Autobytel Announces 2007 Editors' Choice Awards.IRVINE, Calif. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: AUTOBYTEL ANNOUNCES 2007 EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS * Autobytel's Editors Name the BMW 3 Series The BMW 3 Series is an entry-level luxury / compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It was the successor to the 2002 coupe. The 3 Series was for some time the smallest car line manufactured by BMW (exempting the BMW-owned MINI), although that Coupe Car of the Year * Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota, replacing the Toyota T100. It is similar to the Toyota Sequoia, and Toyota Tacoma. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the year for the year is Truck of the Year and Most Improved Vehicle * Shhh C* The Best-Kept Secret for '07 is the Suzuki SX4 Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL ABTL Association Belge des Technologues de Laboratoire ), which provides millions of car shoppers with expert vehicle information on its popular auto research and buying sites, today announced its 4th annual Editors' Choice Awards, a listing of the best new 2007 vehicles on the market according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Autobytel's team of veteran automotive editors. Some of this year's big winners include the Toyota Tundra (Truck of the Year and Most Improved Vehicle), the Toyota Camry Hybrid The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of the Camry sedan, introduced in May 2006. Its suggested retail price is $25,900[1] plus a $580 delivery fee. Estimated U.S. sales are 60,000 per year, or 15 percent of total Camry sales. (Hybrid of the Year), and the BMW 3 Series Coupe - Autobytel Editors' Choice for Car of the Year. In addition to selecting their top choices in specific vehicle categories, Autobytel's editors also provide their top recommendations for buyers with specific vehicle priorities - including fuel-efficiency, family/teen driving, affordability, style, and just plain fun. In keeping with the buyer-focused, "real world" spirit of the Awards, consideration was limited to vehicles with base prices lower than $75,000. "Over the past several months, we've evaluated and reported on a wide range of vehicles - from Korean economy cars to high-dollar European sedans and everything in between," noted Autobytel.com Managing Editor Brian Chee. "After all that 'seat time,' we've come to at least two solid conclusions: 1) buyers have an amazing array of choices in an increasing number of categories; and 2) despite improvements across the board, certain 2007 vehicles definitely outshine out·shine v. out·shone , out·shin·ing, out·shines v.tr. 1. a. To shine brighter than. b. To be more beautiful, splendid, or flamboyant than. 2. the competition in terms of comfort, design, quality, performance, or overall value. These are the cars, trucks, and SUVs we deem most worthy of car shoppers' consideration, and hence, earn their spot among Autobytel's 2007 Editors' Choice Awards winners." And the Winners Are C* 2007 Car of the Year - BMW 3 Series Coupe - An emotional choice, the stunning BMW 3 Series Coupe is utterly composed at any velocity, possesses a svelte arc of a body that's the best example yet of BMW's modern design language, and contains space for four in a cabin equal parts luxury and business. Regardless of engine choice, the 3 Coupe is fun to drive, and is an outright blast equipped with the 335i's turbocharged engine. No car outclasses its competition like this one, making it our choice for Car of the Year. 2007 Truck of the Year and Most Improved Vehicle - Toyota Tundra - Toyota takes aim at the full size truck market with the big new Tundra, thanks to its functional and innovative interior, powertrain choices and more. The Tundra simply out-muscles and outthinks the competition when it comes to what truck buyers want most. SUV of the Year - Hyundai Santa Fe The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. It was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek. - Our unanimous choice for midsize SUV was also our run-away winner for SUV of the Year, and it makes clear sense: It's not often when a vehicle comes around that's virtually flawless. From the grown-up grown-up adj. 1. Of, characteristic of, or intended for adults: grown-up movies; a grown-up discussion. 2. new design to the near-luxury interior with room for seven - and the cool blue-lit cupholders - the Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. is an excellent purchase. Best Family Car - Honda Odyssey The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Since model year 1999, the name was used on two related but distinct vehicles, with the larger Odyssey sold in North America market, while the smaller Odyssey sold in Japan and other - After reviewing the list of sedans, SUVs, and minivans with top-notch safety scores and a base price under $30,000, selecting the Honda Odyssey as the best family car for 2007 was easy. Safe, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and available with a range of impressive features, there's an Odyssey to fit the needs of almost any family. Best Car for Teen Drivers - Honda Civic The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a three-door hatchback version that September. With the transverse engine placement of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive, like the British Mini, the - Teens want to drive something sporty that won't embarrass them, and parents want teenagers to drive something safe and inexpensive. The Honda Civic meets all those criteria better than anything on the market today. Fun to drive, a performance tuner favorite, loaded with safety equipment, and