2010 World Car of the Year Nominees

There are three catergories for this years World Car of the Year: Car of the Year, Performance Car of the Year, and Green Car of the Year. Three finalists from each catergory are to be chosen at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. While the winners will be announced in March at the New York International Car Show, voted upon by 59 automotive writers from 23 countries.

2010 World Car of the Year

• Audi Q5
• BMW X1
• Chevrolet Cruze
• Kia Soul
• Mazda Mazda3
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• Opel/Vauxhall Insignia/Buick Regal
• Porsche Panamera
• Toyota Prius
• Volkswagen Polo

2010 Performance Car of the Year

• Astin Martin V12 Vantage
• Audi R8 V10
• Audi TT RS Coupe/Roadster
• BMW Z4
• Ferrari California
• Jaguar XFR
• Lotus Evora
• Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
• Nissan 370Z
• Porsche 911 GT3
• Porsche Boxter/Cayman

2010 Green Car of the Year

• Ford Fusion Hybrid
• Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
• Honda Insight
• Toyta Prius
• Volkswagen Bluemotion model Range

-Anthony Alaniz

[Source: Left Lane News]