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The New York Auto Show is kicking off with some slick vehicle rollouts that might help it rival Detroit’s big annual event.

Among the ranks of shiny new autos: Fisker’s Atlantic luxury electric car, Nissan’s winning design for the new New York yellow taxi, and a revamped 2014 Chevy Impala from General Motors.

A more cushy interior and more quiet ride, GM hopes the new Impala will wow purchasing customers, even though a large portion of recent versions of the classic model have gone to rental agencies. And Nissan’s new taxi, the NV200, got a glowing intro from New York City’s Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

But the biggest splash at the event may be made by the Transition—a flying car from a Massachusetts company that costs a mere $279,000. Better keep stuffing that car-shaped piggy bank!