The New York Auto Show struck some folks as being overly "green," thanks to the number of hybrids hitting the streets.  Volvo and Subaru, however, had some vehicles designed to appeal to the baser natures of many drivers.

2011 Volvo S60: Volvo says the new S60 is "naughty," perhaps as a means of distancing it from the many "green" cars at the show. That's ironic, because the new S60 is actually rather nice, what with the all-new infotainment system, 300-plus horsepower 3.0 liter straight-six engine with all-wheel drive, and a smart, proactive traction control system. The design is svelte, with hidden rear doors and a dramatically sloped rear window and trunk. The latest development is Pedestrian Protection with Full Auto Brake, which works similarly to the City Safety system debuted last year on the XC60. Pedestrian Protection warns the driver of people on foot, and below 22 mph the S60 will stop itself, if you're not going to.