The winners of the prestigious World Car of the Year Awards were announced at the new York International Auto Show. Here’s the roll of honour:
2015 Design of the Year: Citroën C4 Cactus
The Citroën C4 Cactus may not have a name which you consider contemporary or modern, but its design and practicality have earned it success. The World Car Design of the Year it is, then.
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2015 Green Car of the Year: BMW i8
The i8 changed the way many look at the future of mobility. The fact that the production car looks almost identical to the concept has helped with its appeal, while the hybrid powertrain delivers equal doses of thrill and efficiency.
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2015 Luxury Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé
Opulence is best awarded with an award of this calibre. The CL-Class replacing Mercedes S Coupé has style and luxury in an exquisite package. Contemporary all the way, it takes care of every essential ingredient a buyer in this segment looks for.
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2015 Performance Car of the Year: Mercedes-AMG GT
Mercedes-AMG have worked hard to make sure that the SLS replacement was as exciting and quick as the gull-wing coupé. With an all-new downsized engine, lighter construction and a performance pedigree like few others, the AMG GT took top honours as World Performance Car of the Year.
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2015 Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
It was a Mercedes hat-trick as the German marque claimed top honours with their new C-Class getting the most votes as the World Car of the Year. A big step forward from the previous model, the new C-Class brings elevated levels of driveability and modern styling with a selection of punchy and efficient drivetrains too.
