford's now-defunct Freestar minivan. To see how Ford introduced this important new vehicle, check out the video below.

Nissan unveiled a new coupe of its own in the form of the Nismo 350Z. Specially modified for track use, the outlandish-looking Z sports a range of suspension and body upgrades for hard-core enthusiasts. Honda had something for track junkies as well with its new S2000 CR. The "CR" stands for "Club Racer" and Honda gave this S2000 everything a weekend gearhead could want.

Ford Flex Unveiling:




When it comes to auto show introductions, Jeep never fails to make it entertaining. This year was no different even as rain dampened the festivities. Take a look at the explosive unveil of the 2008 Jeep Liberty.

Jeep Liberty Unveiling:




Hyundai has been slowly creeping up the price ladder over the years and now it's gunning for serious luxury buyers. The Concept Genesis is a near-production version of a V8-powered luxury sedan you'll see in dealerships by the end of next year.

Hyundai Concept Genesis Unveiling:




One of the most anticipated world debuts at this year's show was the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX. Take a closer look at this sedan and hatchback in our video straight from the show floor.

Subaru Impreza Unveiling:

In addition to the two new coupes, Infiniti unveiled its first compact SUV. Dubbed the Infiniti EX Concept, the production version will slot below the current FX35 in the lineup. Toyota brought a new SUV of its own in the form of the LX 570. As the biggest SUV in its lineup, the full-size LX should benefit greatly from its new drivetrain, which includes a 381-horsepower V8 and a six-speed transmission.

In what turned out to be one of the bigger surprises of the show, Hyundai unveiled its Concept Genesis sedan. Designed to push the Hyundai brand into its most expensive segment yet, this premium sedan is expected to push well past the $30K barrier when it eventually goes into production.