At a press conference hosted by the New York Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Audi A3 was declared the 2014 World Car of the Year.
The A3 was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty four vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of twelve, then three finalists: the BMW 4-Series, Mazda3 and Audi A3.
According to Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler, "The Audi A6 was the first ever winner of this award and we are delighted that the Audi A3 has repeated that achievement by being voted 2014 World Car of the Year. The Audi A3 showcases Audi’s technical competence in all aspects of carmaking, not least in the areas of lightweight technology, drivetrain, mobile infotainment and driver assistance systems. This major award win is an achievement that the whole company can celebrate."
To be eligible for the overall World Car award, the candidates must become available for sale on at least two continents during the period beginning January 1, 2013 and ending May 31, 2014.
