Lexus LS 460 Named 2007 World Car of the Year

NEW YORK — The 2007 Lexus LS 460, with its unusual automatic parking system and eight-speed automatic transmission, was chosen as 2007 World Car of the Year at the New York auto show on Thursday. Jurors lauded the LS 460 for being the "embodiment of the Lexus brand's 'pursuit of perfection.'"

The Lexus beat out the Audi TT and the Mini for top honors. The LS 460 was part of original pool of 28 contenders nominated by World Car jurors from 22 countries.

The Audi RS 4 was named 2007 World Performance Car of the Year, while the Audi TT earned the 2007 World Car Design of the Year. The Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec was honored as the 2007 World Green Car of the Year.

The BMW 3 Series won World Car of the Year in 2006.