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International Car of the Year Awards Announce 2009 Winners
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The mission of the ICOTY Awards is to honor new-year model vehicles that reach beyond power and performance by tapping into lifestyle compatibility.
The jury, made up of 16 nationally-renowned automotive journalists, selected the new-year models with ballots tabulated by J.D. Power and Associates to ensure accuracy and credibility. The event was hosted by Edmunds.com Editorial Director,
International Car of the Year
Nissan GT-R
International Truck of the Year
Dodge Ram 1500
2009 EARTH, WIND & POWER AWARDS(TM) Debut at ICOTY
The 2009 ceremony also debuted the Earth, Wind & Power (EWP) Awards(TM), honoring the most environmentally-friendly car and truck of the year. The mission of the EWP Awards is to recognize new-year model vehicles driven by a power source that help reduce global warming, are conducive to promoting a cleaner environment and support the mission to achieve energy independence through alternative sources. And the EWP winners are:
EARTH, WIND & POWER(TM) - Car of the Year
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
EARTH, WIND & POWER(TM) - Truck of the YearFord Escape Hybrid
Honda Motor Company was awarded the second annual EARTH ANGEL Award for most environmentally-friendly automaker. The mission of the award is to recognize the automaker demonstrating the most significant progress with environmental initiatives and partnerships worldwide. U.S. Congressman
ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine presented its sixth annual Lifetime Legend Award, honoring veteran automotive journalist
About ICOTY
The ICOTY Awards were founded in 1996 by
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