2003 Detroit Auto Show

Rolls-Royce unveiled its Phantom at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 5, 2003. The Phantom is over 19 feet long, weighs over 5,400 pounds, and includes a myriad of luxury extras, including a pop-out umbrella fitted inside the rear-passenger door. It's the first Rolls model for BMW since acquiring the Rolls-Royce name.

Jack Pitney, general manager of Mini USA, kneels next to a Mini Cooper and the North American Car of the Year award, Jan. 5, 2003. The latest version of the tiny four-seater, a British native that inspired the mini skirt and transported 1960s cinema sleuth Austin Powers, went on sale in North America in 2002.

Hans-Olov Olsson, left, president and CEO of Volvo, and Vic Doolan, president and CEO of Volvo North America, stand next to the Volvo XC90, which was named the North American Truck of the Year, Jan. 5, 2003. To be eligible for the honor, a vehicle must be substantially changed from the previous model, or a completely new vehicle.

Dr. Jens Neumann, chairman of the North American region of Volkswagen AG, introduces the 2003 New Beetle convertible Jan. 6, 2003. It's modeled after the popular sedan (minus a steel roof), of which nearly 400,000 have been sold in the United States since 1998. Volkswagen's Cabrio convertible is being discontinued in 2003.

An Infiniti FX45 sport utility vehicle on display in Detroit, Jan. 6, 2003. The auto show featured debuts from 45 automakers, including futuristic vehicles and several new exhibits.

The Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage makes its worldwide debut Jan. 6, 2003, at Detroit's Cobo Hall. The unique concept car will be hand-assembled at Aston Martin's state-of-the-art production facility at Gaydon, in the United Kingdom, which is currently under construction.

Ford introduced two all-new Mustang design concepts at the show, including the Mustang GT Coupe, seen here Jan. 5, 2003. The coupe conjures images of 1967 and 1968 Fastbacks, while a convertible model brings back cues of the early Shelby Mustangs.

Mitsubishi's 2004 Endeavor sport utility vehicle makes its worldwide debut, Jan. 6, 2003 at the auto show. The 2003 show marks the 15th as an international exhibition.

Media members look over the new Ford F-150 truck on the floor at the show. The F-series accounts for roughly a quarter of Ford's sales and was the best-selling vehicle in the nation in 2002.

The Cadillac Sixteen concept was unveiled amid much fanfare at the Detroit Opera House, Jan 5, 2003. The rear-wheel-drive sedan has the industry's first 16-cylinder engine, capable of producing 1,000 horsepower.