The MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards are one of the many yearly Car of the Year awards. This one is given by MotorWeek, an American television automotive magazine series.
Since 1983, MotorWeek has presented its Drivers’ Choice Awards which are among the auto industry's most prestigious honors.[citation needed] The Drivers’ Choice Awards provide a consumer focus and represent a list of best automotive picks in the most popular vehicle categories, including the “Best of the Year” award. They are presented annually in February during the Chicago Auto Show.
Categories
As of 2011, the categories are:[1]
Best of the Year
Best Small Car
Best Family Sedan
Best Sport Sedan
Best Luxury Sedan
Best Convertible
Best Small Utility
Best Large Utility
Best Pickup Truck
Best Minivan
Best Sport Coupe
Best Performance Car
Best Eco-Friendly
Best Dream Machine
Until 1998, some categories were separated into imports and domestics. Various name and category changes happened as well through the years.
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