In a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the 2012 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) winners have been declared for All World Car Awards Categories.
2012 World Car of the Year : Volkswagen Up
Volkswagen Up was formally introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and then quickly recognized as one of Europe’s most intriguing and influential new small cars.
2012 World Performance Car of the Year : Porsche 911
Porsche 911 remains one of the world’s most iconic sports cars
2012 World Car Design of the Year : Range Rover Evoque
Range Rover Evoque was first shown at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and was launched in the U.S. as a 2012 model.
2012 World Green Car of the Year : MERCEDES BENZ 250 CDI
While MERCEDES BENZ 250 CDI edged the Ford Focus Electric and the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid, in the World Green Car category.
Source: autoshowny.com