Events

COTY 2008 - Honda Accord

Big on value; useful V6 tech, but dull dynamics blunt Accord's challenge.

COTY 2008 - Subaru Forester

Once-sharp SUV loses its edge, despite being safer and more spacious.

COTY 2008 - Mitsu Lancer Ralliart Sportback

'Evo lite' not without virtue, but lacks the depth to run with COTY heavyweights.

COTY 2008 - Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Uncompromising performance proves both a strength and a weakness.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Peugeot 308

Premium European pricing, but lacking the requisite je ne sais quoi.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Mazda CX-9

A roomy, refined and surprisingly dynamic large SUV, but mould remains unbroken.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Fabulous tech and undoubted bang for buck, but too hardcore for COTY greatness.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Smart ForTwo

Much improved, but needs a broader skill set to make sense in Oz.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Jaguar XF

A welcome return to form but let down by sub-standard petrol V6 powerplant.

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible

COTY success evades BMW again despite engaging dynamics and refined drivetrains.

2008 Car of the Year: Carmageddon

Michael Stahl looks over the auto mania and mysticism that was Car of the Year 2008.

COTY 2008 - Judge and jury

Introducing the 2008 Car of the Year panel.

The Bible - COTY criteria

A breakdown of the five COTY commandments.

PCOTY 2008: BMW 135i Coupe

This will set tongues wagging: BMW’s 135i

GALLERY: Car of the Year 2005 - Intro

GALLERY: Car of the Year 2005 - Intro

Kandos Street Machine Show

View our gallery from the Kandos Street Machine Show.

The final four, COTY 2008

The final four, COTY 2008

The proving ground, COTY 2008

The proving ground, COTY 2008

Behind the lens at COTY 2008

Behind the lens at COTY 2008