2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year

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The 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year is a prestigious automotive award recognizing the Tesla Model S for its groundbreaking electric performance, design, and innovation.

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instanceOf automotive award
car of the year award
announcementMedium Motor Trend
surface form: Motor Trend magazine
associatedFeature high performance acceleration
large touchscreen interface
associatedTechnology long-range electric powertrain
over-the-air software updates
awardedBy Motor Trend
surface form: Motor Trend magazine
awardedTo Tesla Model S
awardYear 2013
country United States of America
surface form: United States
hasRecipientManufacturer Tesla, Inc.
surface form: Tesla Motors
hasWinningModelYear 2013
industryImpact increased recognition of electric vehicles
notableAspect first major US magazine Car of the Year win for Tesla
presentedBy Motor Trend
publicationType magazine award
recognizedFor design
electric performance
innovation
selectionCriteria advancement in design
driver enjoyment
efficiency
engineering excellence
functional performance
intended function
performance
safety
value
winnerBodyStyle sedan
winnerModel Tesla Model S
surface form: Tesla Model S electric sedan
winnerPowertrainType battery electric vehicle

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Tesla Model S awarded 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year