3 Honda models named Car of the Year Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co.'s Civic (L, forefront), Civic Ferio (R) and Stream (L, background) have been awarded the title of 2000-2001 Car of the Year Japan, a group of 54 automobile critics, analysts and journalists announced Nov. 16. Group members selected the best passenger car launched between Nov. 1, 1999, and Oct. 31 this year, assessing all elements, including design, performance and price.

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