Bernie's Car Show Coverage: 2022 New York Auto Show

 

On April 13th and 14th, I finally made my return back home to cover the 2022 New York International Auto Show. Held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan, this is one of the shows that I hold near and dear to my heart because it's the closest auto show to my hometown, which is located on Long Island. 

Bernie's Top 10 Cars from the 2015 New York International Auto Show

Now that New York had another successful auto show, I can finally give my top 10 vehicles from the 2015 New York International Auto Show.  Although McLaren had a successful debut with the 570s, Aston Martin brought the Vulcan, Porsche brought the new Boxster Spyder, and the Ford GT finally made its way to New York, don't expect to see these cars on my list. This isn't a list solely based on performance, economically and enviromentally vehicles (although nothing on this list falls in the economically and environmentally categories). It's just based on what caught my attention, what made my eyes twinkle and what I would purchase. So in no specific order....

The Cadillac ATS-V Coupe. I fell in love with the Cadillac CTS-V coupe quite some time ago, because of the design and the power. But the ATS is the sportier, slightly smaller, will give better gas mileage (although if you get the -V option, I don't think you'll be worried about gas mileage) sibling of the CTS. MSRP: $61,500.

My favorite body type of all time from the Mercedes Benz family, the CL/CLS class. Nothing more to be said, except if I were to purchase one, I might as well go all the way and get one with the AMG trim level. MSRP: $106,500 for the CLS63 AMG.

The Ford Shelby 350R.... Better than the Ford Shelby 350GT. MSRP: Who knows, but rumor has it, it can not beat a Koenigsegg.

The Mercedes Benz S-600 Maybach. The back seats are uber luxurious. After sitting in one, you too would add it to your top 10 list. MSRP: $190,000

Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition. I absolutely love black vehicles and manufacturers have been coming out with their own special edition vehicles. This particular Vanquish has carbon fiber trim (including the roof), top speed of 201 mph, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, gives off 558 horsepower and 465 lb ft @ 5,500 rpm. But another feature I love about it...

The gear shift are the four buttons under the air vents. It's all in the details. MSRP: $319,000

 

Not sure if General Motors has given the green light for production, but I was honestly surprised with the Buick Avenir. Buick isn't exactly the most sleek, stylish, modern division of General Motors, and I'm definitely not in their audience's demographic. But there's something about the Avenir. As surprised as I was that Buick would create something like this, I would be as equally as surprised if this received the green light.

Audi RS7. The RS7 happens to be the most powerful RS model ever offered in the U.S, and it's even as fast as the Ferrari 458. MSRP: $106,500

Move over Dodge Challenger, there's a new Hellcat in town. Dodge rolled out the new Charger Hellcat. 707 horsepower with a top speed of 204 mph. Need any further convincing? MSRP: $64,000.

My favorite BMW- X6M. Plenty of space for shopping bags and plenty of horsepower- topping out at 567 horsepower. MSRP:  $103,000

And rounding out the list is this Rolls Royce Wraith. Not only is the Wraith the most sleek in the Rolls Royce family, it provides the most horsepower, topping off at 624. MSRP: $294,000

"Why isn't Bentley on this list?" Glad you asked. Bentley opted out of The New York International Auto Show to put their complete focus on the Bentayga. And also, I must pay homage to my dream Prius...

 

I had a great time at the New York International Auto Show, and I will definitely return next year. For more coverage from this show, check out Bernie's 2015 New York International Auto Show gallery.

18 of the Best Car Photos from DJ Envy's Instagram

 

As 1/3 of the World's Most Dangerous Morning Show (Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club), DJ Envy is a serious car enthusiast. When he's not on the radio or DJing in clubs around the country, you can definitely catch him riding around the streets of New York... or follow him on Instagram while he's doing it.

One thing about Envy's Instagram account, not only will you see how many cars he's owned in the history of his account (he posted his first instagram picture September 2011), but you can see how much he really loves cars. From showing off his first car (which was a Nissan Stanza), to an old photo shoot with Rides Magazine, to hosting a TV show inside the New York International Auto Show, and even giving his wife a great birthday gift, it's safe to say that DJ Envy really is passionate about cars.

Since September 2011, Envy has displayed 13 cars in his garage/driveway- A Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, 2 Dodge Challengers, a Dodge Durango, Fisker Karma, Bentley Mulsanne, Porsche Panamera, a Ferrari California, a Ferrari 458, a Rolls Royce Ghost, a Rolls Royce Wraith, and 2 Range Rovers. I'm sure in another 6 months, he'll be adding something new to his driveway.

Enough talking, it's time to show off some of his best car photos.

