Here are some of the cars making debuts at the New York show this week

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Pontiac G8 GXP

*What: Full-size, 4-door, rear-drive sedan.

*Pedigree: A U.S. version of a model built and sold in Australia as the Commodore by General Motors' Holden unit.

*Personality: Has the size and feel of a big and powerful American family car with ample interior and trunk space.

*When: This fall.

*Why: Adds a high-performance version to the two zippy G8 V-6 and V-8 models that went on sale this month. Pontiac, with its lineup of cars, is GM's designated performance division.

*Marquee feature: 6.2-liter V-8 rated at 402 horsepower, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Pontiac says that should be good for 4.7-second 0 to 60 times and 13-second quarter-mile bursts.

*How much: Not set, but north...