New York motor show 2014 report

The 2014 running of the New York motor show was one for remembering legends, reinventing them, and perhaps creating new ones.

The star of the show was undoubtedly the Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept. Like all great concept cars, the Discovery Vision stirred debate.

Nostalgic nods to legends still in production today came courtesy of the Ford Mustang, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special edition, and the Mazda MX-5, which celebrated its 25th with a new special and brought along a whole host of classic MX-5s with it in a special display.

Another compact sports car heading to the US is the Alfa Romeo 4C, marking the return to the US for Alfa after two decades away and the best part of another decade full of promises it was coming back.

The 4C will look to leverage awareness ahead of Alfa’s re-launch proper next year with a new range of rear-wheel drive models made in Italy.

Both BMW and Mercedes brought new models with star quality to New York, BMW with the M4 convertible and X6-inspired X4 SUV and Mercedes, the stunning S63 AMG coupe.

Other worthy models at the show included Hyundai’s sharp new Sonata sedan, Kia’s new Sedona MPV that fully draws the curtain on the old-school Kia design, and the Nissan Murano, a big new SUV. 

Comprehensive photo gallery here