I dunno, the fact that they did not pick an awful car, like they have so many times, and yet picked a car that has good quality and has been brought here to do one thing other cars can't, be good to the enviroment, makes me respect motor trend. Remember when they gave the award to the Chevy Caprice?! And, this will give the Prius even more visibilty, I am all for hybrids selling as well as possible. Sure it is not the fastest car, or the best looking, but it is a big step for cars in general.