The 2013 World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year will be revealed at the end of March.

The top three finalists in all award categories will be announced at the Geneva International Motor Show on 5 March 2013, with the overall winners named on 28 March.

A jury of 66 international journalists will vote on these finalists, based on their experience with each candidate as part of their professional work. The jury members constitute a balance of representation from Asia, Europe and the UK, North America, Russia, as well as other parts of the world.

2013 World Car of the Year finalists:
Audi A3
Land Rover Range Rover
Mazda6
Mazda CX-5
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Peugeot 208
Porsche Boxster / Cayman
Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86
Volkswagen Golf
Volvo V40

2013 World Performance Car finalists:
Aston Martin Vanquish
Audi RS 5
BMW M6 Coupe / Convertible
BMW M 135i
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Porsche Boxster / Cayman
Renault Clio Sport
Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86

2013 World Car Design of the Year finalists:
Aston Martin Vanquish
Renault Clio
Jaguar F-Type
Land Rover Range Rover
Mazda 6
Volkswagen Golf

2013 World Green Car finalists:
Renault Zoe
Smart Electric Drive
Tesla Model S
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Diesel