NYIAS 2013 - AutomotiveSTYLE

This year was my first time attending the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) representing myself...StyleMayvin and it felt really good to be among some of the most influential auto journalists as well as the biggest and the best in the automotive arena.  With so much to see, I was thankful for the 2 press days we had to enjoy the cars before the general public was allowed in and if you've ever seen how expansive NY's Jacob Javits Center is, you know exactly why I had no choice but to sport my favorite flats...both days.

Here are my top three favorites from the show and believe me, it was hard to choose!

#1 - My absolute favorite, most dreamiest vehicle EVER! The all NEW Range Rover Sport.  This reveal shut the entire show down to me...I mean really, what better color to "sport" than red? Find out more and take a moment to experience the NY reveal video at LandRover.com.

 At a glance: 

• Fastest, most-agile, and responsive Land Rover ever
• All-new high strength aluminum structure provides a weight savings approximately 800lbs. over the previous generation Range Rover Sport
• Improved agility and exceptional performance with improved fuel economy and reduced emissions
• New 5+2 third row seating option for occasional use
• Choice of 340hp supercharged V6 or a 510hp supercharged V8 engines
• Standard eight speed automatic transmission by ZF
• Choice of transfer cases - single speed Torsen or two-speed locking with low range
• Advanced electronic driver assistance technologies
• Superbly crafted, luxurious interior
• Standard Intelligent Stop/Start technology to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions
• Available new fully automatic Terrain Response 2 system
• Exceptional on-road dynamics and all-terrain performance provides an unrivalled breadth of capability

#2 - Mercedes CLA 45 AMG.  Honestly, I have no words for this car. It is gorgeous and that's putting it mildly. Meanwhile, it's perfect for any season...these aren't your great grandmothers days when white was only chic to wear in the summer. This beautifully stylish perfectly assembled collection of "white" is appropriate on any day, no matter the weather.

At a glance:

• Hand-built AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine
• 355 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds***
• New, fully-variable performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (Dual-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
• AMG sport suspension with independent front and rear axles
• AMG high-performance braking system
• AMG sports exhaust system

Find out more at mbusa.com. 

# 3 - 2014 Camaro Z/28. This car is a wide body phenomenon and it totally brings out the tough girl in me. Have you ever wanted to wear a stylishly floral print dress paired with combat boots and a leather jacket? Yeah...that's this car. Since I first laid eyes on it, I have had dreams about how haute I would look getting out of it! Find out more at Chevrolet.com.

At a glance:

• Hand-assembled LS7 engine
• Titanium intake valves  
• Connecting rods coupled with a forged-steel crankshaft (LS7 engine)
• Reduced Curb Weight
• Increased stopping power
• High performance aerodynamics
• Delivers at least 500 horsepower (373 kW) and 470 lb-ft of torque (637 Nm)
• Titanium intake valves and connecting rods, and sodium-filled exhaust valves
• CNC-ported aluminum cylinder head
• Hydroformed exhaust headers