BMW and it's i3 that takes the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award.

• AND NOW THERE IS ONE….
• BMW i3 (94Ah) WINS INAUGURAL WORLD URBAN CAR 

At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show, Bridgestone Corporation, and Autoneum, the BMW i3 (94Ah) was declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award.

“We are delighted and honored that the BMW i3 has been recognized as the World Urban Car,” said Ludwig Willisch, Head of BMW Group Region Americas. “This award highlights BMW Group’s commitment to sustainable mobility through BMW’s first all-electric vehicle made primarily of carbon fiber. 

The design briefs for the BMW i3 was to create a Mega City Vehicle for the cities of the future. Today, the new 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) provides more range paired with a high-level of dynamic performance, making it the perfect urban vehicle for people around the world.”

2017 marks the first year for the World Urban Car award. World Car vice-chairman, Mike Rustherford, commented, "It's an award whose time has come. Everyday cars in many - perhaps most - parts of the world will have to become smaller if road and parking space is to be found for them in increasingly packed towns and cities whose populations are swelling annually. This year's winner in our inaugural World Urban Car category proves that these small vehicles don't have to be cheap, undesirable and unpleasant to drive. Quite the opposite. It is among the best value-for-money products on the market".

This year’s winner was chosen from an initial entry list of 7 cars from all over the world, then a short list of three finalists as announced in Geneva last month: the BMW i3 (94 Ah), the Citroen C3 and the Suzuki Ignis

Vehicles in all award categories are selected and voted on by an international jury panel comprised of 75 top-level automotive journalists from 23 countries around the world. Each juror was appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of his or her expertise, experience, credibility, and influence. Each juror typically drives and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis as part of their professional work. Through their respective outlets they collectively reach an audience of many millions world-wide. The international accounting firm KPMG tabulates the jurors’ ballots.

The Road to World Car began in Paris on September 29, was followed by test-drives in Los Angeles in November, continued in Geneva with the Top Three in the World announcement, and finally ended today with the declaration of the winners in six categories at the New York International Auto Show.

2017 marks the 11th anniversary of the partnership between World Car and the New York show, and the fourth consecutive year that the World Car Awards have retained their ranking as the number one automotive awards program in the world in terms of media reach.

The Global Trends Report, co-presented annually by Prime Research and Autoneum, was also released today.The report is the culmination of research and insights across the past six months. Autoneum CEO Martin Hirzel said, “The auto industry is in the midst of an upheaval that goes far beyond anything it has experienced in the past 100 years. Emerging industry trends such as autonomous driving, electric mobility and connected cars are changing not only vehicles and their technologies but also their concepts and forms. As the market leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, Autoneum today already offers a large variety of multifunctional and lightweight technologies and components to meet the requirements of modern mobility. With our recently established “Competence Center for New Mobility” in Sunnyvale, California, Autoneum is taking a committed and active role in driving vehicle advancement by developing innovative technologies and components for all forms of mobility.”

World Car of the Year is more than just an awards program. The World Car community brings together a large cross section of experts and professionals from every segment of the automotive industry. World Car connects the global industry around the very best of today and inspires, with insights, the ideas and trends of tomorrow. Thus defining The Road Ahead platform shared with our presenting partners Bridgestone Corporation, Prime Research, Autoneum and, most recently, Brembo.

“As the world’s largest tire and rubber company, we are proud to partner with the World Car program for the 9th consecutive year,” said Mike Martini, president, original equipment tire sales, U.S. and Canada, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “This is an important forum for leaders in the automotive industry to celebrate achievements in innovation, performance and sustainability. As new mobility preferences emerge, we must continue to collaborate across our industry to deliver cutting-edge technology and world-class products that meet the needs of a changing global customer base.”

In a rapidly changing automotive world, Brembo is also focused firmly on the future and the vehicles it will bring to market. Brembo is committing significant resources to perfecting ever more sophisticated virtual simulation methodologies that includes the study of forms, materials, technologies and surface treatments able to meet the needs of the new-generation vehicles, with a particular focus on environmental impact aspects, which drives all of Brembo’s development activities.

BBC TopGear Magazine awards the All-New Citroen C3 Supermini the Best Urbanite of the year.

New Citroën C3 has been awarded the title ‘Best Urbanite’ in BBC TopGear Magazine’s latest ‘Best Cars in the World’ issue, which is on sale now. The BBC TopGear judges were impressed by the model’s ‘fashionable’ looks and ‘calming’ interior that makes it perfect for city life.

New Citroën C3 has been honoured with the ‘Best Urbanite’ award in BBC TopGear Magazine’s ‘Best Cars in the World’ issue.

Commended for its striking appearance and personalisation options, New Citroën C3 won over the BBC TopGear Magazine judges thanks to its levels of comfort, advanced technologies and its ability to ‘pirouette’ in and out of tight urban spaces.

The fun, French supermini premieres the world’s first fully integrated HD dashcam, which is located just behind the rear-view mirror. 

ConnectedCAM Citroën™ enables the driver to safely take pictures, record videos and to share them instantly on social media channels, or to use the automatic video function to provide evidence in the event of an accident.

New Citroën C3 is the latest model to benefit from the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme. The visibly comfortable seats, the amount of light from the panoramic glass sunroof, the 7-inch touchscreen – which groups together all of the key vehicle functions – and the keyless entry and start system, all combine to emphasise a feeling of reassurance, comfort and well-being.

As well as offering an extensive and coherent range of personalisation options, and two-tone exterior colour schemes, the Airbump® panels are an instantly recognisable option.

New Citroën C3 is also fitted with a choice of efficient powertrains, offering both award-winning PureTech petrol engines and exceptionally economical BlueHDi diesel engines.

