We are counting down the hours until the Jacob Javits Convention Center opens its doors to the media on Wednesday morning for the 2008 New York International Auto Show. Consumer Reports auto editors and engineers will attend this final major event of the American show season, reporting on the latest production models and concept cars. We already have a show preview online, and starting Wednesday morning, we'll post continuous coverage live from downtown New York.

Our target list of expected models now numbers about 30 cars, ranging from practical to indulgent. The show coverage story will feature updates to text and photography throughout the day and evening, reflecting our latest findings and insights. Plus, our blog will feature posts during the day with news and commentary. Starting late Wednesday, we will begin posting videos from the event, giving walk-around tours of significant unveilings.

Join us this week for a look at upcoming models, and enjoy the last show of the season.

—Jeff Bartlett

See the 2008 New York auto show coverage.