World Announces Nominees for 2025 Car Awards
2025 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced for Six Categories
The 2025 World Car Awards, powered by Brembo, are in the final stretch as the top three finalists have been announced in six categories. These prestigious awards, recognised for their focus on excellence in technology, performance, design, and sustainability, will be announced on April 16 at the New York International Auto Show.
The field for the 2025 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Awards includes a mix of Electric Vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and gasoline-powered vehicles, but the exact finalists have yet to be disclosed. However, other awards like the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards and the 2025 Autotrader Awards have already announced their winners.
In the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards, Kia emerged victorious with the Kia EV3 being crowned 'Small Company Car of the Year' and the Kia Picanto taking home the 'City Car of the Year' title. The Kia EV3 also shone in the 2025 Autotrader Drivers' Choice Awards, winning 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Mainstream Electric Car'.
For those interested in the finalists for the 2025 World Car Awards, the official World Car Awards website or recent automotive news sources would be the best places to look. Here are the finalists for some of the categories:
- World Luxury Car: Porsche Macan, Porsche Panamera, Volvo EX90
- World Urban Car: BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Mini Cooper Electric
- World Electric Vehicle: Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, Porsche Macan Electric
- World Car of the Year: BMW X3, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3
- World Performance Car: BMW M5, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
- World Car Design: Kia EV3, Toyota Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 250, Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The awards are judged by a jury of 96 international automotive journalists, and the special design panel for the World Car Awards consists of Anja Bracht, Gert Hildebrand, Tom Matano, Victor Nacif, and Shiro Nakamura. KPMG tabulates the results of the awards, and the winners will be celebrated during the opening media breakfast at the New York International Auto Show.
Mark Schienberg, president of the New York International Auto Show, expressed his excitement about the ongoing partnership, stating, "The World Car Awards program is a true triumph, as it is judged by 96 of the world's top automotive journalists." This year's event marks the beginning of the show's 125th anniversary celebrations, making it a particularly special occasion.
For more details about the World Car Awards, visit the World Car Awards website or follow along on social media. These awards recognize some of the most innovative and high-performing cars of the year, making them a must-watch event for automotive enthusiasts worldwide.
The World Car Awards, happening on April 16, feature diverse finalists across various categories, such as Electric Vehicles and gasoline-powered vehicles, in the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Awards. In regard to other awards, the Porsche Macan and Kia EV3 have been recognized in several categories, including the World Electric Vehicle, World Performance Car, and World Car Design.
