NEW YORK — The auto industry is being whipsawed by consumer, government and technological trends. Consumers want SUVs that take the kids to school Friday and climb Mt. Rushmore on Saturday. Government wants electric vehicles tomorrow. And Gen Y would just as soon let their phones drive anyway.
Throw all this into a blender and you have the New York International Auto Show.
It’s a showcase for the industry’s latest and greatest ... at last among manufacturers who still think shows are relevant (yet another trend). Doors open to the public April 7-16 and showgoers will find a different Javits Convention Center landscape than just five years ago. And fans of the hometown Detroit auto show might find some familiar trends. Five things of note ...
