Ford Escape SUV Hybrid Wins North American Truck of the Year January 2005

America's "in" sedan and the world's first gas-electric hybrid sport utility vehicle were named North America's top vehicles Sunday at the North American International Auto Show.

The Chrysler 300 - which becomes the 300C when it's equipped with Chrysler's powerful Hemi V-8 engine - collected its latest honor as 2004 North American Car of the Year. Ford's new Escape hybrid SUV garnered the award as 2004 North American Truck of the Year.

The awards were announced during the first day of media previews at the auto show, one of the industry's most prestigious stages and home to 6,600 journalists from more than 60 countries for the next few days.

The honors have been given annually since 1994 by a group of about 50 full-time automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. They scrutinize each vehicle's design, safety, handling and innovations. The judges also consider driver satisfaction and value.

To be eligible, a vehicle must be substantially changed from the previous model or a completely new vehicle.

SOURCE: Red Nova

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