Chevrolet receives the trophy SPORTBEST

Athens. The French driver Yvan Muller received the trophy SPORTBEST 2012 on behalf of the former Team Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) at a dedicated ceremony in Athens on February 4 last. Chevrolet Europe has, in fact, was elected last December AUTOBEST by a jury composed of the most influential automotive journalists from 15 countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

"So far, we watched the young talented drivers bright future of our area. Now we have a broader approach that includes the efforts of the automotive industry in the competition, "Ilia Seliktar precise, president AUTOBEST. "Chevrolet has been able to develop in a relatively short time to become No. 1 when it does not exist in this sport. We believe that Team Chevy deserves not only our reward, but the applause of all fans of motor sports, "says Ilia Seliktar.

"We are pleased to have received this very prestigious trophy from the jury AUTOBEST" declare it as a Vijay Iyer, Director of Communications, Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. "On behalf of Team Chevy, I would like to thank our drivers and the entire team RML for their outstanding work, commitment and good spirit during these eight years of partnership and presence in the WTCC," says Vijay Iyer .

In 2012, Chevrolet has realized double by winning the World Championship for Drivers and Constructors for the third consecutive year. A feat for an end in apotheosis after eight years of participation mark in the WTCC. Yvan Muller won the Championship in 2010 and 2011, while Rob Huff finished on top in 2012.