Meet 8 of the top cars seen at the New York Auto Show — and the newest ones from budding EV startups

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• Auto shows have helped car companies over the years make big splashes and reveals.
• Automakers and startups showed off refreshes and new vehicles at the New York Auto Show this year.

At the New York International Auto Show this year, the industry's established players showed off new cars, refreshed favorites, and even some nostalgia-inducers (at least, Volkswagen did with the ID.Buzz). But the show's spotlight also shone brightly on EV startups — and quite fresh ones at that.

Nascent companies INDI, VinFast, and Deus all displayed brand-new product as they bid to enter the accelerating and competitive market and tapping into what's anticipated to be booming consumer demand for EVs over the next several years. They're offering cars that they say will rival market-leader Tesla and the incumbent automakers in the industry's transition to EVs.

You can see the future of autos from companies like Hyundai and Toyota, and can also take a look into the world of startups from outfits like INDI, at the New York Auto Show. Here's eight cars to see: