Top Ten World Car and World Performance Car finalists announced

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Finalists for the 2010 World Car of the Year and the 2010 World Performance Car have been announced and the lists look very interesting.

A jury of 59 international automotive journalists selected the following top ten finalists in both categories by secret ballot, based on their experience with each candidate as part of their professional work.

The 2010 World Car of the Year finalists:

Audi Q5
BMW X1
Chevrolet Cruze
Kia Soul
Mazda3
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Opel/Vauxhall Insignia / Buick Regal
Porsche Panamera
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen Polo

The 2010 World Performance Car finalists:

Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Audi R8 V10
Audi TT RS Coupé / Roadster
BMW Z4
Ferrari California
Jaguar XFR
Lotus Evora
Mercedes-Ben z E 63 AMG
Nissan 370 Z
Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche Boxster / Cayman

The top three finalists in both award categories will be announced at the Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010. Stay tuned for more!