The result of the competition will be announced on March 7, 2023 at the New York International Auto Show. A short list of design applicants has now been presented to the public. Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW X1/iX1, Honda HR-V/ZR-V, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia Niro, Mazda CX−60, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan will battle for victory in the main nomination Ariya and Nissan Z.
Sports models currently competing in the World Performance Car category include the BMW M4 CSL, Kia EV6 GT, Nissan Z, Porsche 911 GT3 RS or Toyota GR Corolla. Among the electric trains, the dispute is over superiority between the BMW i7, Genesis GV60, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia Niro EV and Lucid Air. The latter is also shortlisted for the Premium Car of the Year competition, along with the BMW 7/i7 Series, Genesis G90, Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
So far, nominees for the Automotive Person of the Year award include Hyundai and Genesis Design Chief Sang Yup Lee, Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson, BMW Research Engineer Stella Clark, BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu, and creator of the Toyota GR Corolla Naoyuki Sakamoto.