DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Ford Transit Connect and the Ford Fusion Hybrid have been named the North American Car and Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show.
The front-wheel drive compact van with a base price of $20,780 offers high fuel economy and a reasonable price.
The Transit Connect's 136-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine and four-speed automatic transmission provide adequate acceleration, and its small size makes it easy to park and maneuver.
The Ford Fusion gets 41 m.p.g. in city driving. This is the third time in 17 years that a company has swept both awards.
A jury of 49 veteran automotive journalists voted in this year's selection. To be eligible, a vehicle must be either "all-new" or "substantially changed" from a previous model. This year's pool consisted of 50 vehicles.
The other finalists for Truck of the Year were the Chevrolet Equinox and the Subaru Outback, and the other finalists for North American Car of the Year were the Buick LaCrosse and the Volkswagen Golf/GTI.
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