Both Honda and Mitsubishi showed off versions of their cars designed for the dog owner. With features such as integrated water bowls, beds, and even a ramp, these cars offer a special place for man's best friend.
Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
Honda's dog-friendly Element concept incorporates a cargo area specially designed for our canine friends, complete with a bed, integrated water bowl, and a ramp that folds and stows away.
Along with this rear-mounted dog bed, special straps let you tie down smaller dog beds in the rear seats, and the rubber floor covering has a special dog bone pattern.
Mitsubishi showed off a version of its Outlander SUV designed for dog-owners. It features a special paint job along with premium leather for the seats and cargo area.
