Expectations for the New York Auto Show With American car sales falling and some automakers predicting the numbers could be the lowest since at least 1998, the industry is looking toward 2009. Several of those '09 models will make their debuts here this week before arriving at showrooms this year. Show organizers expect more than one million people to attend the 108th New York show, which runs March 21-30 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after press introductions starting Wednesday. Significant new vehicles at the show include these models: