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

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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. [1] [2] [3]

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

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

Many COTY awards focus on regional markets, vehicle types, or market segments.[ citation needed ] An example is the "tow car of the year" in the UK (for pulling travel trailers). [4] or the COTY AJAC award in Canada.[ citation needed ]

Criteria

The COTY is meant to award excellence in automotive design.[ citation needed ] Criteria vary, but the World Car of the Year are typical: [5]

The originator of the COTY award, Motor Trend , uses these criteria: [6]

Global

Regional

National

Sample Results

YearWorld Car of the YearWorld Performance CarWorld Green CarWorld Car Design of the YearWorld Luxury CarWorld Urban Car
2020 Kia Telluride Porsche Taycan Mazda3 Porsche Taycan Kia Soul EV
2019 Jaguar I-Pace McLaren 720S Jaguar I-Pace Jaguar I-Pace Audi A7 Suzuki Jimny
2018 Volvo XC40 BMW M5 Nissan LEAF Range Rover Velar Audi A8 Volkswagen Polo
2017 Jaguar F-Pace Porsche Boxster Cayman Toyota Prius Prime Jaguar F-Pace Mercedes-Benz E-Class BMW i3
2016 Mazda MX-5 Audi R8 Coupe Toyota Mirai Mazda MX-5 BMW 7 Series
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) Mercedes-AMG GT BMW i8 Citroën C4 Cactus [25] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)
2014 Audi A3 Porsche 911 GT3 BMW i3 BMW i3 [26] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)
2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Porsche Boxster / Cayman Tesla Model S Jaguar F-Type  
2012 Volkswagen up! Porsche 991 Mercedes-Benz S250 BlueEfficiency Range Rover Evoque  
2011 Nissan Leaf Ferrari 458 Italia Chevrolet Volt Aston Martin Rapide  
2010 Volkswagen Polo Audi R8 V10 Volkswagen BlueMotion Chevrolet Camaro  
2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Nissan GT-R Honda FCX Clarity Fiat Nuova 500  
2008 Mazda2 / Demio Audi R8 BMW 118d with Efficient Dynamics Audi R8  
2007 Lexus LS 460 Audi RS4 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Audi TT  
2006 BMW 3 Series Porsche Cayman S Honda Civic Hybrid Citroën C4  
2005 Audi A6  
YearEuropean Car of the YearNorth American Car of the YearNorth American Utility of the YearNorth American Truck of the Year
2020 Peugeot 208 Chevrolet Corvette Kia Telluride Jeep Gladiator
2019 Jaguar I-Pace Genesis G70 Hyundai Kona Ram 1500
2018 Volvo XC40 Honda Accord Volvo XC60 Lincoln Navigator
2017 Peugeot 3008 SUV Chevrolet Bolt Chrysler Pacifica Honda Ridgeline
2016 Opel/Vauxhall Astra Honda Civic Volvo XC90
2015 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Ford F-150
2014 Peugeot 308 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Chevrolet Silverado
2013 Volkswagen Golf Cadillac ATS Ram 1500
2012 Chevrolet Volt/Opel/Vauxhall Ampera Hyundai Elantra Range Rover Evoque
2011 Nissan Leaf Chevrolet Volt Ford Explorer
2010 Volkswagen Polo Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford Transit Connect
2009Vauxhall/Opel Insignia Hyundai Genesis Ford F-150
2008 Fiat 500 Chevrolet Malibu Mazda CX-9
2007 Ford S-Max Saturn Aura Chevrolet Silverado
2006 Renault Clio Honda Civic Honda Ridgeline
2005 Toyota Prius Chrysler 300 Ford Escape Hybrid
2004 Fiat Panda Toyota Prius Ford F-150
2003 Renault Mégane MINI Cooper Volvo XC90
2002 Peugeot 307 Nissan Altima Chevrolet Trailblazer
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 Chrysler PT Cruiser Acura MDX
2000 Toyota Yaris Ford Focus Nissan Xterra
1999 Ford Focus Chrysler 300M Jeep Grand Cherokee
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 Chevrolet Corvette Mercedes-Benz M-Class
1997 Renault Mégane Scénic Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Ford Expedition
1996 Fiat Bravo and Brava Chrysler minivans Ford F-150
1995 Fiat Punto Honda Civic Chevrolet Blazer
1994 Ford Mondeo Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dodge Ram
YearMiddle East Motor Awards COTY
2013 Jaguar F-Type
2012 McLaren MP4-12C
2011 Volvo S60

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