World Car Awards Nominations Revealed for 2025
The World Car Awards, a prestigious event in the automotive world, has announced the finalists for its 2025 edition. The awards recognise excellence in technology, performance, design, and sustainability, making them a significant fixture in the global automotive calendar.
The finalists for each category were selected by a jury of 96 distinguished automotive journalists from around the globe. The New York International Auto Show, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, will host the awards during the opening media breakfast. This collaboration between the World Car Awards and the New York Auto Show is in its 20th year.
The top three finalists for World Car Design are Kia EV3, Toyota Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser 250, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. In the World Performance Car category, the top three finalists are BMW M5, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. The World Electric Vehicle category sees Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, Kia EV3, and Porsche Macan Electric as the top three finalists.
Mark Schienberg, president of the New York International Auto Show, expressed his excitement about the ongoing partnership with the World Car Awards. The special design panel for the World Car Awards includes Anja Bracht, Gert Hildebrand, Tom Matano, Victor Nacif, and Shiro Nakamura.
Winning a World Car Award, judged by 96 of the world's top automotive journalists, is considered a "true triumph". The winners will be announced on April 16, 2025, at the New York International Auto Show.
In related news, the Porsche Taycan and Kia EV3 have been making waves in other car award organisations this year. The Taycan was named the 2025 Car and Driver EV of the Year, while the Kia EV3 swept various awards at Car and Driver, Auto Express, and Autotrader. However, as of July 31, 2025, a comprehensive list of the 2025 World Car Awards winners, including World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Luxury Car, among others, was not found in the search results.
Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo, stated that the awards recognise the best cars in the world. The 2025 World Car Awards, powered by Brembo, will be held on April 16 at the New York International Auto Show.
The top three finalists for World Car of the Year are BMW X3, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, and Kia EV3. In the World Urban Car category, the top three finalists are BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini, Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric, and Mini Cooper Electric. The World Luxury Car category features Porsche Macan, Porsche Panamera, and Volvo EX90 as the top three finalists.
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The World Car Awards, an esteemed acknowledgment in the automotive industry, will announce the winners of the 2025 edition during the opening media breakfast at the New York International Auto Show. The New York Auto Show, celebrating its 125th anniversary, collaborates with the World Car Awards in their 20th year.
The Porsche Taycan and Kia EV3 have earned recognition from various car award organizations, including Car and Driver, Auto Express, and Autotrader, in addition to their placement as finalists in the 2025 World Car Awards.
The World Car Awards, powered by Brembo, recognize the best cars in the industry, with the winners to be announced on April 16, 2025, at the New York International Auto Show.
