April 18, 2003
Kia's new large sedan has class-leading interior room

Kia pulled the wraps off the 2004 Amanti, the biggest Kia sedan ever.

April 18, 2003
Subaru introduces turbocharged Baja with 210 horsepower

Subaru introduced a turbocharged version of the Baja four-door pickup powered by a 210-horsepower 2.5-litre intercooled turbo boxer engine. The Baja Turbo is the third new turbocharged model that Subaru has introduced for 2004 model year: Forester 2.5 XT was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, and the 300-horsepower Impreza WRX STi at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

April 18, 2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has bigger, flexible interior

The 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx offers a spacious new alternative in the mid-size car segment, says GM.

April 18, 2003
Nissan unveils full-size Pathfinder Armada SUV, Titan Crew Cab pickup

Nissan's new Pathfinder Armada is a full-size SUV based on the new Titan pickup platform. Like the Titan, the Pathfinder Armada has an all-steel, fully boxed frame and torquey 5.6-litre Nissan Endurance V8 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission with a towing capacity of up to 9,100 pounds.

April 18, 2003
Toyota's new Camry Solara coupe is roomier

The second generation Toyota Camry Solara coupe made its world premiere at the New York Auto Show.

April 18, 2003
Lincoln shows supercharged Navigator K concept

Lincoln unveiled the Navigator K concept equipped with a 385 horsepower supercharged 5.4 litre V8 engine. The Navigator K is the first Lincoln concept vehicle from the Ford Performance Group.

April 18, 2003
2005 Mercury Mariner based on Escape

The new 2005 Mercury Mariner sport utility vehicle, a restyled luxury version of the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, will debut in the Fall of 2004, but probably won't be available in Canada.

April 17, 2003
New Toyota Prius roomier, quicker and more fuel-efficient

The second-generation Toyota Prius electric-gas hybrid car made its world premiere Wednesday at the New York Auto Show. The first Prius, the world's first mass-produced gas-electric hybrid vehicle, was introduced in Japan in 1997. The 2004 Prius is expected to go on sale this Fall.

April 17, 2003
2006 Ford Futura will offer optional hybrid gas-electric powertrain

Ford unveiled a new mid-size sedan which will go into production in 2005. The 2006 Ford Futura will offer four cylinder and six cylinder engines and will come with a manual, automatic and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) says the company. It will also be available with an optional hybrid gas-electric powertrain now being developed for the Escape Hybrid.

April 17, 2003
New Saab 9-2 based on Subaru Impreza

In the Spring of 2004, Saab will introduce a new entry level model called the 9-2. Based on the Subaru Impreza platform, the 9-2 will be offered in two four door hatchback bodystyles.

April 17, 2003
Chrysler 300C concept will go into production in 2004

DaimlerChrysler revealed the Chrysler 300C Concept, a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan with 20 inch wheels and tires and a 300 horsepower 5.7 litre 'Hemi' V8 engine.

April 17, 2003
Acura 'Concept TL' does away with windshield wipers

The styling of the Acura "Concept TL" performance luxury sedan is indicative of the design of the next generation TL production model, says the company.

April 17, 2003
Mitsubishi shows new Galant, Lancer Sportback, and Diamante

Mitsubishi showed a completely redesigned 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, the new-for-North America Lancer Sportback, and its remodeled Diamante flagship sedan.

April 17, 2003
Land Rover G4 Edition Freelander unveiled

Based on the Freelander in the Land Rover G4 Challenge event, the company will build a limited number of Tangiers Orange, G4 Edition Freelanders exclusively for the North American market. The equipment and specification will be modeled after the vehicles currently in use on the Land Rover G4 Challenge international adventure competition.

April 17, 2003
John Cooper Works kit warrantied by Mini

Produced by John Cooper Works, a new 200 horsepower performance package will be sold exclusively through Mini dealers and will be covered under Mini's comprehensive new car warranty.

April 17, 2003
Lexus HPX crossover concept has 300 horsepower

Lexus' latest concept vehicle, the HPX, or High Performance Crossover "combines the versatility of a luxury utility vehicle and the performance of a sports sedan in a sleek and stylish package" says the company.

April 16, 2003
Cadillac unveils CTS-V performance model

Cadillac unveiled the most powerful production car ever in its lineup, the CTS-V on Tuesday. Production is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2003.

April 15, 2003
GM to debut Malibu MAXX, CTS V-Series at New York auto show

General Motors will debut several new models at the 2003 New York Auto Show this month. Vehicles shown publicly for the first time at the show will include the Cadillac CTS V-Series, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, the Buick Rendezvous Ultra and the Saturn VUE Red Line. The Saab 9-3 Convertible will also be shown for the first time in North America.

April 3, 2003
Kia to show new large sedan at New York auto show

Kia will pull the wraps off its biggest sedan ever during press days at the New York Auto Show. Kia has not released the name or any details about the sedan.

April 2, 2003
Toyota to unveil second generation Prius, Camry Solara at New York auto show

Toyota announced that the all-new 2004 Prius and Camry Solara models will make their world debuts at press conferences held at the New York International Auto Show next month.

April 1, 2003
Lexus to unveil concept SUV at New York Auto Show

Lexus announced it will unveil a new type of sport utility vehicle design at a press conference at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, April 16, 2003.