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Motor Trend magazine, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Chrysler 300 as the 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
How long has MotorTrend been around? ›
MotorTrend magazine first appeared in September 1949, issued by Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles and bearing the tagline “The Magazine for a Motoring World.”
What was MotorTrend 2010 Car of the Year? ›
MOTOR TREND today announced the Ford Fusion has been named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Car of the Year®. This year marks the 60th anniversary for the MOTOR TREND award – the longest standing editorial automotive award of its kind.
What was the truck of the year in 2005? ›
Good looks combined with reliability and fuel efficiency to earn the 2005 Toyota Tacoma the truck of the year award from Motor Trend magazine.
What was the North American Car of the Year in 2005? ›
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Year | European Car of the Year | North American Car of the Year |
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2005 | Toyota Prius | Chrysler 300 |
2004 | Fiat Panda | Toyota Prius |
2003 | Renault Mégane | MINI Cooper |
2002 | Peugeot 307 | Nissan Altima |
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Is MotorTrend owned by Ford? ›
Motor Trend Group, LLC, formerly known as Source Interlink Media and TEN: The Enthusiast Network, is a media company that specializes in enthusiast brands, such as Motor Trend, Hot Rod, and Roadkill. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, it is a subsidiary of the TNT Sports division of Warner Bros.
Who bought MotorTrend? ›
In 2017, Discovery Communications acquired a majority stake in TEN: The Enthusiast Network and combined its Velocity TV network with the digital and live-event businesses of TEN's 20-plus automotive brands including MotorTrend and Hot Rod.
How does MotorTrend make money? ›
This year, digital and video programming revenue will be a nine-figure business as the company monetizes its content across digital and video platforms. (MotorTrend declined to release precise dollar figures.) Building on its linear channel, MotorTrend TV, and DTC business MotorTrend+, it launched Warner Bros.
What is the new name for MotorTrend? ›
Discovery will hold a majority stake in the venture. In April 2018, it was announced that TEN had been renamed the Motor Trend Group, and that Velocity would rebrand to Motor Trend Network later in 2018.
What was 2005 MotorTrend Car of the Year? ›
Year
Year | Winner |
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2005 | Chrysler 300 |
2004 | Toyota Prius |
2003 | Infiniti G35 |
2002 | Ford Thunderbird |
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2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Toyota Camry
Maybe now those buyers will have to don helmets and shoulder pads: The new Toyota Camry is our choice forMotor Trend's 2007 Car of the Year.
What was the 2008 MotorTrend Car of the Year? ›
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 20, 2007)-- Motor Trend, the world's automotive authority and part of Source Interlink Media, today announced the selection of the Cadillac CTS as the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
What was Motor Trend Car of the Year 2004? ›
2004 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Toyota Prius
The all-new Toyota Prius, a roomy, feature-packed, and user-friendly gas/electric hybrid capable of delivering an astonishing 60 miles per gallon in city driving, is the 2004Motor TrendCar of the Year.
What car won Motor Trend Car of the Year? ›
Long maligned for prioritizing efficiency and affordability over performance and design, the Toyota Prius is finally vindicated. On Thursday, MotorTrend magazine awarded the Prius its prestigious car of the year award, citing the vehicle's “astounding transformation.”
What was the Car of the Year in 2006 Motor Trend? ›
The Honda Civic, which in its latest incarnation offers drivers a more sleek and upscale take on the popular compact car, has claimed the honor of 2006 Car of the Year from Motor Trend magazine.
What was the 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year? ›