Toyota RAV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi Q5, 7 Others Models Battle For ‘2026 World Car Of The Year’ Crown

10 car models, including Toyota RAV4, Mercedes CLA, Audi Q5 / SQ5 and Hyundai Palisade, battle for ‘2026 World Car of the Year’ crown. Selected by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries, winners will be announced at the New York Auto Show. The World Car Finals, powered by Italian manufacturer of automotive, […]

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Toyota RAV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi Q5, 7 Others Models Battle For ‘2026 World Car Of The Year’ Crown

Toyota RAV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi Q5, 7 Others Models Battle For ‘2026 World Car Of The Year’ Crown - autojosh

10 car models, including Toyota RAV4, Mercedes CLA, Audi Q5 / SQ5 and Hyundai Palisade, battle for ‘2026 World Car of the Year’ crown.

Selected by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries, winners will be announced at the New York Auto Show.

The World Car Finals, powered by Italian manufacturer of automotive, Brembo, has released the shortlist of ten (10) contenders for this year’s 2026 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) as well as the top five (5) finalists in six World Car Awards vehicle categories.

Selected by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries, winners in each category will be announced on Wednesday April 1st during the World Car Awards ceremony, live at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

“The World Car Awards are a benchmark for excellence and innovation in the automotive industry – values that define Brembo,” said Daniele Schillaci, Brembo’s Chief Executive Officer.

“We are proud to support this prestigious initiative and congratulate all the finalists on their outstanding achievements. Their commitment to advancing mobility mirrors our own drive to shape a zero-accident future, and we look forward to celebrating the winner.”