Every What Car? Car of the Year winner since 1978
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The What Car? Car of the Year award for 2026 has been announced, with the BMW iX3 named as the overall winner. Other car of the year awards have also been given out, with electric vehicles reportedly sweeping the 2026 World Car of the Year awards. Various outlets are also looking back at past car of the year winners, including those from What Car? and other organizations.
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