| As the year comes to an end, various groups and | | | | GTI deserved this honor. The latest GTI marks a |
| organizations come up and make lists of those | | | | return to form by Volkswagen, with a car that |
| innovative and more than the usual type of | | | | gives enthusiasts a great driving experience |
| contributions in various fields. For example, one | | | | without sacrificing practicality, affordability and fuel |
| auto parts enthusiasts could be giving a store an | | | | efficiency. This is the performance car for a new |
| award for being the dealer of the best Ford | | | | generation of enthusiasts." |
| Ranchero parts for the year. On the same note, | | | | On the design of the year award, Conway does |
| Automobile Magazine, whose web site can be | | | | share, "Without question, the V8 Vantage is the |
| accessed through has also prepared and | | | | best Aston Martin ever produced. It is a hallmark |
| announced its set of awardees for its 2007 | | | | of great design and arguably the best looking car |
| awards. | | | | manufactured in the last couple of decades. Apart |
| According to the editors of the mentioned | | | | from its aesthetic appeal, the Vantage was |
| magazine, they had selected the awardees with a | | | | selected for combining great looks with an |
| couple of criteria in mind. The list does include a | | | | outstanding driving experience." Yes, it was the |
| very good combination of the best type of | | | | Aston Martin V8 Vantage that took home the |
| innovation, futuristic thinking, achievement, as well | | | | award. |
| as professionalism in the auto field. The winners of | | | | Automobile magazine also gave out the Man of |
| the four major awards would be found in the | | | | the Year award and they selected Roger Penske |
| magazine's February 2007 issue. These would be | | | | for being an icon in the field. Conway relates, "In |
| available come the 9th of January. | | | | selecting Roger Penske, we are not only |
| The 2007 Automobile of the Year was awarded | | | | celebrating his career accomplishments, but |
| to the Volkswagen GTI. Gavin Conway, the editor | | | | acknowledging that his impact will be felt within |
| in chief of the magazine, says, "Our editorial team | | | | and outside of the automotive industry for years |
| was unanimous in its decision that the Volkswagen | | | | to come. |