Ford Takes Major Car of Texas Awards

Ford wins several awards from the Texas Auto Writers Association.

Ford won the race from all other major brands and was titled with the 2013 Car of Texas, Mid-size cars of Texas, and family car of Texas honors. The awards were given by the Texas Automotive Writers Association at the Texas Motor Speedway on 29th April, 2013. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was chosen as the respected 2013 Car of Texas while the 2013 Ford Fusion won the Family Car of Texas award. The later has already won many prizes for its features and excellence in its respective class. The mid-size car of Texas honor was awarded to the 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium. Ford Focus ST won the Best Value award.


The award ceremony was held at the yearly Texas Auto Roundup. The latest Hands-Free Lift Gate got the American car maker Best New Feature award. This feature has been introduced in the new Ford Escape. Ford has been a constant winner of this award. In 2012, it won award for the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO Performance that got it an award in the Performance sedan section. Also, the 2012 Best New Interior Competition was won by 2013 Taurus SHO. The 2013 Ford Mustang GT was titled as the 2012 Performance Coupe of Texas.


More than 53 entries had been made by car makers in the annual roundup that was organized by Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). All in all 47 journalists were present at the event and the vehicles were tested under 19 categories for the competition. The main decision was made by the jury on the basis of full day drives of each car. This full day drive included both on road and off road trips. The vehicles that proved their worth in these tests were finally included the main list.


Short Summary: The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) recently gave away awards for best cars. And the American car maker Ford came out as a winner in many categories. It latest vehicles such as Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus ST were some of the main heroes. Ford was an effortless winner in the family car Texas, Mid-Size sedan Texas, and Best Value cars by the organization. The event was held at the Texas Motor Speedway. Ford has been a constant winner in these awards. In year 2012 it won awards with several of its models like Ford Taurus, Escape and others.