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MotorWeek 2013 Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year: 2013 Cadillac ATS
(Owings Mills, MD) -- MotorWeek, television’s longest running automotive series, names the Cadillac ATS its “Best of the Year”2013 Drivers’ Choice award winner for delivering a compact luxury sports sedan worthy of directly challenging traditionally German rivals.The Drivers’ Choice Awards are among the auto industry’s most coveted honors and are announced annually at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2013 Cadillac ATS edged out the competition by setting ambitious new benchmarks in the sports sedan segment.
“There is no other new American car that excels in every measure within its class like the new Cadillac ATS,” said MotorWeek host and executive producer John Davis. “It’s lightweight, it’s powerful, has extraordinary handling and is impressively fuel efficient. On top of that it’s got the latest in advanced technology and connectivity, including Cadillac’s innovative CUE system. Right out of the box Cadillac hits the bullseye with the ATS.”
Recognized as the best overall among winners in 13 lifestyle categories, the Cadillac ATS also won as “Best Sport Sedan.” All Drivers’ Choice winners are featured on motorweek.org, as well as on a special episode (#3223) of MotorWeek airing on public television stations beginning February 9, 2013, and on cable’s Velocity beginning February 19, 2013. MotorWeek’s Driver’s Choice Awards are nationally sponsored by RockAuto, Tire Rack and 3M.
The MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the best automotive picks for a range of lifestyles. MotorWeek’seditorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks and utilities based on performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and dollar value.
2013 Drivers’ Choice Winners:
Best Subcompact Car Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Best Compact CarDodge Dart
Best Family SedanFord Fusion
Best ConvertibleVolkswagen Beetle
Best Luxury SedanLexus ES
Best Sport SedanCadillac ATS
Best Sport CoupeFiat 500 Abarth
Best Performance CarFord Shelby GT500
Best Small UtilityToyota RAV4
Best Large UtilityNissan Pathfinder
Infiniti JX
Best Pickup TruckRam 1500
Best Eco-FriendlyVolkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Best Dream MachineSRT Viper
Land Rover Range Rover
Tesla Model S
Now in its 32nd season, MotorWeek is one of the nation’s leading sources for the latest car and truck reviews, do-it-yourself car care tips and auto industry news. Produced by Maryland Public Television, the award-winning series airs on PBS, Velocity and V-me Spanish-language network. Full episodes can also be viewed on pbs.org.