Filed under: New York Auto Show, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Nissan, Design/Style, Electric

Big congratulations go to the 2011 Nissan Leaf this morning, as it has just been named the 2011 World Car of the Year. The Leaf garnered more votes than the 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 5 Series, the other two finalists for the World Car title. In 2010, the Volkswagen Polo took home this award.



The Leaf was not the only super-efficient car to be awarded today, as the 2011 Chevrolet Volt was named Green Car of the Year. Oddly, the Volt was named 2011 North American Car of the Year, while the Leaf was merely a runner-up.



In the less-efficient realm of the industry, the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia was named World Performance Car of the Year, and the sleek 2011 Aston Martin Rapide was given the World Design of the Year crown.







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Butler Auto Group is happy to announce that their plan to build a Green Auto Mall in Fishers, IN has been unanimously approved by the Fishers Town Council. The 24-Acre Auto Mall will bring over 200 jobs to the town of Fishers and will be developed along State Road 37 between 131st and 141st Streets.

The Butler Automotive group plans to spend $19 million on the Auto Mall building four to five car dealerships utilizing the latest green technology. They will be putting in the infrastructure necessary to benefit surrounding development projects and Fishers.

The completion of the project is estimated to be in 2013 and Butler aims to bring over 200 jobs to the area. The Auto Mall will be located in the area surrounding the current Butler Nissan dealership.

For additional articles on the new Butler Auto Mall project visit: Indiana Economic Digest, Fun City Finder, Indianapolis Business Journal, or WTHR13 online.