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Forty-eight international automotive journalists representing sixteen countries have selected the new 2005 A6 as the best car in the world this year. (Photo: Audi Canada)

forty-eight international automotive journalists representing sixteen countries have honoured the new 2005 A6 as the best car in the world this year.

The award takes styling into account, as well as an additional twenty-two parameters, such as acceleration, braking and handling performance, plus passenger and cargo capabilities, plus safety issues, to arrive at a decision.

A total of thirty-six new vehicles took part in the evaluation, which took place at the end of last year, in at least five countries on two continents.

The organization, headed by a "Steering Committee" of six journalists who oversee and monitor the integrity of the voting

"An award of this magnitude rests like a crown jewel among a host of accolades for our new A6." (Photo: Audi Canada)

process, chose the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto to present the World Car of the Year trophy, with the ceremony held on February 16th.

"An award of this magnitude rests like a crown jewel among a host of accolades for our new A6," commented Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America Inc., who accepted the award. "To be selected as the ultimate winner from a list of so many deserving vehicles, by automotive experts from around the world is truly gratifying. It signals the universal appeal of Audi's approach to designing and building the most progressive, sporty cars in the premium class"