Passat named Cars.com's best

Friday, January 1, 1904

Volkswagen's Chattanooga-made Passat has been named Cars.com's "Best of 2012," the online automotive site announced during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

"The completely redesigned Volkswagen Passat shook up the extremely competitive family sedan category in 2012," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief.

Six vehicles were nominated for the "Best of 2012" award. They were the Audi A7, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veloster, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Subaru Impreza and the Passat.