2011 Luxury Car, Sedan and SUV of the Year Honored

Sponsored by Bridgestone Tire

Three new cars and trucks for 2011 land International Car of the Year Awards in three seperate categories. Congratualtions to Ford Explorer SUV, Jaguar XJ, and Volvo S60.

In private ceremonies held in New York City, the 2011 International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) honored three vehicles deemed best in class for their most superlative connection with consumer lifestyles.

[Photo - Who's Who?] (L) Courtney Caldwell, Editor-in-Chief, Road & Travel Magazine, presents Ian Callum, Design Director for Jaguar, with the International Luxury Car of the Year Award for the 2011 Jaguar XJ. Also on hand from left to right: ICOTY jury member Denise McCluggage, DeniseMcCluggage.com; Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director for Jaguar; Michael Martini, President of Bridgestone OE Americas; another distinguished jury member, Joe Wiesenfelder, Senior Editor, Cars.com; and Frank Klaas, Global Head of Communications for Jaguar Land Rover.

And the winners are:

 2011 International Sedan of the Year:
2011 Volvo S60 – Most Dependable

2011 International Luxury Car of the Year:
2011 Jaguar XJ – Most Respected

2011 International SUV of the Year:
2011 Ford Explorer – Most Resourceful

See Special ICOTY Issue

Read full press release here.

Comments

[SukhdeepS]

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