Car of the Year

Car of the Year (COTY) is a common abbreviation for numerous automotive awards.

The "Car of the Year" phrase is considered to have been introduced by Motor Trend magazine in 1949 when the new publication named Cadillac as Motor Trend Car of the Year.

Other publications and various organizations also have developed COTY recognitions. The Australian automobile magazine Wheels began an award in 1963.

In 1964, a jury of European automotive journalists began selecting the European Car of the Year award.

Many COTY awards focus on regional markets, vehicle types, or market segments. An example is the "tow car of the year" in the UK (for pulling travel trailers). or the COTY AJAC award in Canada.

Criteria The COTY is meant to award excellence in automotive design. Criteria vary, but the World Car of the Year are typical: eligible cars are all those that have been launched and gone on sale in the past year must be available on at least two continents juror can borrow the car in question from manufacturer fleet of test cars fitness for purpose real-world practicalities such as running costs, interior space and comfort, acceleration, handling, roadholding, ride comfort, noise levels, fit, finish, visual and tactile quality of the interior Innovation - advance of car design and engineering

The originator of the COTY award, Motor Trend, uses these criteria: Advancement in design Engineering excellence - integrity of the total vehicle concept and execution and use of technologies that benefit the consumer Efficiency - fuel economy and overall operating costs Safety - protect occupants from harm in a crash and avoid a crash Value - relative to competitors in the same market segment Performance of intended function

Global World Car of the Year selected by a jury of 102 international automotive journalists from 30 countries, beginning in 2003

Regional Arab Car of the Year (ARABCOTY) (Middle East) https://www.arabcoty.com/ European Car of the Year selected by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. The current organisers of the award are Auto (Italy), Autocar (United Kingdom), Autopista (Spain), Autovisie (Netherlands), L'Automobile Magazine (France), Stern (Germany) and Vi Bilägare (Sweden). The voting jury consists of motoring journalists from publications throughout Europe. Asia Car of the Year (ASIACOTY) (Asia) https://www.asiacoty.com/ Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) https://www.mecoty.com/ North American Car of the Year - 60 automotive journalists from the US and Canada

National Drive Car of the Year (Australia) Wheels magazine's Car of the Year (Australia) Canadian Car of the Year China Car of the YearChina Car Awards. http://www.ccoty.cn/china-car-award/ German Car of the Year Das Goldene Lenkrad (Germany) Indian Car of the Year Irish Car of the Year Japan Car of the Year RJC Car of the Year (Japan) Korea Car of the Year (KAJA, AWAK) Lithuanian Car of the Year Qatar Car of the Year - Maqina Magazine (QCOTY) (Qatar) Russian Car of the Year South African Car of the Year UK Car of the Year The Car Expert UK Combined Car of the Year Awards (UK) Auto Express magazine's Car of the Year Awards (UK) Parker's Car Guides Car of the Year Awards (UK) What Car? Car of the Year (UK) Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best (USA) Motor Trend magazine's Motor Trend Car of the Year The magazine continues its COTY award begun in 1949, and has also expanded to separate trophies for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) (USA) MotorWeeks Driver's Choice Awards (USA) Green Car of the Year selected by Green Car Journal (USA)

Sample Results YearWorld Car of the YearWorld Performance CarWorld Green CarWorld Car Design of the Year World Luxury CarWorld Urban Car2020Kia TelluridePorsche TaycanMazda3Porsche TaycanKia Soul EV2019Jaguar I-PaceMcLaren 720SJaguar I-PaceJaguar I-PaceAudi A7Suzuki Jimny2018Volvo XC40BMW M5Nissan LEAFRange Rover VelarAudi A8Volkswagen Polo2017Jaguar F-PacePorsche Boxster CaymanToyota Prius PrimeJaguar F-PaceMercedes-Benz E-ClassBMW i32016 Mazda MX-5 Audi R8 Coupe Toyota Mirai Mazda MX-5 BMW 7 Series 2015Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) Mercedes-AMG GT BMW i8Citroën C4 CactusMercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)2014Audi A3 Porsche 911 GT3 BMW i3BMW i3Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)2013Volkswagen Golf Mk7Porsche Boxster / Cayman Tesla Model SJaguar F-Type 2012Volkswagen up!Porsche 991Mercedes-Benz S250 BlueEfficiencyRange Rover Evoque 2011Nissan LeafFerrari 458 ItaliaChevrolet VoltAston Martin Rapide 2010Volkswagen PoloAudi R8 V10Volkswagen BlueMotionChevrolet Camaro 2009Volkswagen Golf Mk6Nissan GT-RHonda FCX ClarityFiat Nuova 500 2008Mazda2 / DemioAudi R8BMW 118d with Efficient DynamicsAudi R8 2007Lexus LS 460Audi RS4Mercedes-Benz E320 BluetecAudi TT 2006BMW 3 SeriesPorsche Cayman SHonda Civic HybridCitroën C4 2005Audi A6

YearEuropean Car of the YearNorth American Car of the YearNorth American Utility of the YearNorth American Truck of the Year2020Peugeot 208Chevrolet CorvetteKia TellurideJeep Gladiator2019Jaguar I-PaceGenesis G70Hyundai KonaRam 15002018Volvo XC40Honda AccordVolvo XC60Lincoln Navigator2017Peugeot 3008 SUVChevrolet BoltChrysler PacificaHonda Ridgeline2016Opel/Vauxhall AstraHonda CivicVolvo XC902015Volkswagen PassatVolkswagen GolfFord F-1502014Peugeot 308Chevrolet Corvette StingrayChevrolet Silverado2013Volkswagen GolfCadillac ATSRam 15002012Chevrolet Volt/Opel/Vauxhall AmperaHyundai ElantraRange Rover Evoque2011Nissan LeafChevrolet VoltFord Explorer2010Volkswagen PoloFord Fusion HybridFord Transit Connect2009Vauxhall/Opel InsigniaHyundai GenesisFord F-1502008Fiat 500Chevrolet MalibuMazda CX-92007Ford S-MaxSaturn AuraChevrolet Silverado2006Renault ClioHonda CivicHonda Ridgeline2005Toyota PriusChrysler 300Ford Escape Hybrid2004Fiat PandaToyota PriusFord F-1502003Renault MéganeMINI CooperVolvo XC902002Peugeot 307Nissan AltimaChevrolet Trailblazer2001Alfa Romeo 147Chrysler PT CruiserAcura MDX2000Toyota YarisFord FocusNissan Xterra1999Ford FocusChrysler 300MJeep Grand Cherokee1998Alfa Romeo 156Chevrolet CorvetteMercedes-Benz M-Class1997Renault Mégane ScénicMercedes-Benz SLK-ClassFord Expedition1996Fiat Bravo and BravaChrysler minivansFord F-1501995Fiat PuntoHonda CivicChevrolet Blazer1994Ford MondeoMercedes-Benz C-ClassDodge Ram

Year Middle East Motor Awards COTY 2013 Jaguar F-Type 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 2011 Volvo S60

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