Direct initial coordination among colleague journalists to gather a Jury for Car of the Year, gave soon place to a more formal structure with the backing of magazines. Firstly six, then seven and now eight publications belonging to different European countries, undertake organization of Car of the Year award. From the initial founders, AutoVisie still remain, Autopista joined in 1985, while there have been changes through the years in the rest of the countries.
Auto
Established in 1985, Auto has been growing to a primary position in the Italian market thanks to the innovative structural formula, the credibility of its roadtests, the accuracy in the information, and also the pleasant and modern graphics. It is owned by “Conti Editore”, leader in motoring press.
www.auto.it
Autocar
Autocar is the world’s longest established car magazine and has been entertaining car enthusiasts every week since 1895. It specialises in revealing secret new models and is a leading source of information about new cars. It is owned by Haymarket Magazines, the UK’s largest privately owned publisher.
Autopista
Best known car content brand in Spain -460.000 readers each month (EGM) and 2,5M UU-, Autopista is the most respected automotive publication after six decades in the market, and a faithful supporter of Car of the Year. Credibility derived from an accurate content where roadtests excel, makes it favourite among opinion leaders.
Auto Trends
Autovisie
L’Automobile Magazine
Vi Bilägare
VOX auto mobil
Organizing Committee
A representation of the sponsoring publications meets periodically in the Organizing Committee of Car of the Year. Each year, by turn, one publication takes care of gathering the final vote, to announce the results and hold the awards ceremony. Its representative is the President of Committee.
The persons currently seating in this committee are:
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- Alberto Sabbatini AUTO, Italy (President for Car of the Year Organizing Committee)
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- Rachael Prasher: AUTOCAR, United Kingdom
- María Wandosell: AUTOPISTA, Spain
- Stéphane Lemeret: AUTO TRENDS, Belgium
- Jaco Bijlsma: AUTOVISIE, Netherlands
- Rachael Prasher: AUTOCAR, United Kingdom
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- L’AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, France
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- Ralf Schepper: AUTOMOBIL Das Vox Automagazin, Germany
