Texas Auto Writers Association Honors Nissan Titan Models
Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) agree that the Nissan Titan is a quality vehicle, worthy of several awards. At the recent Texas Truck Rodeo at the Longhorn River Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas, TAWA members had the chance to evaluate a wide selection of vehicles and after their work was done, the […]
Texas Auto Writers Association Awards FCA US Brands Top Honors
Texas really likes Fiat Chrysler. A lot. The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) recently held its annual Texas Truck Rodeo. During this rodeo, a variety of pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and commercial vehicles were put to the test. The goal? To determine which vehicles are built as tough as a Texan—and eight FCA US vehicles walked […]
Performance Vehicle of Texas is the 2021 Toyota Supra
In addition to its performance, it was praised for its array of safety features
Top Honors Go to FCA at Texas Truck Rodeo
It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home the top honor of “Truck of Texas” from the Texas Auto Writers Association. It also swept the titles of Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas (2021 Ram 1500 TRX), Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas (2021 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition), and Off-Road […]
‘Compact SUV of Texas’ is the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
The Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road was named the Compact SUV of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo.
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award
Accenting the brand’s phenomenal run over the last few months, the 2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid recently earned the Mid-Size Luxury of Texas award.
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Named Texas Off-road Truck of the Year
The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel has proven to be winner in the eyes of the Texas Motor Press Association, which just named the impressive, capable, and head-turning truck the “Texas Off-road Truck of the Year.” The honor was announced at the Texas Off-road Invitational, which took place in Huntsville, Texas. Check Out: The 2019 Ram […]
It’s Official: Texas Loves the Kia Telluride
Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the amount of love for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The all-new vehicle was named “CUV of Texas” by members of the Texas Auto Writers Association, beating out the Mercedes-Benz E63 S Wagon. Not only that, the SX trim of the Telluride was the “Mid-Size CUV” category winner at the TAWA […]
Texas Auto Writers Name 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Family Car of Texas
The Chrysler Pacifica is no stranger to awards, and its latest accolades come from the Texas Auto Writers Association, which named the 2019 model the “Family Car of Texas” and the “Minivan of Texas” at its annual Texas Auto Roundup. This is the fourth year in a row that the Pacifica has earned these TAWA […]
2019 Dodge Challenger Drives Away with Three Awards from the Annual Texas Auto Roundup
The 2019 Dodge Challenger has earned major bragging rights from the members of the Texas Auto Writers Association. Driving away with three major awards, including the top honor, from the TAWA-sponsored annual Texas Auto Roundup, the 2019 Dodge Challenger is officially the “Car of Texas,” “Performance Coupe of Texas,” and “Performance Car of Texas.” Learn […]
2019 Ram 1500 Drives Off with Truck of Texas Title from TAWA
The exceptional power, stunning design and off-the-charts capability of the 2019 Ram 1500 so impressed the members of the Texas Automotive Writers Association that they honored it with their top honor of Truck of Texas at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo. “The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 stole the hearts of our members this year, and […]
2019 Toyota Avalon, Corolla Hatchback & 2018 Camry Earn Top Honors at Texas Auto Roundup
The 2019 Toyota Avalon, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 Toyota Camry were the stars of the show at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Texas Auto Roundup, earning the top spots in the full-size car, compact car, and midsize car categories, respectively. Nearly 50 TAWA journalists evaluated the cars throughout two days of […]
Chrysler Pacifica Earns “Family Car of Texas” Title from TAWA for a Third Consecutive Year
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica was also named the "Minivan of Texas" and "Green Vehicle of Texas"
With each passing month, the Chrysler Pacifica adds even more awards and titles to its impressive collection. That assortment of awards includes two separate “Family Car of Texas” titles from the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA). Now, Chrysler is adding a third “Family Car of Texas” title to the Pacifica’s lineup of awards, as the minivan received the honor […]
Ram, Jeep, Dodge Lasso a Bundle of Awards at Texas Truck Rodeo
You know the saying: everything is bigger in Texas. Did you not know that saying? Well, now you know it. In any case, among the things that are particularly bigger in Texas—and, mind you, conventional wisdom says that everything is by some measure larger—are the Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands. This was demonstrated last month […]
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Named the Official “Crossover of Texas” by TAWA
With a title like “Crossover of Texas” up for grabs, one might expect an American-made utility vehicle to drive away with the crown. In actuality, this year’s winner of that title has Italian origins. For 2017, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio was named the “Crossover of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association. The winner […]
Texas Writers Deem Volvo XC60 an Award-Worthy SUV
The title of 2018 SUV of Texas has been bestowed upon the all-new Volvo XC60 by members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo. At the two-day intensive Rodeo, 60 vehicles endured 1,400 test drives as well as the scrutiny of over 70 automotive writers. In addition to the […]
Best Road Trip Destinations: San Antonio, Texas
As one of the largest cities in Texas, San Antonio carries with it a lot of history and beauty. The city is known for the Alamo and the beautiful San Antonio River running through downtown. No matter what time of year, San Antonio is a stunning destination for your road trip, and it brings with it […]
2018 Nissan Rogue Earns Accolade from Texas Writers
The popular and high-selling 2018 Nissan Rogue has earned even more fans—the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The writers bestowed the distinction of “Compact SUV of Texas” onto the SUV at the yearly Texas Truck Rodeo, which gives journalists a unique opportunity to put specific vehicles to the test and assess how they handle terrain […]