TheWorld Car Awards (also known asWorld Car of the Year, WCOTY) is a group of automobileCar of the Year awards selected by a jury of 102 international automotive journalists from 30 countries.^[1] Cars considered must be sold in at least two major markets (North America,Europe,Asia,Latin America) on at least two separate continents prior to 30 March of the year of the award.^[2] The contest was inaugurated in 2003, and officially launched in January 2004.^{[citation needed]}

This started as a single award, similar to many of the continent and nation specific Car of the Year awards already given.^[3] Since 2006, awards for performance,green cars, and car design have also been given.^[4] In April 2013, an award for luxury design was inaugurated.^{[citation needed]}

2005

Ten finalists were reduced to three, before the winner was selected at theCanadian International AutoShow in Toronto. TheAudi A6,Porsche 911, andVolvo S40/V50 were the top three finalists.^{[citation needed]}

2006

For 2006, in addition to the WCOTY award, the performance, green, and design categories were added; the award was announced at theNew York International Auto Show. TheBMW 3 Series,Mazda MX-5, andPorsche Cayman were the top three finalists.^{[citation needed]}

2007

TheLexus LS,MINI, andAudi TT were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2008

TheMazda2 / Demio,Ford Mondeo, andMercedes-Benz C-Class were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2009

TheVolkswagen Golf, andToyota iQ were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2010

TheVolkswagen Polo,Mercedes-Benz E-Class, andAudi A5 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2011

TheNissan Leaf,Audi A8, andBMW 5 Series were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2012

TheVolkswagen up!,BMW 3 Series, andPorsche 911 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2013

The Volkswagen Golf,Mercedes-Benz A-Class,Porsche Boxster andSubaru BRZ/Toyota GT-86 were the top four finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2014

TheAudi A3,Mazda3 andBMW 4 Series were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2015

TheMercedes-Benz C-Class,Volkswagen Passat andFord Mustang were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2016

TheMazda MX-5,Mercedes-Benz GLC andAudi A4 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2017

TheJaguar F-Pace,Volkswagen Tiguan andAudi Q5 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2018

TheVolvo XC60,Range Rover Velar andMazda CX-5 were the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

2019

TheAudi e-tron,Jaguar I-Pace andVolvo S60/V60 are the top three finalists. The winner was announced at the New York International Auto Show.^{[citation needed]}

Vehicles in the World Performance Car, World Urban Car, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories may also be contenders in the overall “World Car of the Year” class, depending on type and pricing.

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