TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting has compiled a list of the top ten winning cars based on their potential for sales, new technology and/or ground breaking design.  Charlie Sheen might say these new or refreshed vehicles for 2011 are made with tiger blood, but we just call them among the best new cars for the coming year.

“These vehicles have really helped push the envelope with technology or design and bring shoppers into the showroom,” said Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Industry Trends and Insights at TrueCar.com. “This list also shows how far the domestic automakers have come in such a short period of time.”

Some of TrueCar.com’s Ten Winning Cars for 2011 include:

• 2011 Ford Explorer:  Attractive and completely redesigned, the 2011 Ford Explorer was named the 2011 North American International Truck of the Year and also chosen as a Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick and is in a position to be the top selling crossover this year.
• 2011 Chevrolet Volt: The Chevy Volt is the first mass produced electric vehicle and was also chosen as the 2011 North American International Car of the Year. The vehicle can run on electric-only mode for 35 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in for another 340 miles.
• 2011 Chrysler 300: The Chrysler 300 is redesigned and turned heads during the North American International Auto Show in January when introduced. Chrysler has also invested $1 billion on the redesign to make sure the 300 keeps its crown as the “most award-winning car ever.”
• 2011 Nissan Leaf:  The timing couldn’t be better for Nissan’s first pure electric vehicle. Up to 100 miles of electric range is just what the doctor ordered for consumers who are tired of rising gas prices.
• 2012 Toyota Corolla:  The best selling car of all time is finally getting refreshed and should continue to be one of the best sellers in the United States in 2011 and beyond.

For more of the Ten Winning Cars for 2011 visit the TrueCar.com Truth Blog.

Source TrueCar, Inc.

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