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Chevrolet introduced the new 2013 Malibu at the New York Auto Show. With a refreshed exterior and completely new interior, Chevrolet hopes to fight off the growing competition. Completely new powertrains will also be part of the package. Below is a quick video walkaround highlighting some of the changes.

At the New York Auto Show I had the opportunity to speak with Hyundai’s Product Planner Mike O’Brien about the new Veloster. Mike provided some insight into the thought behind this car. Below is the video with all the answers.

Before heading to the airport in desperate need of a Monster, the High Gear Media editorial team took a moment to sit down and have a video roundtable discussion wrapping-up the 2011 New York Auto Show. Talking about everything from vehicle reveals and news to marketing campaigns, nothing was left out. Due to the length of the discussion we broke it into two easy to watch videos. Enjoy both parts over a nice cold Monster.

Chrysler unveiled a trio of 300 model variants last week at the New York Auto Show. One of those variants was the new 300 S, featuring unique wheels and interior. Of course I can’t forget to mention the stereo featuring the beats by Dre. Not only are the speakers and subwoofer beats branded, but Dre. himself worked with Chrysler to tune the system. Below is our video walkaround.

Ford introduced the refreshed 2013 Taurus sedan last week at the New York Auto Show. Sporting new wheel designs, a refreshed front fascia, and a new center stack, the new Taurus features Ford’s latest technology. Below is our video walkaround.

Last week Hyundai took the wraps off its new 2012 Accent. The Accent is Hyundai’s entry into the compact car segment. Of course, like other new compact cars, the new Accent is slated to receive a 40 mpg rating from the EPA. For all the details watch the video walkaround below.

Chevrolet unveiled the 2013 Malibu Eco last week at the New York Auto Show. The Eco model will feature the same eAssist (mild hybrid) system that is just about to debut in the Buick LaCrosse eAssist and Buick Regal eAssist. With projected fuel economy ratings of 26/38, the Malibu Eco will definitely be competitive when it comes to fuel economy. Below is our video walkaround.

Last week Chrysler introduced the 2011 300C Executive Edition at the New York Auto Show. Chrysler told us this is for the person who wants understated luxury. True luxury. American Luxury. I’ve got to say, it hit the American luxury part on the head. I’m not sure how understated it is, but the lack of chrome does help. Below is a video walkaround from the New York Auto Show.

Last week the High Gear Media team invaded the Javits center in New York City. We were amped up on coffee and pretzels walking the show floor covering the latest in car news. Below is our video walkaround of the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO featuring….ME. Enjoy.

The time has finally come, the New York Auto Show came and went. The last major U.S. auto show of the season. If you ask many in the industry, you might hear a collective sigh of relief. Last week was a flurry of press conferences and vehicle reveals.

As you might expect, some were great, but there were definitely some winners and losers. Of course, we must mention the WTF section as well. So without further delay, let’s jump into it. Read More…