View Poll Results: Which car will win the 2005 North American Car of the Year
300/300C
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Mustang
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Corvette
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North American Car and Truck of the Year Award News
12-16-2003, 08:36 PM
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North American Car and Truck of the Year Award News
Pick of the Litter: North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists announced
By AUTOWEEK
General Motors is the only automaker with a vehicle in each category, the Cadillac SRX, above, and the Cadillac XLR.
Seventeen cars and 13 trucks made the list of vehicles considered for 2004 North American Car and Truck of the Year honors, as selected each year by a panel of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the U.S. The ballots have been counted and only six vehicles remain. On the car side, finalists are Cadillac XLR, Mazda RX-8 and Toyota Prius. Truck finalists are Cadillac SRX, Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan.
Winners will be announced Jan. 4 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The awards are designed to recognize the most outstanding vehicles of the year based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.
Eligible vehicles must be “substantially changed” from the previous model.
Jurors are given 25 points to divide among cars and trucks. However, no more than 10 points may be given to a single vehicle. The ballots are counted by the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche. Until the news conference in January only Richard Gabrys, the vice chairman of Deloitte, knows the winners.
The awards were started in 1993 and are modeled after the European “Car of the Year.” They are administered by a seven-person organizing committee and funded by dues paid by the jurors.
Here are the previous winners:
1994 North American Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
1994 North American Truck of the Year – Dodge Ram
1995 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler Cirrus.
1995 North American Truck of the Year – Chevrolet Blazer
1996 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler minivans
1996 North American Truck of the Year – Ford F-150
1997 North American Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz SLK
1997 North American Truck of the Year – Ford Expedition
1998 North American Car of the Year – Chevrolet Corvette
1998 North American Truck of the Year – Mercedes-Benz ML320
1999 North American Car of the Year – Volkswagen New Beetle.
1999 North American Truck of the Year – Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2000 North American Car of the Year – Ford Focus
2000 North American Truck of the Year – Nissan Xterra
2001 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler PT Cruiser.
2001 North American Truck of the Year – Acura MDX.
2002 North American Car of the Year – Nissan Altima.
2002 North American Truck of the Year – Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
2003 North American Car of the Year – Mini Cooper/Cooper S.
2003 North American Truck of the Year – Volvo XC90.
By AUTOWEEK
General Motors is the only automaker with a vehicle in each category, the Cadillac SRX, above, and the Cadillac XLR.
Seventeen cars and 13 trucks made the list of vehicles considered for 2004 North American Car and Truck of the Year honors, as selected each year by a panel of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the U.S. The ballots have been counted and only six vehicles remain. On the car side, finalists are Cadillac XLR, Mazda RX-8 and Toyota Prius. Truck finalists are Cadillac SRX, Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan.
Winners will be announced Jan. 4 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The awards are designed to recognize the most outstanding vehicles of the year based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.
Eligible vehicles must be “substantially changed” from the previous model.
Jurors are given 25 points to divide among cars and trucks. However, no more than 10 points may be given to a single vehicle. The ballots are counted by the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche. Until the news conference in January only Richard Gabrys, the vice chairman of Deloitte, knows the winners.
The awards were started in 1993 and are modeled after the European “Car of the Year.” They are administered by a seven-person organizing committee and funded by dues paid by the jurors.
Here are the previous winners:
1994 North American Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
1994 North American Truck of the Year – Dodge Ram
1995 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler Cirrus.
1995 North American Truck of the Year – Chevrolet Blazer
1996 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler minivans
1996 North American Truck of the Year – Ford F-150
1997 North American Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz SLK
1997 North American Truck of the Year – Ford Expedition
1998 North American Car of the Year – Chevrolet Corvette
1998 North American Truck of the Year – Mercedes-Benz ML320
1999 North American Car of the Year – Volkswagen New Beetle.
1999 North American Truck of the Year – Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2000 North American Car of the Year – Ford Focus
2000 North American Truck of the Year – Nissan Xterra
2001 North American Car of the Year – Chrysler PT Cruiser.
2001 North American Truck of the Year – Acura MDX.
2002 North American Car of the Year – Nissan Altima.
2002 North American Truck of the Year – Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
2003 North American Car of the Year – Mini Cooper/Cooper S.
2003 North American Truck of the Year – Volvo XC90.
12-16-2003, 09:32 PM
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chrysler cirrus? wtf?
chrysler cirrus? wtf?
