AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Its 2007 All-Stars Awards.- Editors Select an Exclusive Constellation of the Top Ten Cars for 2007 - ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich. -- AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE For the American automobile magazine founded by David E. Davis., see . An automobile magazine is a magazine with news and reports on automobiles and the automobile industry. , America's leading automotive lifestyle publication(www.automobilemag.com), today announced the winners of the 2007 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars Automobile Magazine selects an annual list of All-Stars as their Car of the Year equivalent award. Magazine Site Reference 2007
"This year, we increased the number of All-Stars from six to ten, which reflects just how brilliantly the industry is doing at providing enthusiasts with even more choice," said Gavin Conway, editor-in-chief of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE. "As always, the hard part was deciding what to leave out of our constellation of All-Stars. In the end, these cars are what any connoisseur would have in their 'dream garage." The 2007 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars are: * All-Star: 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. V8 VantageCoThis car could just about make the cut for its sensational looks alone, but it also offers a sublime driving experience and a truly inspirational engine. * All-Star: BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. 3-seriesCoRemains one of the most complete cars on sale today, from its driving dynamics, quality of build, and the sheer pleasure of ownership it offers. * All-Star: Chevrolet Corvette corvette, small warship, classed between a frigate and a sloop-of-war. Corvettes usually were flush-decked and carried fewer than 28 guns. They were widely employed in escorting convoys and attacking merchant ships during the great naval wars of the late 18th and Z06CoA friendly daily-driver that'll leave Ferraris and Lamborghinis for dead, the Vette is an all-American hero. * All-Star: Chrysler 300CCoThis one is a classic American: big V-8, rear-wheel drive, and a unique style that absolutely charms. Practical to own, too. * All-Star: Honda RidgelineCoA clear winner with its unibody construction that gives a tight, rattle-free ride; Honda quality; and its very clever underbed trunk. * All-Star: Infiniti G35CoThanks to its superbly balanced chassis, terrific grip, and a punchy punch·y adj. punch·i·er, punch·i·est 1. Characterized by vigor or drive: "He speaks in short, punchy sentences, using plain, populist words that excite" powertrain, this car challenges the dominance of BMW's 3-series. * All-Star: Lotus EliseCoAn undiluted driving machine that deftly combines light weight, electrifying e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. performance, and near-telepathic chassis response. * All-Star: Mazda 3CoTerrific to drive, stylish, spacious, and capable of 155 mph in turbo guise, this proves that small cars can aspire to greatness. * All-Star: Mercedes-Benz S-classCoOne of the best-built luxury cars on sale at any price, its features technology that truly makes life easier and safer. * All-Star: Porsche CaymanCoWith an extra-stiff structure, Porsche engineers were able to deliver stability, grip, ride, and composure that are just about unmatched. Criteria and Evaluation The AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars are chosen by the AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE staff, its worldwide bureau chiefs, and its contributors, following an intensive test drive of the year's most innovative and important new cars. Vehicles considered for the All-Stars awards combine the following traits: * Redefines an existing category or creates a new market segment * Provides excellent value and performance for the money * Exhibits an exceptional design * Offers pure driving enjoyment After a 1000-mile road trip, winners are determined by a round-table discussion that results in a vote for the ten winners. The award decisions are not made through an instrumented test process. 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. AUTOMOBIL MAGAZINE can also be found online at www.automobilemag.com. |
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