Spike TV honored and celebrated America’s passion for the automobile last night from the Fremont Experience in downtown Las Vegas with a special celebration featuring awards for the best cars in 2006, live performances from some of music’s biggest names, and a special moment honoring one of the industry’s true legends. Hosted by Ice Cube, the night culminated with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 driving off with the night’s biggest honor of “Car of the Year.” The Corvette also cruised away with “Best Sports Car” and “Deal of the Year.” Ice Cube did double-duty as he not only hosted, but for the first time ever, performed “Chrome and Paint” and “Why We Thugs” live. Academy Awards winners Three 6 Mafia also performed “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp.” Former Chrysler Chairman and CEO Lee Iacocca received the “Icon Award” his contribution to the automotive arena.
Kiefer Sutherland of Fox’s mega-hit series, 24, presented the award to Iacocca.
The winners for Spike TV’s AutoRox include the following:
- Car of the year: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Best Truck: Honda Ridgeline
- Best Luxury Car: Audi A8
- Best SUV: Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Hottest Exotic: Bugatti Veyron
- Best Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Best Tuner: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
- Deal of the Year: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Best Concept Car: Chevrolet Camaro
- Best Muscle Car: Dodge Charger SRT8
