Moto Madness semifinals: Down to Chevrolet, Ford, and Porsche in the drivers' choice challenge

Just as NCAA March Madness has seen college basketball teams fall out in the pulse-pounding, bracket-based competition, several automakers were voted from the Consumer Reports' Moto Madness drivers' choice challenge in the latest round. The people have voted, cutting the eight quarterfinalists down to four vehicles motoring on to the semifinals. It is time to vote again, selecting the cars that can proceed to the championship match. And while you're at it, be sure to register to win an Apple iPad2.

The action takes place at the free Moto Madness microsite. With just a few quick clicks, you select your favorite models from the final four. To help in making the selections, each vehicle links to a "see details of this match-up" where a basic description of the pair is offered, along with a link to our test results and other information.

The votes can be shared via Twitter and Facebook, and the whole Moto Madness can be readily shared with Stumbleupon and Reddit.

Quaterfinal results
Sporty Car
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (62%): Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Porsche Boxster

SUVs and Trucks
Ford F-150 (57%): Ford F-150 vs Land Rover Range Rover

Practical cars
Ford Fusion (51%): Subaru Outback 2.5i vs Ford Fusion

Performance sedans
Porsche Panamera (51%): Audi A6 vs Porsche Panamera

The competition between similar car types is over, with two cars just barely claiming victory in their class. Now the quarterfinal winners will compete in the semifinals, with the next stop being the final championship.

Two American icons face off with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs the Ford F-150.

The other pairing sees the practical, reliable Ford Fusion vs the indulgent, high-performance Porsche Panamera.

Will practicality prevail over upscale entertainment? Only you can decide. Click on over to Moto Madness and cast your vote.

Bracket schedule
Semifinals - 3/29-3/31
Championship: 4/1-4/3
Winner announced: 4/4

—Jeff Bartlett