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“It truly is an honor,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations upon receiving the North American Truck of the Year Award for the 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada, the prestigious award recognizes the most outstanding truck of the year, a category that includes conventional pickup trucks, body-on-frame SUVs, and crossovers. Factors considered for the award include innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

The vehicles are judged by various categories including design, safety, fuel economy, handling, performance, comfort, driver satisfaction and affordability.

“Since we brought CX-9 to market, it’s been a hit with media, customers and dealers alike,” O’Sullivan continued. “This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: dynamically styled, powerful, with top-notch craftsmanship and a heck of a lot of fun to drive. Today’s award is proof that says we just might be on to something special.”