“The city is where we’re seen. So we want a car that dresses us well, and has some sense of place. This little Citroën is right for town. It’s modern – modish, even, in its details – but because of its simplicity and balanced proportions, it’s probably timeless too.” Paul Horrell, BBC Top Gear Magazine.

Chris Cheetham, Citroën UK’s Marketing Director, said: “We’re very proud that New Citroën C3 has been recognised with such a prestigious award. New C3 stands out in a competitive market as a visually striking model that combines comfort and practicality, making it the ideal choice for anyone living or working in the city.”

ITALY - The re-freshed Citroen C3 gets more tech and better pricing, to add to the 600,000 already sold.

Based on the successful in the competitive B segment of the Italian market, where it sold almost 600 thousand cars, Citroen C3 is renewed today to be even more technological and competitive.

A new range, built on three levels of design: Live Edition, Feel Edition Exclusive. They differ from the previous ones, to a greater technological content at a price more competitive: the petrol versions see a reduction of € 700, while for diesel engines, the reduction is equal to 500 €.

Ultimately today buy a Citroën C3 is even cheaper!

The selection of the new C3 is enhanced level of access to the range, Live Edition features standard equipment complete with manual air conditioning and radio CD MP3 with steering wheel controls, further embellished with exclusive style elements like the dashboard and the white lining fabric Curitiba Blue Bahia / Mistral.

C3 Feel Edition itself as the heart of the offer range of Citroen C3, able to fully express the values ​​of technology and style of the car, for a customer looking for a vehicle from equipment complete without waivers;It proposes fog lamps and LED daytime headlights, Bluetooth and USB; It is characterized by a new shade of brown plank TUNGSTENE and wheel covers from 16 '' Airflow.

Top of the range C3 confirms the preparation Exclusive, evolving proposing a new woven Liberia and enhancing its standard equipment of the tinted rear windows, while the unique Zenith windscreen provides maximum light in the cabin. The Touch Pad 7 '' split now Mirror Screen function, which allows you to play some of your smartphone directly on the screen of the car.

Automatic climate control and parking sensors complete the construction.

For professionals, offers the Business version Combi whose equipment is expanded with the Touch Pad 7 '' with Mirror Screen function, the Bluetooth interface with USB and Jack, automatic climate control with pollen filter carbon, fog lamps and the control and speed limiter.

For all versions of the new C3 range is available the brand new metallic body color Blue Bahia and the new body color pastel Red Aden.

The same engine range. Live Edition is offered with PureTech 68, with the 82 and with the PureTech BlueHDi 75; Feel Edition are available for the PureTech 82 (also with S & S and automatic gearbox ETG) and BlueHDi 75.

Five engines for construction Exclusive: PureTech 82, PureTech 82 S & S ETG, PureTech 110 S & S, BlueHDi 75, BlueHDi 100 S & S.

Citroen C3, continued success.

Since its launch in 2002, Citroën C3 has got an immediate success in Europe with 3.5 million units sold, and has won a special place in the Italian market where it has established a strong emotional relationship with the public for having revived strong and emotional values ​​such as innovation, stylistic difference, originality.Values ​​that C3 has been able to adapt to changing tastes and trends that have taken place in recent years.

Citroën C3, which represents almost 40% of sales of the brand, has contributed to the rejuvenation of the clientele Citroën, winning the female audience with the design "soft", a luggage compartment of 300 liters.Among the most spacious in its class, with high visibility and comfort with a top edge of the segment average.

Italy has long been its second largest market, after the French. Since 2004 he is constantly in the top ten sedan segment B.

Citroen Ireland welcomes new C3

The new CITROËN C3, which strengthens and enhances the qualities of its predecessor, is now available in Ireland with up to 300km more range per tank of fuel and, for a limited time, the addition of 3 years' free servicing.

Launching just in time for the new July '132' registration, the new CITROËN C3 will extend the success of the brand's leading model, which has sold 3 million units worldwide since 2002.

The new CITROËN C3 PureTech VTi 68 petrol engine boasts class leading economy with official fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100km; representing a 37% improvement in efficiency, and delivering up to 300km more per tank compared to the previous petrol engine.

The exterior of the new CITROËN C3 features a restyled front end and a new 'face' with updated chevrons and bumper-mounted LED daytime running lights. Expressive new tail lights at the rear combine with new reflectors set underneath the rear bumper for fresh, contemporary look.

The new CITROËN C3 is one of the most compact vehicles in its segment. At 3.94m long and 1.71m wide, with a 10.8m turning circle, it is perfect for in-town driving. The compact exterior hides a spacious, practical interior and a 300-litre boot, which is among the largest in the category.

The new CITROËN C3 also benefits from all of the brand's expertise in terms of comfort. All occupants experience real well-being through a compliant ride and a cabin that is well insulated against external noise and vibration.

The new CITROËN C3 is even available with an integrated air freshener for that extra touch of serenity onboard.

The new CITROËN C3 is powered by a new generation of PureTech petrol engines, with 3 cylinders and a 1.0 or 1.2-litre capacity. These new powerplants are economical on fuel and CO2 emissions, but are exceptionally rewarding to drive. The range offers a choice between the VTi 68 and VTi 82 PureTech engines, with both achieving remarkably low fuel consumption, between 4.3 and 4.5 l/100km, and CO2 emissions between 99 and 107 g/km.

The new CITROËN C3 is also available with a choice of diesel powertrains, including the HDi 70 manual or the e-HDi 70 EGS - which comes complete with the latest micro-hybrid technology and the most efficient Stop & Start system on the market. The new CITROËN C3 has some of the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in its category, at as low as 87g/km.