Chevrolet Volt’s big night
Last night was definitely a big night for General Motors with the Chevrolet Volt Concept taking home both the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year award. The concept car awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry and were presented yesterday at a special ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan.
GM’s new electric vehicle concept, the Chevrolet Volt Concept was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in January. The concept car is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity to extend its range. GM announced a fuel cell variant of the Volt concept at the 2007 Shanghai Motor Show in April.
Bob Boniface, director of GM advanced design and Chevrolet Volt lead designer accepted the awards on behalf of GM. The ceremony was organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO)
Another main attraction of the event was when GM Holden’s wild 21st Century hot rod reincarnation of Australia’s most famous car, the FJ Holden, won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year.
The EFIJY concept car was first unveiled at the Sydney Motor Show in October 2005 and has gathered a growing number of fans wherever it has been displayed. Creating the EFIJY was a passionate side project for some Holden Design team members otherwise immersed in creating the all-new 2006 Commodore.
A jury consisting of professional automotive journalists selected the winners from 33 concept vehicles and 11 production preview vehicles that made a North American debut during the 2007 auto show season.
“It’s nice to know that there is still a place in the concept car arena for a purely expressive design.” Commenting on this latest accolade for the EFIJY, GM Holden’s Director of Design Tony Stolfo, said, “It’s been amazing the way this car has been received wherever it has been shown. “It was a real labor of love from all those involved in its creation and the end result is a testament to their dedication and creativity.
June 27th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
2007 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Goes To …
The 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year was given to the Chevrolet Volt concept car. It also won the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year while the Holden EFIJY was awarded the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year…..