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2002 North American International Auto Show
he production version of Mazda's new mid-size sedan, the Mazda6, made its worldwide debut at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. The Mazda6 is scheduled to go on sale in early 2003.
Nissan unveiled a production-ready 2003 350Z sports car with a U.S. suggested retail price of $26,269. Nissan said customers can start configuring and ordering their cars by mid January. The car will be in dealers in August, 2002.
Nissan's Quest minivan concept is a bold departure from traditional minivan design.
Dodge unveiled its boldest, baddest and fastest full-size pickup, the new Viper-powered Dodge Ram SRT-10 show truck.
The North American International Auto Show hosted the North American debut of the production version of Mazda's sleek twin-rotor RX-8, the world's only four-door, four-seat sports car and the only one not powered by a piston engine.
Following the introduction of the Mini One and Mini Cooper in Europe, and Cooper S in Tokyo, the Mini has landed in North America. It goes on sale in North America this Spring.
"We started with the premise, 'What if we were inventing the automobile today rather than a century ago? What might we do differently?'" said GM CEO, Rick Wagoner. "AUTOnomy is more than just a new concept car; it's potentially the start of a revolution in how automobiles are designed, built and used."
A joint effort between the Chrysler Group design studios in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Carlsbad, California, the Dodge Razor concept sports coupe is a lightweight, minimally-equipped sports car that offers 0 to 60 mph performance in the sub 6 second range.
With its "just-right" size, "surf-to-snow" capability and authentic "job-rated" Dodge Truck power, the M80 concept truck will exceed the needs of tomorrow's compact pick-up truck customers says a Chrysler Group news release.
The Jeep Compass is a new concept inspired by the 1998 Jeep Jeepster concept and built on a Jeep Liberty platform.
Aimed at young individuals with active lifestyles, Toyota's ccX (Concept Coupe Crossover) combines the aggressive styling expected in a sporty coupe with expansive cargo-hauling capability needed for light-duty work and play.
Volvo's first sport utility vehicle made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new Volvo XC90, an all-wheel-drive, 7-passenger vehicle with turbocharged power and classic Volvo styling cues, will go on sale in Canada in the fall of 2002 as a 2003 model.
Named after the Portuguese navigator Magellan, the Volkswagen Magellan concept vehicle combines benefits of SUV, wagon and MPV designs. The concept features a 275 horsepower W8 engine, four-wheel drive and pneumatic suspension with active hydraulic shock absorption.
Set to hit dealer showrooms in March, the all-new, rear-wheel drive Infiniti G35 is powered by a 260-horsepower V6 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
Infiniti vice president and general manager Mark McNabb announced that a production version of the FX45 Concept will join the Infiniti lineup as early as next winter.
Subaru introduced the 2003 Baja, a new type of crossover vehicle that blends the utility of a compact four-door pickup truck with the driving dynamics, safety and comfort of a passenger car.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision GST luxury crossover vehicle, a car that Mercedes says is a "response to the frequently voiced demand for a stylish, active and technologically sophisticated car to suit every occasion - a car which offers plenty of space for the family, leisure equipment, travel needs or work, but at the same time delivers outstanding handling and supreme performance."
Based on the Evoq concept car and using a Corvette platform, Cadillac's new XLR was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show.
The Saab 9-3X concept made its world debut at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. The 9-3X is best described as a "cross-over coupe" and combines sporty styling with multi-dynamic features to demonstrate that AWD vehicles with off-road capabilities can retain a strong, athletic, on-road appeal.
The GT40 concept casts the familiar, sleek silhouette of its namesake, yet every dimension, every curve and every line on the car is a unique reinterpretation of the original.
General Motors unveiled the stylish Chevrolet Bel Air concept car, a modern design interpretation of the popular 1955-57 Chevys of the same name.
"Keep it simple, pure, and beautiful and it will be easy to love." These were the basic criteria outlined by Bob Lutz, GM's chairman of North American Operations, in creating a "sketch-off" for the first concept vehicle commissioned by GM's new product chief.
The striking, aerodynamic Cien - Spanish for 100 - illustrates Cadillac's new sharp-edged design philosophy in a modern mid-engine, two-seat supercar.
The boldly-styled Ford Mighty F-350 TONKA, a bright yellow and chrome concept pickup truck, showcases an advanced new powertrain and a fresh design approach from Ford that may preview future Ford pickups.
Chrysler introduced the Pacifica concept vehicle, a six passenger wagon-like vehicle with all-wheel-drive.
Scheduled for release as a 2003 model at dealers nationwide this summer, the Pilot is an all new Honda-designed and built SUV that combines the rugged versatility of traditional sport-utilities with the quality, refinement and innovative design that is the hallmark of all Honda vehicles.
cura says the RD-X combines the street performance of the RSX sports coupe with the 4-wheel drive capability of the MDX and adds high-tech functionality.
Lexus today unveiled its third luxury sport-utility vehicle at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Called the GX 470, the new model will be positioned between the brand's car-based RX 300 and the premium-luxury LX 470 SUVs in size, price and capability.
Suzuki changes the small sedan equation with the introduction of the Aerio at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
The burgundy Forty-Nine convertible concept shown at the Detroit auto show media preview harkens back to the romance of a Friday night at the drive-in or bowling alley, listening to rock-and-roll and cruising "the strip" in a chopped and channeled or convertible custom car.
Making its world debut at the NAIAS, the 450 horsepower Arnage T is not only Bentley's most powerful car in its history, but also the fastest production sedan in the world.
Production of the Chevy SSR begins later this year at the Lansing Craft Centre in Lansing Township, Michigan.
January 6, 2002 The Nissan Altima and Chevrolet TrailBlazer are this year's winners of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, respectively. The awards were announced on Sunday, the first press day of the North American International Auto Show 2002 in Detroit.
Mercedes-Benz has released preview illustrations of a new 6-seater sedan concept to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The futuristic Vision GST concept car features 22 inch wheels, 'butterfly' doors, three-dimensional instruments, a 360 horsepower 5.5 litre V8 engine, and carbon-fibre reinforced ceramic disc brakes.
Here are the first illustrations of Toyota's redesigned 2003 Corolla, due to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show on January 6th, 2002.
December 20, 2001 Among the concept cars that General Motors plans to unveil at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January is a new Chevrolet Bel Air concept and a new Pontiac Roadster concept.
Lexus will unveil an all-new luxury SUV at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
December 18, 2001 The Cadillac CTS, Ford Thunderbird and Nissan Altima are finalists for the North American Car of the Year award, the organizing committee of the awards announced yesterday. The Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet TrailBlazer and Jeep Liberty are finalists for the North American Truck of the Year award.
Automotive News, a weekly news magazine for the auto industry, has named the finalists for its fourth annual Concept Car of the Year Awards. Nearly two dozen of the leading concept styles and vehicles unveiled this past year at auto shows around the world are contenders for the awards.
Honda will introduce an all-new sport-utility vehicle called the Pilot in the summer of 2002. A pre-production version will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month
December 14, 2001 Acura will debut its RD-X concept SUV, a vehicle that combines the street performance of a sports coupe with the ruggedness of an SUV, at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
Here's the first official photo of the redesigned 2003 Toyota Corolla to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday January 6th.
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