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Car of the Year Awards

The annual Motor Trend Car of the Year Award features significant inupt from the editors of Truck Trend magazine and is given to the vehicle that best represents exceptional value, superiority in its class, and most significant developments on the Car scene each year. Inside you’ll find reviews of all the vehicle candidates, insight into the exhaustive testing process, photos, and more information on the Car of the Year winner.

Car of the Year

2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Ford Fusion 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Ford Fusion
The Comeback Kid: Do-it-All Sedan is Reborn for 2010 and is Better, Smarter, Nicer, Prettier, Comfier, Leaner, Meaner, and Greener in Every... more
2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Nissan GT-R 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Nissan GT-R
Yes, we are fully aware of the GT-R's best-known nickname, "Godzilla" -- so called because the automotive press found previous generations... more
Motor Trend names Cadillac CTS 2008 Car of the Year Motor Trend names Cadillac CTS 2008 Car of the Year
Motor Trend announced today that the Cadillac CTS is the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year. more
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Car of the Year awards from past five decades. more
2003 Car of the Year: Infiniti G35 2003 Car of the Year: Infiniti G35
"Balance, poise, good driver feedback--finally, a real driver's car from Infiniti." "The G35 will keep the folks in Munich working... more
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