ADVISORY/Motor Trend to Announce 2003 ``Sport/Utility of the Year'' At California International Auto Show
--WHAT: (October 16, 2002) On opening day at the 2003-Model California International Auto Show, Motor Trend Magazine will unveil the winner of its internationally coveted "2003 Sport/Utility of the Year" award. In selecting this year's winner, Motor Trend editors tested every all-new or significantly changed 2003 sport/utility vehicle in several rigorous tests. The eagle-eyed test staff critiqued such important factors as design, safety, on- and- off-road performance, technological advancement, quality of assembly, value and overall impact on the automotive market. Their goal was to choose one definitive winner: the most significant SUV of the 2003-model year. Twelve editors of Motor Trend conducted rigorous tests on 14 vehicles in an effort to determine this year's "Sport/Utility of the Year" award winner. WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center Third Floor, Ballroom D 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA VISUALS: -- Motor Trend Magazine's Editor-In-Chief Kevin Smith announcing the winner of the internationally-coveted 2003 "Sport/Utility of the Year" award. -- Manufacturer executives hosting exciting press conferences. -- First glimpses of hundreds of exciting new 2003/2004 cars, minivans, trucks and SUVs. -- Manufacturer specialists on site, distributing product literature and answering questions.