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On the last day of autumn international jury will determine which of the seven finalists worthy of the most prestigious awards in the annual contest "Car of the Year" in Europe. The title of Car of the Year 2010 got the hatchback Volkswagen Polo, which in a tense struggle tore still first place in the city "Compact» Toyota iQ. Candidates for victory divided the total 10 points! In third place is a new generation Opel Astra.

The jury consists of 58 journalists from 22 European countries (Russia is represented by two people), each of which is to "scatter" their 25 points at least among the five cars. But at the same time to share one machine can not account for more than 10 points. Then comes into force simple arithmetic. Incidentally, last year, "rubilovo" was even worse - the winner of the Opel Insignia by only 1 point ahead of Ford Fiesta. A "bronze" then went to Volkswagen Golf VI. But it is the Golf was previously in Detroit no less honorable title of World Car of the Year.

Surprisingly, Polo became only the second Volkswagen, won the title of Car of the Year for the entire 36-year history of the competition. First Golf distinguished third generation - it was in 1992. However, the failure of the Golf VI in last year's competition is unlikely to greatly upset the leadership of the group - he became a best-selling car in Europe as of October. But Polo got only eighth line. Will the situation change after receiving the prestigious title? Most likely, Polo situation is more advantageous in comparison with the winners of last year. Sales of Opel Insignia and the Ford Fiesta in 2009 were virtually nil.

Results of Car of the Year 2010:

Volkswagen Polo, 347 points
Toyota iQ, 337 points
Opel Astra, 221 score
Skoda Yeti, 158 points
Mercedes-Benz E-class, 155 points
Peugeot 3008, 144 points
Citroen C3 Picasso, 113 points