Ford F-150 wins truck of the year

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The Golf compact car has been lauded for its wide array of available engines, including both diesel and electric power. With prices starting at just $18,000, critics have credited the Golf with near-luxury quality in terms of its interior and overall construction. It’s also an important win for VW, which posted some of the worst U.S. sales of any major automaker in 2014.

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