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Motor Trend Magazine Names the Lincoln LS 2000 'Car of the Year'

24 November 1999

Motor Trend Magazine Names the Lincoln LS 2000 'Car of the Year'

    PHOENIX, Nov. 24 -- MOTOR TREND magazine today announced the
Lincoln LS as its pick for 2000 "Car of the Year" at the Phoenix Civic Plaza
in conjunction with the Arizona International Auto Show.  In naming the
winner, MOTOR TREND applauded the LS' European-style handling, outstanding
value, elegant refinement and rewarding, fun-to-drive nature.
    "It's a dramatic departure, not only for Lincoln, but for the American
auto industry," noted C. Van Tune, Editor-in-Chief of MOTOR TREND.  "The
Lincoln LS is the first domestic sport/luxury car that really competes with
the best from Europe and Japan."
    This year marks the 50th anniversary of MOTOR TREND's "Car of the Year"
program.  It is the most coveted award in the automotive industry.  This is
also the first "Car of the Year" in 25 years that includes both domestic and
import models.  A total of 30 vehicles vied for the title, making it one of
the most competitive programs in the magazine's history.  The "Car of the
Year" win is also a coup for Lincoln -- their Towne Car won the accolade in
1990, and the LS win bookends the decade for the car company.
    The "Car of the Year" award ceremony was also simulcast on broadcast.com
and can be accessed via satellite at the following coordinates: TELSTAR 6K
(Ku), Transponder 14, Downlink 11966.5 (1:30 - 1:45PM EST news feed).
    EMAP Petersen Inc. (http://www.petersenco.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of
EMAP pls (http://www.emap.com), the largest specialty interest magazine publisher in
the U.S. with over 160 publications including MOTOR TREND, HOT ROD, TEEN,
SPORT, SURFER, MOTORCYCLIST, SLAM, HOME THEATER, among others.