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Of The Year: The Proving Grounds - 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year Video

Used as the home base for performance testing during the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year Competition, the Hyundai/Kia Proving Grounds played an important role in determining a winner. Motor Trend Technical Director, Frank Markus, gives us a tour of the facility and explains how Motor Trend editors use it to judge each vehicle in the competition. more

Of The Year: Ford Focus - Motor Trend's 2008 Car of the Year Contender Video

It's not the fastest or the sexiest, but the redesigned Ford Focus is a great bargain. Executive Editor, Matt Stone, finds out if this bargain sedan from Ford stands a chance in this year's Car of the Year competition. more

2010 Ford Fiesta, 2009 Ford Focus RS, and 2010 Ford Ka - 2008 Paris Auto Show

Detroit Editor, Todd Lassa, explores the Ford booth at the 2008 Paris Auto Show and takes a look at a few promising exports from Ford of Europe. Check out this video to learn more about the 2010 Ford Fiesta, 2009 Ford Focus RS, and 2010 Ford Ka. more

Of The Year: The Contenders - 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year Video

This year's Motor Trend Car Of The Year competition featured one of the toughest fields in the history of the award. Join MT Editor-In-Chief Angus MacKenzie as he introduces the 18 impressive contenders vying for the title. more

Of The Year: The Finalists - 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year Video

With the field of 18 contenders narrowed down to just 8 finalists, the 2008 Motor Trend Car of The Year competition moves from the closed proving ground to the public streets. Truck Trend Editor Mark Williams discusses this real-world stage of the competition and offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the final voting process. more