The slow but solid recovery of auto sales encouraged manufacturers to reveal their latest products in New York, the last major auto show until LA in November. Scion's new FR-S coupe concept should excite young and old enthusiasts. Hyundai's redesigned Accent resembles the stylish Elantra. The production Honda Civic offers no surprises, since it was previewed earlier this year in concept form. Ford refreshed the Taurus with new front and rear fascias, but the real news is a 2.0L inline-4 turbo will be available as a fuel-efficient option. Jeep revealed the SRT8 version of the Grand Cherokee, while Chrysler and Dodge introduced SRT versions of the 300 and Charger, respectively. VW showed off the eagerly anticipated Beetle replacement. Nissan's 2012 Versa no longer resembles an economy sedan like its predecessor. For Subaru, the latest Impreza sedan and hatchback offer more sophisticated design, and styling that resembles the larger Legacy. Mercedes-Benz brought over a selection of AMG sedans and coupes for its affluent customers. The Lexus LF-Gh concept hints at the future of the GS luxury sedan. Chevrolet's 2012 Malibu is now the newest contender among midsize family sedans. The NYIAS caps off the auto show season, and this year the deluge of new and refreshed vehicles demonstrates that the automakers are increasingly confident about future growth.