Ziff-Davis and Automotive News Announce Contest Finalists
28 January 1999
Ziff-Davis and Automotive News Announce Best Dealership Web Site Contest Finalists
Web Site Contest Received Over 900 Entries
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28 -- Ziff-Davis and
Automotive News today announced the finalists for the 1st Annual Best
Dealership Web Site competition. Automotive dealerships nationwide sent in
more than 900 entries to the contest which recognizes the dealerships who are
most effectively using the Internet to market themselves to prospective
automotive buyers. Ziff-Davis and Automotive News will announce the winners at
a ceremony during the annual National Automotive Dealer Association
convention, NADA, at the San Francisco Marriott on February 6, 1999. The list
of finalists and links to the dealership web sites can be found on
http://www.bestcarsite.com.
"Ziff-Davis is honored to have received such an overwhelming response to
our co-sponsored web site contest, by the automotive industry," said Jim
Spanfeller, Executive Vice President, Emerging Markets Group, ZD Publishing.
"Our editorial staff has built a reputation as a leader in evaluating and
understanding the Internet technologies and web techniques. The automotive
industry is one of the fastest growing categories of online consumer research
and product evaluation. We are proud to recognize the outstanding and
innovative web sites designed by car dealerships."
"The Best Car Site finalists reflect the automotive industry's dedication
to developing innovative, user-friendly and informative web sites to educate
their consumers," said Peter Brown, Editor and Associate Publisher, Automotive
News. "The Internet has affected the way buyers and sellers interact with one
another. Each of the finalists enables consumers to conduct their business
online in a more efficient manner. Due to the popularity of the Internet,
dealerships need to design informative, user friendly web sites to maintain a
competitive advantage."
A panel of key editorial executives from Ziff-Davis and Automotive News
conducted an extensive analysis of the nominees. The initial list of over
900 entries was narrowed down to an elite group of the finalists comprised of
19 dealerships from across the country. The Best Car Site finalists, listed
by their respective categories, are:
Best Overall Site: TO BE Announced at the Awards Ceremony
-- Most User Friendly:
Avis Ford, Southfield, MI, http://www.avisford.com
Cherry Hill Nissan, Cherry Hill, NJ, http://www.cherryhill-nissan.com
Johnson Ford, Kingston, NY, http://www.johnsonford.com
Village Ford, Dearborn, MI, http://www.villageford.com
-- Most Innovative:
Banner Chevrolet, New Orleans, LA, http://www.bannerchevy.com
Cherry Hill Motors, Cherry Hill, NJ, http://www.chmb.com
Daniels BMW, Allentown, PA, http://www.danielsbmw.com
Johnson Ford, Kingston, NY, http://www.johnsonford.com
-- Best Content:
Alserra Auto Plaza, GrandBlanc, MI, http://www.alserra.com
Cherry Hill Motors, Cherry Hill, NJ, http://www.chmb.com
Mossy Nissan Dealerships, San Diego Area, CA http://www.mossy.com
Ray Burnette VW, Alexandria, VA, http://www.cars.com/rayburnettevw
-- Best Interactivity:
BMW of Manhattan, Manhattan, NY, http://www.bmwnyc.com
Boch Automotive Enterprises, Norwood, MA, http://www.boch.com
James Toyota Outlet, Flemington, NJ, http://www.toyotaoutlet.com
Scott Volkswagen, East Providence, RI, http://www.scottvw.com
-- Best Service & Parts:
Boch Automotive Enterprises, Norwood, MA, http://www.boch.com
Sunbelt Nissan, Augusta, GA, http://www.sunbeltnissan.com
The Thomason Auto Group, Portland, OR, http://www.thomasonautogroup.com
The Thompson Organization, Doylestown, PA, http://www.1800thompson.com
-- Best New Cars:
Avis Ford, Southfield, MI, http://www.avisford.com
Cherry Hill Motors, Cherry Hill, NJ, http://www.chmb.com
Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, CA, http://www.crevierbmw.com
Scott Volkswagen, East Providence, RI, http://www.scottvw.com
-- Best Pre-Owned Cars:
Avis Ford, Southfield, MI, http://www.avisford.com
Koons of Manassas, Manassas, VA, http://www.koonsmanassas.com
Village Ford, Dearborn, MI, http://www.villageford.com
About Ziff-Davis
Ziff-Davis is a leading integrated media and marketing company focused on
Internet-related technology, with principal platforms in print publishing,
trade shows and conferences, online content, market research, and education.
The company provides global technology companies with marketing strategies for
reaching key decision-makers.
About Automotive News
Founded in 1925, Automotive News is the leading weekly automotive
publication. More than 45 editors and reporters worldwide cover the industry
from car design and strategy through the final retail sale. Its subscriber
base includes 82,000 top executives. The company also publishes Automotive
News Europe and Automotive International.