andy whitfield spartacus: International Cars

Thursday, July 7, 2011

International Cars

"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 average consumer can identify with," said RTM Editor-in-Chief Courtney Caldwell. "It’s about how we feel about our cars and how our cars make us feel." To drive this point home, RTM readers were polled on how they felt about their cars, the results of which were very revealing.

Opening remarks at the ICOTY event were made by Congressman John D. Dingell, the "Dean of the House of Representatives," and Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In addition, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, RTM Editor-in-Chief Courtney Caldwell and Edmunds.com Editorial Director Kevin Smith co-presented the inaugural EARTH ANGEL Award, to General Motors Corporation as the most environmentally-friendly automaker. The award, sponsored by Bridgestone, was created to shine a spotlight on the positive strides automakers are making with global warming issues on a worldwide level.

RTM recognized veteran automotive journalist Thos L. Bryant, editor-in-chief of Road & Track, with its 5th annual Lifetime Achievement Award. RTM also presented its annual HEART STRING Award for best car commercial in 2007 for Dodge Caravan’s "Rooms."