Cars.com Launches 2003 Model Year Preview.Business Editors, Automotive Writers CHICAGO--(AutomotiveWire)--July 25, 2002 Comprehensive Guide is First to Deliver Photos and Reviews of Introduction and Redesigned Models of All Vehicles Marketed in the U.S. Cars.com (www.cars.com) today announced the launch of its fifth-annual Model Year Preview -- the most comprehensive new vehicle shopping guide available online. Cars.com's 2003 Model Year Preview offers a make-by-make overview of every car sold in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and includes photos, pricing information, profiles and in-depth reviews of the season's premier vehicles and redesigns. Consumers can access cars.com's 2003 Model Year Preview at www.cars.com/2003buyingguide.html and browse 51 vehicle make pages -- from Honda's Acura to Zastava's Yugo -- for pricing and specification information, reviews, photos and rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. details. The Model Year Preview also offers 31 reviews of new models introduced for 2003, and 26 reviews of models that have been redesigned for 2003. Among the 31 introductory models making their debut are 13 passenger vehicles, including Infiniti's anticipated high-performance G35 sedan Sedan (sədäN`), town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries. The town became part of French crown lands in 1642. and the V-12-powered BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. 760 Li, 13 SUVs, and five sports cars. Other noteworthy 2003 introductory vehicles include the Honda Pilot The Honda Pilot is Honda's second SUV fully built and designed by Honda, released in the summer of 2002 for the 2003 model year. The Honda Pilot is built in Lincoln, Alabama. Honda's initial SUV offering for many years was the Passport, which was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. , a new SUV that became available for sale in early June, and the long-awaited Mercury Marauder The Mercury Marauder was the name of different automobiles made by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Early models 1963-1965 The early Marauder was a V8-engined large automobile. , a large performance-oriented sedan that is slated for launch in late summer. Honda introduced a gasoline/electric hybrid version of its popular Civic model to auto dealerships in April, and General Motors released a different, "more civilized civ·i·lized adj. 1. Having a highly developed society and culture. 2. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable: " Hummer H2 in July. The most complete details about each of these vehicles, and those still in development -- Mazda's Mazdaspeed Protege pro·té·gé n. One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person. [French, from past participle of protéger, to protect, from Old French, from Latin and Volkswagen's Touareg -- can only be found in cars.com's 2003 Model Year Preview. "We witnessed first-hand consumer excitement for the new vehicles and redesigns that debuted at the major auto shows An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. earlier this year and we wanted to maintain this enthusiasm with the first buyers guide for 2003," said Mitch Golub, cars.com general manager. "Cars.com's 2003 Model Year Preview is the only comprehensive reference available online to help consumers conveniently find the new cars they've been waiting for and connect with local dealers who are selling these vehicles." Additional features of the 2003 Model Year Preview include: -- What's New for 2003 index page with vehicle thumbnails that make it easy to navigate all early-release new vehicle reports -- Photo galleries of dozens of 2003 vehicles and concept cars -- Links to information about all available rebates and special incentives by make About cars.com Cars.com is a comprehensive online resource for buying, selling and owning a vehicle. Cars.com pulls vehicle listings from thousands of dealer inventories and classified ads nationwide to offer consumers the best selection of new and used cars. Cars.com combines powerful used-car search and new-car configuration with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side comparison tools, original editorial content, and reviews to help more than three million consumers research cars and connect with local sellers each month. Cars.com maintains a relationship with consumers throughout the vehicle ownership experience, providing expert maintenance advice from public radio's Click and Clack, recall information, service reminders, industry news and resale assistance. Launched in June 1998, cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC Classified Ventures, LLC ("CV") is a joint-venture owned by five large media partners whose main focus is in the real estate and automotive online advertising. Classified Ventures, LLC ("CV") is a joint-venture owned by five large media partners whose main focus is in real , (http://www.classifiedventures.com), which is owned by seven leading media companies. For more information, visit www.cars.com. |
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