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AJAC announces semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

TORONTO, December 2, 2024 – The semi-finalists for the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY), presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), have been revealed. The list represents the best vehicles on sale in Canada competing across four Awards categories: In stage one, the 46 strong jury comprised of AJAC members select their top five vehicles in each of the 4 categories that comprise the semi-finalists. In stage two of voting, jurors then complete detailed ballots to name the 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025. Stage one of the voting is now complete and after …

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Jil McIntosh | Driving.ca: 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT

Jil McIntoshhad this to say about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT on driving.ca: “Beyond that, Mazda’s signature is its fun-to-drive handling. It’s obviously a commuter sport-ute and not a sports car, but it’s responsive and it feels solid rather than heavy. On a curve or a rough road, it can apply a smidgen of brake pressure to one wheel, stabilizing the rear suspension so the vehicle retains its composure. The steering is nicely-weighted, the turning circle is very tight, and overall, it’s very good from behind the wheel.” SUV Review: 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT – Reviews | Driving

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Jil McIntosh | Auto Trader: 2025 Nissan Kicks

Jil McIntosh had this to say about the Nissan Kicks on autotrader.ca: “Very little in this entry-level segment of crossovers actually feels like it these days, as automakers adapt to safety and efficiency requirements, and add the technology consumers want. The 2025 Nissan Kicks faces numerous competitors, and they’re all regularly updated to stay relevant. Still, for its features and performance, this new Kicks looks like it should easily hold its own.” 2025 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review | AutoTrader.ca

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Graham Heeps | Traction Life: 2025 Kia EV9

Graham Heeps had this to say about the Kia EV9 on Traction Life: “The EV9 fills a gap in the market. For now, the VinFast VF9, Rivian R1S, and Volvo EX90 are the only three-row EV alternatives. The Kia is the lowest-priced and most mainstream of the foursome, and many will be drawn to its distinctive, chunky styling.” Here’s How the Kia EV9 AWD Handles Family Road Trips

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2024 Best Green Innovation – BMW Fifth-Generation Electric Drive System

The BMW 5th-Generation Electric Drive System is the winner of this year’s AJAC Best Green Innovation award. On sale in electrified models including the brand-new i5 and 5 Series PHEV, the Gen-5 electric drive system eliminates rare earths from the electric motors and enables many components to be repaired or replaced, reducing service costs.

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