North American Car, Truck of the Year Finalists Named
Ford's redesigned F-Series Super Duty and Chevrolet's new battery-electric Bolt EV will compete as finalists for North American car and truck of the year, according to a group of automotive journalists who judge the annual awards.
by Staff
November 15, 2016
Photo of 2017 F-350 King Ranch courtesy of Ford.
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Photo of 2017 F-350 King Ranch courtesy of Ford.
Ford's redesigned F-Series Super Duty and Chevrolet's new battery-electric Bolt EV will compete as finalists for North American car and truck of the year, according to a group of automotive journalists who judge the annual awards.
The journalists announced the six finalists, including three for a new SUV award, at the Los Angeles Auto Show's AutoMobility LA trade show on Nov. 15.
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The finalists for North American Truck of the Year include the F-Series Super Duty, Nissan Titan half-ton, and Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup.
Finalists for the North American Car of the Year include the Bolt hatchback, Hyundai's luxury spin-off Genesis G90 sedan, and Volvo's S90 flagship luxury sedan.
Finalists for the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year include the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Jaguar F-Pace, and redesigned Mazda CX-9.
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