World Car Awards announces top 3 finalists

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Following last month’s announcement of its top 10 finalists, the World Car Awards have released a narrowed-down list revealing the top three frontrunners for the World Car Finals powered by Brembo.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When will the Word Car Awards announce the winners of its six award categories?

    Per the World Car Awards, the winners of its six award categories will be announced on April 5, 2023.
  • Which design and engineering consultancy firm created the trophies to be received by the winners?

    According to the World Car Awards, Ian Callum’s design and engineering consultancy — Callum — created the trophies that will be given to the winners.
  • The top three finalists of the organization’s six award categories have been selected by a jury of 100 distinguished international automotive journalists from 32 countries.

    “We are on the cusp of an intense new era in mobility, in which Brembo is committed to interpreting performance in a new way. The path we have undertaken leads us to develop increasingly innovative and sustainable products, characteristics we share with the World Car Finals. We are proud to partner these prestigious awards for the fifth consecutive year, as they inspire excellence and leadership in the automotive industry,” said Brembo Chief Executive Officer Daniele Schillaci.

    Brembo CEO Daniele Schillaci

    Below are the top three finalists in their respective categories:

    World Car of the Year

    World Electric Vehicle

    World Luxury Car

    • BMW 7 Series / i7
    • Genesis G90
    • Lucid Air

    World Performance Car

    World Urban Car

    • Citroen C3
    • ORA Funky Cat / Haomao
    • Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus

    World Car Design

    Winners, the organization explained, will be announced live at the New York International Auto Show on April 5, 2023.

    “We salute this year’s finalists and are pleased to be part of the most important automotive awards program on the planet. For nearly two decades the partnership between World Car and the New York Auto Show has recognized the very best the auto industry has to offer. We’re looking forward to once again co-hosting the awards ceremony during the opening of the 2023 Show in April. Congratulations and best of luck to all the finalists!” commented New York Auto Show President, Mark Schienberg.

    ian callum photo

    Those who will be named victors will receive new versions of the traditional World Car trophy, created by Ian Callum’s design and engineering consultancy. Callum was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019 for services to the British car industry and is recognized as one of the most prominent designers in the automotive industry.

    “The World Car Awards are held in the highest regard by the industry and as a recipient, I appreciate how much it means to a design team to have it proudly on display in the studio. Reimagining both the design and manufacture is a huge privilege and just the opportunity the team at Callum (the name of his consultancy firm) relish,” Callum stated.

    Photos from World Car Awards, Ian Callum's Instagram account, and Brembo

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