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Celebrating Automotive Excellence
Each year, jurors test and evaluate new or fully redesigned vehicles that are available in multiple markets across more than one continent.
Introducing the 2026 Winners
World Car Award Winners
BMW iX3 is the
2026 World Car of the Year
This is the second consecutive World Car of the Year nomination for BMW and second World Car of the Year win overall.
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BMW iX3 is the
2026 World Electric Vehicle
This is the first World Electric Vehicle win for BMW.
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Lucid Gravity is the
2026 World Luxury Car
This is the second World Luxury Car win for Lucid Motors, with the Lucid Air being the 2023 World Luxury Car.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6N is the
2026 World Performance Car
This is the second World Performance Car win for Hyundai, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N being the 2024 World Performance Car.
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Firefly is the
2026 World Urban Car
This is the first World Urban Car win for Nio / Firefly.
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Mazda 6e / EZ-6 is the
2026 World Car Design of the Year
This is the third World Car Design of the Year award for Mazda, and Mazda’s fifth World Car Award.
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World Car TV
Full Ceremony - The 2026 World Car Awards Announced at New York International Auto Show
THE ROAD TO WORLD CAR 2026 and the WORLD CAR FINALS POWERED BY BREMBO concluded today with the live announcement of the winners in six award categories at the New York International Auto Show.
The 2026 World Car Awards Announced at New York International Auto Show
The 2026 World Car of the Year, World Urban Car, World Performance Car, World Electric Vehicle, World Luxury Car, and World Car Design of the Year were announced at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan.
2026 World Car Of The Year: Top Three In The World
Here are some of the most exciting new cars from around the world. They are the Top Three in the World for the 2026 World Car of the Year! Watch this video to get to know them better.
Oliver Zipse - 2026 World Car Person of the Year Candidate
Oliver Zipse has led BMW AG as Chairman of the Board of Management since August 2019, guiding one of the world’s most respected premium automotive groups through a period of profound technological and strategic transformation.
Tisha Johnson: 2026 World Car Person of the Year Candidate
As Head of Design at Slate, Tisha Johnson is shaping the visual and emotional identity of one of the most exciting and closely watched new players in the electric vehicle space.
David Craig: 2026 World Car Person of the Year Candidate
At General Motors, David Craig is widely regarded as a “maps guru”, leading one of the most strategically important technology teams inside the company.
2026 World Car Awards: Top Ten and Top Five Finalists
The WORLD CAR FINALS POWERED BY BREMBO begins today with the announcement of the top ten and top five finalists in six World Car Awards vehicle categories.
LA Test Drives: First Look
35 jurors. 15 countries. 27 vehicles. The World Car jurors evaluate the latest models for the 2026 World Car Awards.
Road to World Car 2026: Official Launch
The annual Road to the World Car Awards journey follows more than 90 highly respected automotive journalists on the jury panel as they test-drive, and vote on, the 2026 eligible vehicles. The journey starts with today’s official launch, followed by a stop in Pasadena, CA, USA for the 11th annual “L.A. Test Drives” media event in November.
