GOLDEN CALIPERS: THE HISTORY OF THE MOTORTREND TROPHY.

The article discusses the history and design of the Golden Calipers trophy, which is awarded to automotive manufacturers who receive MotorTrend's Car of the Year honor. The trophy has evolved over the years, from simple wood or marble towers to the current design featuring a large set of calipers resting on a black and gold-plated base. While some engineers have criticized the use of curved spring-joint calipers, the trophy is seen as a metaphor for engineering excellence. The article also mentions that the caliper motif has been present since the first Car of the Year award 75 years ago. [Extracted from the article]