VOTING for the Car of the Year 2009 is underway.
The dealers which can possibly look forward to an uplift in interest, courtesy of a flurry of promotional activity? Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Ford, Renault, Skoda, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.
That’s because the shortlist has been announced, and includes the following cars:
Alfa Romeo MiTo
Citroen C5
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Insignia
Renault Megane
Skoda Superb
Volkswagen Golf
The result will be announced on 17 November at The Royal Horticultural Halls in London.
Elected by 59 expert motoring journalists representing 23 European countries, the contest is regarded as the most prestigious of the many ‘best car’ awards. It is in its 46th year.
COTY PREVIOUS WINNERS
2008 Fiat 500
2007 Ford S-Max
2006 Renault Clio
2005 Toyota Prius
2004 Fiat Panda
2003 Renault Megane
2002 Peugeot 307
2001 Alfa Romeo 147
2000 Toyota Yaris
1999 Ford Focus
1998 Alfa Romeo 156
1997 Renault Megane Scenic
1996 Fiat Bravo/Brava
1995 Fiat Punto
What do you reckon will be Car of the Year 2009? Let us know if you’re willing to take a punt… and we’ll be sure to congratulate any dealer who gets it right!