North American cars and truck awards are the most prestigious award in automotive industry. These awards are judged by 50 most experienced and respective journalist of Canada and US. They represent newspaper, magazine, website and many more.
In 2010, 49 veteran journalists judged awards. This year Ford fusion hybrid bagged the North American car of the year award and Ford Transit Connect won the North American truck of the year award.
This is the third time in 17 years of awards ceremony when one automaker has won both awards. Earlier in the year of 2006 and 2007 Honda and General Motor respectively won both awards.
The major objective of this award is to search the most outstanding vehicles of the year based on factors like innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, price value.
To win this award vehicle must be “all-new” or “substantially changed” from the earlier design.
Three finalists for North America car of the year are:
- The Ford Fusion Hybrid with 241 points
- The Volkswagen with 146 points
- The Buick LaCrosse with 103 points
Three finalists for North America truck of the year are:
- The Transit Connect with 213 points
- The Chevrolet Equinox with 183 points
- The Subaru Outback with 94 points
Last year the North American Car of the Year award was won by the Hyundai Genesis where as North American Truck of the Year award was won by the Ford F-150.