South East Automotive Media Organization Announces 2008 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
Published In: Business, Michigan 
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:15 PM
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DETROIT, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual North American Concept
Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced this evening during a ceremony at
the Automotive Hall of Fame. Organized by the South East Automotive Media
Organization, the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the
future of the automobile industry.

A jury of 29 automotive journalists from throughout North America selected
the winners from 40 Concept Vehicles and 12 Production Preview Vehicles that
made a North American debut during the 2008 Auto Show season.

Breaking new ground, Hyundai made its debut at the awards program to take
the honor of 2008 Production Preview Vehicle of the Year with its Genesis
Coupe Concept. According to juror Arv Voss, "The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a
stunning rear-wheel drive performance coupe with a pleasingly slippery shape."

The Concept Car category was contested by a total of 21 nominees.
Responding to the "boomer" generation's growing demand for luxury coupe
designs, Cadillac's CTS Coupe Concept is the winner of the 2008 Concept Car of
the Year award.

"The unique roofline and aggressive stance make the CTS coupe stand out
from the crowd and the rest of the Cadillac lineup," said jury member Kevin
Kelly.

The Truck & SUV category continues to showcase the evolving definition of
personal-use trucks. Marking the brand's first trip to the podium, Land
Rover's LRX Concept takes the 2008 award for Concept Truck of the Year.
According to juror Thom Cannell, "Land Rover's LRX proves lust can have a
practical side."

Bringing GM's Advanced Powertrain Studio its fourth win in this category,
the Saab 9-X BioHybrid was named the 2008 Specialty Concept Vehicle of the
Year.

Emphasizing this concept's focus on a "green" future, jury member Jim
Jackson said, "The Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept not only faces the future with
forward design, but addresses the need for cleaner fuel alternatives for
tomorrow's generation of drivers."

From amongst these four category winners, the Cadillac CTS Coupe was
top-scoring vehicle by a wide margin, earning the top spot as "Most
Significant Concept Vehicle of 2008."


Additional information regarding the nominees, jury and award winners can
be found at http://www.northamericanconceptawards.org on the web.


CONTACT: Tom Kelley, South East Automotive Media Organization,
admin@southeastautomedia.org or 704-599-0570


SOURCE South East Automotive Media Organization


 
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:15 PM

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