World Car Awards

BMW iX3 is World Car of the Year 2026

The new electric BMW iX3 has won the biggest automotive awards prize in the world by being named World Car of the Year 2026.

World Car Awards 2026: Top Three in the World finalists revealed (full list)

The 2026 World Car Finals announce Top Three in the World finalists in six World Car Awards categories – including World Car of the Year.

Transformational BMW chief named 2026 World Car Person of the Year

Oliver Zipse, who has led BMW since 2019, has been named 2026 World Car Person of the Year after overseeing the company's transformation.

World Car Awards 2026: the finalists revealed

The top 10 finalists for the acclaimed 2026 World Car of the Year award have been announced, alongside the finalists in five other categories.

Kia EV3 is World Car of the Year 2025

The Kia EV3 has been named World Car of the Year 2025 – the latest model to win the biggest automotive award on the planet.

BMW X3, Hyundai Inster and Kia EV3 are finalists for World Car of the Year 2025

The BMW X3, Hyundai Inster and Kia EV3 have all been named finalists for the prestigious World Car of the Year 2025 prize.

Kia EV9 is World Car of the Year 2024

The Kia EV9 is the latest pure electric car to be named World Car of the Year – and it also scooped the World Electric Vehicle 2024 prize

Hyundai Ioniq 6 is voted World Car of the Year 2023

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 beat the BMW X1 and Kia Niro to the top World Car Awards 2023 prize. The ‘Oscars’ of motoring were presented in New York.

2023 World Car Awards Top Three finalists revealed

The 2023 Top Three in the World contenders have been revealed, ahead of the World Car Awards winners being announced on 5 April.

World Car Awards 2023 finalists revealed

The finalists have been announced for World Car Awards 2023 – including the 10 cars in the running for the overall World Car of the Year.