Editor's Top 5 Cars of the Year for 2012 +VIDEO

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By Mark Fulmer
Editor-in-Chief
THE AUTO CHANNEL

AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2012: These five cars are all 2012 models with the exception of the FR-S, which is a 2013. They have been selected out of this past year's available press fleet and have three qualities that are personal preferences of mine:

   1. Fun To Drive
   2. Distinctive technology/engineering/style
   3. Cost Effectiveness

So if you are in the market, I highly recommend that you test drive any of all of these. And Happy New Year from all of us at The Auto Channel!

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2013 Scion FR-S

Scion FR-S

Reviews of the FR-S from The Auto Channel's team
   • John Helig
   • Carey Russ
   • Henny Hemmes

Fiat 500C

Reviews of the Fiat 500C from The Auto Channel's team
• Larry Nutson
• Marc Rauch

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Reviews of the Camry Hybrid from The Auto Channel's team
   • Carey Russ
   • John Helig
   • Steve Purdy

Toyota Prius Plug-In

Reviews of the Prius from The Auto Channel's team
   • Katrina Ramser
   • Carey Russ
   • Carey Russ
   • Mark Fulmer

Volkswagen Golf R

Reviews of the Golf R from The Auto Channel's team
   • Larry Nutson
   • John Helig
   • Carey Russ