The countdown is on to the 2025 World Car Finals powered by Brembo. Awards are handed out in six categories - and each category has three recently announced finalists. You may not recognize all the vehicles as a few of them are not sold in the U.S.
The World Car Finals are judged by 96 distinguished international automotive journalists from 30 countries.
"We are honored to celebrate the finalists of the prestigious World Car of The Year Awards," said Daniele Schillaci, Brembo’s Chief Executive Officer. "These awards recognise the best cars in the world, setting new benchmarks in technology, performance and design. Your outstanding achievements exemplify the pursuit of excellence that drives the entire automotive industry forward. At Brembo, we are proud to support an accolade that honors such innovation, and we extend our best wishes to all participants as we eagerly anticipate the winner’s announcement."
Winners will be announced on April 16, 2025 at the New York International Auto Show.
Top Three in the World finalists:
World Car of the Year
- BMW X3
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
World Electric Vehicle
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Kia EV3
- Porsche Macan Electric
World Luxury Car
- Porsche Macan
- Porsche Panamera
- Volvo EX90
World Performance Car
- BMW M5
- Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
World Urban Car
- BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini
- Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric
- Mini Cooper Electric
World Car Design
- Kia EV3
- Toyota Land Cruiser / Land Cruiser 250
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The World Car Awards says a design panel consisting of five highly respected global design experts was asked to first review each candidate and establish a short-list of recommendations for the jurors’ final vote. The design experts were, in alphabetical order:
- Anja Bracht (Germany - Pforzheim University)
- Gert Hildebrand (Germany - Owner Hildebrand-Design)
- Tom Matano (USA - Academy of Art University, Former Head of Design – Mazda)
- Victor Nacif (USA - Chief Creative Officer, Brojure.com and Design instructor, New School of Architecture and Design)
- Shiro Nakamura (Japan - CEO, Shiro Nakamura Design Associates Inc.)
The World Car Awards (WCA) program is marking its 20th Anniversary. WCA partners are AITASTIC Research & Consult, BREMBO, the NEW YORK International Auto Show, KPMG and Newspress.
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