2006 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Semi-Finalists

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South East Automotive Media Organization Announces 2006 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Semi-Finalists

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.


For More Information:
South East Automotive Media Organization - C/O Tom Kelley
4429 Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
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Source: South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO)
Web Site: http://www.northamericanconceptawards.org
ATLANTA, April 28 /PRNewswire/