The 10 finalists for the world cars and truck of the Year 2013 award have been announced.
An worldwide jury of 66 motoring journalists, including car reveal editor-in-chief, Steve Fowler, as well as special contributor, Mike Rutherford, chosen the 10 finalists.
The 2013 world cars and truck of the Year finalists are:
Audi A3 Range Rover Mazda 6 Mazda CX-5 Mercedes A-Class Peugeot 208 Porsche Boxster/Cayman Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 Volkswagen Golf Volvo V40
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In addition to the world cars and truck of the Year list, the jurors have likewise voted on their preferred performance cars and trucks for the 2013 world performance cars and truck Award.
The 2013 world performance cars and truck of the Year finalists are:
Aston Martin Vanquish Audi RS5 BMW M6 Coupe/Convertible BMW M135i Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Mercedes SL63 AMG Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Porsche Boxster/Cayman Renaultsport Clio 200 EDC Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86
Each juror will now test each cars and truck again, ahead of a even more round of voting in February. The results of this vote will be totted up by KPMG as well as the top three cars and trucks in each classification will be revealed at the Geneva motor Show, with the winners revealed at a press seminar at the new York motor show on 28 March.
The world cars and truck of the Year award is now in its ninth year. The last three WCotY winners were the Volkswagen Up! in 2012, the Nissan Leaf in 2011, as well as the Volkswagen Polo in 2010.
In addition to the world cars and truck of the Year as well as performance cars and truck of the Year, there is likewise a five-car shortlist for the 2013 world eco-friendly Car, which has been created by five market experts.
2013 world eco-friendly cars and truck award finalists:
Renault Zoe Smart electric Drive Tesla design S Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
Finally, a six-car listing of finalists for the 2013 world cars and truck style of the Year award has been announced. It was likewise created by cars and truck style specialists.
2013 world cars and truck style of the Year award finalists:
Aston Martin Vanquish Renault Clio Jaguar F-Type Range Rover Mazda 6 Volkswagen Golf