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2008 ICOTY Awards

ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine Announces
2008 International Car of the Year Awards Winners

ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced the 12th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) winners at a black-tie ceremony held today.

Held at the all-new MGM Grand Detroit, where more than 700 industry leaders and media gathered on the eve of press week of the North American International Auto Show. A jury of nationally-renowned automotive journalists selected the award-winning vehicles with ballots tabulated by J.D. Power and Associates.


2008 ICOTY Winners

International Car of the Year — Honda Accord Sedan

International Truck of the Year — Chrysler Town & Country

Pick Up Truck of the Year, “Most Athletic” — GMC Sierra Denali

Sports Car of the Year, “Most Sex Appeal” — Audi R8

Sedan of the Year, “Most Dependable” — Honda Accord Sedan

Luxury Car of the Year, “Most Respected” — Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Minivan of the Year, “Most Compatible” — Chrysler Town & Country

Entry Level Car of the Year, “Most Spirited” — Volvo C30

Crossover of the Year, “Most Versatile” — Buick Enclave

SUV of the Year, “Most Resourceful” — Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

“The ICOTY Award's unique theme focuses on the emotional connection between car and consumer; how vehicles reflect our lifestyles and self image, an attitude the avereage consumer can identify with," said Courtney Caldwell, ICOTY creator and RTM editor in chief.

Them theme has resonated so well with automakers that today most use the 'emotional connection' theme in their advertising and marketing campaigns.

Opening remarks at the ICOTY event were made by Congressman John D. Dingell of Michigan, the "Dean of the House of Representatives," and chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In addition, U.S. Senator Carl Levin co-presented the inaugural EARTH ANGEL Award, which was bestowed upon General Motors Corporation as the most environmentally-friendly automaker. The award was sponsored by Bridgestone.

RTM recognized veteran automotive journalist Thos L. Bryant with its 5th annual Lifetime Achievement Award. RTM also presented its 4th annual HEART STRING Award for best car commercial in 2007 for Dodge Caravan’s “Rooms.”

Learn more about the 2008 ICOTY Awards.