'Motor Trend' names Tesla Model S as Car of the Year, page 1


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Topic started on 12-11-2012 @ 10:07 PM by JacKatMtn
This one shocked me..

I am just taking this at face value since I don't have a clue if MT's "Car of the Year" process is influenced in any way..

This would have to be one of the bright spots of the green money spent by the current administration since Tesla was awarded a sizable sum..

www.usatoday.com

In a move sure to shock the auto world, Motor Trend has named a startup company's plug-in electric vehicle as its coveted Car of the Year. The winner: Tesla's Model S sedan.

What's more, it wasn't even close: Motor Trend says it was first time time "in memory" that every judge agreed. In order to win for 2013, the Tesla had to beat luxury sedans like Lexus GS and BMW 3 Series and sports car like Porsche 911 and Subaru BRZ.



Still nowhere near affordable, but looks to be a step in the right direction. The big deterrent for me living in a rural area (besides the cost), is range.. at 200+ miles per charge, it's something that makes an electric vehicle feasible.


reply posted on 12-11-2012 @ 10:34 PM by freedomSlave
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well from what I read they are top of the line batteries and hold many patents for their cells . However the cars are built in sunny California .


reply posted on 12-11-2012 @ 11:30 PM by freedomSlave
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We also have Hydro
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reply posted on 12-11-2012 @ 11:35 PM by hotel1
Originally posted by freedomSlave
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We also have Hydro
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That is true but its overall contribution particularly in my UK home is still comparatively small


reply posted on 13-11-2012 @ 03:09 PM by MystikMushroom
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Yay! A car that barley anyone I know can afford is car of the year!

I take TopGear UK's recomendations more seriously than Motor Trend.
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