Peugeot 208 clinches Car of the Year 2020 title

The new Peugeot 208 is the Car of the Year 2020. Available with either an electric engine or an internal combustion engine, the COTY 2020 is a bestseller. Nearly 110,000 customers have ordered the new Peugeot 208 since its launch in Europe in October. 15 per cent of the mix are electric versions. In France, the all-new Peugeot 208 leads the registration rankings of the car market at the end of February 2020.

COTY down the years

Speaking of Car of the Year awards, or COTY for short, Simon Hacker takes a cynical look at Europe’s auto gong, and asks how far COTY is a male coterie.

Nissan wins Car of the Year 2011

In a historic moment for Nissan and zero emission vehicles, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF has been awarded 2011 European Car of the Year.