TEN journalists from Women’s World Car of the Year travelled to Paris to present their ultimate accolade to Peugeot boss Linda Jackson
Peugeot’s new 308 took top honours this year in WWCOTY when it fought off competition from 65 other cars worldwide to be named Supreme Winner. The culmination of a year of testing, assessing and voting on scores of cars from across the globe came at an intimate awards ceremony in the French capital when Jackson accepted the trophy on behalf of Peugeot.
WWCOTY Executive President, Garcia said: “This is an historic moment because it is the first time in the thirteen years history of the WWCOTY that the Supreme Winner is awarded to a company led by a woman. But that’s not why the WWCOTY is in Paris. It’s because the 308 has been voted the best car in the world by women motoring journalists from five continents. The Peugeot 308 is a global and down-to-earth car – a vehicle that meets the needs of buyers from young people to families to veteran drivers.”
Jackson replied: “This award is a source of great pride for the entire Peugeot team and it nurtures our motivation for all our future endeavours: we see that our efforts pay off. “Indeed, it is a double honour to receive this award: “It is first and foremost the honour of having the brand Peugeot recognised by international journalists who are true, genuine automotive experts. And it is the honour of being recognised by a jury of all-female journalists. I am delighted to see that women play a more and more important role in our industry. Thanks to this type of award, we know that we are moving in the right direction.”
The ten were representing the jury of almost 60 women motoring writers from more than 40 countries who had taken part in the voting first on a longlist and then on a shortlist from which the 308 ultimately snatched victory after having been judged on
safety, quality, price design, ease of driving and environmental footprint. Following the ceremony the panel from WWCOTY were invited to Peugeot’s Design Studio at Velizy just outside Paris for a first glimpse of a new completely redesigned
model that will be unveiled to the general public on June.
Cars eligible for this global award must be sold on at least two continents although they may have different names. All votes are verified by accountants Grant Thornton. The WWCOTY Trophy: The distinctive trophy was designed by Spaniard Scarleth Martinez Garrido. It is made up of a wooden plinth with an inscription marking Peugeot’s win. The metal plaque above has been created by the artist to ccho an engine part and is stamped through with the WWCOTY logo.
Previous winners:
2021 Land Rover Defender
2020 Mazda3
2018 Volvo XC40
2017 Hyundai Ioniq
2016 Jaguar F-Pace
2015 Volvo XC90
2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class
2013 Ford Fiesta
2012 Range Rover Evoque
2011 BMW Series 5 and Citroen DS 3
May 16th 2022