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28.02.2020
Tesla’s Model 3 has been crowned UK Car of the Year 2020, making it back-to-back wins for electric vehicles at the awards following the Jaguar I-PACE’s victory in 2019. After emerging triumphant as Best Executive car when the category winners were announced on 12th February, the Tesla battled it out against eight other new cars [...]
12.02.2020
With nine categories up for grabs in 2020, the UK Car of the Year Awards had eight different manufacturers emerging victorious after the first round of voting. Taking the top spot in two categories, Porsche won the judges over with its petrol and electric powertrains. The 911 was voted Best Cabriolet – a title the [...]
01.03.2019
“Jaguar’s I-Pace gives executives good reason to switch to electric mobility, packaging a long-range battery and powerful drivetrain into a sporty SUV body. It’s an electric car that appeals to both head and heart.” Alex Grant “As vehicle manufacturers take electric vehicles more seriously, Jaguar is leading the pack with I-PACE, which offers fantastic range [...]
Rawdon Glover, Jaguar Land Rover MD (right), with John Challen, director of UK Car of the Year Awards Second award for Jaguar’s EV after winning Best Executive category Eclectic mixture of vehicles in the top three positions Judges wowed by I-PACE battery range, performance and practicality UK Car of the Year Awards now into their [...]
11.02.2019
Now into their sixth year, the UK Car of the Year Awards have this year recognised 11 different manufacturers as class leaders across 12 different categories. The judging panel – which has expanded in 2019 from 27 to 29 members – voted in a wide range of vehicle classes from Best Supermini to Best Performance, [...]
23.02.2018
Jon Wakefield, managing director at Volvo Car UK (right), with John Challen, director of UK Car of the Year Awards Overall honour follows win in Best Medium Crossover category Volvo triumphs over Skoda in ‘clash of the crossovers’ XC60 praised for its refinement, build quality and driving dynamics UK Car of the Year Awards now [...]
10.01.2018
A total of 12 different automotive manufacturers have been recognised as best-in-class following the first round of voting for the UK Car of the Year Awards 2018, which are supported by Cox Automotive – whose UK brands include Manheim and Motors.co.uk. The number of categories this year has been expanded to 13, ranging from Best [...]
24.02.2017
The UK Car of the Year 2017 has a lot of fans on the Awards panel. Here are a selection of the thoughts from those who voted for it: “Sets new standards for tech and comfort.” Oliver Marriage “Class, comfort and quality with a good range of engines.” Paul Hudson “An understated champion in a [...]
Krishan Bodhani, head of smart and product management, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK (right), with John Challen, director of UK Car of the Year Awards Saloon adds overall award to Best Executive Car honour E-Class fought off competition from SEAT, Jaguar and Volvo Judges won over by car’s comfort, technology and driving experience UK Car of [...]
22.02.2017
Cars from ten different manufacturers have been hailed best-in-class after the first round of voting in the UK Car of the Year Awards 2017, supported by Cox Automotive, whose UK brands include Manheim and Motors.co.uk. With the winners of the 12 categories now decided, the successful models go on to battle it out for [...]