Driving Through Hell To Judge The Best Cars And Trucks [VIDEO]

HELL, MI (WWJ) - In the annual "Drive Through Hell" jurors for the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards go to the "Hell Creek Ranch" and drive the vehicles that are on the short list.

2015 North American Car of the Year Short List
Acura TLX
Audi A3
Chrysler 200
Ford Mustang
Honda Fit
Hyundai Genesis sedan
Hyundai Sonata
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Toyota Camry
Volkswagen Golf/GTI

2015 North American Truck/Utility of the Year Short List
Audi Q3
Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet Tahoe
Ford F-150
GMC Canyon
Lexus NX
Lincoln MKC
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Nissan Murano
Porsche Macan
Subaru Outback
Toyota Highlander

The vehicles are either totally new, or significantly redone for the current model year.

Jurors have 25 points to allot. They can't give any car/truck more than 10 points, and only one vehicle can get that.

Three finalists for Car of the Year and three finalists for Truck of the Year will be announced in December. The winners will be announced at the start of press days of the North American International Auto Show in January.

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