Doggedly searching for the crux of the biscuit.
Motor Trend magazine, the world's #1 automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Toyota Prius as the 2004 Car of the Year. Now in its 55th year, the title of Motor Trend Car of the Year is the most coveted and most recognized award in the automotive industry.
"We realize the selection of a hybrid vehicle is going to stir controversy, but we believe the performance, engineering advancements, and overall significance of the Toyota Prius merits the distinction of Motor Trend's Car of the Year," said Kevin Smith, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend.
Sure took them long enough.
TrackBackYou know, I'm kinda torn up about this. On the one hand, I totally support the hybrids and better fuel economy. On the other hand, the 2005 Mustang with a huge honking engine is looking very good . . .
Posted by: Tripp at November 20, 2003 03:16 PMYou know, I'm kinda torn up about this. As the most technically advanced vehicle on the road the Toyota Prius should have been named car of the year in 2001 when it hit the US market. But the 2004 was a good pick because this model improved gas mileage, performance, and burns even cleaner than the 2001 model. Now that's amazing. And to Tripp (above), maybe the 2005 Mustang will get this honor SOME TIME IN 2005!
Posted by: bjharding at May 17, 2004 04:08 PM