Ford's Doubleheader Win at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Jan 20th, 10
Ford Fusion Hybrid: North American Car of the Year!
Ford Transit Connect: North American Truck of the Year!
The 2010 North American Car/Truck of the Year awards recognize the most
outstanding vehicle of the year in each category, based on different factors, including
innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value. The jury is composed of 50 automotive journalists
in Canada and the US, representing newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio shows.
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid won the North American Car of the Year!
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect won the North American Truck of the Year!
The Transit Connect is an industry-exclusive vehicle developed to be a smart new choice for small business owners; it offers double the fuel economy of full-size vans, generous and accessible cargo space, and the agility and maneuverability to operate in crowded urban areas.
"Winning both of these prestigious awards (North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year) is confirmation that the ONE Ford Plan is working, delivering industry-leading products for our customers." -Mark Fields, president of Ford's Americas Division.
Other Awards and Accolades of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid::
- MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Award
- One of CAR and DRIVER Magazine's "10Best" Cars for 2010
- One of AUTOMOBILE Magazine's 2010 All-Stars
- 2009 "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- 2009 Ward's Interior of the Year Special Achievement Award for Best Graphic Display for SmartGauge with EcoGuide digital instrument cluster
- Great Car for the Long-haul Salesman by Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
- One of America's Top 40 New Cars by MOTOR TREND magazine
- Rated the No. 1 Hybrid Family Sedan by CAR and DRIVER in a recent comparison test by the magazine
- 2009 and 2010 Editors Choice for Fuel Sipper by CAR and DRIVER Magazine
- Best Hybrid for the Money in the Midsize Car segment by cars.com
- One of 2009 Top 10 Green Cars by Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
- The Detroit News Readers' Choice Award for "Best Value"
- 2010 Consumers Digest Best Buy
- Detroit Free Press 2010 Car of the Year
- 2010 Most Environmentally Progressive Car of the Year by Earth, Wind & Power
- 10 Best Engine by Ward's Auto World
Other Awards and Accolades of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect::
- 2010 Editors Choice for Vans by CAR and DRIVER Magazine
- Detroit Free Press 2010 Truck of the Year
- The Detroit News 2010 Truck of the Year
- 2010 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for Best Workhorse Vehicle
- A Great Car for the Small Business Delivery/Utility Worker by Kelley Blue Book kbb.com