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Both Chevrolet and Ford have something to brag about at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze the Canadian Car of the Year; the 2011 Ford Edge took Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year honors. According to General Motors, AJAC members cited the compact sedan's efficiency, refinement, and price as the key factors, and that added bonuses like 10 standard air bags helped seal the award for the Cruze.
The 2011 Ford Edge crossover, won over journos with its extensive redesign and came out ahead following both road and track tests. Additionally, the Edge's onboard technology features helped drive home the win. Hit the jump for both press releases.
Photos copyright ©2011 Steven J. Ewing / Chris Shunk / AOL
[Sources: General Motors, Ford]
Chevrolet Cruze Named "2011 Canadian Car of the Year" by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 17, 2011) - Chevrolet was honoured today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Chevrolet Cruze as the "2011 Canadian Car of the Year". The award followed rigorous head-to-head evaluations performed by over 70 of Canada's leading automotive journalists on 144 new vehicles entered in this year's competition.
"We are very proud to receive AJAC's 2011 Canadian Car of the Year honours for the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, which reflects a major refocusing of investment on smaller vehicles and fuel efficient technologies," said Kevin Williams, GM of Canada's president and managing director. "The Cruze represents our line in the sand: We're playing to win - and delivering the goods - in the small car business."
The Cruze affirms Chevrolet's commitment to building refined, fuel-efficient vehicles using new, small-displacement, four-cylinder engines, with the 1.4L turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission combination on the Cruze ECO model* and the 1.8L engine with six-speed manual transmission on the Cruze LS** both delivering best in class highway fuel economy.
Featuring a segment-leading 10 standard airbags, surprising amenities and leading edge connectivity, including Chevrolet's My Link application by OnStar, the Cruze aims to change the way Canadians look at compact cars.
Since its launch, the Cruze has been winning the hearts of customers around the globe, with over half a million already sold. In its first 3 months on the Canadian market, Cruze is off to a flying start, increasing GM's compact sales volume by over 32% versus the prior year period.
The Cruze logged more than 6 million kilometres in quality and durability testing worldwide, making it one of the most real world-tested GM products prior to launch. Cruze also has achieved five-star safety ratings in every market where it is being sold.
For more information on the Chevrolet Cruze, please visit: www.chevrolet.ca
2011 Ford Edge is voted 'Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year' by AJAC
Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains
With available MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Edge crossover wraps an engaging package with superior craftsmanship, capability and performance
TORONTO, Ontario, February 17, 2011 – The 2011 Ford Edge was named 'Canadian Utility of the Year' by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International Auto Show.
"We are pleased to receive the 2011 Canadian Utility of the Year award from AJAC," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "The Canadian-built 2011 Ford Edge features industry-leading technologies that create a whole new in-vehicle experience."
The Ford Edge was put through its paces, undergoing strenuous road and track testing by teams of skilled drivers who performed uninterrupted comparisons of each vehicle under the same conditions.
Through the evaluations of a panel of judges from AJAC's TestFest, the 2011 Ford Edge came out as the winner.
The Ford Edge blends technology, design and class-leading powertrains in a revamped package. An industry-first MyFord Touch driver connect technology powered by SYNC® provides a smarter and simpler way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives.
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 17, 2011) - Chevrolet was honoured today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Chevrolet Cruze as the "2011 Canadian Car of the Year". The award followed rigorous head-to-head evaluations performed by over 70 of Canada's leading automotive journalists on 144 new vehicles entered in this year's competition.
"We are very proud to receive AJAC's 2011 Canadian Car of the Year honours for the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, which reflects a major refocusing of investment on smaller vehicles and fuel efficient technologies," said Kevin Williams, GM of Canada's president and managing director. "The Cruze represents our line in the sand: We're playing to win - and delivering the goods - in the small car business."
The Cruze affirms Chevrolet's commitment to building refined, fuel-efficient vehicles using new, small-displacement, four-cylinder engines, with the 1.4L turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission combination on the Cruze ECO model* and the 1.8L engine with six-speed manual transmission on the Cruze LS** both delivering best in class highway fuel economy.
Featuring a segment-leading 10 standard airbags, surprising amenities and leading edge connectivity, including Chevrolet's My Link application by OnStar, the Cruze aims to change the way Canadians look at compact cars.
Since its launch, the Cruze has been winning the hearts of customers around the globe, with over half a million already sold. In its first 3 months on the Canadian market, Cruze is off to a flying start, increasing GM's compact sales volume by over 32% versus the prior year period.
The Cruze logged more than 6 million kilometres in quality and durability testing worldwide, making it one of the most real world-tested GM products prior to launch. Cruze also has achieved five-star safety ratings in every market where it is being sold.
For more information on the Chevrolet Cruze, please visit: www.chevrolet.ca
2011 Ford Edge is voted 'Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year' by AJAC
Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains
With available MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Edge crossover wraps an engaging package with superior craftsmanship, capability and performance
TORONTO, Ontario, February 17, 2011 – The 2011 Ford Edge was named 'Canadian Utility of the Year' by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International Auto Show.
"We are pleased to receive the 2011 Canadian Utility of the Year award from AJAC," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "The Canadian-built 2011 Ford Edge features industry-leading technologies that create a whole new in-vehicle experience."
The Ford Edge was put through its paces, undergoing strenuous road and track testing by teams of skilled drivers who performed uninterrupted comparisons of each vehicle under the same conditions.
Through the evaluations of a panel of judges from AJAC's TestFest, the 2011 Ford Edge came out as the winner.
The Ford Edge blends technology, design and class-leading powertrains in a revamped package. An industry-first MyFord Touch driver connect technology powered by SYNC® provides a smarter and simpler way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives.
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