The 18th annual awards are chosen by automotive journalists from the United States and Canada who represent magazines, television, radio, newspapers and web sites.
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Twenty-seven new cars were eligible for the 2011 North American Car of the Year award and 14 have been selected as semi-finalists.
The jurors did not vote on the trucks because there were only 14 on the original list.
The North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year will be announced in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Audi A8 Buick Regal Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Volt Ford Fiesta Hyundai Sonata/2.0T/Hybrid Infiniti M37/56 Jaguar XJ Kia Optima Mazda Mazda2 Nissan Juke Nissan Leaf Volkswagen Jetta Volvo S60
North American Truck of the Year semi-finalists:
Dodge Durango Ford Edge Ford Explorer Honda Odyssey Hyundai Tucson Infiniti QX56 Jeep Grand Cherokee Kia Sorento Kia Sportage Lincoln MKX Mercedes-Benz R-Class Porsche Cayenne Toyota Sienna Volkswagen Touareg
Article Last Updated: March 27, 2026.
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