This year, the panel of 49 automotive journalists from the USA and Canada have chosen the
Chevrolet Malibu as the 2008 North American Car of the Year. The finalists included the
Honda Accord and the
Cadillac CTS .
As for the 2008 North American Truck of the Year award, the honour goes to the
Mazda CX-9 . Finalists included the
Buick Enclave and the
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid .
These two vehicles have been chosen as the most outstanding based on factors like innovation, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.
photo: General Motors, Mazda, Philippe Champoux