LA Auto Show’s “Best of Show” & “Worst of Show”
Pinning the blue ribbon on the cleanest, most advanced cars and calling out those in the doghouse
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18, 2011) – In the tradition of dog shows, today the California Clean Cars Campaign and the California Business Alliance for a Green Economy surveyed the field of vehicles at the 2011 LA Auto Show to select the “Best of Show” and “Worst of Show.” After a “ruff” round of judging and only a few light nips, the winners and losers have been chosen – based on vehicle emissions, fuel efficiency, and the innovative use of technology.
The Blue Ribbon winners and Runners Up incorporate innovative drivetrain technologies that enable these cars to meet California’s Clean Car Standards. These standards are reducing pollution from passenger vehicles, spurring vehicle technology innovation and driving the creation of needed alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure.
These Best of Show vehicles and technologies are available today or are expected to be on the market in the next two years. “In the Doghouse” vehicles represent a missed opportunity for automotive innovation through poor engineering design decisions.
Read the news release. Read the technical justifications.
“Blue Ribbon” Awards
Blue Ribbon, Working - Ford F-150 with EcoBoost™
Blue Ribbon, Sporting - Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe
Blue Ribbon, Non-Sporting - Chevy Malibu Eco
Blue Ribbon, Herding - Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Blue Ribbon, Terrier - Hyundai Elantra
“Runners Up” Awards
Runner Up, Working - Toyota Tacoma
Runner Up, Sporting - Mazda3 SKYACTIV
Runner Up, Non-Sporting - Toyota Prius Plug-in
Runner Up, Herding - Toyota Prius V
Runner Up, Terrier - BMW i3
“In the Doghouse” Awards
In the Doghouse, Working - Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
In the Doghouse, Sporting - Chevy Camaro ZL1
In the Doghouse, Non-Sporting - Cadillac CTS-V
In the Doghouse, Herding - Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
In the Doghouse, Terrier - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution