| The automobile journalists' association organizes a | | | | no.3 car Mazda3 had three versions within this list |
| competition called TestFest. TestFest takes place in | | | | because there was a significant revision on this model |
| the Niagara, on the lake in Canada. All the Canadian | | | | compared to the last year. |
| automakers visit this place with their personal choice | | | | The Lexus HS250h was not included since people |
| of the latest new luxury cars. The competition will | | | | might consider it as a cheap new car, and not costly |
| then mark the "Car of the Year" and "The Utility | | | | enough to qualify. The BMW Z4 got an entry in the |
| Vehicle" of the year from this list. | | | | form of a manual transmission auto. Anyway test |
| All the vehicles undergo a test drive, back to back, | | | | drive for both of these was also conducted as well. |
| under the same conditions by AJAC'S top reviewers, | | | | In the end of the test drive, the total points for each |
| and get labeled anonymously through ratings | | | | vehicle were calculated, and the one with maximum |
| consisting of 23 characteristics, which include the | | | | points was announced as the winner of its particular |
| costs, interiors space, handling, and performance. In | | | | class. A fresh judgment round will be held again in |
| the current year, 70 reviewers-writers belonging to | | | | February for each winner at the auto show in |
| Canada's media tested 51 models in 12 various | | | | Toronto. The utility vehicle and the car of the year |
| classifications. They have also written various reviews | | | | will be announced then. |
| which provide information for people buying new | | | | The testing team included the team of Wheels which |
| cars. Note that these do not include every new | | | | consisted of auto journalists. Do read our reviews on |
| vehicle of 2010, but only models totally new for 2010 | | | | all vehicles in "Wheels" except for the performance |
| or the ones which are properly revised for the | | | | categories. Reviews on new car discount are also |
| current year. For instance Canada's top cars i.e. Honda | | | | available with the same. On Saturday, have a look at |
| Civics or Toyota Corollas are not included in this list, | | | | reviews on quick cars, and for the "Best New |
| since their previous year version is almost similar to | | | | Technology" and "Best Green Technology". |
| the current year version. On the contrary, Canada | | | | |