The Toyota Camry was awarded 2007 Car of the Year. The Toyota Camry beat a field of 27 competitors, comprising six models from the U.S., 10 from Japan, five from Korea, four from Germany, one from the U.K., and one from Sweden. To be qualified for Car of the Year, a vehicle must be totally new or redesigned, and released in the 12 months prior to January 1, 2007 (cars with modifications such as new engines or that are variants of existing models are not eligible).
Though the Camry is categorized as a mid-size vehicle, in some markets the top range Camry models are seen as executive cars. The Camry has been the bestselling vehicle in the United States, its largest consumer market, for nine of the last ten years starting in 1997, with the only exception being 2001. Drivers have long given the Camry high marks not only for its economy and build excellence, but also for its ease of handling, safety features, and spacious interior, as well as its exterior styling. Given the fact that the Camry successfully holds its value, the 2009 version should be as popular with drivers as its predecessors.

Since its 1968 introduction in the U.S., the Toyota Corolla has come in a variety of body styles, including sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon. The current vehicle, which is available only in sedan form, is larger, heavier and more expensive than early models, but still provides all the usual benefits of Corolla ownership along with a significantly more refined driving experience. Several competitors in the economy sedan class offer sportier dynamics and a wider range of features, but none can top the Corolla when it comes to overall quality.

Now in its ninth generation, the compact Toyota Corolla is the best-selling nameplate in automotive history. This is all with good reason, for it is the ideal, economy vehicle. It's small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and reliable.

Another popular vehicle is the well-known, eco-friendly Toyota Prius. The Prius is a hybrid electric automobile developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was later introduced worldwide in 2001. Since then, the Prius has won several awards from magazines, engineering groups, and consumer groups.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient vehicle sold in the U.S. Meanwhile, according to the UK Department for Transport, the Prius is tied with the diesel MINI Cooper D as the second least CO2-emitting vehicle behind the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI.

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