Autobytel Announces 2008 MyRide.com Editors' Choice Awards.Cadillac CTS The CTS is a mid size entry level luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. It was introduced as the replacement for the Cadillac Catera in 2003. Originally, it was created as a direct competitor to the Lincoln LS, before that car was discontinued in 2006 to make Named Car of the Year, Ford Super Duty See also Ford Super Duty engine for the 401, 477, and 534 engines built from 1958 to 1981. The Ford Super Duty is a line of commercial trucks (over 8,500 lb GVWR) introduced in 1998 for the 1999 model year. Named Truck of the Year, 2008 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon The GMC Yukon refers to the basic platform used in both long and short versions of the car. Its main articles are here:
IRVINE, Calif. -- The automotive editors and analysts of MyRide.com, Autobytel Inc.'s (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ABTL ABTL Association Belge des Technologues de Laboratoire ) brand new vertical search experience for car lovers, buyers and researchers, today announced results for the fifth annual Editors' Choice Awards, a ranking of the best new 2008 vehicles on the market. The MyRide.com Editor's Choice Awards name the editors' top choices for major vehicle categories as well as providing their top recommendations for buyers with specific priorities - including fuel-efficiency, family/teen driving, affordability 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 except in the Dream Car" category. "As in past years, certain vehicles stand out from the pack, particularly in terms of comfort, design, quality, performance, or overall value. This year, domestic automakers are on top, sweeping most of the major categories in MyRide.com's 2008 Editors' Choice Awards," said MyRide.com Chief Automotive Analyst Brian Chee. "Clearly, the time and energy the winning automakers have invested in making better quality cars is starting to pay off for them." And the Winners Are ... The following MyRide.com Editors' Choice Awards will be presented to winning automakers at the upcoming Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. 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(2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . , with edgy style to burn, a world-class interior, and extraordinary performance takes Cadillac's entry-luxury model to a whole new level of refinement and is living testament to how serious GM has become about new products. As one of the best-handling and performing Cadillac's ever, the super-evolved CTS finally proves that it can hold its own against import rivals like 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. , Lexus, Audi and Mercedes. The most affordable vehicle in the Caddy A plastic container that holds a CD or DVD disc for added protection. The bare disc is placed in the caddy, and the caddy is inserted into the drive. A caddy is not a jewel case. A jewel case protects the disc for transportation. A caddy protects the disc while reading and writing. line-up just happens to be the best one to buy. 2008 Truck of the Year and Best New Pickup -- Ford Super Duty - In the brutally tough 'heavies' category, Ford's redesigned Super Duty managed to best the always-worthy choices from Dodge, GM and Nissan, all thanks to its incredible towing and hauling capabilities, mind-bending menu of body styles, and trim levels and powertrain options. This truck performs so competently it can make popular light-duty pickups seem like golf carts. F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in America for a quarter century and the well-engineered new Super Duty, with its first significant overhaul since 1999, will go a long way in helping Ford retain its truck title. 2008 Utility Vehicle of the Year and Best New Luxury Utility Vehicle Under $75,000 -- Buick Enclave The Buick Enclave (and similar GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook) is a full-size crossover SUV launched for the 2008 model year by the Buick division of General Motors. The three vehicles share the new GM Lambda platform. -- Buick has aspired to be a truly premium automaker for years and with the Enclave it has finally, and convincingly, achieved that elusive goal. In a veritable sea of new crossovers, Enclave's handsome looks in and out, near-silent ride, plentiful cargo capacity, and superb comfort, have given its luxe luxe n. 1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous. 2. Something luxurious; a luxury. [French, luxury, from Latin luxus. import competitors -- Acura, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes -- a Buick to actually worry about. Part practical family hauler and part true luxury SUV This article may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since October 2007. , all those consumers shopping Asian and European crossovers now have a compelling reason to think, yes, Buick. 