James G. Cobb, automobiles editor at The New York Times had given the list of top cars of 2010. Below are the list of top 10 cars of the year 2010.

VW-GTI

Volkswagen GTI:
VW GTI is a hatch back car from Volkswagen, having four-cylinder 2.0 turbo engine which produces 210 horsepower of energy and is priced at $25,000.

VOLVO S60 T6:
S60 is the most exciting, endearing Volvo with a turbo charged engine of 3.0 liter, 300 horsepower/325 lb and superior interiors and brilliant controls.

Hyundai Sonata:
It is the best mid sized sedan in the market, and is a combination of excellent styling, good mileage and high content at a reasonable price.

Nissan Leaf:
It is a compact electric sedan, nicely executed with good acceleration, respectable handling and a driving experience that is reassuringly normal.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin V-12 Vantage:
The features of V-12 vantage sports car from Astan Martin are 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp, 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 kp/h) time of 4.2 seconds.

PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER:
It has complicated two-piece top. Priced at $62,000, its weight is 1,275kg. It is the lightest model in the whole Porsche line up.

Ford Mustang:
The Mustang is a sports car from Ford and has a die-cast aluminum engine block, boasts 305 horsepower and 31 MPG on the highway. It has a six-speed transmission system.

Audi A8

Audi A8:
Audi A8 is a luxury sedan car, it has 8 speed transmission, and its weight is 1,835 kg.

Nissan Juke:
It is a mini cross over, and was introduced to North America at the 2010 at New York auto show. It has 6-speed manual transmission.

Chevrolet Cruze:
It is a compact sedan from GM and it is also called as Daewoo Lacetti Premiere in South Korea.