AutoWeek names NAIAS Winners

01/96

AutoWeek named the four best vehicles of the North American Auto Show this month. The categories used for awarding prizes were Best in Show, Most Significant, Best Concept, and Most Fun. The awards were given out as follows:

Most Fun: BMWZ3. The BMWZ3 was awarded the prize for most fun, but if you don't have one already, you won't be able to get one--the South Carolina- built Z3 is sold out for 1996.

Best Concept: Ford Indigo. The Indigo was called a dream car, and a street-legal V-12 sits under its hood. It's an Indy car with 2 seats designed by Indy car chassis builder Reynard.

Most Significant: Oldsmobile Intrigue. The Intrigue is a new sedan from GM.

Best in Show: The Mercedez AAV. This car is Mercedez-Benz's "All Activity" vehicle. It won top honors at a show that featured more than a fair share of sport utility vehicles. The Mercedez AAV will sell for about $35,000 and will be built in Alabama. It's a luxury SUV.

Paul Dever --- The Auto Channel

Source: 1996 North American International Auto Show Press Release