(November 1, 2009) The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has just announced its "Best n Class" automotive favorites for 2010. The selections were made from an initial list of 157 different models going on sale in Canada in 2010. The organization will reveal its Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year choices on Feb. 11 at the annual Toronto Auto Show.

And the jury has added a third category for 2010, an award for the Best New Green Technology.

The selections are:
• BEST NEW SMALL CAR (under $21k) – Mazda3
• BEST NEW SMALL CAR (over $21k) – Mazda3 Sport
• BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (under $30k) – Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI
• BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (over $30k) – Ford Taurus
• BEST NEW LUXURY CAR – BMW 335d Sedan
• BEST NEW PRESTIGE CAR – Porsche Panamera Turbo
• BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (under $50k) – Volkswagen Golf GTI
• BEST NEW SPORTS/PERFORMANCE CAR (over $50k) – Audi S4
• BEST NEW CONVERTIBLE – Audi A5 Cabriolet
• BEST NEW SUV/CUV (under $35k) – Subaru Outback
• BEST NEW SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k) – Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
• BEST NEW SUV/CUV (over $60k) – Lexus RX450h