Car of the Year

Car of the Year (COTY) is a common abbreviation for numerous automotive awards.

[citation needed] The "Car of the Year" phrase is considered to have been introduced by Motor Trend magazine in 1949 when the new publication named Cadillac as Motor Trend Car of the Year.

[citation needed] The Australian automobile magazine Wheels began an award in 1963.

[citation needed] An example is the "tow car of the year" in the UK (for pulling travel trailers).

[citation needed] The COTY is meant to award excellence in automotive design.