In a gala event recalling the Academy Awards, the International Car of the Year Awards were announced last night in Detroit, kicking off the North American International Auto Show press-preview days.
Put on by Courtney Caldwell, the tireless editor in chief of Road and Travel magazine roadandtravel.com, these awards are selected by a jury of automotive journalists (including Edmunds' Editorial Director, Kevin Smith). They take a whimsical approach and emphasize the emotional connection we have with our cars.
The ICOTY winners for 2007:
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Most Compatible (minivan): Hyundai Entourage
2. Most Resourceful (SUV): GMC Yukon
3. Most Dependable (sedan): Toyota Camry
4. Most Spirited (entry-level car): Mazdaspeed 3
5. Most Athletic (pickup truck): Chevrolet Silverado
6. Most Versatile (crossover): Mazda CX 7
7. Most Sex Appeal (sports car): Jaguar XK
8. Most Respected (luxury car): Lexus LS 460
9. Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado
10. Car of the Year: Lexus LX 460
—Kevin Smith
2. Most Resourceful (SUV): GMC Yukon
3. Most Dependable (sedan): Toyota Camry
4. Most Spirited (entry-level car): Mazdaspeed 3
5. Most Athletic (pickup truck): Chevrolet Silverado
6. Most Versatile (crossover): Mazda CX 7
7. Most Sex Appeal (sports car): Jaguar XK
8. Most Respected (luxury car): Lexus LS 460
9. Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado
10. Car of the Year: Lexus LX 460
—Kevin Smith
estreka says:
10:40 PM, 01/ 7/07
Not a single Honda. Something smells fishy.
navigator89 says:
07:14 AM, 01/11/07
Amazing, the Silverado landed two awards here and also the 2007 NATOY award. Looks like the GM trucks are off to an amazing start.
Most respected luxury car to LS460?? I'd give it to the Mercedes S550. Mercedes will always command more respect and prestige than Lexus.
jpolson says:
01:05 PM, 01/21/07
No Honda. Maybe they should follow the lead of Mazda and try to build something that people would actually want to drive.