Tag: AutoPacific

Incredible. Unbelievable. Jim Press, the top American at Toyota has left the Japanese firm he has been with for 37 years to join Chrysler as Vice Chairman and President responsible Sales, International Sales, Marketing, Product Strategy, Service and Parts.

Ford Motor Company is showing its all new European Focus-based Kuga Crossover SUV at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. To be launched in early 2008, Kuga is a competitor to the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 (less the optional V6). Kuga adopts Ford's new, distinctive kinetic styling cues and pulls them off very nicely.

AutoPacific announces the results of its annual Ideal Vehicle Awards. Lincoln is top premium brand. Mercury is top mainstream brand. Mercedes S-Class top rated vehicle. Nissan Titan is top rated truck. Ford Motor Company wins an unprecedented eleven awards - two in brand categories and nine in product segment categories.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Ideal Vehicle Award winner for 2007.

Infiniti G35 wins AutoPacific's 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Aspirational Luxury Car

Mercury Grand Marquis wins AutoPacific's 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Large Luxury Cars

Mercury Montego (now Sable) wins AutoPacific's 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Large Cars

Lincoln MKZ wins AutoPacific 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Luxury Mid-Size Cars

Hyundai Sonata wins AutoPacific 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Premium Mid-Size Cars

Saturn Aura wins AutoPacific 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award for Mid-Size Cars