2009 World Car of the Year finalists announced
Less than one month from now, the 2009 World Car of the Year Award winner will be announced at the New York Auto Show. The international jury panel (chosen by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of experience, expertise, credibility and influence) has whittled down the original list of eligible entries to just three in each category (in alphabetical order):
2009 World Car Finalists
- Ford Fiesta
- Toyota iQ
- Volkswagen Golf VI
2009 World Performance Car Finalists
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
- Nissan GT-R
- Porsche 911 Carrera
2009 World Green Car Finalists
- Honda FCX Clarity
- Mitsubishi iMiEV
- Toyota iQ
This year, the committee has appointed three “green experts” to assist in the selection of the World Green Car finalists.[Source: World Car of the Year]