Mazda2 named world car of the year

Mazda’s latest entry-level car, the Mazda 2, has been named the winner of the 2008 Car of the Year award. The award was announced Thursday at the New York International Auto Show.
It isn't sold in the U.S. but is found in Japan, Europe and other markets. A four-door version goes on sale in China this spring. Ford Motor Co., which owns a third of Mazda, is basing its new Fiesta subcompact on the Mazda2 platform. The Fiesta goes on sale in the U.S. in 2010.
Forty-seven jurors from 24 countries determine the winner based on styling, quality, safety and other factors.

The Ford Mondeo and the Mercedes C-Class were the other nominees.

What this means to you: Ford is improving vastly since the recent debacle. But seems like its other partners are doing better. Time to take mazda seriously. Toyota, Honda are you listening?

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