Tesla Model S named car of the year by Motor Trend

By ABC7
November 13, 2012 (CHICAGO)

The 2013 Tesla Model S is the first non-gasoline powered car to earn the honor.

The Tesla Model S beat out finalists including both family and luxury cars ranging from Ford, Honda and Subaru to Lexus and Porsche.

The Model S comes with a luxury-car price tag. It starts at around $50,000.

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