Ho can the VW Up be car of the year when it isn't even out yet???? Confuzzled
The Jury Committee draws up a list of eligible cars from all the newcomers presented over the previous 12 months. Eligible cars must be essentially new models, not simply cosmetic changes or the installation of new engine or a transmission. All new models are considered irrespective of their country of origin but must be available in at least five European countries at the time of voting and have an expected sales volume of 5,000 a year. These cars are then tested by the jury members at launches and at events organised by the jury, such as a week-long test event in Denmark in September every year.
The Jury then elects a short list of seven cars in a simple vote. After this jury members gather to test the shortlisted cars at various events organised by the jury itself.
For the second stage, each Jury member has 25 points to apportion to at least five cars, with a maximum of 10 points for any one of them, and produces a statement of justification for his or her vote, which is published at the time of the award presentation. Each jury member’s vote and justification report is published. This year’s winner will be announced on March 5 th at the Geneva Motor show.
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