Toyota and General Motors each took home “Best New Technology” awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), announced during media day at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS).
GM’s Rear Camera Mirror won for Best New Safety Technology and Toyota’s all-new 2016 Tacoma 6-cylinder Atkinson cycle 3.5-litre engine was awarded Best New Innovation Technology.
“GM’s Rear Camera Mirror, offered on the 2016 Cadillac CT6, displays an image on the interior rear view mirror that shows about four times larger image than a conventional mirror. The driver can see up to a 60 degree field of vision, reducing blind spots and enhancing the safety of all in the vehicle,” said Jim Kerr, chair of the AJAC tech awards jury.
Kerr added: “Toyota’s new 3.5-litre V6 combines existing port and direct fuel injection technology with Atkinson cycle engine operation for the first time in production vehicles. This innovation provides 15 per cent better fuel economy and 14 per cent more power than the previous Tacoma V6 for real life consumer benefits.”
The ”Best New Technology” awards are part of AJAC’s annual Canadian Car of the Year Awards.
The “Best New” category winners, announced at the end of November, will go head to head to win the overall Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year titles.
The big winners will be announced at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto during Media Preview Day on Feb. 12, 2016.
