North American Car of the Year
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The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award announced at a news conference each January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The jury consists of no more than 50 automotive journalists.[1]
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[edit] Example
| Car | Truck |
|---|---|
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Saturn Aura (Winner) |
Chevrolet Silverado (Winner) |
[edit] Pre-1994
1989
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Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe |
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1992 |
Ford Econoline |
[edit] 1994-1999
| Year | Car | Truck |
|---|---|---|
|
1994 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Dodge Ram |
|
1995 |
Chrysler Cirrus |
Chevrolet Blazer |
|
1996 |
Chrysler minivans |
Ford F-150 |
|
1997 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
Ford Expedition |
|
1998 |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
|
1999 |
Chrysler 300M |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
[edit] 2000-2009
| Year | Car | Truck |
|---|---|---|
|
2000 |
Ford Focus |
Nissan Xterra |
|
2001 |
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
Acura MDX |
|
2002 |
Nissan Altima |
Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
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2003 |
MINI Cooper |
Volvo XC90 |
|
2004 |
Toyota Prius |
Ford F-150 |
|
2005 |
Chrysler 300 |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
|
2006 |
Honda Civic |
Honda Ridgeline |
|
2007 |
Saturn Aura |
Chevrolet Silverado |
|
2008 |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Mazda CX-9 |
|
2009 |
Hyundai Genesis |
Ford F-150 |
[edit] 2010-present
| Year | Car | Truck |
|---|---|---|
|
2010 |
Ford Fusion Hybrid |
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2011[2] |
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2012[3] |
[edit] References
- ^ "About NACTOY". North American Car of the Year (official website). http://www.northamericancaroftheyear.org/. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
- ^ "Volt wins Car of the Year; Explorer takes top truck | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. 2011-01-10. http://www.freep.com/article/20110110/BUSINESS03/110110006/1016/Volt-wins-Car-of-the-Year-Explorer-takes-top-truck. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ^ "Hyundai Elantra wins North American Car of Year; Range Rover Evoque wins truck honor | Washington Post". washingtonpost.com. 2012-01-09. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/hyundai-elantra-wins-north-american-car-of-year-range-rover-evoque-wins-truck-honor/2012/01/09/gIQAu39DlP_story.html. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
