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Last year, journalists from the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) In addition to the Judges’ Choice, the following
vehicles were also cited by the judges as being best
selected the best of show at the 35th Annual Atlanta International Auto Show, produced
in their category:
by the Metro Atlanta Automobile Dealers Association (MAADA), and held at the Georgia
• Bang for the Buck:
World Congress Center from Wednesday, March 22, through Sunday, March 26.
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF
• Green: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
“The Atlanta Auto Show is the biggest and best one yet,” said Christopher Lawrence, president of GAMMA • Luxury: 2018 Lexus LS 500
and president of AutoAcademics.net, an automotive consultancy that aims to assist consumers in making • Performance:
intelligent, unbiased, and logical automotive choices. “The judges cover the auto industry for a variety of 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster
outlets including newspapers, magazines and websites and looked at the cars for performance, value, new • SUV/Crossover: By Mary Welch
technology and overall experience. With increasing competition each year, it’s a challenge to identify the best 2018 Volkswagen Atlas www.marywelchwriter.com
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The Kia Stinger won the Judges’ Choice Award because of its progressive design, luxurious amenities, and The awards were presented at GAAMA’s annual
performance-based componentry. It’s a fastback sports sedan that is available in rear- or all-wheel drive, and meeting that took place at the auto show.
hit showrooms at the end of 2017.

Bang for the Buck Green Luxury
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 Chevrolet Bolt 2018 Lexus LS 500

Performance SUV/Crossover Truck
2018 Mercedes-AMG 2018 Volkswagen Atlas 2017 Ford Raptor
GT C Roadster

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