Car of the Year ( COTY ) is a common abbreviation for numerous automotive awards.
3-513: The World Car Awards (also known as World Car of the Year , WCOTY) is a group of automobile Car of the Year awards selected by a jury of 102 international automotive journalists from 30 countries. 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. The contest
6-494: 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
9-588: Was inaugurated in 2003, and officially launched in January 2004. This started as a single award, similar to many of the continent and nation specific Car of the Year awards already given. Since 2006, awards for performance, green cars , and car design have also been given. In April 2013, an award for luxury design was inaugurated. Car of the Year The "Car of the Year" phrase is considered to have been introduced by Motor Trend magazine in 1949 when
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