Dodge vs. GMC vs. Nissan at Spring Creek
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Texas Auto Writers hold Spring Challenge ? Cadillac CTS named “Car of Texas”
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By ALAN GELL, Lh.D.
Automotive Journalist
General Motors, Dodge, Ford ? they all won “big” at the 2010 Spring Challenge conducted by the Texas Auto Writers Association. The event was held at the Texas Motor Speedway in DFW and consisted of experienced automotive journalists test-driving sports cars, sedans, and other vehicles.
TAWA is one of the most recognized and respected auto journalist groups in the US. It was created many years ago as a means to develop professional development and vehicle excellence in Texas. A Texas Truck Rodeo is held each October that consists of off-road competition and features trucks and SUV’s that are four-wheel-drive equipped. The overall winners are named as TRUCK OF TEXAS and SUV OF TEXAS.
Several years ago, it became apparent to the TAWA group that another event was necessary to compare the many sedans and other cars. The Texas Spring Challenge was first held in Austin and has since been held in various locations around the State.
The Texas Motor Speedway offers a tremendous backdrop to the wide variety of vehicles tested. It includes the infield track for high-speed driving and the outer parking lot loops. This allows the journalists to perform driving maneuvers without interfering with local roadways and traffic.
The 2010 competition consisted of approximately 60 vehicles. The journalists represented all areas of Texas media, including television, radio, daily newspapers, weekly community newspapers, websites, and web blogs. A few members came from outside of the State although their writings appear in various area newspapers due to syndication. The group included long-term experience as well as some newcomers.
At the conclusion of the event, the automotive writers completed their ballots and Mike Herzing, President of TAWA, along with the group’s Board of Directors, completed the tally. The awards will be officially presented to the manufacturers during the State Fair of Texas.
Named as the WRITERS’ CHOICE ? CAR OF TEXAS was the new Cadillac CTS-V. Other categories and winners are:
HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR OF TEXAS ? Dodge Viper ACR
FAMILY CAR OF TEXAS ? Ford Taurus
MOST INNOVATIVE ? Mercedes-Benz E350A Cabriolet
BEST NEW DESIGN ? Ford Fiesta
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY ? Lincoln MKT
BEST VALUE ? Ford Fiesta
Former TAWA President Marlon Hanson was present at the event and commented, “Consumers in Texas are the real winners in this event. All the manufacturers strive to make their vehicles better and safer.” Former President Harold Gunn was also present and said, “Texas journalists have a tough time choosing the best because the vehicles are all so good. It is a hard decision.”
