2015 NACTOY winners

The winners of the 2015 North American Car of the Year and the North American Truck / Utility of the Year awards have been declared today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Ford’s F-150 full-size pick-up emerged as a clear winner in the truck category. A jury of fifty-seven motoring journalists from across Canada and the United States gave it 297 points, while the runner-up Chevrolet Colorado and third-place Lincoln MKC earned 205 and 68 respectively.

Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (2015) Front Side
2015 North American Truck / Utility of the Year:
The Ford F-150.

Volkswagen secured the car prize for a second time. On this occasion the Golf was victorious, after receiving 256 points from the voting panel. 204 marks meant the Ford Mustang ended up in second position, and third spot went to the Hyundai Genesis which scored 110.

Volkswagen Golf SEL 5-Door (2015 North American Spec) Front Side
2015 North American Car of the Year:
The Volkswagen Golf.

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2015 NACTOY shortlists
2014 NACTOY winners

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