The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2010 COTY awards.

After winning the North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year awards for the 2010 Fusion and 2010 TransitConnect, Ford was unable to secure a top three spot in the Canadian awards, although Ford is a finalist in "Best New Technology," "Best New Design" and "Best New Green Technology."

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2010 Canadian Car of the Year:
- BMW 335d Sedan
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI

2010 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year:
- Lexus RX450h
- Subaru Outback
- Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel

Best New Design:
- Audi A5 Cabriolet
- BMW 335d Sedan
- Ford Taurus & Ford Taurus SHO

Best New Technology:
- Audi Canada Drive Select
- Ford Motor Company of Canada MyKey
- Volvo City Safety

Best New Green Technology (Tie):
- Ford Next Generation Hybrid System and SmartGauge
- Mercedes- Benz S400 Hybrid with Lithium-ion Batteries
- Toyota / Lexus Plant-based Ecological Plastics
- Toyota / Lexus Beltless Atkinson-cycle Engine with Cooled Exhaust

Winners will be announced February 11th at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

[Source: AJAC]