NEW YORK, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The 2018 New York International Auto Show, New York City's iconic 118-year-old automobile event, started its media preview session on Wednesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.

This year's exhibition features almost 1,000 latest new cars and trucks.

According to organizers, over one million visitors are expected to visit the show this year to witness the new automotive ideas, technological innovation and exceptional concept cars from major car manufacturers around the globe.

The auto show will open to public from March 30 to April 8.