Volkswagen Phaeton to be Unveiled at California International Auto Show in Anaheim
--WHAT: (October 29, 2003) Opening day at the 2004-Model California International Auto Show offers the media a sneak-peek at several exciting new vehicles. Prior to the opening of the show, Volkswagen will host the North American debut of the Phaeton, VW's much talked about entry into the luxury sedan market. Also, Motor Trend Magazine will announce the "Sport/Utility of the Year" winner. Media will also get a glimpse at several hot concept cars -- Cadillac Cien, Chrysler 300C, Dodge Avenger, Ford Mustang GT, PT Cruiser Convertible and many more.
News Conference Line-up:
7:30 - 9a West Coast Automotive Design Forum
Featured panelists include: Henrick Fisker, Global
Advanced Design for Ford Motor Company/Aston Martin;
Tom Matano, industrial design director of Academy of
Art College and former designer at Mazda North
America, Frank Saucedo, design director, General Motors
5350 Industrial Concepts, Jeff Teague, Teague Design,
Inc. and Eddie Paul, custom car builder for Fast and
Furious movies. The discussion will be co-moderated by
Richard Saxton and Detroit-based WWJ Radio's John
McElroy.
9:15a North American debut of the Volkswagen Phaeton
10a Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year winner announced
10:45 - 11a IntelliChoice Announces Awards for "Best Certified Pre
Owned Program Luxury Class" and "Best Certified Pre
Owned Program - Non Luxury Class"
11:10a 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi Rumble Bee and 2004 Chrysler
Pacifica Royal unveiled
11:45a North American debut of the Lamborghini Gellardo, the
"Baby Lambo"
12p Infiniti reveals name of new full-size Sport/Utility
vehicle
12 - 1:30p Automotive Industry Award Luncheon
1:30p Motor Trend Design Contest Winners Announced
2p Media, Automotive Designers and Industry Insider
Pinewood Derby Races
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29
WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA