(WWJ) Drum roll please ... the North American car and truck of the year were announced at the Detroit auto show Monday.
It was good news, and bad news for the local automakers.
SUV finalists are the Acura RDX, Hyundai Kona/Kona EV and Jaguar I-Pace.
Last year's winners were the Honda Accord, Lincoln Navigator and the Volvo XC60.
About 55 automotive journalists serve as judges. Eligible vehicles must be new or substantially changed.
Organizers accept no advertising, though automakers try to capitalize on the marketing value of the awards, which are now in their 25th year.