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Ford, Hyundai Win Top Wheels Honors

Ford F-150, Hyundai Genesis named top 2009 vehicles

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Jan 12, 2009 1:53 AM CST

(Newser) – Here's some good news for ailing Detroit: The redesigned Ford F-150 was named North America's Truck of the Year yesterday by a team of journalists who preferred its design, handling, drive and value to the other finalists, the Dodge Ram and Mercedez ML320. Korean automakers clinched their first victory with the Hyundai Genesis, which was named Car of the Year, reports the Detroit News.

Ford's regional president poses next to the Ford F-150 truck, which was named 2009 North American Truck of the Year. (AP Photo/Gary Malerba)

Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, Hyundai's president of research and product development, poses next to the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan, which was named the 2009 North American Car of the Year. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)

The Genesis is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sedan. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)

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