The time has finally come, the New York Auto Show came and went. The last major U.S. auto show of the season. If you ask many in the industry, you might hear a collective sigh of relief. Last week was a flurry of press conferences and vehicle reveals.

As you might expect, some were great, but there were definitely some winners and losers. Of course, we must mention the WTF section as well. So without further delay, let’s jump into it.

#NYAS Over the years, Dodge has shown little respect for its Road and Track badge, attaching it to the butts and fenders of various undeserving front-drive Stratuses and Avengers. But this 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T might well have the chops to wear a performance badge. It debuts this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show, and Dodge has released the initial batch of images today.

We all knew a Turbo S version of the Porsche Panamera was coming, right? Well, now's the time to start making plans to go see it at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Even if you haven't warmed to the Panamera's shape, we expect you'll like looking at the engine (or a cutaway of the engine) in the Turbo S:

Chrysler rolled out what could be our (my) new favorite 300, the 300 S. It's de-chromed, features a blacked-out grille, body-colored accents and mirrors, black headlight surrounds and black chrome wheels.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

At the New York Auto Show VW goes and gives us the brand new 2012 VW Beetle, complete with turbocharged engines, an optional Fender stereo system to blow the wax out of your ears, and possibly cause hearing loss. No more flower vase, a mean looking interior meant for drivers and with optional carbon fiber trim, no less. And let’s not forget that flattened roofline, with stronger character lines around the wheel wells, a meaner front face, and some attitude with big wheels to top it all off.

At next week’s 2012 New York Auto Show we will be treated with a thinly-veiled concept version of the next-generation Acura RL, which is expected to go on sale before the end of the year as a 2013 model.

At next week’s 2012 New York Auto Show we will be treated with a thinly-veiled concept version of the next-generation Acura RL, which is expected to go on sale before the end of the year as a 2013 model.

It's generally hard to get excited about a mild refresh on any car, but in the case of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, it's less difficult. This year will see the addition of Cadillac's CUE infotainment system to the luxury crossover, revealed today ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show.

It's generally hard to get excited about a mild refresh on any car, but in the case of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, it's less difficult. This year will see the addition of Cadillac's CUE infotainment system to the luxury crossover, revealed today ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show.

Volkswagen has revealed that it will be showing a new Alltrack Concept, next week at the New York International Auto Show, that could make VW a rival for the rugged-wagon business that Subaru has long coveted.

Volkswagen has revealed that it will be showing a new Alltrack Concept, next week at the New York International Auto Show, that could make VW a rival for the rugged-wagon business that Subaru has long coveted.