January 8, 2003
General Motors wins seven design awards at Detroit auto show
Designers from around the globe gathered at the Eyes on Design/Awards in Detroit on Tuesday to recognize their peers for outstanding achievement. Michelin and Johnson Controls were the signature sponsors of the event, which brought out leading media and design professionals to recognize and honour the designers who have created the most significant designs on display at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
January 8, 2003
Nissan introduces first full-size pickup
Nissan is ready to shake up the full-size pickup segment with its dramatically-styled and versatile new full-size 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab pickup.
January 8, 2003
Toyota announces new hybrid technology
Toyota, the first company to sell a mass-produced hybrid electric/gasoline car, unveiled plans to offer a new hybrid powertrain in future vehicles. This hybrid system will be offered in the Lexus RX 330 and will arrive in dealer showrooms in about two years.
January 8, 2003
Toyota unveils FJ Cruiser "affordable off-roader" concept
Toyota says its FJ Cruiser concept vehicle was developed as a basic and affordable off-roader aimed specifically at young buyers with active outdoor lifestyles.
January 8, 2003
Toyota shows stylish Fine-S fuel-cell concept
Toyota unveiled a sleek hybrid fuel cell vehicle called the FINE-S. Toyota said the futuristic high-performance look of the FINE-S reveals the potential styling versatility for fuel-cell vehicles.
January 8, 2003
Mazda premieres Washu concept and 2004 RX-8
The Mazda Washu, Japanese for Eagle's Wing, is a six-seat touring vehicle that was developed "as a calculated experiment to determine how customers interact with a vehicle's interior space," said Mazda.
January 8, 2003
Kia KCD-1 Slice crossover is also sporty
Kia says its new KCD-1 Slice is designed for the driver seeking passenger and cargo-hauling versatility without sacrificing driving enjoyment.
January 8, 2003
Michelin exhibit includes four French vehicle concepts
Michelin Tire company brought four French concept vehicles to the Detroit auto show to promote the French design theme of its annual Michelin Challenge Design competition.
January 8, 2003
U.S. Army unveils technology-laden SmarTruck
The Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command's National Automotive Center unveiled SmarTruck II on Tuesday, a versatile prototype, multi-purpose vehicle capable of both counterterrorism support and homeland security for a variety of community service and humanitarian aid missions.
