MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards

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. 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:


 * 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.