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NACTOY Mourns Death of Founding Member Tony Swan

October 1, 2018
Tony Swan NACTOY Juror

It is with great sadness that we of the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year board announce the passing of our fellow juror and friend, Tony Swan, after a long battle with cancer.

2019 NACTOY Semifinalists Announced

September 12, 2018
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The NACTOY jury has voted and the board is please to present the official list of semifinalists for the 2019 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year Awards. Read the list of semifinalists in each category!

2019 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicles of the Year Eligibility List

July 31, 2018
2019 Eligibility list for North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year

The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards is announcing the list of vehicles eligible for this year’s awards (2019) as well as the location for the annual comparison drive. Read the 2019 eligibility list!

Juror's Blog

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards are given by an independent jury of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. Click on an image below to visit the Juror's Blog.

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Henio Arcangeli, senior vice president of the Automobile Div. of American Honda Motor Co., and the 2018 North American Car of the Year award

2018 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Winners
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Volvo XC 60 wins North American Utility of the Year #NACTOY #VolvoXC60 #NewXC60, NAIAS, #AutoShows
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Lincoln Navigator wins North American Truck of the Year #NACTOY #Lincoln #NAIAS #AutoShows
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2018 Honda Accord wins North American Car of the Year #NACTOY #hondaaccord, NAIAS, #AutoShows
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Honda Accord, Volvo XC60, Lincoln Navigator, 2018 NACTOY Winners
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Every Vehicle Shortlisted for 2018 Car of the Year Reviewed in 140 Characters or Less
The North American Car, Truck and Utility vehicle semi-finalists are announced. Robin Buckson, The Detroait News

Detroit sedans, Tesla Model 3 missing from NACTOY honors
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First Look: New Trophy for 2017 North American Car Truck and Utility of the Year Award

2018 Winners

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