World Car of the Year 2009
There were no surprises at this year's WCOTY announcement in Detroit for awards judge Samantha Stevens ...
COTY 2008 - Audi A4
Law of diminishing returns sees Ingolstadt's COTY challenge end at final four.
Honda Accord Euro: 2008 Car of the Year Winner
In the magazine: After an absence of 14 years, Honda returns to the winner's podium with a classy sedan.
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COTY 2008 - Mazda 6
Dynamic mid-sizer met with judges' acclaim, but aural assault saw it fall at the last hurdle.
COTY 2008 - Volkswagen Tiguan
Dynamically gifted compact SUV felt the squeeze of family practicalities.
COTY 2008 - Honda Jazz
If ESP was fitted, this supermini may have had something to really trumpet.
COTY 2008 - Ford Falcon
Falcon was expected to fly in 2008; instead, it made a shock exit after Stage Two.
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.
GALLERY: Car of the Year 2005 - Intro
GALLERY: Car of the Year 2005 - Intro
The final four, COTY 2008
The final four, COTY 2008
The proving ground, COTY 2008
The proving ground, COTY 2008