The Press Release:
The countdown to the 2026 World Car Awards is underway with the unveiling of the Top Ten and Top Five finalists across six World Car Awards categories. The winners will be announced during the 2026 New York Auto Show press preview on Wednesday, April 1. The New York Auto Show will host the World Car Awards for the twenty-first time, celebrating the vehicles that best represent innovation, performance, design, and the future of mobility. Finalists were selected by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries, voting by secret ballot based on extensive real-world evaluation conducted as part of their professional work.

“We are proud to once again host this prestigious program in New York, where the industry’s top achievements will be celebrated on a truly international stage this April,” said Mark Schienberg, President of the New York Auto Show.
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