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Of The Year Awards

The annual Motor Trend Truck and SUV of the Year Award features significant input 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 new-vehicle 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 winner.

SUV of the Year

Long Term Update 1: 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Long Term Update 1: 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
3 months and 6186 miles -- "The Outlander's iPod integration leaves much to be desired." more
2010 Sport/Utility Of The Year: The Winner 2010 Sport/Utility Of The Year: The Winner
Find the Hidden SUV: An act so good, even if you know how it's done you can't see it more
2010 Sport/Utility Of The Year: The Contenders 2010 Sport/Utility Of The Year: The Contenders
Crossing Over: The Evolution Of The SUV Shows No Sign Of Slowing Down. Our winner may shock you. But it's a thoroughly modern S more
2010 Subaru Outback Wallpaper 2010 Subaru Outback Wallpaper
Download your favorite desktop wallpaper of the 2010 Subaru Outback! more
2009 Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Forester 2009 Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Forester
Clearcut: Soaring fuel prices and a fizzling economy have made it a jungle out there, but this year's winner is easy to see for the trees more

Truck of the Year

2010 Truck of the Year Winner: Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 2010 Truck of the Year Winner: Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500
StarPower: The Hardest-Working Truck In Tow Business. The Ram Heavy Duty is the first to market, and it's already ahead of the game. more
Truck Trend's Best In Class 2010: Factory Power Runner Truck Trend's Best In Class 2010: Factory Power Runner
These aren't rational vehicles. They aren't know for towing capacity or off-road capability. They are about going fast and having fun. more
Variety Show: The 2010 Truck of the Year Contenders Variety Show: The 2010 Truck of the Year Contenders
This Year Specialty Vehicles Are The Name Of The Game; Four Qualified: the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the Ford Transit Connect, the Ram Heavy... more
2010 TOTY Contender Photo Gallery: 2010 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 2010 TOTY Contender Photo Gallery: 2010 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500
Click here to see extra photos of our 2010 Truck of the Year Contender, the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500! more
2010 TOTY Contender Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 2010 TOTY Contender Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Click here to see extra photos of our 2010 Truck of the Year Contender, the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor! more

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
Truck Trend Blogs
Our Cars: 2010 Ram 2500 - Air Hauling Luxury Truck
Mileage: 5378 Months in fleet: Three I've really grown to like this whole "luxury truck" idea... more
Readers' Letter of the Month: Ford Pros And Cons
  Dear Truck Trend , I think Ford is going in the right direction with its EcoBoost V-6. It... more
Take Your Pick: 2011 Ford Explorer vs Every One Else
The Ford Explorer has become something of an American icon, almost single-handedly transforming... more
Hot Metal -- What's New, What You'll Like: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
What's new: Besides a leaner body, larger interior, and superior gas mileage, the 2011 Cayenne... more
Our Cars: Our 2010 Acura ZDX Travels to Wine Country
Chose the ZDX for a weekend golf/wine trip up to Paso Robles (aka Bachelorette Party City, as we... more
Truck Trend Forums
Got another truck!
I have traded my 2004 Silverado in on a 2010 Chevy Colorado 4x4 crew cab Z/71. It is black and has... more
Minnesota Uses More E85 in State-Owned Vehicles
That's great, because i have yet to see and E85 station in California. I see E85 vehicles every... more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORD TRANSIT: 45 YEARS OF SUCCESS
Only in the UK... [underline][bold]HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORD TRANSIT: 45 YEARS OF... more
VAN POWER WOWS THE CROWDS WITH BEST RESULT OF THE SEASON
This is way cool! To bad VW wont bring this van to the US. [underline][bold]VAN POWER WOWS THE... more