2008 Hybrid of the Year -- Chevy Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid - No, not that popular P-word, but a pair of full-sized SUVs -- a category which GM's new offerings may just help save from the vehicular graveyard. When a hybrid is tough enough for off-roading, seats eight, is capable of towing at least 6,000 pounds, offers four-wheel-drive, a low-range transfer case, and also achieves an estimated 22-mpg, awards are in order. The two-mode system, deftly switching between all-electric propulsion around town to the gas engine for high speeds and towing (and myriad complex combinations in between), represents a significant hybrid technology breakthrough, and one that uniquely delivers the best fuel economy across a wide range of driving situations. Many people simply can't drive a compact hybrid, and they need the utility, power and roominess of their once-beloved large SUV. For cutting-edge technology, and for offerings that should help encourage wider hybrid adoption, Tahoe/Yukon take the prize. Best Kept Secret for 2008 and Best New Wagon -- Kia Rondo rondo (rŏn`dō, rŏndō`), instrumental musical form in which the opening section is repeated after each succeeding section containing contrasting thematic material. The complex rondeau of French keyboard music of the 17th cent. - Call it what you will, mini-minivan or crossover sport wagon, Kia's practical little Rondo has unjustly flown under too many people's radar. With flexible seven-passenger seating, a nice long warranty, four- or six-cylinder powertrain options, and a base price under twenty grand, Rondo uniquely delivers up the versatility and passenger-toting a family seeks in a minivan, but in a smaller, nimbler, more affordable package. Compact minivans, big hits all across Asia and Europe, are rare on these shores. Rondo, with its compelling combination of value and utility, should be equally celebrated on this side of the pond. 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 - A perennial award winner, Honda continues to dominate this category. This is the second year in a row the Civic has been named Best Car for Teen Drivers. Known for its reliability, but still fun to drive and stylish, this car pleases both teens and their parents. Winners in additional categories Best New Minivan - Chrysler Town & Country / Dodge Grand Caravan Best New Small Car - Volvo C30 Best New Midsize Car - Chevrolet Malibu Best New Large Car - Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable Best Family Car - 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. Best New Luxury Car Under $75,000 - BMW 5 Series The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size luxury car / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its fifth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. History Best New Convertible Under $75,000 - Audi TT Roadster Best New Sports Car Under $75,000 - Audi S5 Best New Small SUV - Saturn Vue Best New Midsize SUV - Hyundai Veracruz Best New Large SUV - Mazda CX-9 Best Non-Hybrid for the Environment - Honda Civic GX The Honda Civic GX is a passenger car that has been created to run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). History The Honda Civic GX first appeared in 1998 as a [factory] modified Civic LX that had been designed to run exclusively on CNG (compressed natural gas). Most Fun New Car for 2008 - Infiniti G37 Best New Dream Car Over $75,000 - Aston Martin V-8 Vantage Roadster Methodology Each MyRide.com 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 November 9, 2007 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 did not go on sale during the 2007 calendar year. 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. For more information or to speak with an Autobytel editor about this year's selections please contact: Stephanie Rice at 323-877-6401 or rices@ruderfinn.com. About Autobytel Inc. Since launching the first car-buying website in 1995, Autobytel Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ABTL) mission has been to empower automotive consumers with the tools and information they need to make smart, well-informed vehicle purchasing and ownership decisions. The company has helped millions of car shoppers and generated billions of dollars in car sales for dealers. Today, the company's innovative, consumer-driven flagship site, MyRide.com, expands the company's mission across the automotive purchase and ownership life cycle. As the first vertical search experience for the automotive marketplace, MyRide.com is designed to help Internet-savvy consumers FIND, SEE, BUY and LEARN anything automotive and BELONG to a diverse community of people who have similar automotive interests By providing a convenient and comprehensive automotive consumer experience across the purchase and ownership lifecycle, Autobytel provides new value and touch-points for automotive marketers. Through MyRide.com and Autobytel's marketing network, the company connects dealerships with a steady, diverse stream of exceptionally motivated, serious shoppers, while providing both dealers and manufacturers with precision-targeted brand and product marketing opportunities. The company's advanced web-based advertising and marketing programs also help dealers and manufacturers build relationships with customers, as well as help them to efficiently manage and convert online business. |
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