Camaro, Mustang Take Top Vehicle Honors in CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards

ICONIC VEHICLES NAMED MOST EXCITING NEW VEHICLE LAUNCH, AND MOST MOD-FRIENDLY CAR

SEATTLE, January 6, 2009: The 2010 Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang were the top vehicle vote getters in the CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards. The Camaro took top honors for "Most Exciting Vehicle Launch" while the Mustang won "Most Mod-Friendly Car."

The winners were based on votes cast by visitors to the CarDomain Web site in the last two weeks of 2008.

"Without question, the Camaro and Mustang are revered in the auto enthusiast world," said Rob Einaudi, CarDomain Editor-in-chief. "Car enthusiasts have been making modifications to these vehicles for decades, turning heads at vintage car shows or driving down the street. They are among the most eye-catching, iconic vehicles in the industry and we expect them both to be popular with car lovers for years to come."

The top award for a CarDomain member's modified vehicle, "Showoff of the Year," went to OrangeKrate owner Bud Burk for the OrangeKrate Mustang. "Showoff of the Year" was selected from five previous winners of CarDomain's popular "Showoff of the Week" feature, which recognizes the top member-posted vehicle of the week, nominated by CarDomain members and then selected by CarDomain staff.

"Showoff of the Week is one of our site's oldest and most popular features and really speaks to what our community is all about ... the celebration of modified vehicles by truly passionate car enthusiasts," Einaudi said. "Bud's Mustang is a perfect example of what many of our members are going for with their cars."

  Other winners in this year's awards include:
  1. Best Tire Manufacturer - BFGoodrich
  2. Best Wheel Manufacturer - BBS
  3. Best Exhaust Manufacturer - Flowmaster
  4. Best Car Audio Manufacturer - Alpine
  5. Best Motor Oil - Mobil
  6. Best Video Game - Midnight Club LA
  7. Best Racing Series - Formula D

"The CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Award winners have all captured the imaginations of car fans around the world and continue to make a lasting impact on the specialty vehicle market," Einaudi said. "Whether it's a component that adds personality to a vehicle or a racing series or video game that captures the spirit of the enthusiast community, all of this year's winners have brands that reflect the raw fun and enjoyment of the specialty vehicle world."