The 59 European automotive journalists who decide the European Car of the Year have whittled the list of 38 contenders down to just seven finalists for the prestigious award, which is sure to be heavily marketed by the winner’s advertising department in Europe.
The finalists are the Alfa Romeo MiTo, Citroen C5, Ford Fiesta , Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Renault Megane, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Golf .
Last year’s winner of the coveted award was the Fiat 500. Only a handful of times has the European Car of the Year winner been a model also sold in the United States or Canada.
The award winner will be announced November 19.
