Jan 5, 2004
January 5, 2004 -- Detroit -- Like a soothsayer peering into a crystal ball, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), today provided a glimpse into the future through the Eclipse Concept-E. But perhaps the future is more clearly visible through the glowing plasma bulb located in the car's center console. Because w ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Motors Sport Truck Concept Debuts
Jan 5, 2004
January 5, 2004 -- Detroit -- In a worldwide premiere, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today unveiled the Sport Truck Concept at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. The Sport Truck Concept represents MMNA's interpretation of what a pickup truck can be: functional and fun to drive. "The Sport T ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Ford to Introduce Lincoln Pickup Truck
Jan 5, 2004
DETROIT January 4, 2004; Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce yet another Lincoln pickup truck, called the Mark LT, despite the failure of its earlier upscale pickup attempt. Darryl Hazel, president of Lincoln Mercury, said the 2006 Lincoln pickup will be introduced at the North American International Auto Show Monday. Th ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Reinvents the Vision Grand Sports Tourer
Jan 5, 2004
Vision Grand Sports Tourer Hybrid On Display at 2004 Detroit Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz is displaying the Vision Grand Sports Tourer today during press activities preceding the opening of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, January 10-19, 2004. By combining the stre ... Continue reading
2004:Detroit Auto ShowMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Makes Debut
Jan 5, 2004
New SLR Super Sports GT Highlighted at Detroit Show DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is making its North American debut today during press activities preceding the opening of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, January 10-19. The SLR features a full carbon fiber ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn - 2004 NAIAS Nissan Press Conference Speech
Jan 5, 2004
President, CEO Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. [Jan. 05, 04] Everything we touch, we shift. And everything we shift, we try to make better. “Shift” is not just a tagline. ... Continue reading
2004 DETROIT AUTO SHOW: 2005 Mustang is Revealed in Detroit
Jan 5, 2004
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The 2005 Mustang GT (top) is the most attainable 300-horsepower V-8 performance car on the market, and its V-6 Coupe stablemate is the best rear-wheel-drive car under $20,000. DETROIT – Like wild horses on an open plain, the Mustang always has exuded a sense of natural ... Continue reading
2004 DETROIT AUTO SHOW : Day One Wrap
Jan 5, 2004
DETROIT January 4, 2003; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that: --Toyota Motor Co. set a new U.S. sales record in 2003, selling more than 1.85 million vehicles, executive vice president Jim Press said Sunday. Although complete sales figures weren't scheduled for release until Monday, Press said Toyota increas ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Polk Announces Automotive Loyalty Award Winners
Jan 5, 2004
Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment-Level Categories for Model Year 2003 DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among owners of new vehicles, today presented the eighth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards at the 2004 North American International Auto ... Continue reading
2004 DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Ford's Shelby Cobra Concept is Possible Next Step
Jan 4, 2004
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The new Ford GT and Mustang have arrived. Ford's Shelby Cobra concept signals a possible next step in the blue oval performance lineup. DETROIT – Huge engine, tiny car. Those are the two founding principles of the Ford Shelby Cobra concept on display in Detroit at the ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Honda...We Do Have A Truck!
Jan 4, 2004
January 4, 2004 -- Detroit, Mich. -- Good afternoon everyone. Well, for years we've told you we have no plans for a truck. Today, I'll tell you that we do. More accurately, a Sport Utility Truck. ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2004
DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- The all-new 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The press conference also featured the unveiling of the FTX full-size pickup concept t ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Acura HSC High-Performance Sports Concept
Jan 4, 2004
at Detroit Auto Show Lightweight, Mid-engine, Two-seater Hints at the Future of Exotic Sports Cars January 4, 2004 -- Detroit -- Acura's 300-plus horsepower HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) will make its domestic debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The HSC is a design study combining th ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Shows Three New Cars, Bronco Concept
Jan 4, 2004
DETROIT January 4, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that after four years of neglect, Ford Motor Co. aims to boost its Ford car business with a new flagship sedan and wagon unveiled on Sunday, along with an update of its classic Mustang sports car. Ford, which could see Toyota Motor Corp. soon usurp its p ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus HPX Concept Car on Display
Jan 4, 2004
January 4, 2004 -- Detroit, MI -- Lexus' latest concept vehicle is making an appearance at the North American International Auto Show. Known as the HPX, or High Performance Crossover, the vehicle combines the versatility of a luxury utility vehicle and the performance of a sports sedan in a sleek and stylish package. T ... Continue reading
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