Each year the countryside east of Belleville Ontario is invaded by a bunch a journalists & a fleet of contenders for the annual car of the year awards. The vehicles are tested on the country roads and the racing surface at Shannonville. This years category winners are:

Best new economy car Honda Civic sedan
Best new family car(under $35,000) Hyundai Sonata GLS
Best new family car (over $35,000) Hyundai Azera
Best new luxury/prestige car BMW 5 Series Touring
Best new sports sedan BMW 3 Series
Best new sports car Honda Civic si coupe
Best new sport utility vehicle Mercedes-Benz M-class
Best new pick-up Honda Ridgeline
Best new multipurpose family vehicle Mazda 5
Best new modern muscle car Dodge Magnum SRT8

The overall Car of the year winner will be announced on February 16th at the opening of the 2006 Canadian International Autoshow