Finalists Announced for North American Car & Truck of the Year Award
3 November 1997
Finalists Announced for North American Car & Truck of the Year AwardDETROIT, Nov. 3 -- The final list of vehicles qualifying for the 1998 North American Car & Truck of the Year award was announced today. Nearly 50 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada will choose what they regard as the best new car and best new truck from this list. The award, now in its fifth year, will be presented on January 5, 1998 which is the first press day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award is based on general design, comfort, safety, fuel economy, handling and general roadworthiness, performance, functionality, innovation, driver satisfaction and price. Value for the money -- not to be confused with affordability -- is another important factor. Vehicles are compared to other vehicles in their class, not against other nominees (unless those nominees are in the same class). The jury is composed of automotive journalists, both men and women, who bring a wide variety of experience to the selection process. They include representatives from enthusiast magazines, business publications, news organizations, daily newspapers, radio and TV. CARS TRUCKS Audi A6 Dodge Durango Buick Regal Ford Ranger Chevrolet Camaro Honda CR-V Chevrolet Corvette Isuzu Rodeo Chevrolet Prizm Lincoln Navigator Chrysler Concorde Mazda B-Series Dodge Intrepid Mercedes M-Class Ford Escort ZX-2 Nissan Frontier Ford Contour SVT Subaru Forester Ford Crown Victoria Honda Accord Lexus GS 300/400 Lincoln Town Car Mazda 626 Mercedes CLK Mercury Grand Marquis Nissan Altima Oldsmobile Intrigue Pontiac Firebird Porsche Boxster Toyota Sienna Toyota Corolla VW Passat SOURCE Automotive Industries