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For the next few days the automotive news coming out of New York City won't be from Wall Street, but from the Jacob Javits Convention Center - where the 109th annual New York International Auto Show is being held.
Instead of horror stories about tumbling stock prices and poor sales figures, there is genuine automotive news about exciting new vehicles and forward-thinking concept cars.
It might surprise you to learn that even in a downturned economy the NY Auto Show will play host to dozens of new model unveilings, many of which we have already brought you news on - plus a select few that are being kept under wraps until the covers come off on the show room floor.
In the first category, some of the most highly-anticipated include the 518hp Mercedes-Benz E63 and 555hp BMW X5 M and X6 M, as well as the GMC Terrain, Yukon Denali Hybrid and the 2010 Subaru Legacy.
In the later category are the Nissan 370Z Roadster and 370Z NISMO edition, as well as a sporty four-door luxury coupe from Acura, dubbed the ZDX.
And don't forget the concept cars, like the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype, Hyundai Nuvis and the Scion concept based on the Toyota iQ micro-car.
AutoGuide brings you live coverage from the auto show floor with all the details and photos of every unveiling starting April 8th.
The Geneva Auto Show prides itself on having the world's most important and prestigious premieres and 2009 is shaping up to be no different. Several manufacturers have already given plenty of hints at their Geneva world premieres with full specifications and photos released prior to the show.
To date, Geneva will play host to the 2010 Porsche GT3, the baby Rolls-Royce, a FlexFuel Bentley Supercar, the Audi TT RS and many other vehicles. We'll be sure to bring you info on the latest developments, including expected supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Koenigsegg, as well as info on concept cars, like the Hyundai ix3, which will shape the next Tucson.
Follow the latest new car premieres from the Geneva Auto Show 2009 on AutoGuide.com.
From an old article that describes the Prelude well:
The last few years Honda hasn’t sold many Preludes in Canada. That despite the excellent build quality, crisp handling, lively performance, advanced technical features and sharp styling of the 1997-2001 Prelude.
So what’s worth knowing about the Prelude, which was reinvented for the 1997 model year? During its final five-year run Honda Canada sold three versions: the base and Type SH were offered through 2000, then in 2001 the Type SH was replaced by the Prelude SE.
Initially, both versions were powered by a 195-horsepower multi-valve four-cylinder engine, and horsepower edged up to 200 in its last few years. This engine employs race-car style variable valve timing to squeeze out tons of power from 2.2 litres of displacement. (Variable valve timing or VTEC as Honda calls it, allows for changes in the lift and timing of the intake and exhaust valves to improve engine breathing, thereby pumping up the horsepower.)
Regardless of which model, standard features included power glass sunroof, power heated side mirrors/door locks/windows, green heat absorbing glass, driver’s seat height adjustment, air conditioning, AM/FM CD player w/acoustic feedback system and six speakers, cruise control, full analogue instruments, tilt steering, front passenger walk-in seat, fold-down rear seatback w/lock and a 12-volt power outlet.
The Type SH added Honda’s own Active Torque Transfer System or ATTS, special alloy wheels, a real spoiler and a leather-wrapped shift knob. The Type SH was available only with a five-speed manual transmission, while the base car came with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic with ‘Sportshift’ manual shift mode.
Stylistically, all versions of Prelude look identical except for the SH’s rear spoiler. Compared to the last generation Prelude, the ‘97 model was designed with sharper edges, more angular lines and vertical headlamps. The cabin designers included tasteful shapes and features, all with a fairly typical Honda flavour. A major, major improvement from 1997 onward was the switch from digital gauges, which in the ‘96 car were stretched out across the dashboard in an arrangement reminiscent of a ‘65 Chevy Impala, to easy-to-read conventional instruments sitting in a pod directly in front of the driver.
Honda also gave the ‘97 car a larger trunk with a wider opening at the rear. To enhance cargo-hauling flexibility, the rear seatback of this Prelude folds down and locks.
From a driver’s perspective, this Prelude feels stronger and more solid. Credit a much more rigid body for allowing the suspension engineers to fine-tune the ride and handling. Of course, those engineers get to work on a nifty... [Read More]
I would like to welcome two new moderators to PreludeOnline.com. User petern101 (Peter) and BBYlude (Erik) have decided to join our moderator team, and I'm sure they will do an excellent job of serving the forums. Peter has been a member since Jun 2004, and owns a 4th gen. Erik has been a member since 2003 (also under a different username ), and owns a 5th gen. Both Peter and Erik have been good contributors to the forums in the many years since they joined, and each will be using their expertise to help other members here on PreludeOnline.
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), and owns a 5th gen. Both Peter and Erik have been good contributors to the forums in the many years since they joined, and each will be using their expertise to help other members here on PreludeOnline.
