The 2005 Car of the Year and the 2005 Truck of the Year have been announced at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit. The Daimler 300/300C took Car of the Year, while the Ford Escape Hybrid was named Truck of the Year.
The accolades are awarded by a panel of 48 motor and industry journalist, who whittle down the list of finalists based on safety, ride and handling, value for the dollar and innovation. The list had been reduced to three in each category.
It is the second year in a row that a hybrid vehicle was awarded a title – in 2004 the Toyota Prius won North American Car of the Year.
