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January 15, 2008

This Week:

• Lexus LF-A Takes on Roadster Form - An Open Version of the Supercar Concept Revealed

• Introduction of the New 2009 Ford F-150

• Kia Motors America Introduces All-New Borrego SUV

• World Premiere of the Volkswagen CC

• Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit: Mercedes brings Hollywood to COBO Hall

• Ford Reveals Small-Car Vision for North America

• 2008 North American Car/Truck of the Year Winners

• Land Rover LRX Hybrid Concept Unveiled In Detroit

• Chrysler's Fuel-efficient HEMI(R) Hybrid to Power All-New Dodge Ram

• Lincoln Unveils Ultimate Touring Vehicle Concept

• BMW Presents Innovative Hybrid Concept Named BMW X6

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The awards are designed to recognize the most outstanding new vehicles of the year based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

Although dozens of new 2008 vehicles were eligible, the jurors whittled the field down to 15 cars and 13 trucks on which they voted in December. The jurors sent their ballots to Ms. Collins. The three car and three truck finalists were revealed in December.

However, Ms. Collins kept the winners secret until today when she also provided this news release. The number of points each vehicle received, according to Deloitte's tally, are as follows:

• The Cadillac CTS got 165 votes

• The Chevrolet Malibu got 190 votes

• The Honda Accord got 95 votes

• The Buick Enclave got 109 votes

• The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid got 140 votes

• The Mazda CX-9 got 201 votes

Last year the North American Car of the Year was the Saturn Aura while the North American Truck of the Year was the Chevrolet Silverado.

Not including this year, domestic automakers have won North American Car of the Year seven times. Japanese automakers have won three times. European automakers have won four times.

Not including this year, domestic automakers have won North American Truck of the Year nine times, Japanese automakers have won three times (Honda and Acura took two of those) and European automakers have won twice. Previously, hybrid vehicles have won three times. The Toyota Prius was named the 2004 North American Car of the Year; the Escape Hybrid was named 2005 North American Truck of the Year and the Honda Civic Hybrid was included when the Civic lineup that won the 2006 North American Car of the Year.

Photos: Mazda/GM

(Jan 13, 2008)