(October 14, 2013) SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Once again, Ram Truck, Jeep and Dodge brand vehicles have taken top honors at the annual Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo.

More than 40 TAWA members cast their votes this weekend after a two-day competition involving on- and off-road vehicle evaluations. While capability is an important element considered by the auto group, the organization also pays close attention to design, utility, value and technology.

"The Ram, Jeep and Dodge brands from Chrysler Group clearly impressed our TAWA members at this year's event," said Michael Marrs, TAWA president. "There's no doubt that innovative powertrains, impressive designs and new technologies are paying off for these brands."

A total of 63 pickups, SUVs and crossover vehicles were entered in this year's rodeo.



Chrysler Group vehicles receiving awards at the 21st annual TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo were:

    Truck of Texas: 2014 Ram 1500
    SUV of Texas: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Full-size Truck of Texas: 2014 Ram 1500
    Heavy Duty Truck of Texas: 2014 Ram 2500
    Luxury Truck of Texas: 2014 Ram 1500
    Commercial Vehicle of Texas: 2014 Ram ProMaster
    Truck Line of Texas: Ram Trucks
    Full-size SUV of Texas: 2014 Dodge Durango
    Mid-Size SUV of Texas: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Luxury Mid-size SUV of Texas: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
    Off-road Utility Vehicle of Texas: 2014 Jeep Wrangler
    Best Powertrain:  Jeep/Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel
    Best Connectivity: Chrysler Group UConnect
    Best Technology: Ram 1500 five-link coil rear suspension

Other award winners were: Compact Crossover Utility Vehicle, 2013 Nissan Juke; Mid-Size Crossover Utility Vehicle, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited; Full-Size Crossover Utility Vehicle, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder; Luxury Crossover Utility Vehicle, 2014 Acura MDX; Compact Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle, 2013 GMC Terrain Denali; Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover; Mid-Sized Pickup Truck, 2013 Nissan Frontier; Off-road Pickup Truck; 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.