The contenders for the 2011 North American Car of the Year have been whittled from 25 down to 14, thanks to early voting by jurors. (The truck list, originally at 14 models, was left as is.) From the North American Car of the Year organizing committee: "The three car and three truck finalists will be announced on Dec. 16 at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. The final two winners, a North American Car of the Year and a North American Truck of the Year, will be announced in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit."
The full list of cars and trucks is posted after the jump.
2011 North American Car of the Year Short-List
Audi A8
Buick Regal
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai Sonata/2.0T/Hybrid
Infiniti M37/56
Jaguar XJ
Kia Optima
Mazda Mazda2
Nissan Juke
Nissan Leaf
Volkswagen Jetta
Volvo S60
North American Truck of the Year Short-List
Dodge Durango
Ford Edge
Ford Explorer
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Tucson
Infiniti QX56
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sorento
Kia Sportage
Lincoln MKX
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Porsche Cayenne
Toyota Sienna
Volkswagen Touareg
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