Concept Cars

Liberty Auto ShowsMT Show AwardsDodge made a clean sweep for concept car awards at two of Liberty's Thanksgiving auto shows. Chrysler Executive Don Schmid accepted the honors as the MAXXcab concept grabbed the "Most Outstanding Concept" in Phoenix. The flashy Sidewinder stole the Show in Las Vegas. Lincoln/Mercury received "Best of Show" honors for its overall display in Phoenix and Chevrolet captured the title in Las Vegas.

February ShowsPortland, OregonFebruary 1-4Oregon Convention Center

San Diego, CaliforniaFebruary 14-18San Diego Convention Center

Richmond, VirginiaFebruary 23-25 Richmond Raceway Complex

Milwaukee, WisconsinFebruary 24 - March 4Midwest Express Center

Get Your Own "Car of the Year"C. Van Tune (pictured) introduced the Chrysler PT Cruiser as Motor Trends' pick for "Car of the Year" at the Arizona International Auto Show. Be sure to stop by the Motor Trend subscription booth in Portland, Richmond, Greenville, and Hawaii to get your miniature version of the "Car of the Year." Receive one miniature die-cast PT Cruiser, GT Cruiser, or Panel Cruiser with the purchase or renewal of a one-year Motor Trend subscription. Collect all three with a three-year renewal or subscription. Hurry! Only 5000 mini cruisers are available!

We're online at www.autoshowusa.comCheck out Liberty's Web site for a complete list of auto shows and up-to-date lists of special show features. Auto show e-tickets have just been added for San Diego, Richmond, Greenville, Ocean City, and Hawaii. Advance auto show e-tickets can be purchased online for $1 off regular adult admission. E-ticket holders can avoid lines by using the special e-ticket entrance at the show.

Test Driver for a DayGet behind the wheel with Motor TrendHave you ever dreamed of being a Motor Trend test driver? Coming soon to an area near you, Motor Trend will sponsor the "Cadillac World Challenge."

A select group of our readers will be given the opportunity to really test drive and compare the world's best luxury vehicles in a spirited fashion-with no salespeople and no pressure to buy. You'll get behind the wheel of Cadillac's best new models, as well as those from BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and other manufacturers. Watch your mailbox for an invitation to this exciting event, or check back here next month for the full calendar of cities on the tour.

So, if you're serious about luxury cars and would like more information about Motor Trend's "Cadillac World Challenge," please go to motortrend.com and look under the "World of Motor Trend" heading. For the first time ever, being a Motor Trend reader has never come as close to being a Motor Trend road test editor.

TelevisionShowtime in the U.S.!This month on "Motor Trend Television," we'll take you to three of the hottest auto shows in the country. Come along as we visit the Los Angeles Auto Show, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and the Specialty Equipment Marketers Association trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

You'll see all the best new '01 models-and even some '02 models-in addition to wild concept cars and trucks like those from General Motors. Expect to see the resurrected Z-car from Nissan, Acura's souped-up 3.2TL Type S, BMW's M3 convertible, the wild new Lexus SC 430 hardtop convertible, and many more. The SEMA show will feature all that's new in the car, truck, and SUV aftermarket industry: body kits, engine, brake, tire, and wheel upgrades, electronics, modern customs and more. For car lovers, this is the best time of year. Consult your local listings for "Motor Trend Television" broadcast times in your area on the Speedvision network. Then tune in for the fastest automotive show on the air!