It's hosted by the Auto Bild Group of European motoring magazines, of which Auto Express is the UK member.
Audi boss Dr Martin Winterkorn collected the award from Auto Bild publishing boss Dr Mathias Doepfner. Citroen's C4 was also honoured - in part by you! Auto Express readers voted it the best new car of the past year, and it also picked up the innovation prize for its lane departure warning system.
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