The WCOTY nominees

The ten finalists for the 2010 World Car Awards have been announced:

• Audi Q5


• BMW X1


• Chevrolet Cruze


• Kia Soul


• Mazda 3


• Mercedes-Benz E-Class


• Opel/Vauxhall Insignia / Buick Regal


• Porsche Panamera


• Toyota Prius


• Volkswagen Polo

It looks like a pretty uninspiring list, with only the X1 and Panamera really representing anything new (although does ‘new’ mean any good?).  A win for the Prius would be ironic, given its current problems.



The result will be announced at the Geneva International Motor Show this March.