The New York International Auto Show is one of the world's oldest. It first opened its doors in 1900. Almost all the world's major brands that are sold in the United States are represented, including the German ones.

Toyota presents the newest Prius Plug-In-Hybrid. The battery's capacity has almost doubled to 8.8 kW, for a range of more than 50 kilometers. The new drive system draws power from two electric motors in the EV mode.

The second generation of the Peugeot 3008 is really a new vehicle. The 3008 started out as a family van in 2009. Now it has morphed into a compact SUV. We test the top diesel GT version.

The 1970s Audi 100 Coupé was beautiful. The A7 pays tribute to its classic elegant design. In 2010, the A7 Sportback was introduced. At first glance, the current, second generation of the 4-door coupé looks similar.

BMW was in a crisis in the early 1950s. It made only two kinds of car -- subcompacts and luxury sedans. To serve the growing middle class, it introduced the 1500 in the early 1960s, reviving its fortunes.

Drive it! zips around in a Suzuki Swift, goes off-road with utility vehicles, presents the 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro and takes a spin in a 1954 Borgward Isabella.

The Amarok and the Caddy are both products of VW's Commercial Vehicles division. The Amarok's new V6 diesel engine and all-wheel drive give it the power it needs to handle rugged off-road conditions.

Suzuki is introducing the sixth generation of its city car, the Swift. It boasts a fresher design and new safety features. The Swift's broader new look is designed to underscore the car's sportiness and agility.

Half a century after introducing the Camaro, Chevrolet has put out a 50th Anniversary Edition. The special edition Camaro retains the performance, the design and the familiar 6.2-liter, V8 engine.

Skoda has launched a Sportline version of its flagship Superb series that boasts a new, sporty look both inside and out. Its alloy wheels, black radiator grille frame and black wing mirror housings are particularly striking.