The 2014 North American international Auto show is about to hit the world, and therefore, it is the high time to find out and decide which cars and trucks have become finalists to participate in the most prestigious North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year Awards. 
Three finalists required from cars segment and three from tucks/utility segment, from the prominent American brands. Rest two third of the finalists belong to either General Motors or Chrysler. Ford is not in the list this year. You can also find models from Mazda and Acura in the contest.
Here is the list of car finalists that participate in the 2014 North American international Auto show-
Cadillac CTS
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Mazda3
The finalists from truck/utility are-
Acura MDX
Chevrolet Silverado
Jeep Cherokee
The North American Car of the Year is identical to the three finalists selected by Motor trend of Its Car of the Year- contest won by the Cadillac CTS. The Corvette Stingray, meanwhile is considered as the most performance-minded entry and the diminutive Mazda3 is the considered as the most affordable, snazzy and impressive entry.
In the Truck/utility section, the presence of the Aura MDX in the list is a bit surprising, while the Chevrolet Silverado is the sole traditional truck that will be seen among the finals. Despite its controversial look, Jeep’s Cherokee is also taken as a good option, and advanced features such as nine-speed auto and a range of four-wheel drive systems could make it a wonderful choice.
Tags: Auto show, Cadillac CTS, Mazda