• The Detroit Bureau, Friday, September 23, 2011 11:30 AM

Ford, more than any of the Detroit makers, is dominating the domestic revival, writes Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau. The number two U.S. manufacturer captured four of the 15 popular lifestyle segment awards, more than any other brand in the IntelliChoice and AutoPacific Motorists Choice Awards.

Its Lincoln brand adds a fifth and sixth trophy, its Navigator capturing the lead among premium-brand "people movers," while the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid was chosen the most Eco Friendly luxury model.

Ford's Fusion Hybrid took a win as most eco-friendly, according to the 72,000 vehicle buyers surveyed for the sixth annual Motorist Choice Awards. Other multiple award winners included Toyota, whose Sienna minivan was named most kid-friendly among popular, or mainstream, models, while its Scion xD was picked as most cosmopolitan. The hip brand's tC also was chosen most youthful. On the premium side, the Lexus HS was named best value, and the marque's IS was chosen most youthful.

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