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.[1][2][3]

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).[4] 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:[5]

  • 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:[6]

  • 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,[7] beginning in 2003

Regional

  • Arab Car of the Year (ARABCOTY) (Middle East) [8] 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.
  • Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY)[9] https://www.mecoty.com/ Archived 2020-02-05 at the Wayback Machine
  • North American Car of the Year - 60 automotive journalists from the US and Canada

National

Sample Results

YearWorld Car of the YearWorld Performance CarWorld Green CarWorld Car Design of the YearWorld Luxury Car World 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
2016Mazda MX-5Audi R8 CoupeToyota MiraiMazda MX-5BMW 7 Series
2015Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)Mercedes-AMG GTBMW i8Citroën C4 Cactus[20] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217)
2014Audi A3Porsche 911 GT3BMW i3BMW i3[21]Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)
2013Volkswagen Golf Mk7Porsche Boxster / CaymanTesla 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  
Year European Car of the Year North American Car of the Year North American Utility of the Year North 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
2009 Vauxhall/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
2013Jaguar F-Type
2012McLaren MP4-12C
2011Volvo S60

See also

References

  1. ↑ Nagy, Chris (14 November 2012). "Powered Up: Tesla Model S Named 'Car of the Year' By Motor Trend". automoblog.net. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Jil McIntosh (2009-11-18). "Ford Fusion: It's tops with Motor Trend". Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. ↑ "The World's Best Car Magazines". Essel Group - Daily News Analysis India. 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  4. ↑ "Awards". Caravan Club. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Richard Bremner (2015-07-30). "An insider's guide to the World Car of the Year award". The National FZ LLC United Printing & Publishing, Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  6. ↑ Mark Rechtin (2018-11-27). "How We Determine our Car, Truck, and SUV of the Year - Reference Mark". MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  7. ↑ "Jurors :: World Car Awards". www.worldcarawards.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  8. ↑ "Home". arabcoty.com.
  9. ↑ Madadha, Ghaith. "Middle East Car Of The Year 2014 | motorspirit.me". Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  10. ↑ "Drive Car of the Year". Drive. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  11. ↑ China Car Awards. http://www.ccoty.cn/china-car-award/
  12. ↑ "GERMAN CAR OF THE YEAR". GCOTY. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  13. ↑ "Das Goldene Lenkrad 2013: Alle Sieger im Überblick" (in German). autobild.de. 2015-04-26. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  14. ↑ "Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year Awards". Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
  15. ↑ "(Lithuanian) Car of the Year website". Archived from the original on 2016-11-13. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  16. ↑ "Home". qcoty.com.
  17. ↑ "(Russian) Car of the Year 2013 marketing brochure" (PDF) (Press release). autogoda. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  18. ↑ "UK Car of the Yer". UK Car of the Yer. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  19. ↑ "Powered Up: Tesla Model S Named 'Car of the Year' By Motor Trend". 14 November 2012.
  20. ↑ "World Car of the Year 2015 revealed". Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  21. ↑ Jim Henry (2014-04-17). "New York Auto Show: BMWi3 Is The 2014 World Green Car Of The Year". Forbes. Retrieved 2014-04-17.


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