new york auto show
A committee of
fat old men "experienced auto journalists" (i.e. not us) have named the
Mazda2 as the world car of the year. Just beating out the Ford
Mondeo and
Mercedes C-Class in a thoroughly interesting, relevant and credible competition. Additionally, all three finalists for World Green Car Of The Year were diesel powered, with the
BMW 118d Efficient Dynamics winning. The
Audi R8 surprised no one by receiving the cardboard pyramids representing both the World Car Design Of The Year and World Performance Car awards.