" ATLANTA, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The semi-finalists in the fifth
annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced
this evening during a ceremony at the Atlanta International Auto Show.
Professional automotive journalists from throughout North America,
representing dozens of outlets in virtually every media segment serve as
volunteer jurors to select the award winners. The jury panel is assembled
by peer selection, and the jurors do not pay or get paid to participate.
Originated in 2002 by SEAMO, the North American Concept Vehicle of the
Year Awards recognize those concept vehicles that have made the strongest
impact in terms of automotive design, engineering and market
responsiveness. The awards are given to the best Production Preview
Vehicle, Concept Car, Concept Truck/SUV, Specialty Concept, and Most
Significant Concept Vehicle of each auto show season. To be eligible for
the awards, a concept vehicle must make its North American debut during the
current model year's auto show season.
The awards for the four category finalists, and the overall award for
the 2006 Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year, will be presented
during June in Detroit, Michigan.
From a total field of 25 Concept Vehicles and 12 Production Preview
Vehicles, the 16 semi-finalists are as follows:
Concept Car
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Challenger
Saab Aero X
Mazda Kabura
Concept Truck
Dodge Rampage
Ford Super Chief
Suzuki PX
Toyota F3R
Specialty Concept
Ford Reflex
Maserati Birdcage
Volkswagen GX3
Mitsubishi CT
Production Preview
Aston Martin Rapide
Buick Enclave
Mini Traveller
Volvo C30
Additional information and details regarding the nominees and the
selection jury can be found by visiting
http://www.northamericanconceptawards.org on the web."
I guess we will have to wait till June to find out who wins.