The Fiercest Duels in Car of the Year history
When the prize at stake is The Car of the Year title, there is no room for a soft game.
Candidate 2027: Denza Z9GT, redefining what a revolutionary car can be
Denza, BYD’s most technological and exclusive brand, is making its debut in 30 European markets with the Z9GT, a huge
Candidate 2027: BMW iX3, a ‘Klasse’ above
More than just a new model, the second-generation iX3 is a true manifesto for BMW it marks the debut of the “Neue Klasse”
The Car of the Year 2027: The road to the final has begun
The 2027 edition of The Car of the Year, the 64th in its history, began its countdown on the last 9 January at the Brussels Auto Show.
Interview Markus Haupt (CEO Seat-Cupra)
Markus Haupt is the 17th president in the history of Seat S.A., a company within the Volkswagen Group, that encompasses both the Seat and Cupra brands. He took the lead last year, and faces a mandate filled with crucial decisions and launches, aimed at securing a promising future for Seat within the complex automotive sector.
Candidate 2027: Renault Twingo E-Tech, electric for less than 20.000 €
Renault has fulfilled its promise by introducing the new fully electric generation of the Renault Twingo with a starting price below 20.000€. This new model, which brings the Twingo nameplate back after several years of absence, is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic first-generation Twingo from 1992.
Car of the Year 2026: The 7 finalists are ready
For the first time in Car of the Year history, the final of the 7 candidates vying to win the 2026 Car of the Year award will be held in Spain, at the Castellolí circuit.
Car of the Year 2026: The official finalists
It’s official. We now have the list of the seven finalists for the 2026 edition. The 60 jury members, from 23 European countries, had to choose from 35 models those they consider most likely to win the continental award.
Renault 5 / Alpine A290, the new Car Of The Year 2025
Europe has elected its new king. The Renault 5 (along with the Alpine A290) has become the Car Of The
Car of the Year 2026: Long list of Candidates
On 31 October, the list of seven finalists for the 2026 edition of The Car Of The Year will be