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12-17-2003, 04:33 AM
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At the time those cars were really promising and turned out to be built like turds. Styled really nicely compared to what was on the market (look at a picture of a '95 Cirrus and a '95 Accord).
At the time those cars were really promising and turned out to be built like turds. Styled really nicely compared to what was on the market (look at a picture of a '95 Cirrus and a '95 Accord).
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2005 North American Car of the Year
The winner will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show, but the three finalists are:
300/300C
Mustang
Corvette
Who do you think will win? I say the 300/C will win it.
300/300C
Mustang
Corvette
Who do you think will win? I say the 300/C will win it.
12-27-2004, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by IIL IHP
Corvette....especially the new zo6
Would be very surprised if the Vette took the prize.
12-27-2004, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
I highly doubt a $65k sports car that about 1% of the population can afford will win car of the year.
Would be very surprised if the Vette took the prize.
Would be very surprised if the Vette took the prize.
I agree. The Mustang is the one that could beat the 300/C due to its mass market appeal.
12-27-2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I agree. The Mustang is the one that could beat the 300/C due to its mass market appeal.
12-27-2004, 06:27 PM
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I would say the vette is the best bang for the buck, I vote for the Vette!
but will it win? more than likely, NO, but will I like it to win? YES!
but will it win? more than likely, NO, but will I like it to win? YES!
12-27-2004, 10:07 PM
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Come on guys ... The 300/300C was such a shock to the industry; such a huge accomplishment on the part of D/C; such a runaway hit that I cannot think of a single reason why it should not win the award.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
12-28-2004, 06:37 AM
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300C simply because its the ultimate "i have a small (insert object)" Mafioso car.
12-28-2004, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Come on guys ... The 300/300C was such a shock to the industry; such a huge accomplishment on the part of D/C; such a runaway hit that I cannot think of a single reason why it should not win the award.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
I agree. Every other manufacturer now is looking at that segment with a totally different eye. The standard has been truly raised by Chrysler on that segment. That was a leap forward, not a step.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Come on guys ... The 300/300C was such a shock to the industry; such a huge accomplishment on the part of D/C; such a runaway hit that I cannot think of a single reason why it should not win the award.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
When you consider not only the significance of the vehicle within the automobile industry but also the significance to the manufacturer, the 300/300C is the clear choice.
12-30-2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
See IMO the 300 doesnt do anything exceptionally well except for accelerate. The car's styling is a ripoff of a few very high end luxury cars....Cough Bentley. The reason why D/C has such a huge sucess on its hands is because of the great marketing/advertising conducted before and after the launch. The car uses a lot of previous gen E class parts, which raises its appeal. The Vette is a much better choice, as well as the Stang.
"...the 300 doesnt do anything exceptionally well except for accelerate. "
I think you will change your mind once you read some comparos with other sedans and test drive one. The car drives like a luxury car and it's got a ton of room inside. The dashboard design is pretty good with OK quality. The exterior design in my opinion is great, but all agree that this car has a ton of presence from the outside. And that is hard to achieve today for that little money. This car is an achievement in the segment no matter how you look at it.
Finally, the only 300 that accelerates well is the 300C. The one with the 3.5 liter is marginal and the one with the 2.7 is simply inadequate and it's there only to add to the total sales number and it will.
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For the numerous guests that visit the Automotive News part of this forum who cannot see the results of the poll, currently the score is:
300/C = 51.43%
Mustang = 8.57%
Corvette = 40%
300/C = 51.43%
Mustang = 8.57%
Corvette = 40%
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Originally Posted by darrinb
300c
i think it woulda been better for gm to put the ls6 in the c6 instead of the ls2
i think it woulda been better for gm to put the ls6 in the c6 instead of the ls2
Why? The torque curve is better on the LS2 than on the LS6. Also, the overall area under the power curve is larger in the case of the LS2.
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North American Car and Truck of the Year Award news **2013 Information (page 1)**
North American Car and Truck of the year finalists named - - Source: Autoweek
So now it’s down to three each. The North American Car and Truck of the Year jury has narrowed its choices for Car and Truck of the Year. On the car side, the finalists are the Ford Fusion, Honda Civic and Pontiac Solstice. The Ford Explorer, Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Xterra were selected as finalists for the Truck of the Year.
