VW's Golf Named Motor Trend Car of the Year

VW gets a major shout-out in the auto world. 

USA Today reported Monday morning that Volkswagen's new-generation Golf models are the Motor Trend Car of the Year winner.

James R. Healey of USA Today writes:

It's another in an unusually strong award showing by the latest Golf models. They are VW's best-sellers worldwide, but have been only mid-pack among VW's sold in the U.S.

The brand is hoping the new design, new drivetrain, and now the growing list of awards, will boost the Golf's appeal and sales here.

The Motor Trend award is to the Golf 'family' of cars, which includes the GTI high-performanc model on sale since spring, and the rest of the line that went on sale after that.