Award

Fiat 124, Car of the Year

While still keeping in its product line the slightly smaller but obsolete 1100, Fiat launched an affordable and practical model of 4/5 seats.

Renault 16, Car of the Year

To replace a rear-drive car of limited success, the Frégate, Régie Nationale gave front wheel drive (with gearbox in front end, as in R-4/6) to its new top of range.