Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards Recognize Hyundai, BMW, Ford
The BMW i8 Spyder, Ford Atlas pickup, and Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept vehicles have all received Concept Vehicle of the Year awards in their respective categories.
The BMW i8 Spyder was named best production preview vehicle while the Ford Atlas pickup, which is widely believed to hint at the new F-150, was named best concept truck. The Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis took home best concept car. The winners were chosen by a panel of automotive journalists that chose from concepts that made their North American debuts at Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
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The BMW i8 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid electric roadster and in concept form is believed to be close to the production model. BMW has announced that it will be debut the production i3 model on July 29, and the production i8 Spyder is expected to follow soon after.
Gallery: Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept
GALLERY: Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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