DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2002 - NISSAN ALTIMA AND CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WIN
DETROIT - The Nissan Altima and ChevroletTrailBlazer are this year's winners of the North American Car and Truck of theYear awards, respectively. The prestigious awards were announced today, thefirst press day of the North American International Auto Show 2002 in Detroit. The Nissan Altima beat the Cadillac CTS and the Ford Thunderbird for NorthAmerican Car of the Year honors. The jury of 49 automotive journalists in theU.S. and Canada, representing broadcast, print and electronic media, praisedthe Altima for its fresh styling in the staid family sedan segment, itsspirited performance and its value story.