DETROIT (AP) — The latest developments from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Chevy didn’t score the award for car of the year but did earn itself the distinction of becoming the first brand ever with three cars in the final 10.
The Malibu was one of the three finalists for the award, but lost out to the Honda Civic. The Camaro and Volt also made the so-called short list in the car category.
The North American Car and Truck of the awards have been handed out since 1993.
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Volvo’s award for the North American utility/truck of the year will be an important marketing tool as it tries to rev up sales in the U.S. market, according to Volo’s CEO for the Americas.
The 2016 XC90 SUV captured the award Monday morning in Detroit. Sales of the XC90 more than tripled last year to 12,777. Overall, Volvo sold 70,000 cars in the U.S. last year, up 24 percent from 2014, according to Autodata.
Volvo was sold by Ford to China’s Geely Automobile in 2010.
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The Honda Civic has captured the award for car of the year for a second time. The Civic beat out the Chevy Malibu and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Civic won previously in 2006.
The Volvo XC90 was named utility/truck of the year, also making the XC90 a two-time winner. The Volvo SUV beat out the Honda Pilot and the Nissan Titan XD. The XC90 also won in 2003.
About 55 automotive journalists vote on winners from the list of finalists.
A vehicle must be all new or substantially changed for eligibility.
This is the 23rd year for the awards. Organizers accept no advertising, though carmakers try to capitalize on the marketing value of the honors.
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