PARIS, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The AutoWeek editorial staff today announced its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
For more than a decade, the editors of the weekly automotive-enthusiast magazine have scoured show floors in Detroit, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, selecting winners in four categories: Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun.
"The Paris Motor Show has renewed our faith in the auto industry and its future," said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel. "Despite the dismal global economy and the state of the industry, we saw a surprising number of exciting vehicles, both foreign and domestic."
The 2008 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Paris are:
BEST IN SHOW: Lamborghini Estoque -- "While the design is somewhat contrived, the Estoque really has presence when you see it in person. This is the car people will clearly remember," said Mandel.
Contenders for Best of Show -- Ferrari California, Saab 9-X Air and BMW 7-series
MOST SIGNIFICANT: Honda Insight -- "This hybrid car will be cheaper than the Prius, have high fuel economy and seating for five. Honda has officially returned to the game they used to own."
Contenders for Most Significant -- Audi A1 Sportback, Pininfarina Bollore, Mercedes Fascination and Volkswagen Golf
BEST CONCEPT: Peugeot RC HyMotion4 -- "If the French automakers were to come to the U.S., this is the car Americans would want. Here is an electric sports car we can love."
Contenders for Best Concept -- Honda Insight, Mercedes Fascination, Audi A1 Sportback and Saab 9-X Air
MOST FUN: Audi S4 -- "The S4 is a rocket ship that is fun and fuel efficient. It satisfies on all fronts."
Contenders for Most Fun -- Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse, Ferrari California, Volkswagen GolfGTI and Lexus IS250C
Full coverage of the 2008 Paris Motor Show, including more information on the Editors' Choice Award winners, can be found in the October 20, issue of AutoWeek as well as online at autoweek.com.
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