Journalist members of the Texas Auto Writers Association gathered at the Circuit of the Americas race track in Austin, Texas, to evaluate cars showcased by top automobile manufacturers such as FCA, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Lexus, and others. The annual two-day event, presented by Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), gave automotive writers an opportunity to interact with industry representatives and participate in on-track test drives of 42 different vehicles in 11 separate categories in order to evaluate each on the basis of exterior, interior, performance, value, and overall appeal.
The group was additionally able to experience an onsite simulation of the newly-standard Toyota Safety Sense package and hear a panel discussion regarding the future impact of autonomous vehicles which featured Bill Kohler and Van Lindberg of Dykema along with Jay Propes of The Graydon Group. With a mission to promote quality and accuracy in automotive journalism and to disseminate information about the automotive industry,
this reputable press organization has selected the following winners for 2017:
Car of Texas: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Family Car of Texas: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Platinum
Performance Car of Texas: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT S
Compact Car: 2017 Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring
Minivan: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Platinum
Activity Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass (Latitude and Trailhawk)
Full-Size Luxury Car: 2017 Volvo S90 Inscription
Green Vehicle: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Platinum
Performance Compact: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Performance Coupe: 2018 Lexus LC 500h
Performance Sedan: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Performance Utility: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
Supercar: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT S
Best Feature: Hybrid Powertrain of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Best New Interior: 2017 Volvo S90 Inscription
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