WHEELS EVENTS

An EV isn’t the quietest car you can buy
From pin-drop silence to roaring road noise, which is the most muted offering at COTY 2020?

The full scorecards from Wheels Car of the Year 2020
Here’s exactly how every car was rated by the judges at COTY

Behind the scenes at Wheels Car of the Year 2020
There is no event like Car of the Year. Here’s how the 2020 running went down

How the judges rated the Toyota Supra at COTY
Good sportsmanship, yes, but short of true all-round appeal

How the judges rated the Volvo S60/V60 at COTY
Swedes return to try for the triple; encounter bumps in the road

How the judges rated the Range Rover Evoque at COTY
Brings the style, but dynamic substance found wanting

How the judges rated the Volkswagen Touareg at COTY
Premium options blur the line between mainstream and luxury in Wolfsburg’s latest large SUV

How the judges rated the Peugeot 508 at COTY
This French mid-sizer was infused with sufficient goodness to demand a tie-breaker

How the judges rated the Nissan Leaf at COTY
Meaningful makeover for mother of modest EVs

How the judges rated the Genesis G70 at COTY
Aspirational sedan aims to break Korea’s COTY duck

BMW Z4: the COTY verdict
The COTY process can be ruthless to a roofless Supra

How the judges rated the BMW X5 at COTY
Spartanburg’s finest gains approval but no ticket to the finals

How the judges rated the Audi Q3 at COTY
Polished and practical, but 1.4 doesn’t get judges’ motor runnin’

How the judges rated the BMW 3 Series at COTY
Seventh generation has the form, but not quite the finish

How the judges rated the Audi A1 at COTY
A photogenic and endearing baby, but demands a premium formula

How the judges rated the Porsche 911 at COTY
Evolution of an icon brings excellence, and takes it closer than ever to COTY glory

How the judges rated the Toyota RAV4 at COTY
Value, efficiency and overall family friendliness push a segment pioneer to the pointy end

How the judges rated the Mazda 3 at COTY
Australia’s small-car stalwart smartens up for its sweet sixteenth

Tesla Model 3: The COTY verdict
Electrifying performance, blinding efficiency, but to finish first, it needs a better finish

How the judges rated the Mercedes-Benz EQC at COTY
Crushing completeness, surprising suppleness and ripping refinement seal Stuttgart’s first COTY gong in 12 years

How our COTY 2020 victor was decided
A premium electric SUV managed to snare the 2020 Wheels Car of the Year in the face of some very stiff opposition

Wheels Car of the Year 2020 winner revealed
Merc’s first production EV takes on 16 contenders – and wins

Wheels Car of the Year podium revealed
And then there were three – this is the final 2020 COTY countdown

Reader’s choice Wheels COTY winner revealed!
One of the most anticipated cars of the year takes the popular vote for COTY 2020