2008 Car of the Year Award Winners - The Emotional Connection Between Car and Consumer
Honda Accord
Road & Travel Magazine announced its 12th Annual International Car of the Year (ICOTY) Award winners Saturday night in Detroit. The black-tie bash, in now traditional ICOTY fashion, followed an Academy Awards-like format, with auto-industry stars, opening of envelopes to drum rolls, heartfelt speeches and lots of glitter, glamour, live music and fun.
The ICOTY Awards were founded by Courtney Caldwell, editor-in-chief of Road & Travel Magazine in 1996. They focus on the "emotional connection between car and consumer." This year's ICOTY jury of top automotive journalists included Edmunds.com Editorial Director Kevin Smith (who also co-hosted the awards ceremony) and Inside Line contributor Ken Gross.
Chrysler Town and Country
Here are this year's winners:
International Car of the Year: Honda Accord Sedan
International Truck of the Year: Chrysler Town and Country
Pick Up Truck of the Year: "Most Athletic" GMC Sierra Denali
Sports Car of the Year: "Most Sex Appeal" Audi R8
Sedan of the Year: "Most Dependable" Honda Accord Sedan
Luxury Car of the Year: "Most Respected" Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Minivan of the Year: "Most Compatible" Chrysler Town & Country
Entry Level Car of the Year: "Most Spirited" Volvo C30
Crossover of the Year: "Most Versatile" Buick Enclave
SUV of the Year: "Most Resourceful" Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Other awards included the Earth Angel Award, which was presented to General Motors Corporation as the most environmentally-friendly automaker. Veteran automotive journalist Tom Bryant was honored with Road & Travel Magazine's 5th Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Heart String Award for best car commerical in 2007 was given to Dodge Caravan's "Rooms".
Visit Road & Travel Magazine's Web site for more information on the ICOTY Awards.
GMC Sierra Denali
Audi R8
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Volvo C30
Buick Enclave
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
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- Philip Reed January 13, 2008, 9:05 PM
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this liswt of winners just blows.
theres an emtional connection between anyone and the accord? lol. ya the pay off these guys got from honda.
and the town and country. Truck? lol, thats a 1980s dodge with new paint, just as ugly as ever with a 40k price tag
I agree, Opfreak. The new Caravan/Town and Country has terrible exterior styling! The older model looks far better! What were Chrysler thinking? Maybe they thought minivan owners don't care for style?
i read the list again.
the only winner of a car on that list is the R8. everything else is fluff. even the hybrid taheo I like.
I agree. What an odd list. Including the Town&Country removes all credibility from this competition, IMHO.