AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Automobile, Design, Technology and Man of the Year Awards.--Volkswagen GTI GTI Gas Technology Institute GTI Global Taxonomy Initiative GTI Good Time Interval GTI Guelph Turfgrass Institute GTI Green Theme International GTI Gordon Training International GTI Georgia Transportation Institute GTI Group Travel Insurance , Aston Martin V8 Vantage Aston Martin has used the V8 Vantage name on three GT cars:
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The four winners will be featured in the pages of the February 2007 issue of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, available on newsstands beginning January 9, 2007. The 2007 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE winners are: 2007 Automobile of the Year: Volkswagen GTI - Editors judged that this sporting version of the fifth-generation Golf succeeds at fusing exciting performance and handling in an affordable and practical package. The GTI's 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission propel the 2-door version to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds. All this, and the GTI will still return 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. With prices at the pump in constant flux, the GTI is the right car for the times. "Our editorial team was unanimous in its decision that the Volkswagen GTI deserved this honor," said Gavin Conway, editor-in-chief of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE. "The latest GTI marks a return to form by Volkswagen, with a car that gives enthusiasts a great driving experience without sacrificing practicality, affordability and fuel efficiency. This is the performance car for a new generation of enthusiasts." Design of the Year: Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Also selected as an AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Star for 2007, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage proves to the editors that, in an environment of ever-tightening safety regulations, it is still possible to craft an elegant and stimulating driving machine. Taking subtle cues from the design legacy of Aston Martin Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. The company name is derived from the Aston Clinton hill climb and one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin. , the Vantage is respectful of the company's history without being overly retro. "Without question, the V8 Vantage is the best Aston Martin ever produced," Conway said. "It is a hallmark of great design and arguably the best-looking car manufactured in the last couple of decades. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, the Vantage was selected for combining great looks with an outstanding driving experience." Man of the Year: Roger Penske Roger Penske (born February 20, 1937 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is the owner of a very successful automobile racing team Penske Racing, the Penske Corporation, and other automotive related businesses. - Roger Penske has been described as an icon and a fierce competitor, but the editors of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE selected him for one reason: his tremendous list of personal and professional accomplishments. In 2006 alone, Penske Racing Penske Racing is a racing team that competes in the Indy Racing League, ALMS, and NASCAR. They also previously competed in road racing, Formula One and CART. Penske Racing is a division of Penske Corporation, and is owned and chaired by Roger Penske. won its fourteenth Indy 500 and its first International Racing League championship. Penske's United Auto Group currently ranks second among U.S. megadealers. Those accomplishments are in addition to his hero status in the city of Detroit, where he chaired the recent Super Bowl committee. Conway said, "In selecting Roger Penske, we are not only celebrating his career accomplishments, but acknowledging that his impact will be felt within and outside of the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. for years to come." Technology of the Year: Electronic Stability Control - Electronic Stability Control has finally come of age for enthusiast drivers. ESC See escape character and escape key. See also ESC/P. ESC - escape works by monitoring a number of dynamic parameters and then intervenes electronically to help prevent a skid or loss of control. "Earlier ESC systems seemed heavy-handed and took away from the driving experience," said Conway. "But even the most demanding drivers on our staff agreed that this year's Technology of the Year did not interfere with the dynamic rewards of spirited driving." Conway noted that enthusiast drivers often turn off the ESC in order to more fully explore the capabilities of a performance car. However, the editors at AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE put various systems through a challenging, rainy few days of performance driving and found that even under the worst driving conditions, the ESC never spoiled the driving experience. The latest ESC systems mean that electronically controlled dynamic safety and driving pleasure are no longer mutually exclusive Adj. 1. mutually exclusive - unable to be both true at the same time contradictory incompatible - not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors" . Conway said that modern ESC systems, which will be standard on all cars by 2012, will force auto enthusiasts to think twice about shutting off ESC to get the best out of their car. About AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, a PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PRM PRM Partner Relationship Management PRM Parameter PRM Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (US State Department) PRM Partidul Romania Mare (Romania Mare Party) PRM Professional Risk Manager ) publication, was founded in 1986 by veteran automotive journalist David E. Davis For other persons of the same name, see David Davis. David E. Davis, Jr. is an automobile journalist and magazine publisher. His career in the automotive industry spanned from race car driver, factory worker and car salesman to ad salesman with Road & Track , Jr., and has a circulation of 550,000 and a total readership of 3.6 million. Recipient of more editorial awards than any other major automotive publication, AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE is designed to appeal to the interests of passionate automotive enthusiasts. Its diverse editorial mix includes behind-the-wheel experiences in the world's most fascinating cars, as well as personalities, travel destinations, automotive art, vintage cars, and industry trends. AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE can also be found online at www.automobilemag.com |
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