Organizers of the World Car of the Year Awards , an independent program conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world, named finalists of the 2010 – the best brands and the best cars.

The winners will be announced on March, 31st on the 2010 New York International Auto Show, and now the time to list brands and products which are a step away from the “the best of the best” title.


2010 World Car (listed in alphabetical order)

Audi Q5, BMW X1, Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Soul, Mazda3, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia / Buick Regal, Porsche Panamera, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Polo.


2010 World Performance Car (listed in alphabetical order)

Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Audi R8 V10, Audi TT RS Coupé / Roadster, BMW Z4, Ferrari California, Jaguar XFR, Lotus Evora, Mercedes-Ben z E 63 AMG, Nissan 370 Z, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche Boxster / Cayman.


2010 World Green Car (listed in alphabetical order)

Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Insight, Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Toyota Prius , Volkswagen BlueMotion (Golf, Passat, Polo).


2010 World Car Design (listed in alphabetical order)

Chevrolet Camaro, Citroen C3 Picasso, Kia Soul, Toyota Prius.

January, 2010