In pictures: Hot cars at New York International Auto Show

Scott Keogh, president of Audi of America, talks about the new A3 TDI. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

A model stands next to a Mazda Miata. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

Ford’s executive chairman Bill Ford stands next to a 2015 Mustang convertible after being unveiled to celebrate 50 years of the car model. Jason Szenes / EPA

SRT Viper’s all-new Anodized Carbon Special Edition is shown for the first time at the New York International Auto Show. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

Volkswagen's Golf Sportwagen gets its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

The limited edition Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was unveiled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Miata. Andrew Gombert / EPA

A half cutout of a 2015 Hyundai Genesis on display at the New York International Auto Show. Mike Segar / Reuters

The limited edition Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was unveiled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Miata. Eric Thayer / Getty Images / AFP

The Porsche 918 Spyder, one of the fastest street-legal cars, on display at the New York International Auto Show. Andrew Gombert / EPA

After having been showcased at the Geneva Motor Show 2014, the new Rolls Royce Ghost Series II has made its North America debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

The Jeep Renegade sport utility vehicle, which is based on the same architecture as the Fiat 500, made its domestic debut at the New York International Auto Show. Eric Thayer / Getty Images / AFP

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe after it was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. The high performance version of the two-door S63 coupe burns up the road with a 5.5-liter V8 that gets 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Mike Segar / Reuters

Media members try out the Toyota Driving Experience during the press preview of the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Timothy Clary / AFP

The BMW M4 convertible debuted at the New York International Auto Show. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

The limited edition Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was unveiled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Miata. Eric Thayer / Getty Images / AFP

With more than 1 million visitors annually, the New York International Auto Show is one of the most important shows for the US car industry. Here are some of the vehicles to be shown in this year’s edition.