Goodness, I remember when New York license plates look like that, but that was before I learned how to drive. But that was Envy and his first car... the Nissan Stanza.

A shot from the Rides Magazine shoot. I wonder why he got rid of the Chevelle...

His Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is becoming one of his favorites.

Last year for his wife's birthday, he bought her a brand new Range Rover. However, she one-upped him, and bought him a....

Ferrari 458. But the Ferrari he previously owned was a...

California, and yes, his oldest daughter is standing on the back.

In case if you're not sure how many Louboutin boxes' can fit in a Range Rover trunk...

Envy hanging out with Slowbucks and Meek Mill in the streets of New York. But before he bought the Wraith, he had...

a Rolls Royce Ghost. Prior to the Ghost, he owned...

a Bentley Mulsanne. I'm guessing he didn't like it as much because it really didn't last long.

Bad time to drive a Dodge Challenger... even if it's the Super Bee edition. On this day, he matched his car he drove to the shoes he was wearing.

P.S. He's also the king of flat tires- he's posted plenty of photos of them. Don't believe me? Here's one...

Car Show Coverage: 2014 Dub Car Show: New York

While I was M.I.A. in MIA, the Dub Show Tour made another stop in the greatest city of all, New York. Dub Magazine always makes a statement as the finale of the New York International Auto Show, since the show takes place the last three days of the Auto Show.

Lately it's becoming difficult to find coverage from car shows I do not attend. However, I did come across a video (that Dub Magazine posted) that summarizes and shows off what was a part of the show.  But first, I must highlight the star of the 2014 Dub Car Show: New York.

Long Island isn't just the home of the Iced Tea, Lindsey Lohan, Mariah Carey, the Baldwin Brothers, and also the Blogger whose words you're reading. Long Island is the home of Martino Auto Concepts. In this instance, this is the only time where the words Crash and Ferrari are okay to use together in a sentence. Famed NYC graffiti artist John Crash Matos teamed up with Martino Auto Concepts and came up with the Ferrari Art Car, where Crash painted a Ferrari F430 in his signature style.



I think this is the only Ferrari I would love to own. But now for the Dub Car Show Video Coverage...

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: 2014 New York International Auto Show

Last week I covered the 114th New York International Auto Show. I always love to go back home, especially if I can cover one of the world's best auto shows. In 2013, I covered the auto show, but it was the last three days so that I could go to New York's tour stop of the Dub Car Show. This year, I went as a part of media and I got to see the show before it was opened to the public. I did give a sneak peek on my instagram (@CarShowBernie), however I'm about to show my better quality photos.

The top three things everyone was looking forward to seeing at the 2014 New York International Auto Show was....

The BMW Lineup. 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang, and the US Debut of the Alfa Romero.

But, I'm showing off everything.



One of the vehicles Porsche brought was the 2015 Porsche Macan S, a slightly smaller answer to the Cayenne. 3.0 Liter twin turbo V6 engine with 340 horsepower/339 lb-ft of torque, top speed of 156 mph, and 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. MSRP: $50,000 for the base model.



This was the best passenger friendly vehicle, the Porsche Panamera S. I like that the back seat has a complete set of controls to make sure they're equally comfortable.



In case if you don't want the power of the W12 engine, Bentley brought their new Flying Spur V8 vehicle. However, the Bentley that won my heart over was...



The Bentley Continental GTC Speed with a top speed of 340 MPH.



I'm seriously going to have to get use to seeing the new body of the Cadillac Escalade. Maybe it'll grow on me, but it's going to take awhile.



I did develop a crush on the Mercedes Benz CLA-Class. The body was close to it's older sibling, the CLS-Class, but the CLA is the entry level to that class. MSRP is... $30,000, but for the one that I photographed, $32,000. The wheels in my head are turning, but I would prefer the missing performance that the CLS63 AMG provides.



My love, the Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG.



The redesign of the Chrysler 200 was much needed and well deserved.



A car show in Manhattan will never be complete without a Bugatti. The majority of New Yorkers may not have a license, but there are quite a few that can afford the car above.



Rolls Royce brought three vehicles: A Wraith (Note: the interior was so comfortable.), the Drophead above and...



Rolls Royce introduced the Ghost II.



He's finally here, the new Alfa Romero 4C. However, it was hard for me to get in and out of gracefully.



The other vehicle that was impossible to get out of gracefully... the BMW i8. But this car was definitely the talk of New York.


And the number one vehicle that matters...



The 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT.

I will add more and more photos to this post, so don't be surprised if there's another version or three. But for now, you can check out Bernie's 2014 New York International Auto Show Coverage.