Posts Tagged ‘Lexus’
Georgia Journalists Name Chrysler’s Pacifica Best Family Car 2016
2016 Family Car Challenge Winners
For Further Information:
Christopher Lawrence
AutoAcademics
(215) 514-8002
Georgia Journalists Name Chrysler’s Pacifica Best Family Car 2016
ATLANTA: The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) held its fourth annual Family Car Challenge at Lake Lanier Islands and named the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica the best family car for 2016. More than 40 journalists, representing national and publications and websites as well as bloggers and broadcast automotive journalists, test drove 24 vehicles and rated the cars and trucks.
In addition to the Pacifica winning Best Family Car, the other category winners were:
Best Value: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Best Technology: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Best Three Row: 2016 Ford Explorer
Best Family Pickup Truck: 2016 Ram 1500
Best Luxury: 2016 Lexus LX 570
Best Green: 2017 Chevrolet Volt
“It was our most competitive Family Car Challenge yet and our journalists took almost 200 rides in the cars and trucks in order to truly get a feel for the vehicle, its value, energy efficiency, its technology and comfort,” says GAAMA President Christopher Lawrence, CEO of AutoAcademics. “In the front of our minds was always the family factor and whether this would be a vehicle that would be as family-friendly doing school drop-offs as well as taking the family road trip.”
Another exciting aspect of the Challenge was that the journalists were among the first to test drive some vehicles that were just re-introduced to the market, such as the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. “Because of the Family Car Challenge our members’ readers and listeners will be able to get some of the first initial impressions of these remarkable cars,” says Lawrence. “It’s another testament as to the respect GAAMA’s Family Car Challenge is receiving within the automotive industry.”
Participating manufacturers were: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen.
###
GAAMA’s objective is to further professionalism of the automotive media, provide a forum for newsworthy people and products connected with the automotive industry and to bring together people whose activities are related to the field of automotive journalism, public relations and related fields for the mutual benefit of all parties.
The Cars Were the Stars at the 2015 LA Auto Show
From the Connected Car Expo to Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, the cars were the definite stars at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Highlights below:
2016 Chevrolet Camaro is Motor Trend’s Car of the Year.
Street Art Battle.
Keeping an “eye” on Street Art.
Toyota’s Hiring for Heroes.
Made in America Tundra.
A Nissan controlled with smart phone at the Connected Car Expo.
2016 new generation Volt by Chevrolet.
Maserati Quattroporte is all the Italian we need to know.
Say hello to the Kia K 900.
A sexy new FRS Scion.
The power of purple – Lexus modified.
Luke’s father is cruising quite nicely in the Hot Wheels Darth Vader car.
Hot Wheels Epic Race.
Highlights from the June GAAMA Luncheon with Lexus
Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association members enjoyed a close-up, hands-on experience of the Lexus RC F yesterday at JCT Kitchen.
Born on the grueling Fuji International Speedway, the 2015 Lexus RC F performance sedan is the fastest, most dominant sedan Lexus has ever built. The Lexus RC F features a 467 horsepower 5.0 liter V8 engine, 8-speed transmission and a sleek coupe body style.
Highlights below:
Video courtesy of GAAMA member Wojtek Wysocki.
GAAMA members enjoyed a great meal.
Great weather for a great ride.
The 2015 Lexux RC F.
Check out the mini version for racing.
Marcus Williams, Vehicle Operations Manager, Lexus Southern Area.
Chad Deshenes, Product Training Specialist, Lexus Southern Area.
