An American group called Women in Automotive Journalism has named the finalists for their top new vehicle and top automotive feature for 2003.
An American group called Women in Automotive Journalism has named the finalists for their top new vehicle and top automotive feature for 2003.
reports that the group consists of female motoring writers, columnists, test drivers and editors who cover the automotive industry.
The finalists for the top new vehicle are: Honda Civic Hybrid, Infiniti G35, Mini Cooper, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix and Volvo XC90. The women used performance, safety, interior functionality and comfort as key criteria for selecting the finalists.
The top automotive feature finalists are: the armrest/activity table in the Honda Pilot, four-wheel steering in GM trucks and SUVs, and the hybrid engine in the Honda Civic. The winners will be announced on January 9.
“Anything designed for women is better for mankind,” said Jean Jennings, editor-in-chief of and chairman of the awards committee. “There are a lot of automotive awards out there. These are the only awards that will provide consumers with insight and reasoned judgment, from a woman’s perspective, on vehicle performance, functionality and comfort,” Jennings said.
The rules of the awards committee us that a juror may not receive a significant portion of her income from an automotive manufacturer, supplier or dealer, nor have a professional relationship with auto companies or dealers that could be construed as a conflict of interest.