boasting excellent crash-test scores, the Honda Civic is also known for near-bulletproof reliability. Most Stylish New Car for 2007 - Saturn Sky - Proof positive that GM's Saturn division is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, exemplified by the Aura sedan, the new Outlook SUV, and the Pontiac Solstice-based Sky roadster. By sculpting sculpting Cosmetic surgery The surgical reshaping of a tissue. See Deep tissue sculpting, Facial sculpting. this Most Stylish New Car for 2007, Saturn designers chiseled chis·eled or chis·elled adj. Made or shaped with or as if with a chisel: a finely chiseled nose. Adj. 1. away the old stereotype that domestics can't do style. Best Kept Secret for 2007 - Suzuki SX4 - Suzuki, maker of last year's "Best Kept Secret" (the Grand Vitara) is at it again with the new SX4 hatchback. It's the least expensive car on the market that comes with standard all-wheel drive, but chances are you haven't heard about it. That's too bad "That's Too Bad" is the debut single by Tubeway Army, the band which provided the initial musical vehicle for Gary Numan. It was released in February 1978 by independent London record label Beggars Banquet. , because this frisky frisk·y adj. frisk·i·er, frisk·i·est Energetic, lively, and playful: a frisky kitten. frisk little five-door is a nice piece of work and a compelling alternative to the status quo [Latin, The existing state of things at any given date.] Status quo ante bellum means the state of things before the war. The status quo to be preserved by a preliminary injunction is the last actual, peaceable, uncontested status which preceded the pending controversy. - especially in northern climates. Small car shoppers who battle bad weather would be wise to drop by the local Suzuki dealer for a test drive in the impressive SX4. Winners in additional categories 2007 Hybrid of the Year - Toyota Camry Hybrid Best New Minivan - Hyundai Entourage Best New Small Car - Nissan Versa Best New Midsize Car - Toyota Camry Best New Luxury Car Under $40,000 - Lexus ES 350 Best New Luxury Car Under $75,000 - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Best New Convertible Under $75,000 - Volkswagen Eos Best New Performance Car Under $40,000 - Volkswagen GTI Best New Performance Car Under $75,000 - BMW Z4 M Coupe Best New Small SUV - Honda CR-V Best New Midsize SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe Best New Large SUV - Chevrolet Tahoe Best New Luxury SUV - Acura MDX Best Non-Hybrid for the Environment - Honda Civic Most Fun New Car for 2007 - BMW 3 Series Coupe Discover Autobytel Editors' "Dream Cars" for '07 The Autobytel Editors' Choice Awards are strictly geared for reality - real-world drivers with real-world budgets C* But that doesn't mean that an editor can't dream! Go to www.autobytel.com to find out which vehicles Autobytel's editors picked as their personal 2007 "dream cars" - the best cars they've driven this year, regardless of price or practicality. Methodology Each Autobytel editor voted for the vehicle they'd most recommend to buyers in each Award category, with winners determined by a simple majority. Vehicles that were not driven by at least one staff member prior to final voting on Nov. 17, 2006 were disqualified dis·qual·i·fy tr.v. dis·qual·i·fied, dis·qual·i·fy·ing, dis·qual·i·fies 1. a. To render unqualified or unfit. b. To declare unqualified or ineligible. 2. , as were those that went on sale before Feb. 1, 2006 or will go on sale after Feb. 1, 2007. (Contenders for the Best Non-Hybrid for the Environment, Best Family Car, and Best Car for Teen Drivers awards were not limited by sales dates or model year.) Go to Autobytel.com for Complete Editors Choice Coverage C* For in-depth analysis of Autobytel Editors' Choice Award-winning vehicles, log on to http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/ article_page_order_int/1/article_id_int/2305 (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) For more information or to speak with an Autobytel editor about this year's selections please contact: Joe Foster at RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in Communications at 323.572.5361 or Rose Maciejewski at Ruder Finn at 312.953.1364. About Autobytel Inc. Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL) is one of the largest online automotive marketplaces, empowering consumers to make smart vehicle choices using objective automotive data and insightful interactive editorial content. The result is a convenient car-buying process backed by a nationwide network of dealers who are committed to providing a positive consumer experience. Every day consumers choose Autobytel-owned and operated websites Co Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, CarSmart.com, Car.com, AutoSite.com, Autoahorros.com, and CarTV.com - to facilitate their car-shopping decisions. Autobytel's ability to attract millions of highly qualified, in-market car buyers and connect them with retailers has made it a leader in facilitating the entire customer car-buying lifecycle. The Company's innovative marketing, advertising, data and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. products, including its Web Control[R] customer management system, Retention Performance Marketing (RPM[R]) service reminder program, Special Finance Leads(SM), and AIC AIC Association des Infermières Canadiennes. [R] data center, are designed to enable dealers to offer a premium consumer experience. Since pioneering pro-consumer online automotive content and purchasing in 1995, Autobytel has helped more than twenty-seven million car buyers, generating billions of dollars in car sales for dealers. |
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