In the beginning of next year in Detroit called the car of the year in the United States, and while the organizers announced the list of candidates. Only in the competition for the title of best car and the best SUV will participate 24 car: 17 cars and 7 SUV. To decide which one is best will be a jury of 50 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. In the finals each of them will have to distribute 25 points between the best, in his opinion, machines. Maximum score of 10 points can be awarded only one model. In the list of contenders for the title of best auto entered: Audi A6 Audi A7 Buick Verano Chevrolet Sonic Chrysler 300/Chrysler 300 SRT-8 Fiat 500, Ford Focus, Hyundai Accent Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Veloster Kia Rio/Rio 5 Scion iQ Subaru Impreza Toyota Camry Toyota Prius V VW Beetle VW Passat For the best SUV and crossover will compete: BMW X3, Honda CR-V Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mini Countryman Nissan Quest Saab 9-4X Recall this year's winners of the North American passenger car and SUV of the year 2011" steel Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer.