Autocar has honoured the cars that have achieved its maximum five-star road test rating at a new awards ceremony in London this evening.
To mark the fact that Autocar's road test process is far more thorough than any competitor's, manufacturers whose cars achieve a five-star road test verdict will now receive a trophy commemorating their achievement.
In this inaugural year of the Autocar Star awards, eight award winners have been revealed – the three cars that have achieved five-star ratings in the past 12 months and five other five-star models still in production.
The Autocar Stars award goes to the following cars:
Also awarded at the Autocar Stars ceremony was the Sturmey Award for innovation and achievement and the Issigonis Trophy, which goes to the individual who has contributed most to the health, excellence and world competitiveness of the industry.
Read more about the new Autocar Sturmey Award for innovation here.