The results were announced today (Dec. 13) at a news conference at the Detroit Economic Club.
Organizers say the awards are unique because instead of being given by a single publication, radio or television station they are given by 49 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada.
The idea of the awards is to recognize the best vehicles of the year based on factors such as innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value. To be eligible vehicles must be all new or “substantially changed” from the previous model.
Steve Laughman, a partner at Deloitte & Touche, was responsible for counting the ballots, which jurors sent directly to the accounting firm in Detroit. Laughman remains the only person who knows the winners, which will be announced January 8th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Last year’s winners were the Chrysler 300/300C and Ford Escape Hybrid.
The award is 12 years old. Since it began, domestic automakers have won the car award six times, Japanese automakers have won twice and European automakers have won four times. Domestic truck makers have won eight times, while Japanese and European automakers have each won twice.
2006 North American Car of the Year Finalists:
Ford Fusion
Base Price: $17,795
Powertrain: 2.2-liter, 160-hp, 150-lb-ft I4; fwd; five-speed automatic
Honda Civic
Base Price: $15,110 (sedan)
Powertrain: 1.8-liter, 140-hp, 128-lb-ft I4; fwd; five-speed manual
Pontiac Solstice
Base Price: $19,995
Powertrain: 2.4-liter, 177-hp, 166-lb-ft I4; rwd; five-speed manual
2006 North American Truck of the Year Finalists:
Ford Explorer
Base Price: $27,175
Powertrain: 4.0-liter, 210-hp, 254-lb-ft V6; rwd/4wd; five-speed automatic
Honda Ridgeline
Base Price: $28,320
Powertrain: 3.5-liter, 247-hp, 245-lb-ft V6; 4wd; five-speed automatic
Nissan Xterra
Base Price: $20,530
Powertrain: 4.0-liter, 265-hp, 284-lb-ft V6; rwd/4wd; five-speed automatic
The results were announced today (Dec. 13) at a news conference at the Detroit Economic Club.
Organizers say the awards are unique because instead of being given by a single publication, radio or television station they are given by 49 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada.
The idea of the awards is to recognize the best vehicles of the year based on factors such as innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value. To be eligible vehicles must be all new or “substantially changed” from the previous model.
Steve Laughman, a partner at Deloitte & Touche, was responsible for counting the ballots, which jurors sent directly to the accounting firm in Detroit. Laughman remains the only person who knows the winners, which will be announced January 8th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Last year’s winners were the Chrysler 300/300C and Ford Escape Hybrid.
The award is 12 years old. Since it began, domestic automakers have won the car award six times, Japanese automakers have won twice and European automakers have won four times. Domestic truck makers have won eight times, while Japanese and European automakers have each won twice.
2006 North American Car of the Year Finalists:
Ford Fusion
Base Price: $17,795
Powertrain: 2.2-liter, 160-hp, 150-lb-ft I4; fwd; five-speed automatic
Honda Civic
Base Price: $15,110 (sedan)
Powertrain: 1.8-liter, 140-hp, 128-lb-ft I4; fwd; five-speed manual
Pontiac Solstice
Base Price: $19,995
Powertrain: 2.4-liter, 177-hp, 166-lb-ft I4; rwd; five-speed manual
2006 North American Truck of the Year Finalists:
Ford Explorer
Base Price: $27,175
Powertrain: 4.0-liter, 210-hp, 254-lb-ft V6; rwd/4wd; five-speed automatic
Honda Ridgeline
Base Price: $28,320
Powertrain: 3.5-liter, 247-hp, 245-lb-ft V6; 4wd; five-speed automatic
Nissan Xterra
Base Price: $20,530
Powertrain: 4.0-liter, 265-hp, 284-lb-ft V6; rwd/4wd; five-speed automatic
12-15-2005, 03:16 PM
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I think Civic and Explorer will take the prizes.
12-15-2005, 03:35 PM
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I say the Ridgeline will win it although I like the Xterra more.
And the Civic will take the car honors.
And the Civic will take the car honors.
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12-15-2005, 03:38 PM
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In terms of segment busting the Civic has te upper hand. The Miata outclasses the Soltice and the Fusion is outclasssed by the Accord/Camry so it should be a Civic victory IMO.
Then again how did the Soltice beat the Miata in that category
Then again how did the Soltice beat the Miata in that category