World Car of the Year: BMW 3 Series

• 3 Series wins world title in New York
• Voted for by 46 journalists worldwide
• 3 Series is also What Car?'s Car of the Year

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BMW's 3 Series has been named World Car of the Year at a presentation during the New York Motor Show.

The award is voted for by 46 car journalists worldwide. The BMW emerged triumphant from a final shortlist that also included the Mazda MX-5 and Porsche's Cayman S.

The latest success follows a number of awards for the 3 Series, including our coveted Car of the Year title.