Finalists for World Car Awards announced

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A jury of 73 distinguished international automotive journalists selected the “Top Three in the World” finalists by secret ballot based on their experience with each candidate as part of their professional work. The international accounting firm KPMG tabulated the jurors’ ballots.      

 

The Top Three in the World finalists in the five award categories are as follows:

2016 World Car of the Year:

  • Audi A4 Sedan / Audi A4 Avant
  • Mazda MX-5
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC

 

2016 World Luxury Car:

  • Audi Q7
  • BMW 7 Series
  • Volvo XC90

 

2016 World Performance Car:

  • Audi R8 Coupe
  • Honda Civic Type R
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé

 

2016 World Green Car:

  • Chevrolet Volt
  • Toyota Mirai (Hydrogen Fuel Cell)
  • Toyota Prius (Hybrid)

 

2016 World Car Design of the Year:

  • Jaguar XE
  • Mazda CX-3
  • Mazda MX-5

 

The winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday 24 March.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.

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