Erik
February 16th, 2005, 19:25
Audi A6 - the best car in the world!
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/0502/16/audia6.jpg
Volvo S40/V50 - Second place is the first loser
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/0502/16/volvos40v50.jpg
Porsche 911 - 3:rd place.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/0502/16/porsche911.jpg
djinn
February 16th, 2005, 19:35
wow!!!!
That's the greatest news I've read today...
2002 winner is MB E series
2003 winner is BNW 5 series
and now the winner is the new Audi A6... :dance:
J0X
February 16th, 2005, 19:40
Is there a source by any chance? Just curious.
Erik
February 16th, 2005, 19:50
http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/nyheter/story/0,2789,604378,00.html
Please vote for the Audi A6
Source:
TORONTO MOTOR SHOW.
48 journos from all over the world voted.
World Car of the Year
http://www.wcoty.com/ :wo:
And Now There is One!
Audi A6 Named World Car of the Year
TORONTO, Canada - February 16, 2005
The Audi A6 sedan emerged from a field of 36 competitors to claim the inaugural World Car of the Year award at a ceremony held here today, during the media preview for the Canadian International Auto Show.
"The concept of national borders is now almost non-existent in terms of where vehicles and their components are designed, engineered, developed, and built ... or where they are sold," said British automotive journalist, Graham Johnson, who is co-chair of the award program.
"Considering the ever-increasing globalization of the automotive industry," he added, "the concept of a World Car of the Year award program was inevitable ... it is truly an idea whose time has come."
The stated purpose of the award is to recognize and reward automotive excellence on a global scale, and to make consumers aware of that recognition.
In accepting the World Car of the Year award for 2005, Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice-President of Audi of America Inc., said "We are delighted to be the first-time recipients of such a prestigious award".
"World Car of the Year is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from around the globe," explained Co-chair Gerry Malloy, from Canada. It is administered by a non-profit corporation, which is guided by a steering committee of journalists from Asia, Europe, and North America.
"From the outset, those of us involved in the program have had one over-riding priority," Malloy said. "We are dedicated to ensuring that it is carried out with the utmost objectivity, credibility, and integrity."
By design, World Car of the Year has no affiliation with, nor is it in any way influenced by any publication, auto show, automaker, or other commercial enterprise.
A jury of 48 experienced automotive journalists from 21 countries individually reviewed, evaluated, and voted on the 36 eligible vehicles, by secret ballot, in two separate rounds of voting. To be eligible for consideration for the inaugural World Car of the Year award, a vehicle must have been available for purchase in at least five countries on at least two continents, prior to January 1, 2005.
"The voting was far more than just a popularity contest," Malloy said. Initially, jurors assessed the cars on the basis of 20 separate parameters, ranging from styling and comfort to performance and fuel economy, to develop a short-list of ten finalists.
For their final selection, they rated those finalists on five key areas of importance to potential customers: Merit, Value, Safety and Environmental Responsibility, Significance, and Wow Factor! - the car's emotional appeal. Those secret ballots were collected and tabulated by the international accounting firm, KPMG.
The Audi A6 edged out the Volvo S40/V50 and Porsche 911 in a close race for the overall award.
Detailed results and additional information concerning the World Car of the Year program can be found on the internet at www.wcoty.com. In addition, photos of the winner and the press conference are available in both high and low resolution.
The World Car of the Year Association is grateful to Pirelli Tire Inc for supporting today's award ceremony, and to the Canadian International Auto Show for providing the venue.
RS4Ever
February 17th, 2005, 01:44
Yes indeed.
another BOOYAKASHA! :alig:
GREEEAAAT JOB AUDI!!!
:applause::wo::applause::wo::applause: