2026 New York Auto Show Winners & Losers [syyu5M5JGTT]

Time for another New York Auto Show, and once again, it’s the South Korean brands that are dominating the news and reveals! We’ve got a bunch of Kias, a stunning Hyundai concept, a sad nose job, and as always, plenty of SUVs ‘cuz that’s what people are still buying. Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman, West Coast Bureau Chief Conner Golden, and Road Test Editor Brian Normile had a walk around the show, and here are their verdicts for the winners and losers for the 2026 New York Auto Show! Read the latest car news, videos and expert reviews, from Cars.com's independent automotive journalists: Find a new or used car near you: Follow us on social media! Instagram Facebook TikTok Pinterest Editorial mission: Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.