(Citroën)
Finalists for World Car awards unveiled
The finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year awards were announced at the Geneva auto show last week. The awards, started in 2004 to honor vehicles sold in multiple global markets, are given by a non-profit association of international automotive journalists. The winners will be announced at the New York auto show next month. The finalists:
World Car: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Polo
World Performance Car: Audi R8 V10, Ferrari California, Porsche 911 GT3
World Green Car: Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen BlueMotion (Golf, Passat, Polo)
World Car Design: Chevrolet Camaro, Citroën C3 Picasso (shown above right), Kia Soul
--NWautos staff
(General Motors)
Cadillac not giving up on European sales
After a year out of the market, Cadillac is returning to Western Europe, General Motors announced last week at the Geneva auto show. The European initiative will focus on the brand's prestigious, high-performance models, including the CTS sedan (shown at right), sports wagon and coupe, the Escalade and hybrid Escalade, and the SRX crossover. The company expects to sell about 3,000 cars a year in key markets like Germany, Switzerland, Italy and luxury-oriented cities like Paris.
--Associated Press
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