The International Engine of the Year is an annual competition for
automotive industry
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internal combustion engine
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s and
electric motor
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s, judged by a panel of
automobile
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journalists from around the world. It is organised by UKi Media & Events' Automotive Magazines. The competition was started in 1999.
The award is determined by the panellists using "subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, and took into account characteristics such as fuel economy, noise, smoothness, performance and driveability".
[International Engine of the Year Rules and Scoring http://www.ukimediaevents.com/engineoftheyear/rules-scoring.php]
Annual winners
Old categories
Rankings
Number of times the following makes have received the award:
See also
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PACE Award
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World Car of the Year
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Autobest
References
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External links
International Engine of the Year Awardshomepage
Automobile engines
British science and technology awards
Lists of automobile engines
Motor vehicle awards