World Car of the Year: BMW 3 Series

World Car of the Year BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series was voted the 2006 "World Car of the Year."

The multiple-award winning 2006 BMW 3 Series received its latest kudos in an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the New York International Automobile Show.

"World Car of the Year" awards are voted on by an independent panel of automotive journalists from all around the globe.

From an initial field of 27 contenders, the 2006 3 Series was selected as one of three finalists before being declared this year's winner.

"World Car of the Year" contenders must be available in most markets of the world and are judged on style, performance, handling, comfort and utility.

Entrants were also judged for value, safety, environmental responsibility and significance.

Driving enthusiasts around the world have considered the BMW 3 Series to be an icon for its unique combination of these attributes.