The Best Cars, the Best Sound Systems, the Best Luxury Cars: What to See at the 2018 New York Auto Show

New York Auto Show 2018

Spring dreaming? There’s plenty to dream about here!

The show opened on Good Friday and it’s the perfect destination for one of New York’s busiest weeks of the year: With many schools on break, families are heading to the Big Apple and catching the auto show. It’s a great way to have fun and plan for your next car.

There are a lot of great things to do and see at the New York Auto Show, and you can even enter to win free tickets for the show or some great tech gear; keep reading to find out how. And while you’re at the show here are some things to check out:

Get Your Picture Taken

Diane Nassy shows how to make the impossible possible, which showcases Toyota’s mission to make sports and competition possible for para athletes and to make ultimate economy a reality for drivers.

I’m on autopilot Yo! #girlsnightoutnyias #toyotanyias #nyiasgetsocial #ad

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What Should You Wear to an Auto Show?

Try Out the Sound Systems

And fine the one that is right for you! It’s one of the most important features in a car and the one we DON’T test drive before we buy.

See Cars That are New to the Market

The 2019 hatchback @toyotausa Corolla is a crowd pleaser at this year’s #NYIAS!! The color blue is REALLY growing on me too! #ToyotaNYIAS #girlsnightoutNYIAS #NYIAS

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Meet the women of our team at the New York Auto Show.

Discover Cars With Fantastic Details

OK, this is brilliant: The Volvo V60 has a hidden tow hitch that keeps your bumper clean and pretty.

Not only is the new Volvo V60 so friggin drop dead gorgeous, but the factory tow hitch leaves me speechless. #volvo #v60 #volvov60 #towing #towhitch #instacar #carsofinstagram #nyias #nyias2018

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See Into the Future: Concept Cars

These aren’t what they used to be. Concepts are typically a new car model in the works and  show off the brand’s evolving design and features, such as streamlined silhouettes or panoramic sun roofs. Here are some of the concept cars on display at the New York Auto Show:

Want to see a radical, futuristic concept car? Look no further than the @genesis_usa Essentia. Other concepts at #nyias appeared more practical and production-ready than concept cars of old. . . . . #cargurus @volkswagen @lincoln @mazdausa #nyautoshow @nyautoshow #autoshow #concepts

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Mazda’s Kai Concept strikes a gorgeous pose

No seriously WHAT IS THE KAI CONCEPT?! #iwant #NYIAS #GirlsNightOutNYIAS #NYIASGetSocial #previewnight #MazdaNYIAS @mazdausa

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Yes, that’s a Genesis and yes, it’s electric: The Essentia concept

@genesis_usa this is off the hook! Amazing! . . . . . . #genesisnyias #girlsnightoutnyias #nyias #nyc #autoblogger #mamadrives #stunning #todiefor #autos #automotive #autoshow

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How to finance your dream car.

Family Cars Are Still the Thing

The redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe brings more style to a favorite SUV.

Sleeker. Smarter. Sexier. Yesterday, @hyundaiusa unveiled the 2019 Santa Fe at #NYIAS! We mentioned in our previous episode of ‘Car Talk’ about the reveal and now we saw it up close! The new Santa Fe will most likely have the 2.0T as well as the 2.4-liter inline four engine. However, a new diesel option will be available! Expect the new Santa Fe to go on sale this August. #hyundai #2019santafe #newpossibilities

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Toyota introduced the sleeker, sportier redesigned RAV4. We loved the last model but this one takes it all up a bit with more capability and function, including Apple CarPlay!

Oh what a night! @girlsguide2cars hosted an amazing evening at the @nyautoshow – beautiful cars and more! #GirlsNightOutNYIAS #NYIASGETSOCIAL #hosted . . . #cars #nyautoshow2018 #conceptcar #conceptcars

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And try out some old family faves; the Mazda CX-9 still makes our heart beat a bit faster, as much for its gorgeous design and luscious interior as for its third row that makes taking the in-laws along for the ride an option.

#ad| The @newyorkautoshow is nothing short of amazing! I absolutely loved learning more about the @mazdausa brand. I love learning more about this car and all of the effort that goes into each and every car design. #girlsnightoutnyias #mazdanyias #nyiasgetsocial #carshow #2018carshow @agirlsguide2cars #newyorkautoshow #newyork #nyc

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Picture Yourself in True Luxury

Shouldn’t you live this way?

Fierce. Luxury. @Genesis_USA is bringing it once again! #NYIAS #GirlsNightOutNYIAS #NYIASGetSocial #previewnight

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Or this? If you’re a sucker for pretty face, don’t miss the Alfa Romeo Giulia Nero Edizione, a black and white style package that really sets off the brand’s district styling.

We aimed to steal the spotlight at #NYIAS, and it was easy with our newest look: the seductive Nero Edizione. • #GiuliaNeroEdizione #StelvioNeroEdizione #AlfaRomeo #AwakenTheDrive #SportsCar #DreamCar #SuperCar #ItalianCar #ItalianStyle #Italian #CarsOfInstagram #InstaCar #Auto #Automotive

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Try on a Convertible for Style!

Our auto editor Shannon couldn’t resist style-matching her hair and outfit with the Ford Mustang!

This @Ford Mustang makes my hair look good. #nyautoshow #drivelikeagirl #agirlsguidetocars #mustang #fordmustang #nyias #girlsnightoutnyias

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Is It Time to Buy? Make it Easy On Yourself

Once you fall in love and decide which model is the right one for you, head over to AutoGravity—on your phone or computer— and line up a loan that will make your dream a reality!

If you need me I’ll be @nyautoshow today! I’ll be the one holding the cute ! #kianyias #autogravitynyias #agirlsguidetocars #nyiasgetsocial #hotcars

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While you’re at the show share your experience to qualify to win some great tech gear! Just tag your public posts #NYIASGetSocial and that’s it; you’re entered!

Who wants to win some great swag at the #NYAutoShow? Just share a social post showing your fave car tech and tag it #NYIASGetSocial and you’re entered to win! Prizes include an @apple watch, a @katespadeny smart watch, @bangolufsen headphones, #rosegold kitty headphones and @Amazon Echo #GirlsNightOutNYIAS

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And there’s still time to enter to win tickets! Our contest ends on April 2nd!

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Disclosure: A Girls Guide to Cars partnered with the New York Auto Show to produce the giveaways featured here. All opinions expressed are our own.

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Scotty Reiss

Journalist, entrepreneur and mom, Scotty likes to say the automotive business found her, she didn't pursue it. But recognizing the opportunity to give voice to powerful female consumers and create a voice to match their spending power, her mission became to empower women as car buyers and owners. A career-long journalist, she has written for the New York Times, Town & Country, Adweek and co-authored the book Stew Leonard, My Story, a biography of the founder of the iconic grocery company Stew Leonard’s. Her love of cars started when her father insisted she learn to change the oil in her MG Midget, but now it mostly plays out in the many road trips taken with her family.

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